Gambling and Adventurous Pursuits in Singapore
Usually shopping, feasting, and sightseeing are the major motivating factors behind booking flights to Singapore. However, gambling and adventure are also emerging as major Singapore attractions. Find out more about these options in Singapore. Date : Friday, April 15, 2011
The pristine Island destination of Singapore continues to grow in its reputation as a powerful holiday magnet. It is true that eating is the national obsession and shopping is the favourite pastime in Singapore. However, there are many other rewards for taking flights to Singapore. For instance, adventure and gambling have also become an integral part of one’s Singapore tour. The fact that the country received soaring revenues from gambling as well as a significant fillip in the travel and tourism sector after the opening of casino resorts speaks volumes about the popularity of gambling as a Singapore holiday attraction.
Get acquainted with the two top Singapore gambling sites and some of the adventure spots.
Marina Bay Sands
More than 1600 slot machines spread out over a gaming floor space spanning three levels at the Marina Bay Sands Resort seduce many visitors into trying their luck. After all, many budget tourists catching cheap flights to Singapore often harbour the secret desire to win big hands on their Singapore visit. The machines offer a choice of more than 250 themes and game titles. Similarly, there are scores of table games comprising different genres such as the fast paced Roulette and the simpler Money Wheel. Different games include Non Commission Baccarat, Singapore Stud Poker, Sic-Bo. Furthermore, there are over 200 games to choose from in the Paiza, Ruby, and High Limit areas. Guests can also try out the Rapid Table Games, where a dealer and live game is combined with an electronic betting interface.
Resorts World Sentosa
The Resorts World Sentosa is another terrific place for gambling and has been instrumental in boosting Singapore's tourism to a big extent. Guests can woo lady luck through a variety of means like electronic games, slots, and table games. The resort promotes the policy of responsible gambling and has specially trained staff members who can identify and assist compulsive gamblers. The resort is under the ownership and operations of Resorts World Casino, which is the oldest gaming operator in Asia. Besides gambling, one can taste the finest of Singapore's cuisines and get to appreciate Dale Chihuly glass sculptures. Resorts World Sentosa is also home to some of the hottest Singapore attractions like Universal Studios Singapore, Marine Life Park, FestiveWalk, and Maritime Xperiential Museum.
Ski360°
Travellers who book flights to Singapore in the anticipation of indulging in adrenalin pumping water sports like wakeboarding, knee boarding, and water skiing during should definitely visit the Ski360°. It is more or less deserted during weekday mornings, which serve as the best time for serious sporting enthusiasts. However, visitors with more of an inclination towards people watching should go on weekends, when thick crowds descend upon the Ski360°.
Snow City
Just as the name suggests, Snow City offers a world of icy adventures. The place is a deep freeze roughly the size of a hangar, where the temperature has been set to a teeth chattering -5°C. Snow City's main claim to fame is the immense slope, which measures some 70m in length and stands about three storeys high. A science fiction inspired airlock is used for accessing the slope. One gets about an hour's time to indulge in exciting activities like hurtling snowballs and barrelling down the slope aboard a black inner tube. Also worth checking out is the Snow Line, where guests are offered two hour lessons on snowboarding and skiing.
Jungle Trekking
Taking a jungle trek to the Bukit Timah Hill, which is Singapore's highest point, is a very popular adventure travel experience in Singapore. A jungle trek treats one to the sight of fabulous flora and fauna life such as the insect eating pitcher plants, almost extinct rainforests, flying lemurs, colourful clouds of butterflies, and exotic species of birds.
Reverse Bungee
Those craving for a heart thudding experience on their Singapore holidays should definitely try out the G-MAX Reverse Bungy. The reverse bungee soars up to heights of about 60 metres at rocket like speeds of 200 km an hour and G-force of five. In fact, this gravitational force is even felt by astronauts when a rocket is launched. Up to three guests at a time are accommodated for a reverse bungee. The reverse bungee experience is definitely a must for anyone saving up for funding cheap flights to Singapore.
Climb Adventure
Many rock climbing aficionados inevitably find themselves drawn to the indoor climbing facility of Climb Adventure near Tanjong Pagar during the course of their Singapore tour. Walls as high as eight metres, about 20 anchor points, and nearly 5,400 square feet of climbing space make the place a delight for climbing adventures. There is something for almost every kind of climber – be it five year old kids on their first climb to hardened climbers looking for stages like difficult, speed, and bouldering. To keep up the excitement for expert and regular climbers, changes are frequently made to the climbing zones.
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