Sentosa Island Singapore: Beaches, Universal Studios & Cable Car

Sentosa Island — connected to Singapore's southern shore by a causeway, monorail and cable car — is the city-state's dedicated resort island. Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium, three beaches and the high-end Resorts World Sentosa casino complex make it the country's most visited leisure destination.

Universal Studios Singapore

Southeast Asia's only Universal Studios — seven themed zones including Battlestar Galactica rides, the Minion Land, Far Far Away and Jurassic World. Best to book online (from S$83 adults). Go on weekday mornings for shortest queues. The Mummy roller coaster and Transformers 3D ride are the headline attractions.

Siloso, Palawan & Tanjong Beaches

Singapore's only public beaches — narrow, groomed, with water sports rentals. Not as naturally spectacular as Bali or Thailand but perfectly pleasant. Tanjong Beach Club is the best bar-beach venue. Palawan Beach has the suspension bridge to Singapore's southernmost point.

The Sentosa Cable Car

Aerial gondola connecting Mount Faber (mainland Singapore) over the harbour to Sentosa — excellent views of the port, one of the world's busiest. Return S$35 adults. Worth doing for the perspective of Singapore's extraordinary industrial port activity.