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w SENTOSA ISLAND Why? If the mainland is a city slickers’ heaven, then Sentosa Island is a chilled-out, beach lover’s dream. But aside from its sandy beaches and extensive choice of hotels – ranging from the Hard Rock Hotel Singapore to Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort – the island is also full of theme parks and rides. Guests staying on the mainland venture here for day trips, either taking the cable


car (from £6.60) or making the short drive across the water. What to do? My first port of call was a quick dip in the South China Sea, before heading straight into action to put Sentosa’s Skyline Luge to the test (about £9). Being terrified of all things high or fast, this wouldn’t have been top of my wishlist, but with unbelievable aerial views it’s a must for anyone more adventurous than me.


Singapore by ship


Singapore features on the ports of call for the majority of cruise lines, and with two impressive cruise terminals, it’s not hard to see why it’s growing in popularity. Both the Singapore Cruise


Centre and the Marina Bay Cruise Centre are a short taxi ride from the city centre and the airport. The former received a


£7 million refurbishment five years ago, adding 25% more space for immigration and baggage. The Marina Bay terminal is the


newer of the two, having been built in 2012. It has capacity for up to 6,800 people, allowing two large ships to dock at the same time. Ships including Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, Holland America Line’s Volendam, Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess and Silversea’s Silver Discoverer all sail from Singapore, while Seabourn will christen new ship Seabourn Encore there at the end of the year.


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