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Singapore – Sentosa Island

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Sentosa Island is many things in one. Kids can walk through a rainforest, go on ziplines and theme park rides, or just play at the beach. Spend the day, and stay on until evening to see multimedia light, water and music shows. The island is divided into four main areas: Imbiah Lookout, Resorts World Sentosa, Siloso Beach & Point, and Palawan Beach .
Tip: Be sure to bring swim suits for everyone in the family, Sentosa has super water activities for toddlers to teens.
Imbiah Lookout –
      Merlion statue – Take the elevator to the top of the 37 meter high Merlion statute for views of Sentosa Island. There are two viewing decks, one from inside the lion's mouth! Little kids will like the Merlion Walk lined with fantasy creatures.
      Sentosa Nature Discovery – In the center are hands-on activities to learn about the habitats, birds, plants and butterflies of Sentosa Island. Then head outside for a 1 mile Nature Walk through the shady rain forest (keep your eyes peeled for macaque monkeys and gecko lizards). Free admission.
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    Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom – The attraction of the butterfly park is thousands of exotic, colorful butterflies, parrots, and a fireflies enclosure where you can see thousands of fireflies glimmering in the dark.
      Images of Singapore – Images of Singapore dramatizes the history of Singapore with life-sized dioramas. Check out Sir Stamford Raffles, the English governor of Singapore, the surrender of Singapore in World War II, a Malay wedding, a fire-walking festival.
      MegaZip Adventure Park – Ziplines over the rain forest and Siloso Beach, aerial obstacle course in the treetops, and rock climbing.
Resorts World Sentosa
 

Adventure Cove Waterpark Giant wave pool, float down Adventure River on inner tubes, wading pool and fountains for toddlers, buckets of water in treehouse water play area, thrill-seeking teens will enjoy fast moving long tube and water slides, snorkel with friendly fish on Rainbow Reef, encounter rays and dolphins. Lockers and life-jackets are available.

      S.E.A. Aquarium – This aquarium has a large collection of tropical marine life that live in the seas around Singapore, including open ocean tank, underwater tunnel with sharks swimming overhead, over 100 different colorful species in Coral Gardens, Touch Pool with sea stars, and more.
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Maritime Experiential Museum – Singapore has always been a maritime city, and today is one of the biggest ports in the world. This museum has exhibits about Maritime Silk Route between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, with sailing ships, pirates, and sunken treasure.

      Universal Studios Singapore, very popular with the locals, has themed attractions, such as Lost World, Madagascar, Hollywood, with rides galore.
Palawan Beach –
      Bring your swimsuits, and play in the warm tropical waters at Palawan Beach. White sand beach, shallow warm water, snack bars close by.
      Palawan Pirate Ship Super water play area, perfect on a tropical day, free admission.
      Walk the suspension bridge to a bit of land that is the "southernmost point of continental Asia."
      Animal and Bird Encounters – At the Palawan Amphitheatre are free animals shows with macaque monkeys, monitor lizards and parrots.
      Tip: Hop on the beach trams to ride between the beaches.
Siloso Beach & Siloso Point –
      At Wave House, older kids who want to try surfing can try out the powerful wave machine, under the guidance of surfing instructors.
      Fort Siloso Skywalk – To get to Fort Siloso, walk along the concrete skyway, high above to tree tops, with panoramic views. Skywalk and Fort are free.
      Fort Siloso – At the top of Mt. Imbiah, take a look at Fort Siloso, the remains of a pre WWII British fort where you can still see the guns.
Tip: To get to Sentosa Island, take the cable car from Mount Faber, ride the Monorail or Sentosa Express, walk on the Sentosa Boardwalk, or simply hop a taxi to the island.
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