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Things to Do in Singapore in February

Sentosa Island, a vacationers’ paradise is situated ½ km from the southern shore of the Singapore mainland. Stretching over an expanse of 5 sq. km (500 hectares), Sentosa is a hub of tourist attractions.It includes innumerable theme parks such as the most famous Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds, etc; historical places like Fort Siloso; Southeast Asia’s first 4-dimensional theatre, Sentosa 4D adventure land; official mascot of Singapore, the gigantic Merlion; 2 golf courses, 2 casinos, and a man-made 2 km stretch sheltered beach.Prior to 1970, today’s Sentosa was referred to as Pulau Blakang Mati, which when translated means “Island of Death Behind” in Malay. It was historically used by the British as the military fortress till Second World War (1942) and later by the Japanese as a Prisoners-of-war camp until its surrender to the British in 1945.It served as the base for the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force, Maritime Training school, first naval Medical center, and the School of Field Engineers’ military base under independent Singapore Government, before transforming into Sentosa, a tourist hub around 1970-80.Sentosa, which literally means “Peace and tranquillity” in Malay, is the fourth largest island with 70% rainforest cover, topical landscapes, golden sandy beaches, and significant biodiversity.A $420 million private corpus fund along with $500 million Government sponsorship saw Sentosa transmogrify into a pagan’s paradise with award-winning Spas, plush hotels, sheltered coastlines, unabashed amusements, adrenaline-pumping games, gastronomic delights, and infinite shopping arcades.Visitors of all ages and tastes get more than their money’s worth of pleasure and amusement at Sentosa Island. The multitudes of attractions at the island are broadly segregated under the following heads - Family fun, Adventure Sports, Beaches, Iconic or historical sites, Museums, Natural & Wildlife Sanctuaries, Trails, and Shows.There are some free attractions too, where explorers can enjoy without buying any ticket such as Animal Encounters at Palawan Beach, Crane Dance, Lake of Dreams at Resorts World Sentosa, Fort Siloso and skywalk at Siloso point, Siloso Beach, Tanjong Beach, Sentosa Nature Discovery, etc.Recommended Read: Hidden Places in Singapore

Skyline Luge Sentosa is a place designed for complete family entertainment. It is the first one-of-its-kind amusement park in Singapore. What makes Skyline Luge Singapore unique, is that it homes around 2 experiences – Skyride and Luge Ride. Both the fun-filled thrilling rides are perfect to be enjoyed by all ages.Each ride has a unique braking and steering system, which allows you to hold on your speed while you move ahead. Skyline Luge Sentosa homes to around 4 different trails – The Dragon Trail, the Jungle Trail, the Expedition Trail, and the Kupu Kupu Trail. Your visit to the Skyline Luge Sentosa is incomplete without experiencing a Skyride drive.Boarding the Skyride will give you some breathtaking views of the entire skyline of beautiful Singapore and the vastly stretched South China Sea. Your dream Skyride is a four-seater chairlift where you can enjoy the beauty of Sentosa Island with a bird’s eye view.As you enjoy your Skyride, do not miss on spotting the cheeky cockatoos wandering here and there. Couples usually prefer to visit here during night to enjoy their personal space under dim night lights.As the sun settles down, Skyline Luge Sentosa prepares for the next brand new night adventure in Singapore with vibrant colors. After 7 pm, you will witness the entire track glittering with dazzling night lights. If you are fortunate enough, you will get a chance to visit the magical Wings of Time, which is scheduled at 7:40 and 8:40 pm exactly.Also Checkout: Alluring Places to Visit in Singapore

Lose yourself in the beauty of one of the most breath-taking aquariums of Southeast Asia - S.E.A. Aquariums Singapore. Just imagine, how amazing it is to venture through the fascinating underwater world to explore the oceanic realm of S.E.A. Aquarium.With no doubt, this S.E.A. Aquariums is nowhere less than a magical marine world. Be thrilled to witness around 100,000 aquatic species coming from major oceans of the world. Authorities here, strive hard to recreate a natural habitat for their survival. So, marine researchers have surely got a lot of things to do here. There are around 10 zones with different habitats all wrapped within a large venue. 1000’s of aquatic species coming from the major marine ecosystems such as Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Great Lakes of East Africa, and the Straits of Malacca will take adequate care of your engagement.Leopard sharks, squadrons, goliath groupers are some of the exotic marine varieties which you can easily find here. Sometimes, they may even appear as if two-legged mammals ogle from the other end of the glass tank.For those who wish for something more head towards Sharks Sea Habitat where you can stroll for long hours. Scalloped hammerhead and aggressive silver tip sharks are some common ones to find swimming in this zone. There’s also an Open Ocean Habitat precisely in the center of S.E.A. Aquarium tickets can resembles a humongous aquarium and gives you a feel like you are standing on a cavernous ocean floor. You can simply spend long hours here watching a sweeping ocean scenery running behind glass panels. For entertaining their visitors, in-charge here ensure that all the panels remain spotless. Must Read: Travel Guide For Singapore