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Sister
Islands
These
tiny southern islands offer a quiet respite from the big city with their
laid-back ambience, sandy beaches, and inviting waters. They are perfect
for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving although the currents are quite
strong. Recommended only for experienced divers.
Getting
there :
Hire a water taxi (S$50 per hour) from Jardine Steps or Clifford Pier.
Regular ferry services are not available.
St
John's Island
A
former penal settlement, this large hilly island has been transformed
into a tranquil resort. It has shaded walking paths, swimming lagoons,
beaches, picnic grounds, trekking routes, camping sites, holiday bungalows,
and soccer fields. A perfect place for weekend getaways.
Getting
there :
Take a ferry from the World Trade Centre.
Sentosa
Island
Sentosa
is a wonderful "playground" for people of all ages. It offers nature,
history, recreation, and fantasy in an entertaining yet educational way.
It was the winner of the 9th Tourism Award 1994 - Leisure Attraction of
the Year. There are many different activities available for anyone.
For sun and sea lovers :
- Sentosa's Siloso Beach, Central Beach,
and Tanjong Beach offer sun-worshippers a variety of water sports such
as pedal carting, canoeing, and surf boarding among others.
- Catch the resident pig-tailed macaques
harvesting ripe coconuts from the trees along the beach.
- Hop onto beach trains that run along
the beaches.
- Camp sites and youth hostels are
available for those who wish to stay on Sentosa Island.
- Try out the wild water rides at Fantasy
Island, a water adventure with white water river rapids. A tropical
paradise for all.
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