Sentosa Island has a number of parks that boast different themes if you want a relaxing time. Targeted at families with children of all ages the parks are one of the best places to visit when on the island. Anyone on a visit should go down to Sunset Bay, a small park located right on the beach of Siloso. Popular with the locals and expatriates who enjoy the tame waters and shore, there is always a volleyball game going on and a chance for kids to enjoy the waters.
Though this will not appeal to everybody, people who love nature must visit the Sentosa Orchid Garden. With some of the rarest and most beautiful orchids grown here it is a sight that will keep the nature lover enthralled for hours. Another interesting garden is the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom with over 1,500 butterflies from 50 species. Children may find this fascinating as the whole garden can be explored on foot.
If you want to blow out your sense with fun and frolic opt to visit VolcanoLand the only 'natural' Amusement Park that takes you on a journey to experience history and nature. Making the volcano come alive, the park explores through a multi-sensory experience, the way to the center of the earth. This is what every traveler should experience if they decide to do just one thing on Sentosa Island. There is a mind-blowing experience with the flying trapeze that allows you to free fly like an acrobat. Then there is the Sentosa Luge and Skyride that has a cool braking system and allows you to experience a nightlife experience as well.
The symbol of Singapore, 'The Merlion' can now be felt and experienced. A 37 meters high replica the Merlion allows you to walk through statues of mermaids and sea dragons and experience an animation that also gives you a 360° view of Sentosa and the shores of Singapore. Go to the Underwater World where the whole family can enjoy the sea animals and the Dolphin lagoon where you are allowed to swim with the dolphins. There is a lot to do in Sentosa Island and everything is close by so explore the island at your leisure.
