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Greater Sentosa Master Plan unveiled; new attractions to be ready from early 2030s

(Clockwise from top left) Artist's impressions of the Sensorium, the Imbiah Canopy Plaza, islet hopping experience on Sentosa's beaches, and the Island's new Heart Transport Hub.
(Clockwise from top left) Artist's impressions of the Sensorium, the Imbiah Canopy Plaza, islet hopping experience on Sentosa's beaches, and the Island's new Heart Transport Hub.

Coffee with a view: Tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea

A visitor walks past a Starbucks store offering a view of North Korea at a South Korean observation deck at Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo on July 1.
A visitor walks past a Starbucks store offering a view of North Korea at a South Korean observation deck at Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo on July 1.

Beyond concerts and casinos: Selling a side of Singapore tourists can’t find elsewhere

Few cities in the world can match Singapore’s network of parks and trails where people can walk, run and cycle from early morning to late evening in such a safe environment, says the writer.
Few cities in the world can match Singapore’s network of parks and trails where people can walk, run and cycle from early morning to late evening in such a safe environment, says the writer.

Japan ‘snow monkey’ park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviour

Recent years have seen the number of tourists rise sharply, sometimes totalling 3,000 to 4,000 a day, a park official said.
Recent years have seen the number of tourists rise sharply, sometimes totalling 3,000 to 4,000 a day, a park official said.

First look: Disney Cruise Line’s installations in Sentosa to open on June 24

‘Excellent’ water at most European beaches, study says

More than 85 per cent of bathing sites across the European Union had “excellent” water quality.
More than 85 per cent of bathing sites across the European Union had “excellent” water quality.

Weekend Trip

Beyond Hanoi: Discover Ninh Binh, north Vietnam’s picturesque ‘Halong Bay on Land’

The view of Tam Coc Valley from the top of Mua Cave.
The view of Tam Coc Valley from the top of Mua Cave.

Travel News

Visit Disney Cruise Line light installations, themed areas and a 6m-tall Baymax inflatable in Sentosa

From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.
From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.

Grape expectations: How China’s Ningxia is courting international travellers with wine tourism

Harvest season for grapes in Ningxia starts from mid-August to October.
Harvest season for grapes in Ningxia starts from mid-August to October.

Pink sea cucumbers wash ashore, turning Thailand beach reddish-pink

The pink sea cucumber wash-up at Suan Son Beach has drawn interest from many tourists.
The pink sea cucumber wash-up at Suan Son Beach has drawn interest from many tourists.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.