A panoramic view of the Singapore harbour. Sentosa can also be reached via ferries from the

WTC or overland by the Causeway-bridge. Sentosa offer a host of attraction for the whole family.So if you want to explore the island properly it is a good idea to check into one of its two luxury resort hotel for a night or two.

The Beaufort Sentosa and the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Beach Resort offer all the facilities and amenities you would expert of top quality resort, with the emphasis on watersport and golf, provided by two challenging 18 -hole courses.

Visit the Asian Village, which showcases ethnic food, architecture, art and craft from around the region. The Village also offer 11 exhilarating rides at its Family Entertaining Centre .

Explore the Pioneers of Singapore, Surrender Chamber , Festival of Singapore and Fort Siloso for interesting insights into the history of Singapore.

There's plenty for nature lovers too- a butterfly Park which is home to 2,500 live butterflies from over 50 species and nature walk that leads through lush jungle to the summit of Mount Imbiah, from where Singapore’s neighbouring islands can be seen. A visit to the Sentosa Orchid Gardens is also a must. Highlights include beautiful and colourful exotic orchids, a garden clock, a ceremonial hall for wedding ceremonies and receptions, a pond containing about1000 rare and beautiful Kois from Japan and a souvenir shop selling exquisite orchid motif souvenirs.

Underwater World, Asia’s largest tropical oceanarium, is a treat not to be missed. It houses over 2,000 species of fish and has a submerged perspex walkway which allows visitors to pass safely under the water within inches of sharks, stingrays and moray eels. And making its imperial appearance for the first time in Singapore is the Weedy Seadragon, a marine fish that resembles the mythical majestic dragons in Chinese folklore.

Cool off at Fantasy Island, Sentosa's spectacular new water theme park. Developed at a cost of over $50 million, Fantasy Island boasts 13 different funfilled water rides a mind boggling 31 different water slides as well as three activity pools (one for adults, two for children), a state-of-the-art "interactive experiential theatre" and an Entertainment Mall with unique themed restaurants.

A spectacular multisensory experience awaits visitors at Sentosa’s Volcano-Lard. Budding explorers will discover aspects of the extinct Mayan civilization, fossils, archaeological digs and a "pit cage" to transport them to the very heart of the "volcano". Watch out for the half-hourly eruptions ₀f "the world’s most active volcano" as the power of ancient geological forces produce a 30-metre column of smoke that can even be seen from the World Trade Centre.

When you get hungry, just visit the island’s turn-of-the-century Mississippi river-boat with a fastfood restaurant and an observation deck. Then watch the musical fountain where water Formation dance to the rhythm of different sounds.

Allow a Full day to enjoy just some of Sentosa's attractions. It’s a discovery isle that is a "must" to visit.

Telephone 2750388, 2707888 or 2707889 for enquiries.

Admission: Basic admission to the island is S$5 adults, S$3.00 children, There are separate

admission charges (or the attractions, ranging from S$0.50 to 85 16.

Getting there: Day and evening packages with pick up from the hotels are available. Contact your tour operator. Or, take SBS Bus 65, 143 from Orchard Road, or 61, 84, 143, 145. 166 from Chinatown to WTC.

From WTC, take the Sentosa Bus Service A (bus terminal across the WTC), Sentosa Ferry, Cable Car, or walk across the causeway bridge to Sentosa. Alternatively, take the MRT to Tiong Bahru (W3) and transfer to Sentosa Bus Service B or C. Sentosa Bus service A; WTC to Underwater World. Operates 7.15am to 1l.30pm Mon-Thu (12.30 am Fri/weekends/eve and on public holidays). Sentosa Bus Service B: Tiong Bahru MRT to Central Beach. Operates 8.20am to 7.30pm (weekends/public holidays & school holidays only,).

Sentosa Bus Service C: Tiong Bahu MRT to Sentosa Ferry Terminal.Operates 7.20 am to 11.30pm

Orchard Service E: From orchard Road to Sentosa's Coach Park (the price of S$7 adults, S$5 children 3 to 12 years, includes admission charges to Sentosa and the return bus-ride). Return trip on Sentosa Bus services: S$6 adults, S$4 children (includes basic admission charge to Sentosa). Sentosa Ferry: 9.3Oam to 9pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am to 9pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays).

One-way: Adults/Children S$0.80. Return: S$l.30. Cable Car: 8.30am to 9pm daily. 1 station: S$5 adults, 2 stations: S$5.50 adults and scenic trip: S$6.50 adults. A flat rate of S$3 for children.