HOLIDAY DESTINATION SENTOSA ISLAND

An Assignment In SST-2 FYBBA Submitted by Group 1

1 HASHAMATULLAH NOORZAI R-11-10 2 VISHAL GAONKAR 3 HELOISE MONTEIRO 4 SAILI PRABHUGAUKAR 5 RINCY JOHNSON 6 SHARANG SAMBARI R-11-16 R-11-21 R-11-28 R-11-31 R-11-33

Department of BBA Rosary College of Commerce and Arts

SINGAPORE
Beguiling Singapore is a modern city - state embracing economic progress against the backdrop of age - old tradition. The customs that underpin community life are created out of a cultural mix that includes predominantly Chinese, Indian and Malay ethnic groups. Singapore is an island off the southern tip of Malaysia, linked to it by a causeway. It evolved from a sleepy fishing village in the early 1900s to become one of Asia's economic leaders. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles landed on Singapores northern bank in 1819 and felt that its location made it ideal as a trading station. From here Singapore's landscape was transformed by British colonial rule, Japanese occupation, Communist insurrection and finally, Independence. Since becoming a republic in 1965 the island has experienced increased prosperity and exponential Economic growth. Shimmering skyscrapers tower above the slick financial districts and elegant colonial buildings Preserve a lingering old-world charm. Passport/Visa Note: Travellers should hold confirmed documents and tickets for onward or return travel and enough funds to cover their stay. Male travellers with long hair are advised to tie their hair back on arrival. Women who are six months pregnant or more may be refused entry. All nationals, regardless of visa requirements, may be issued with a Social Visitor's Pass on arrival allowing for a stay of 14 or 30 days provided their visit is for touristic or business purposes. Extensions are possible for S$40, but the initial Pass is free. Passports must be valid for at least six months from date of arrival.

Major attractions
Chinatown Chinatown is set against the backdrop of Singapore's modern infrastructure and the prosperous financial district. It is a crowded and colourful network of streets and alleyways contained by Upper Pickering Street, Cantonment Road, New Bridge and South Bridge Road. The area is a receptacle of traditional Chinese customs that were carried by the communities in Chinese Junks from the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian to Singapore in the early 19th century. Temples, terraces, markets and shops still provide a glimpse of the old ways but much of its original character has been lost in the redevelopment of the past 30 years.

Little India The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles in the early 19th century, bringing with them colourful silks, aromatic spices, incense and other accoutrements of Indian culture. They worked on the roads and helped build the infrastructure of the city, settling within the ethnic enclave that has become known as Little India. The area is delineated by the north - south Serangoon Road, which runs parallel to Race Course Road. Its eastern end stretches to Jalan Besar. Sentosa Island The theme -park island is a popular weekend spot and one of the most visited attractions in Singapore. A day's excursion could turn into an overnight stay in any one of the hotels or camping sites. The island is enveloped by a high- speed monorail and linked to downtown Singapore by a 1,640ft (500m) causeway and cable car system. Entertainment ranges from soaking up the sun on the imported sand beaches to visiting a variety of entertainment areas. From a moving walkway one can experience the sea life of The Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon. The Images of Singapore Exhibition explores Singapore's history in life- size dioramas. On the furthest western point of the island lies Fort Siloso from which Singapore guarded its territory against invading Japanese forces. Other attractions include the Merlion, the Musical Fountain and the Sentosa Luge. A distinctive landmark is the Carlsberg Sky Tower, Asia's tallest free- standing observation tower, which affords the best views of Singapore as well as breathtaking vistas across Sentosa and the Southern Islands, and even Malaysia and Indonesia on clear days. Singapore Climate and Weather Singapore's climate is mostly hot and humid with average temperatures ranging between 79F (26C) and 86F (30C) during the day with cooler temperatures at night. The wettest months are between November and January (the monsoon period); however rainfall occurs throughout the year. Rainstorms are usually short but heavy, so remember to take an umbrella.

SENTOSA ISLAND
Sentosa Island is among the most beautiful places in Singapore that no tourists can escape to go to. It is a wonderful tourist destination that not only does impress ones heart using its scenic and panoramic look at the serene beaches and unpolluted surrounding but also fills them with a everlasting bliss. Here its possible to also enjoy trip to some of the popular tourism attractions which are one of its kind among which of the famous may be the underwater world. This really is one of the most desired tourist destinations in your visit to Singapore tour with any Singapore packages. The visitors can explore many beautiful attractions because they visit the Sentosa Islands lovingly referred to as Asias favorite Playgrounds. The locales using their families frequently visit the Sentosa that is truly a main picture of Singapore. The attraction that will always stay in your heart while you visit Maui is the Volcano Land in Sentosa that takes the visitors on the journey which supports you to explore the center of the world. As the visitors enroll for this journey he reaches see an old excavation then need to walk past with the shaky rope bridge. While you look down in the bridge youre going to get to see the bubbling waters from the pool, and truly are going to be mesmerized through the sight from the underground waterfall, I will come on that later. Following the experience of the Volcano land never miss the chance of the Luge ( It is a kind of playing) and Sky ride, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, among these the Sentosa beaches cant be left in your Singapore Tour. Beaches are the best where after adventure timing the tourists just can lay under the shade of calm palms and enjoy an enjoyable filled holiday. The visitors love swimming, boating, fishing and like to bask in the suns rays. Another attractions you must see attractions in your visit to Sentosa island may be the Singapore packages in the leading travel company or tour management companies. Surely youll have wonderful amount of time in this beautiful country that youll love to treasure and cherish for lifetime.

Things to do in Sentosa Island

At Sentosa, there are endless activities to indulge your every interest. The biggest attraction, Sentosa lookout offers something for everyone; thrill seekers can take a ride on skyline at Sentosa, nature lovers can explore the walking trails and wonders of butterfly Park & insect Kingdom or learn about flora and fauna on a guided tour of Sentosa Nature Discovery. For some culture, try images of Singapore. The sporty side you can enjoy a game of beach volleyball on Siloso Beach, ride the barreling waves at Wave house Sentosa and at Night fall. Be awed by songs of the Sea, a multi sensory extravaganza. When you Feeling hungry, the gourmet of the food of the restaurant come to and present you different kinds of food with different kinds of taste. Sentosa enhances your leisure options with a world class family resort. Like Orchard Road, Sentosa Island is such an icon and covered so thoroughly in guidebooks and brochure available from the Singapore Tourism storm troopers that everyone hesitates to spend too much time on it.

How to get to the island?

The coolest but most expensive way is by cable car, followed by (in descending order of coolness and cost) ferry, taxi, bus, car and walking. In 2006 a light rail link to the mainland is set to open. No matter how you get there, you end up in the same place and admission is only S$2 more than whatever your transport cost. That S$2 covers entrance to the island and moving around on the monorail. Basic admission to the island will set you back $2 per person. There is an everchanging palette of combination tickets that may work out marginally cheaper if you plan to visit multiple attractions. The island is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although many other attractions are not like this. The best way is in to take the North-East Line of the MRT to HarbourFront and then make your way to Level 3 of Vivacity, where you'll find the Sentosa.

Express monorail to the island. The train operates every 5-8 minutes from 7AM to 11:45PM daily, and a round-trip ticket costs S$3. The cheapest way though, is to take an SMRT bus for $2

Sentosas Attractions:
There is something for everyone at Asias favorite playground! Our world class attractions are easily accessible and well- connected for endless fun. Sentosa Island, which is hugely popular with both locals and tourists alike, is Singapore's mega theme-park on an island. The offshore island of Sentosa, once the domain of tropical forest and rocky coasts, has been redeveloped into a sprawling amusement park where you can swim, sunbathe, whizz down water slides, visit butterfly parks and wax museums, and eat to your heart's content. Sentosa will take at least one whole day if you want to visit the various amusement sites. It's also a great place to stay overnight, to soak in the beach holiday mood and be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are camping grounds, a hostel and two luxury resorts, The Sentosa and the Shangri-La Sentosa Resort. Going to Sentosa Island is all part of the fun if you go there by cable-car or ferry. The cable-car service is from the World Trade Centre, and you will get a good bird's eye view of Mount Faber, one of Singapore highest points, during the ride. For SG$120, you can also experience a romantic "sky" dinner for two aboard the cable car on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferry rides, another enjoyable way to get to Sentosa, are also available from the World Trade Centre. Alternatively, you could take one of the special buses running to-and-fro the mainland and Sentosa. You can take Sentosa Bus Service E from Orchard Road, Service C from Tiong Bahru MRT, or Service A from the World Trade Centre. Admission to Sentosa Island is SG$ 6 for adults and SG$ 4 for children between 3 and 12 years. There will be separate charges for the various attractions on the island. Once on the island, there's a free bus service that runs round the island and departs every 10 minutes. There's also a free monorail service that makes a loop round the island, and gives you a scenic view of Sentosa. Otherwise, you could rent a bike from the kiosk near the ferry terminal.

Under water world This famous oceanarium offers a collection of about 2500 marine creatures from 250 species as well as a popular dolphin show. Under water world Singapore is an incredible one stop destination for the family and all , providing hours of fun, leisure and learning for all . Rates are applicable from Friday to Sunday (including public holidays): Time Public Rates period 7AM 6.59PM 7PM 9.59PM 10PM 6.59AM - $6 for 1st 2 hours; $3 per subsequent hour or part thereof - $3/hour or part thereof - $12/entry

Sentosa Luge and Skyride Another exciting and adventurous attraction is Sentosa Luge and Skyride. The luge offers a truly unique outdoor experience suitable for all ages that is not found anywhere else in Sentosa Island. Luge and Sky ride Tickets S$10.

Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom is one of the Sentosa attractions; you can find different kinds of birds and insects in this park. Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Ticket Prices: Adult Ticket S$10, Child Ticket S$6 (3 to 12 years old).

VivoCity This giant complex on the mainland just next to the Sentosa Bridge is Singapore's largest shopping mall, featuring anchor tenants like The Gap, two giant food courts and creative landscaping. There is a huge hypermarket featuring Singapore's largest organic supermarket. There is also Singapore's first all-natural handcrafted rock candy shop aptly named Sweet Enchantment. Where you can watch their artisan candy chefs create lovely rock candies or lollipops 'live' inscribed with words to mark your passage in this lovely island country. The Sentosa Express monorail station is integrated into the mall - the ticketing station can be found there. And the Singapore Cruise Centre is connected to VivoCity via a bridge to the HarbourFront Centre, where there are also other shops as well. Songs of the Sea Songs of the Sea is another entertainment choice on Sentosa Island. Here, visitors will enjoy an amazing nightly 25-minute light show with high tech and dramatic effects, special computer-generated images, captivating music and stunning bursts of flame as well as a wonderful display of water jets plus a good story line. This wonderful outdoor theme show is a fun way to spend time with family and friends. Luge & Skyride Discover another fun experience while at Sentosa such as the Skyride an open-air cable-driven chairlift. Then try the luge which is a non-motorised, three-wheel carrier (aka self-driving car system) going down a steep hill. Visitors will enjoy the tree-top view of the nearby beaches before screaming at the top of their lungs as they lurch down the 650-metre track which starts near the Imbiah Lookout and ends at the Siloso Beach. Before the ride sets off, all riders are informed about how to use and control the luge which is pretty easy as the gears come in the form of handles, enabling riders to have full control. At the end of the trip, riders can go to the photo centre to see their fun-ride images. The photos can be printed on the spot too. Remember to bring sunblock, especially on sunny days.

Accommodation
Mvenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa: is located at the heart of Sentosa Island; this upscale (for upper classes) hotel boasts an outdoor infinity pool, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Featuring a flat-screen TV and DVD player, the spacious rooms offer modern interiors with warm color schemes and natural materials. The granite bathroom is fitted with a deep-set bathtub and separate shower. Open for all-day dining, the hotels restaurant serves both international and local dishes. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide laundry service and luggage storage round the clock. It has 192 rooms .it prices. For instance: Types or rooms Deluxe Family connection has different kinds of room with highest , middle and lowest Prices 272 USD 447USD Reward value 13 USD 21 USD

Festive Hotel: is located in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore's 1st integrated resort and home to Universal Studios Singapore. It offers a luxurious spa, an outdoor pool and 3 dining options. The cosy rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with ironing facilities and have a separate living area. The price of deluxe suite rooms is 623 USD with rewards of 29 USD. Capella Singapore, a Hotel of Distinction on Sentosa Island Capella Singapore is situated just ten minutes from the bustling business and shopping district; however, once within the 30 acres of lush greenery, you will be instantly captivated by the serenity and discreet splendor of the hotel. Once settled in, explore the history of the majestic colonial buildings, appreciate the specially commissioned art pieces, or embark on a culinary journey at one of the dining venues, Cassia and The Knolls.

Daily rates are upwards of S$1800 (about $1,181.00 USD) for villas and S$750 (about $492.00 USD) for guestrooms and suites. To commemorate its opening, Capella Singapore is offering a variety of introductory experiences
Sentosa Island Transport System

Sentosa Island is one of the most popular tourist resort of the world and in order to attract tourists, better communication infrastructure is a must. No one would like to spend a holiday in a place which is not well connected with the city. Let us check out the present transport system status of Sentosa Island. The Singapore Cable Car provides an aerial link from Mount Faber of Singapore to Sentosa through the Keppel Harbour. It has got a significant historical connotation as it started in 1974 creating a world record. This was the first cable system of the world spread over a harbor. The second option is an advanced mode of transport of Sentosa Island, Sentosa Express. SG$140 million Sentosa Express monorail is now a pride of the land. The route is divided into four stations named as Sentosa, Waterfront, Imbiah and beach. Some important information should be given at this juncture about the Waterfront station. It is the second station that is located next to Resorts World. As par the plan, the Integrated Resort was completed in 2010 and that is located near the old ferry terminal. Sentosa Express is indeed a landmark in the history of transport of Sentosa Island as the total journey takes only 3- 4 minutes. Fortunately a single day Sentosa Pass allows unlimited rides to the travelers. The pass includes travel by the Sentosa Express, Sentosa Buses, Trams and admission fee into Sentosa. And one can get the pass from any one of the active station counters. Both the cash payments and payments through Internet and credit cards are allowed for the convenience of the tourists who may not like to carry heavy cash while they are on a tour. And the third option in the transport of Sentosa Island is the bus, the most common mode of transport. Blue, Yellow, Red and Green lines are running on the roads of Sentosa Island since 1998. Tram service is also on and you can take ride on the Beach Train for internal communication.

Why Singapore/ Sentosa? Singapore assails the senses of the first time visitor offering a vivid combination of modern and the ethnic cultures with a unique character of its own. Among Singaporeans the most popular reason to go to Sentosa is to hit the beaches: Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong from west to east respectively. All three are artificial. Siloso has a nice beach promenade full of clubs and restaurants, some rather noisy, while Palawan claims to be the southernmost point of continental Asia (if you count the bridge connecting Sentosa, and ignore any competing Malaysian claims). Tanjong, the quietest of the three, is the place for beach volleyball and also hosts the low-key beach club. Sentosa Island is a world class resort island offering a myriad of attractions and true to its Malay meaning Peace and tranquility. Singapore and Sentosa together make a complete holiday.