was once a fishing village known as Pulau Blakang Mati (malay for Island where people died behind). It later became a British military fortress before becoming the island resort you see today. Wang Express will send the limousine or bus to bring you there.
In 1968, the Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort for local visitors and tourists. The  public was invited to suggest names for the island and "Sentosa" – meaning peace & tranquillity in Malay - was eventually chosen for the island resort.
Today, Sentosa is Singapore's premier island resort getaway with multi-faceted appeal, teeming with events all year round. Just 15 minutes from the city, it is a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities including family attractions, sea sports, golf as well as hotel accommodation and retreats. A canopy of secondary rainforest covers 70 per cent of the 500-hectare island and is home to monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora. Sentosa has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sand beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation and over 670 hotel rooms with full facilities. Accessed by cable car, bus, taxi or car, the island is open for 24  hours a day, 365 days a year. Since the island's inception in 1972, S$420 million in private investments and another $500 million from Government funding have gone into developing the island.
Offering a variety of experiences for all ages, Sentosa is a must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for local residents. Attractions on the island includes the Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon, Images of Singapore, Fort Siloso, The Merlion, 4D Magix, Luge & Skyride,
Coming up is a Family-themed Resort cum casino to be built at a private projected investment of S$3 billion, the expanded resort concept including a theme park is targeted to be complete by 2009.
Also to be found here is the most coveted residential and commercial development in Asia, Being developed to the tune of S$4 billion, Sentosa Cove is currently the only oceanfront residence available in Singapore. Sentosa Cove - blending an exclusive residential, retail, resort and marina amenities - offers 117 hectares of an integrated oceanfront tropic lifestyle resort for the region. When fully developed by 2008, Sentosa Cove will have some 10,000 residents in 2,500 up-market homes as well as a boating marina for 200 yachts, a quayside village and some commercial units. |
