Tag Archives: Sentosa

My First Time at the SEA Aquarium (Sentosa)

There are some unusual sea creatures I saw here that I’ve never seen before and for that I guess it was worth the huge ticket price of S$29. The tanks here are pretty massive and more impressive than the previous … Continue reading

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My First Time at the Maritime Experiential Museum

I don’t know if it’s truly worth the ticket price, but it is worth while to see it at least once. The ticket covers both the Maritime Experiential Museum as well as the SEA Aquarium. The ticket will allow you … Continue reading

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How to Get to the Aquarium at Sentosa

It’s called the S.E.A. Aquarium and you can take the train called the Sentosa Express (using your MRT card) from the Sentosa Station at VivoCity (it’s just next to Food Republic). It deducts S$3.50 from your card and you need … Continue reading

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Pretty Christmas Trees & Awful Queues

It still feels like Christmas when I see all the lovely trees about town. It’s a very city kind of Christmas and I wonder what visitors from colder climates with real trees feel about it. I guess they too would … Continue reading

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Sentosa: Joel Robuchon

Don’t think I’ll ever get to have a meal here. Looks super expensive but I’m sure it’s quite a thrilling experience? Anyone tried it yet? The fake Thinker sculpture. Or should I say replica? More art on our way back … Continue reading

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Sentosa: Halloween Decorations & Real Chocolate

Got a mini pack of Reeses as B has been raving about it and I’ve never tried it before. Yup never. Oh gosh I hope I don’t get addicted. The salty smooth peanut on the inside and the lovely chocolate … Continue reading

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Sentosa: Malaysian Food Street (A Tad Disappointing)

Had to check out the Malaysian Food Street as it’s been open for some time and we haven’t been here. Read some pretty bad reviews so our expectations were low. Even then, the tourist prices and average quality left us … Continue reading

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Sentosa on a Whim

Drove into Sentosa on a whim. Haven’t been here in ages.   The walkways are sheltered by somehow it still felt terribly hot. We got a bit lost trying to make our way to the Malaysia Food Street but asking the … Continue reading

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Save the World’s Saddest Dolphins – ACRES needs your help (27 May 2011)

Maybe I am reading too much into her facial expressions and I am biased with my thinking that the mainstream media is biased. But I can’t help it. The newscaster’s scrunched up face while reporting the news about the dolphins … Continue reading

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Sentosa is a Hit

I remember a time when everyone thought (myself included) that Sentosa was lame and boring. Who would have thought that years later it is now our hottest attraction, mainly due to Universal Studios Singapore and Resorts World. It’s an absolute … Continue reading

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Spectacular Crane Dance at Sentosa

When I was first told about the Crane Dance at Sentosa, I instantly thought – the elegant white birds. It’s actually robotized mechanical cranes that are programmed to dance to music. It takes place at 9pm daily and lasts for … Continue reading

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The Beautiful Christmas Tree and Fountain at Night (Resorts World Sentosa)

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Our Trip to Resorts World Sentosa (Part 1 of 2)

I’ll let the photos do the talking for now, as I am in a posting coma.  I am trying to get all the 2010 photos up before 2011 and that’s why the excessive posting.  I also like to post as … Continue reading

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Dining at Resorts World Sentosa

There are so many dining options at Resorts World. I wanted to go to Rang Mahaal, but we ended up at Chilli’s. I’ll do a separate post on the dining experience at Chili’s. The Big Easy serves Cajun food and … Continue reading

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Candylicious (Resorts World Sentosa)

This store attracts you from afar with its Candy trees. The closer you get you see girls posing with the Jelly Beans, M&Ms and Reese’s buttercup men.  I adored the words on the posters and even the sign that said … Continue reading

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Tranquility: Capella Hotel at Sentosa

I can see why Capella Singapore won the architectural heritage awards. When I come here I feel like I’m in another country – perhaps Bintan in Indonesia, especially with the view of the South China sea. It’s also so quiet … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photo: Rain at VivoCity

This is the only mall with an actual view of Sentosa, the cable cars, ships and the water and that’s what makes it so great.

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VivoCity’s Skinny Snowman Looks Out To Sentosa

When my cousin visits from Perth, she loves going to two malls in particular – ION Orchard and VivoCity. VivoCity used to be her #1, but I think it may have been bumped by ION. I like VivoCity mainly because … Continue reading

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Skinny Snowman

VivoCity seems a mall that’s different from the others in town, because it’s by the sea. We get a great view of the island of Sentosa from across VivoCity, and there are wooden plank layed platforms for viewing the boats … Continue reading

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#17. From a Tiny Island to a tinier island – Sentosa for a Staycation

It may be a man made beach with imported sand, but I’ll take it. Give me a clean beach any day. I had a glorious time staying at the Shangri-la hotel in Sentosa. A great happy staycation with the family. … Continue reading

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Universal Studios Adds Colour to Sentosa

The number of pictures I can post for free on my WordPress account is dwindling, but I feel the urge to post more pictures of the new Universal Studios.  I went there last March taking the train from VivoCity. I … Continue reading

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Bridal Shoot at Universal Studios Singapore

Update 24 June 2010: I spotted these costume jewellery Tiaras in a store and was wondering who would actually wear them. Now after zooming in on the photos I see that the attractive bride in the simple but lovely cream … Continue reading

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