Rob L.
Yelp
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore. To fully enjoy and appreciate the island, you'll need to allocate at least one full day. An overnight stay is even better.
GETTING THERE
Other than traveling by car, there are three easy ways to go to Sentosa from the main island.
You can walk there along the Boardwalk. It gives you a good view of the island with some nice photo opportunities. However, in Singapore's typical hot and humid weather, this rather long walk may not be the most comfortable way to get there.
Another alternative is to take the Monorail from Vivo City which costs SIN$4 (SIN$1 = US$0.75, 4/9/2018). Note that the $4 is really the admission fee to the island and the monorail is actually free. Hence, you pay nothing on your return trip via the monorail.
In my opinion, the best (but also the most expensive) way is to go by cable car. Nothing beats the experience of viewing the island, as well as the Singapore's skyline high up from above. Depending on the tickets and packages that you purchase (one way, unlimited, bundles with other admissions, etc.) prices will vary. If budget is not a main concern, I would highly recommend riding the cable car.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Just like probably most Americans visiting there, (especially if you are from CA or FL), we skipped Universal Studio, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, the aquarium, and the zoo. We opted for places that are representative of Singapore and reflect its history and culture.
Fort Siloso: ***This place is hard to find and navigate through without a local guide. A BIG thank you to Singapore's Black Badge Yelp King Nik T for the personal guided tour!***
Who says good things in life aren't free? This amazing historical site is completely free and it captures a significant era of Singapore - From the time of being a British colony, to the Japanese occupation (see how the Brits goofed), and finally to the Japanese surrender. Be sure to visit the newly revamped Surrender Chamber and relive history with their audio and video presentations.
Merlion Statue: The merlion is the mascot and symbol of Singapore and there are five official statues. This particular one was gigantic - 37 meters (about 121 feet) tall. From the inside of the merlion, you can take an elevator up to the top and get a panoramic view of the island.
The Southernmost Point of Continental Asia: To get there you'll take the free shuttle to Palawan Beach, and then walk across the suspension bridge over the water.
It is not without debate whether this is indeed the southernmost point of continental Asia. The catch here is "continental", which means it must be attached to the mainland of Asia. Singapore is an island connected to the Malaya Peninsula by a bridge. Sentosa is an island connected to Singapore by a bridge. This southernmost point is connected to the beach by a suspension bridge. You get the idea?
But as we immersed ourselves in the sweet tropical breeze and soaked in the beauty of the island and the beach, whether it was indeed the southernmost point of continental Asia was no longer important...
Skyline Luge: At first I thought this was for kids only, but NO! Lots of adults rode it and had the greatest times of their lives (yours truly included). We took a ski-lift up the hill then rode down on the luge, which was like a super mini car with steering control and brakes. The slope was mild to moderate so it's not like a roller coaster at all. There were enough turns and some mildly sharp turns to make the ride fun and exciting.
Trick Eye Museum: This was an absolutely fun place. Please see a separate review on this place.
OTHERS
There are many other activities and attractions. For the thrill seekers, there is a zip line at Mega Adventure Park, as well as a simulated skydiving experience called iFly Singapore. There are also a couple of night shows called Lake of Dreams and Crane Dance. The choices of fun and exciting places is literally too numerous to mention.