The Beaufort Sentosa and the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Beach Resort offer all the facilities and amenities you would expect of a top quality resort, with the emphasis on water sports and golf, provided by two challenging 18-hole courses.
Visit the Asian Village, which showcases ethnic foods, architecture, arts and crafts from around the region. The Village also offers 11 exhilarating rides at its Family Entertainment Centre.

Explore the Pioneers of Singapore, Surrender Chambers, Festivals 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 a Nature Walk that leads through lush jungle to the summit of Mount Imbiah, from where Singapore's neighboring islands can be seen. A visit to the Sentosa Orchid Gardens is also a must. Highlights include beautiful and colorful exotic orchids, a garden clock, a ceremonial hall for wedding ceremonies and receptions, a pond containing about 1000 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 Sea dragon, a marine fish that resembles the mythical majestic dragons in Chinese folklore.

A spectacular, multi sensory experience awaits visitors at Sentosa's Volcano Land. 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 of "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 fast food restaurant and an observation deck. Then watch the musical fountain where water formations dance to the rhythm of different sounds.
Singapore has a number of other outlying islands which are relatively untouched by development. Here, visitors can enjoy true rural surroundings, sparsely-populated beaches and the invitingly warm waters.
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Kusu and St John's Islands
Kusu is a small island, sacred to both Muslims and Taoists, which has stunning views of the Singapore mainland and a good swimming lagoon. Legend has it that Kusu was a giant sea turtle which transformed itself into a large rock to save shipwrecked sailors. Taoists make an annual pilgrimage to the Tua Pekong Temple on Kusu during the ninth lunar month.
St John's Island is a large, hilly island with shaded walking paths, swimming lagoons and grassy clearings that are perfect for informal soccer. It is a popular site for weekend getaways and camping trips. Allow at least a half day for lazing about the island.

Getting there: Mondays to Saturdays there are two ferry services are at 10am and 1.30pm that go between the Harbor Front Centre and the two islands. On Sundays and public holidays there are six services, at 9.45am, 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2.15pm, 3.45pm and 5.15pm. Call 6270 3918 for enquiries.
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Pulau Ubin
This is a delightful retreat from the bustle of Singapore - an island with a rural lifestyle that has changed little in 30 years. Traditional fishing huts called kelongs are built on stilts over the sea, while orchard trees, shrubs and flowers abound. Visitors can see a duck farm, a prawn farm, go camping and enjoy good hiking areas. There is a lake in a disused quarry and one of the favorite pastimes is to hire a bike and pedal around the island.

There is plenty of wildlife, including the Purple Jungle Fowl, a wild bird from which all the world's domestic chickens are descended. A seafood restaurant offers delicious fresh seafood. Allow a half to a whole day to enjoy the island.
Getting there: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah (EW4) station, then take SBS bus no. 2 to Changi Point. Walk across to Changi Jetty where bumboats leave frequently for Pulau Ubin.
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Sisters Island
This Southern island is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, although currents at Sisters Island can be strong, so it is suitable for experienced divers only. Pack a picnic and stay the whole day.
Getting there: To get to the island it is necessary to hire a boat from Jardine Steps.