Underwater World Sentosa
Underwater World Sentosa is a renowned Oceanarium that features over 2500 aquatic life of 250 varying species. Underwater World Sentosa, is a major draw for the tourists visiting Sentosa and looking forward to some awesome experience that will invariably enrich you as well. Since its inception in the year 1991, Underwater World Sentosa is steadily making its place in the hearts of the visitors. Initiate your tour of the subaquatic regions with the Touch Pool inhabited by the turtles, starfish, sting rays and baby sharks. Next, it's the turn of the bright hued corals, moray eels, jelly fish and sea dragons. Now brace yourself for the 83 meter long voyage through a tunnel, where you find yourself encircled by the rays, sharks, eels and host of other fish. If you have no issues on getting drenched then participate in the interactive programmes like "Dive with the Sharks" or "Dive with the Dugong". The educational and fun workshops that are arranged in the Underwater World Sentosa are targeted towards the kids. They help the kids comprehend and appreciate the ocean and the wonders that it holds in store. It is ensured that the learning experience is utilitarian in nature by incorporating various subjects like Geography, Science, Math and the Languages. The Underwater World Sentosa is also very proactive in marine conservation and environmental protection. It has already takes various measures in protecting and conserving the dolphins, sea turtles, dugong, and the corals. Travour is an international travel site and a repository of useful information on Underwater World, and other major tourist attractions in Sentosa and the world at large.
Orchard Road Singapore
For the most incurable shopaholics, Orchard Road Singapore is just the place. In Orchard Road is concentrated a vast array of shopping malls. Elegant malls, refined eateries and deluxe hotels cluster Orchard Road Singapore. The following are the shopping centers that are worthy of mention;
· Tangs Department Store
· Ngee Ann City
· Wisma Atria
· The Heeren
· Centrepoint
In the 1840's the pepper and the nutmeg plantations lined this street. The Orchard Road Derives its name from it. The plantations were owned by the people of diverse lineage, like the Scotts, Cairnhill, and Cuppage. Today, many streets in the neighboring Orchard Road Singapore are known by these names. An inscrutable disease effaced the plantations in the 1900s. The positioning of this place in the valley also made it vulnerable to recurrent floods. It was only in 1965 that controlling measures were taken and in the 1970's the construction of Plaza Singapura, C.K Tangs and the Mandarin Hotel was followed by the mushrooming of other amusement complexes. Centrepoint - This shopping center is immensely popular among the tourists as well as the locals. The renowned Robinson & Co is right at this place. This place caters to the needs of the shoppers of diverse tastes. From classical music, furnishings, fine arts, Asian artifacts to optical equipment, latest gizmos, sporting goods, books and more. Delfi Orchard - You can pick up a variety of household items from here. Some ritzy clothing and accessory stores are also to be found here. Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood China articles of superior quality fill this place. Meridian Shopping Center - Fashion boutiques and accessory shops dot this place with a food court at the ground floor. Midpoint Orchard - Retail shops selling sporting items, gold jewellery, bridal gowns, fur coats and swanky jackets are the major draw to the tourists coming to this place. Travour is an international travel site and a repository of useful information on Orchard Road, and other major tourist attraction in Singapore and the world at large.