After a nine-month hiatus, cable car rides to Sentosa island have resumed operation from Mount Faber's hilltop station. At its peak, the previous cable car system ferried 1.65 million people annually. Now, after a $36 million revamp, the cable cars are larger and boast better all-round views. The rides are also faster and smoother.

The 12-day period from 14 to 26 August will see Singapore host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games 2010. Youths from all over the world will compete in 26 sports across 18 venues island-wide. For the discerning spectator, picking and choosing the right places with the best sporting action, atmosphere and great views will be a priority. 

1) Be a part of the opening ceremony at The Float@Marina Bay. Apart from the action and youthful exuberence, soak in the sight of the city skyline, including the newly opened Marina Bay Sands integrated resort. 

Since its introduction in 1994, the Singapore Food Festival has gradually grown in stature to become a key calendar event today. The festival aims to promote Singapore's beloved local cuisines, with this year's theme being Chinese Dialect Food. From 16 to 25 July, participants can look forward to a gastronomic experience island-wide, with several main programs and fringe events lined-up. 

The Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort held its Grand Opening on 23 June in spectacular style. There was a climbing competition, skydiving, numerous headline acts and even a black-tie dinner party with a concert for invited guests. A total of 2500 guests were invited, as well as 1100 media members from 17 countries. The gala concert in the evening also featured international names such as Diana Ross and Kelly Rowland. Destiny Child's Rowland, a Grammy award-winning artiste, performed some of the group's greatest hits, much to the delight of many adoring fans at the concert. 

The long-anticipated Grand Opening of the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort is finally here! After a soft phase one opening in late April, the remaining 1600 hotel rooms, additional retail and dining outlets along with more convention space will open come the grand opening. The bulk of the festivities though, will be focused on the Sands SkyPark, an architectural marvel. 

The much-anticipated Lion King Broadway Musical slated for a September premiere at the Marina Bay Sands theatre has been postponed. This is because the theatre will not be fully constructed in time. Fans of the show and those itching to catch it live will have to wait till at least next year. Although Marina Bay Sands did not divulge when the theatre will be completed, a 2010 opening is definitely not on the cards. 

The River Safari nature park in Mandai is set to open in early 2012, which will further boost the allure of the area, with the world-acclaimed Singapore Zoo and Night Safari already sited there. Nestled between the 2 existing parks, the S$180 million River Safari will be home to over 500 species of animals as well as 2 giant pandas (diplomacy gifts from China) arriving next year.

The night life scene in the island city will receive a huge boost by the end of the year with the projected opening of 5 mega-sized lifestyle venues. There are already 1200 entertainment outlets islandwide, attracting approximately 5 percent of the local population to club and enjoy late nights. The new venues are 282 at One Raffles Place, St James New Enclave, the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands, Pangaea and Avalon also at Marina Bay Sands, and lastly Tanjong Beach Club at Sentosa. 

Voyage De La Vie is a thrilling circus theatre spectacular set to grace the stages of Festive Grand Resorts World Sentosa come June 17. This is the first time a show of this genre and type to be created in Singapore. Spectators can expect an exhilarating 90 minute experience of a circus theatre act combining music, dance and circus athleticism.

The Marina Bay Sands (MBS) opened its doors in a Preview opening on April 27th. So far only 963 hotel rooms, some stores, part of the exhibition and convention centre, some restaurants and bars, the event plaza and the casino are open to the public.