Whilst it is advisable to come to Singapore for a city holiday, Singapore also has a limited number of resorts available for those who want to kick back by the beach and enjoy the tropical weather of this sunny island. Head over to Sentosa, an island reserved exclusively for recreation. Bask in the sun, take a swim or play beach volleyball on the sandy white beaches of Sentosa.
You can reach Sentosa by taking a cable car from Harbourfront Centre, or hop onto the orange Sentosa bus from the Bus Interchange or take the sky train. You may want to do a last minute shop for sun block, swimsuits and slippers at Vivo City before you go to Sentosa. Although those things are readily available in Sentosa, their prices are usually hiked up, so make sure you get these trivial but important things before you take the next cable car to Sentosa.
There are a variety of resorts scattered in the island of Sentosa, such as Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, Capella Singapore, Costa Sands Resort, Rasa Sentosa Resort, Siloso Beach Resort, The Sentosa Resort & Spa and Treasure Resort. Since Sentosa is reserved specially for recreational purposes, the resorts here are surrounded by many interesting sightseeing spots.
Be prepared to use a good strong sun block as you lie down underneath the palm trees and enjoy a good book. Sports lovers can indulge in water sports like kayaking, water skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling if they are feeling energetic. Similar to Singapore, Sentosa is well-sheltered from the high seas by the surrounding islands. While there are regular high and low tides, the beaches are protected from dangerous sea calamities like the tsunamis or strong winds.
The three scenic beaches that line the island of Sentosa are Siloso beach, Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach. They provide an ample choice of beach activities like beach soccer, beach volleyball, cycling and rollerblading. Sink into the tropical haven of Sentosa with its coconut palm trees, wooden huts and floating bridges. Take a dip into the sea too and cool your body from the tropical weather.
Take a nature walk, trek around the island or visit the many sightseeing spots available there, like the wax museum, butterfly park, Fort Siloso and many more. The resorts available may also have spas and gymnasiums for you to unwind and indulge your body and soul. You may also consider island-hopping by boarding a ferry from Sentosa to the different islands around Singapore. The scenic view of the islands provide a good backdrop for photo-taking sessions. Enjoy a romantic stroll down the beach or watch the musical fountain with laser display. Alternatively, you may want to board the sky ride and slide down the hill in a luge car.
While you can get a cheaper and wider choice of resorts in neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, Singapore has a unique spread of resorts for a short beach getaway that are worth paying a little extra for. You get to enjoy an idyllic beach holiday with a peace of mind that the city - and civilization - is just a stones throw away.
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