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 ON SENTOSA ISLAND Try SDK Recreation (65/6272-873I3), located n Siloso Beach off Siloso Road, a short walk from Underwater World (see "Sentosa Island," above). Open 7 days from around l0am to 6:30 or 7pm. Rental for 1 standard bicycle is S$4 (US$2.40) per hour. A mountain bike goes for S$8 (US$4.80) per hour. Identification is required. IN PULAU UBIN When you get off the ferry, there are a number of places ii) rent bikes. The shops are generally open between 8am and 6pm and will harge between S$5 (US$3) and S$8 (US$4.80) per hour, depending on which I, ike you choose. Most rental agents will have a map of the island for you-take n. Even though it doesn't look too impressive, it'll be a great help.
1 -or something different, but very worth your time and money, Grant Pereira, Singapore's most acclaimed salty dog, takes folks out on fantastic fishing tours. With 25 years of experience fishing the waters of Southeast Asia and the rest of i he world, he uses his expertise and connections to arrange weekend trips around Singapore and to neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia for great catches. Be prepared to live the life of a seaman, though. While you'll be inundated with cock roaches and salt fish on board, Mr. Pereira guarantees you'll "catch fish 'til your it ills drop off" Everything is included with the price of the trip (he even has a cook on board), but you'll have to bring your own booze. And bring plenty of . extra booze for Mr. Pereira-his awesome fish tales don't come cheap! (Trust me, he's the fishing buddy you've always dreamed of.) If you're up for a really unique local experience, with a little bit of advance notice he can arrange an overnight +)n a kelong-a Malay fishing shack in the middle of the sea, surrounded by bamboo traps. Your best bet is to contact him via e-mail well in advance of your visit Or call or fax /6583-6732.
Golf is a very popular sport in Singapore. There are quite a few clubs, and though some of them are exclusively for members only, many places are open for limited play by nonmembers. All will require you bring a par certificate.
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