A few weeks ago, we drove over to the island of Sentosa (which is linked to Singapore by bridge, as well as monorail and cable car).
However over the past two years, its attraction has been considerably enhanced by the completion of the integrated resort, called Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), together with Universal Studio theme park. Several new hotels have also been opened, eg. Festive Hotel, Hotel Michael and the Hard Rock Hotel.
RWS is owned by the Genting Group of Malaysia.
This is what Resorts World Sentosa looks like ...
In there is a theatre ...
Here's the covered "main street" area, which has many shops and eateries ...
I can vouch for the food in this Irish pub ...
We did not go into Universal but went near the entrance to take this photo. We plan to visit the theme park in September when my daughter comes back. More photos at that time.
With my sweet tooth, I naturally chose to patronise the candy store and bought some chocs and some popcorn ...
Well, there you have it. A nice visit to the Resorts World Sentosa.
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time to pay Singapore islands another visit!!
ReplyDeleteHEY, SEEM A LOT MORE IN SENTOSA NOW SINCE I LAST WENT IN 2005.
ReplyDelete"Pulau Sentosa" used to be called "Pulau Belakang Mati", which means "Island of Death from Behind". In 1972, the Singapore Turism Board had a contest asking the public to suggest a new name. "Sentosa" was chosen, which means "Peace and Tranquility" in Malay.
ReplyDeleteany pictures from Universal Studios park?
ReplyDeleteAgree that it is an even smaller "island" - far smaller than Disneyland HongKong or even SeaWorld Resort at Gold Coast Australia! The crowd is also small considering the high fee they have to pay to enter Santosa!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they will reclaim more land to make Sentosa larger. Hehehe
ReplyDeletemaybe the class of 76 should go to sentosa for a reunion!
ReplyDeleteWJ how much is the entrance fee to the resort? And also to the Universal theme park? Mahal or not?
ReplyDeleteHigh Flyer S$29.50, View Point MBS S$20, Universal Studio S$60?
ReplyDeleteUniversal Studio you need to book tickets in advance and NOT when you are there. Go in early, best is when it opens cos plenty to see inside. In other words, spend the whole day inside.