Singapore Sentosa Hotels
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Where downtown Singapore is geared for business, Sentosa very much appeals to the leisure visitor. The name literally means peace and tranquility in Malay and the long sheltered beaches and predominant rainforest environment suits the name perfectly. Add to this an incredible selection of first class resorts, visitor sights and attractions and it is easy to see why Sentosa attracts some 5 million visitors each year. As the popularity of Sentosa grows, the island does too, by land reclamation, like much of modern Singapore. The attractions of Sentosa are largely family oriented. The beaches are located on the south shore of the island and Siloso beach in particular offers a full range of beach and water sport activities and also outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking and rollerblading. Palawan Beach has a series of bars and beach restaurants and Tanjong Beach offers a more secluded beach life experience, sometimes also hosting beach parties and events. While the beaches are man made, the backdrop of rainforest is entirely authentic and is home to lizards, parrots, peacocks, monkeys and a rich assortment of other fauna and flora. The visitor attractions of the island are numerous. For spectacular panoramic views over Singapore and on a clear day as far as Indonesia and Malaysia, Tiger Sky Tower is a popular feature, an observation tower which is the tallest of its kind in all of Asia. For those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground there is Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, and if ground level is still too high there is Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, an underwater oceanarium in which visitors can view a coral reef, moray eels, sharks, turtles, and stingrays amongst the many thousands of other marine and fresh-water animals. Swimming with dolphins and diving with sharks are popular organized activities. For thrill seekers there is the Flying Trapeze, and Sentosa Luge and Skyride, and a range of sporting facilities are located on the island too, including three 18 hole golf courses and a miniature golf park. A coming attraction to Sentosa promises to be the most ambitious leisure development yet. So called Resorts World is to be an integrated resort set to incorporate a casino, and with over half of the area given over to Universal Studios Singapore, a Universal Studios theme park of the type found in Hollywood, Orlando and other locations. Singapore Sentosa hotels will generally be of the family resort type and will likely have a wealth of facilities and amenities. These will certainly include swimming pools and a range of family and child centered features and activities such as children's clubs and family entertainment. Everything about Singapore, Sentosa, hotels and facilities says luxury and service and it is what Singapore is so rightly renowned for. Certain first class features come as standard, such as air conditioning, room and concierge services. Every effort will me made to allow individuals, couples and families to make the utmost of their time spent within the hotel and on the island. Singapore Sentosa hotels may have additional facilities more tailored for adults, such as spa facilities or fully equipped fitness suites. There may also be a range of sports and leisure pursuits either within the hotel resort or closely associated with it. Evening entertainment options will also likely form a part of a Sentosa hotel all-inclusive holiday package and there will be ample opportunities for social interaction. There may also be boutiques and stores incorporated within the hotel and sometimes also beauty salons. A major part of any holiday is the dining options and within Singapore Sentosa hotels the dining facilities and environments will be of the very highest standard. Formal high end dining opportunities will combine with more accessible family friendly restaurants and poolside eateries to offer a full range of dining options. There will also likely be a selection of bar and lounge environments to enjoy a drink, often accompanied by live or recorded music. Hospitality and service in Singapore is legendary. It is a nation for which delivering excellence comes effortlessly. Whether that is facilities for high-powered business or for the available leisure options, first class service in wonderful environments typifies Singaporean culture. This is as true of the Singapore Sentosa hotels as with everything else in this remarkable country. |
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