Where to go?

subzero_baby SG

For a short get-away? Maybe just a 3D 2N or 2D 1N?

I was thinking of Holiday Inn at Batam which cost about $75?++ on twin sharing basis for 2D1N but the last time i went there was a horror nightmare, almost thought i would never make it back...

Anyone? Suggestions? Looking for resort stlye, free and easy, lots of sun and swimming, evening can chill with some drinks and pool...

desperate for a short break.

thanks!

Camellias4me SG

Bintan

kopiosatu SG

Redang.

but heard it has been totally abused by tourists.

subzero_baby SG

Thought of Bintan... but not familiar with the place, and the food there wasn't too nice. Wanted Banyan Tree but it was soo soo expensive!

Any other resort in Bintan to recommend?

subzero_baby SG

Redang is quite badly abused by now.... infact, it dun quite have much to offer.

Have u been there?

kopiosatu SG

nope, i've seen photos my colleagues took. so i'm like dying to go there and take photos of that place myself.

but after hearing about the abuse. i'm not sure where to go now.

i guess i'll consider my previously planned holiday destination. bintan...

or is it bali? Laughing

kopiosatu SG

that's the fun about holidays. going to some place you're not familiar with.

i was aiming banyan tree too. but that will come after my upcoming high cost holiday.

Camellias4me SG

Bintan Lagoon. Its not ex but FOOD is ex...

Anyway... Monsoon season now..... don't think u can play watersports.

or try langkawi for cheaper R & R under the sun?

subzero_baby SG

Thanks for the reply.

Is it still Moonsoon season? Thought it was already over. Anyway, I'm not really keen on sea sports, more like want to just hang out at the resort/ hotel, swimming, eating, maybe spa...

Langkawi gotta take plane right? i dun travel much, so i'm quite ignorant about all these... Embarassed

subzero_baby SG

Banyan tree was actually on my list but after checking out the prices... it sort of freaked me out... $350 (1pax) on twin sharing basis for 2D 1N.... It's only the private pool and villa that seems inviting.

kopiosatu SG

$350 only?

I was looking at the $3-5K one!!! Laughing hmmm, that means the one i'm looking at is in Bali.

Ok, banyan tree bintan... here i come!!

Camellias4me SG

Yep.. its still monsoon season till early March.. u won't really get much tan.

As for Langkawi, Silkair flies there daily. Smile

Camellias4me SG

350 SGD or USD? Laughing

skeujin SG

try this agent. i use them quite regularly. cheap n good.

http://www.holidaybagus.com/

kopiosatu SG

the $3-5K is after conversion from USD.

even if its 350USD, its still cheaper! Very Happy

klishcia SG

I went to Langkawi last year August for 4 days 3 nights, the other 3 days spend at KL. Langkawi is a beautiful and relaxing island but you must know how to speak basic malay to communicate with the ppl outside resort. The things there are cheap and i went to a duty free shop, bought a few small bottles of vodka for RM$7.00/bottle only Mr. Green If not can try, Port Dickson (at Malaysia) near Malacca. Very Happy

Devil1976 SG

WAH... Shocked

XsIcSiCsIcX SG

can anyone explain wad abuse at redang?

i went there last May, for me its one of my favourite getaways

subzero_baby SG

Did as recommended!

Thanks for the link. Had booked a 3D 2N at Batam with them about $135 +/- per pax... cheaper rates offered compared to other agency.

Thanks again! Very Happy

contact1 SG

should try pulau redang(malaysia)

it's a good place to be..u wont be dissapointed