Whether it’s luxury living or fine dining, Sentosa offers the ultimate leisure and lifestyle experiences.

Imagine looking out of your window and be awed by the exquisite view of crystal waters meeting azure blue skies. Imagine indulging in your favourite leisure activity of golf at the foot of your doorstep. Imagine sailing away from the competitive rat race. Your idea of a dream lifestyle? That imagination to desire for the finest things in life can be a reality, only at Sentosa. Sentosa, at the southern tip of Singapore, offers so much more than just key attractions, venue for world-class events, shopping and dining - its understated plush living provides a myriad of experiences for those who enjoy life’s little luxuries.

Exotic: Waterfront living with world-class marina and golf courses at your doorstep, pampering treats at luxury spas, gastronomical experiences enriched by magnificent views of the nature, and quintessential yet contemporary luxurious hotels are some of Sentosa’s key attractions.

Where home is a place of indulgence

The perfect home you’ve been dreaming about is a mere 15 minutes away from the city and is just a stone’s throw away from one of Singapore’s biggest retail malls, VivoCity.

That’s Sentosa Cove, a prestigious and exclusive waterfront residential development on the eastern side of the island featuring oceanfront villas, waterway and hillside bungalows and upscale condominiums. Boasting a rich tropical lifestyle and a cosy quayside village featuring specialty retail, dining and entertainment as well as Singapore’s first marina hotel, the luxury estate has everything covered under one roof.

Also making waves in the development is the $80 million One°15 Marina Club, located within. Enjoy high living on the high seas as the world-class club’s 204 berths can cater to mega yachts. Cruise on and you’ll find that the swanky club houses a gym - perfect for fitness fanatics - while a well-equipped business centre and meeting facilities will more than fulfil your business needs. With nautical services of exceptional standards, it’s no wonder at all that the marina club is poised to become the Monte Carlo of the East.

Frequent travellers need not worry about missing out on this gem. Sentosa also offers a selection of quintessential yet contemporary luxurious hotels to get a respite from the city bustle.

Step into the grandeur of the newly-opened Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, a charming enclave with all the trimmings. Set on a hillside and surrounded by 3.5 ha of lush gardens and natural tropical rainforest, it offers guests the ultimate in comfort, luxury living and state-of-the-art facilities whether it’s a business or leisure trip.

Fusing old architecture of the colonial past and modern design concept, the 121-room resort is also the proud winner for the prestigious Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) Architectural Heritage Awards 2007.

Upcoming hotels including Capella Singapore and six other signature hotels within the Resorts World at Sentosa will also provide accommodation totalling over 2,200 rooms.

Step into a world of rejuvenation

Take a relaxing swing at the exclusive Sentosa Golf Club, one of Asia’s top five golf courses and home to the Barclays Singapore Open, Asia’s richest national golf tournament. With an intake of only 1,500 members, this makes the club one of the most sought-after on any avid golfer’s wishlist!

Another invigorating spot to escape from the urban jungle is Spa Botanica, at The Sentosa Resort & Spa. The three-time winner of Best Spa Experience at the Tourism Awards is also Singapore’s first garden spa. Lounge in the sunshine, take in the wonders of nature while having a distress and detox session. Indulge in their outdoor spa experiences where floating pools, labyrinth walks and mud pools are key features providing a sanctuary for all to bliss out.

Be on the look out for luxury spa brand ESPA, arriving at Resorts World at Sentosa in 2010. ESPA is primed as the region’s first fully integrated wellness spa - expect total wellness treatment for physical and mental rejuvenation, lifestyle coaching and stress management clinics and post-operative and rehabilitative facilities for recuperation from injury and surgery. It also features a dolphin spa therapy in a dolphin interaction in specially created spa lagoons.

A melting pot of culinary delights

Tantalise your tastebuds with an extraordinary culinary experience where haute cuisines - from Mediterranean to Italian to Asian - are at your pick. Tucked atop Mount Faber is The Jewel Box which sits amid lush flora and fauna. Be tempted by the scrumptious spread of international cuisine such as their signature Pan Seared Foie Gras and Grilled Tenderloin of Beef.

Go up to The Cliff if you’re in the mood for mouthwatering seafood. A natural choice for some excellent alfresco dining experience, The Cliff at The Sentosa Resort & Spa - commands a magnificent scenery of the sprawling South China Sea.

Make a pit stop at il Lido Dining and Lounge Bar, at Sentosa Golf Club, to enjoy true Italian gourmet. Inspired by Venice’s Lido island (which shares many similarities with Sentosa), the il Lido speaks of high sophistication. Like The Cliff, it gives diners a panoramic view of the South China Sea, in addition to the picturesque Tanjong golf course.

Within Sentosa Golf Club is yet another award-winning fine dining restaurant: Nogawa Japanese restaurant. With Singapore’s most respected Japanese chef Yoshio Nogawa at its helm, remember to make reservations to dine at the 40-seater restaurant - it’s almost always full house.

Sentosa’s lifestyle of ultimate indulgence gives a breath of fresh air and a haven for the discerning elite consumer. With treats like these in every corner, temptation is going to be a tough challenge.

Enjoy the good life in Sentosa.

Source: Business Times