Singapore Budget Hotels and attractions

[Chris C]

Hey u guys n gals in s'pore, what can u tell us about the
budget hotels in s'pore, those around S$100? I wanna find
out about those in chinatown, near sentosa or around that
area, and those near changi airport. On the net, they look
nice, but as the saying goes, "looks can be deceiving"...:laugh:
I found this site-http://hotels.online.com.sg/. There's this
particular hotel-Peacock Hotel at 55 Keong Saik Road , that
caught my eye. What I wanna know is, is it convenient to travel
from there to the central town, what about traffic, meaning is
that area always jam packed with cars. Safety wise, I know s'pore is ok.

Then there's this hotel Costa Sands Resorts, near Changi. In S$,
it doesn't seem much, but when u convert to RM, it's definitely
not cheap.

[alfred98]

U going there meh......join tour to casino lah!!!:)

[bizzi]

Hey u guys n gals in s'pore, what can u tell us about the
budget hotels in s'pore, those around S$100? I wanna find
out about those in chinatown, near sentosa or around that
area, and those near changi airport. On the net, they look
nice, but as the saying goes, "looks can be deceiving"...:laugh:
I found this site-http://hotels.online.com.sg/. There's this
particular hotel-Peacock Hotel at 55 Keong Saik Road , that
caught my eye. What I wanna know is, is it convenient to travel
from there to the central town, what about traffic, meaning is
that area always jam packed with cars. Safety wise, I know s'pore is ok.

Then there's this hotel Costa Sands Resorts, near Changi. In S$,
it doesn't seem much, but when u convert to RM, it's definitely
not cheap.

Chris,

Costa Sands is really a chalet type place, mostly locals book them for weekenders and BBQ.

Peacock Hotel is a really bad place. Voted one of the dirtiest hotels in Singapore.

Your best bet is still Hotel 81 (http://www.hotel81.com.sg) or Fragrance Hotel (http://www.fragrancehotel.com). Just stay away from Geylang and Joo Chiat areas.

You could try Habour Ville Hotel (http://www.harbourvillehotel.com/) which is somewhat close to sentosa.

chinatown tends to be quite crowded. carparks are difficult to find. but u can take the MRT to and fro. Chinatown station and Harbourfront station (Sentosa) are on the same line, 2 stations away. or u can go to dhoby ghaut, 2 stations in the other direction.

[kwimango]

let me check with the wife

when are you planning to pop by? and do you have any particular must-go destinations? that would also be a determining factor

my friend suggested this place too: http://www.oneflorenceclose.com/rates.html

[bizzi]

let me check with the wife

when are you planning to pop by? and do you have any particular must-go destinations? that would also be a determining factor

my friend suggested this place too: http://www.oneflorenceclose.com/rates.html

isn't that like a house or something?

[JC]

I suggest you try out Mount Emily Hotel. It's below S$100.
http://www.hangouthotels.com/english/main.html

10 mins walk to MRT.

[Chris C]

U going there meh......join tour to casino lah!!!:)
Planning to. Join from here or there?
Chris,

Costa Sands is really a chalet type place, mostly locals book them for weekenders and BBQ.

Peacock Hotel is a really bad place. Voted one of the dirtiest hotels in Singapore.

Your best bet is still Hotel 81 (http://www.hotel81.com.sg) or Fragrance Hotel (http://www.fragrancehotel.com). Just stay away from Geylang and Joo Chiat areas.

You could try Habour Ville Hotel (http://www.harbourvillehotel.com/) which is somewhat close to sentosa.

chinatown tends to be quite crowded. carparks are difficult to find. but u can take the MRT to and fro. Chinatown station and Harbourfront station (Sentosa) are on the same line, 2 stations away. or u can go to dhoby ghaut, 2 stations in the other direction.
:eek:.....looks can be deceiving....glad i have u guys to help me out.
I did check out the Fragrance line of hotels. The one u mentioned
above is in Geylang wor. Habour Ville seems good. I was recommended
to Summer View as well.


let me check with the wife

when are you planning to pop by? and do you have any particular must-go destinations? that would also be a determining factor

my friend suggested this place too: http://www.oneflorenceclose.com/rates.html
Where is it?

I suggest you try out Mount Emily Hotel. It's below S$100.
http://www.hangouthotels.com/english/main.html

10 mins walk to MRT.

Thanks JC.


Well, I am planning to go over to s'pore for a short family hol
somewhere beginning of next month when Quinz is having 2
weeks break. Hard to plan hol nowadays as the gals' hols don't
coincide. The last time we had a family hol there was when I
only had Quinz then, she was 4/5yrs old. She'll be 21 in 2 months
time. After that, my most recent one was last Dec, without
Quinz along. I was accompanying my sis-in-law n her gal for
a short 3 days trip, had something to do. I brought my younger
gal along, n we only managed to visit the zoo, jalan-jalan
at Bugis St, n Orchard in the evening. We stayed at an uncle's
place at Jurong.

Actually what I had in mind was Hong Kong, but with Universal
Studio in Sentosa, the gals chose s'pore. So hubby decided to
take the family there n leave all the bookings to me. Free n easy,
cari sendiri hols, is not his cup of tea. He believes in tour
companies....:laugh:

So our plan is 5 days 4 nites trip. 2 at sentosa or nearby, n 2
near changi since we're flying over there. Now that u all know
when was the last time I've been to sentosa, please update
me. I remembered taking the cable car to sentosa back then.
Yet to know what to expect n how much sentosa has changed.
The hotels there all cost a bomb. The cheapest I found is The
Treasure resort, any of u know this place? Thought if not
convenient to travel in n out to sentosa during our first 2 days
there, might as well stay in that island itself n then move out
to the city for the last 2 nites. Should I, since our next trip
would most probably be when we go there with my grandkids?...:D

[Oddfather]

Come and join me in HKG lor.....:D

Besides, Geylang hotels very good wan. Hotel cheap, food cheap and good, entertainment also cheap and good....sure cannot go wrong with that choice. :cool:

[SS2006]

Come and join me in HKG lor.....:D

Besides, Geylang hotels very good wan. Hotel cheap, food cheap and good, entertainment also cheap and good....sure cannot go wrong with that choice. :cool:

You've been there before, Odf?
They also offer room which charge by hourly rate.:amused:

[Oddfather]

ya kah?....how come you know all the details?

[Thomas]

Hey everyone! I MIA for for than a year, I think. Haha.

Okay, anyway, I have a suggestion.

Metropolitan YMCA Singapore's accommodation.

http://www.mymca.org.sg/home/metro-y.html

They're a non-profit organization, with quite a competitive entry price as well (as long as you book online). I volunteered there for 2 months before. People there are exceptionally friendly.

Located somewhere near the central of Singapore as well.

Cheers!
Thomas Diong

[Dino]

If you give me your dates and budget, i can ask around my hotel friends in Spore and see if they got discount or not....:squeeze:

[datokuan]

Planning to. Join from here or there?

:eek:.....looks can be deceiving....glad i have u guys to help me out.
I did check out the Fragrance line of hotels. The one u mentioned
above is in Geylang wor. Habour Ville seems good. I was recommended
to Summer View as well.


Where is it?



Thanks JC.


Well, I am planning to go over to s'pore for a short family hol
somewhere beginning of next month when Quinz is having 2
weeks break. Hard to plan hol nowadays as the gals' hols don't
coincide. The last time we had a family hol there was when I
only had Quinz then, she was 4/5yrs old. She'll be 21 in 2 months
time. After that, my most recent one was last Dec, without
Quinz along. I was accompanying my sis-in-law n her gal for
a short 3 days trip, had something to do. I brought my younger
gal along, n we only managed to visit the zoo, jalan-jalan
at Bugis St, n Orchard in the evening. We stayed at an uncle's
place at Jurong.

Actually what I had in mind was Hong Kong, but with Universal
Studio in Sentosa, the gals chose s'pore. So hubby decided to
take the family there n leave all the bookings to me. Free n easy,
cari sendiri hols, is not his cup of tea. He believes in tour
companies....:laugh:

So our plan is 5 days 4 nites trip. 2 at sentosa or nearby, n 2
near changi since we're flying over there. Now that u all know
when was the last time I've been to sentosa, please update
me. I remembered taking the cable car to sentosa back then.
Yet to know what to expect n how much sentosa has changed.
The hotels there all cost a bomb. The cheapest I found is The
Treasure resort, any of u know this place? Thought if not
convenient to travel in n out to sentosa during our first 2 days
there, might as well stay in that island itself n then move out
to the city for the last 2 nites. Should I, since our next trip
would most probably be when we go there with my grandkids?...:D

If you take the budget hotel like Fragance and Hotel 81, just prepared to have a really small room. No place to put your luggage in your room and the floor is NOT carpetted. I think prices have gone up and you need to look at $150 per night for something more comfortable.

[alfred98]

Aiyoh.....when a rich Tai Tai from Highland said that the hotel in Singapore is expensive ah.........what about working people.....have to sleep at the road side.....Singapore give me a lots of sad memories so I wouldn't mind paying for the hotel.......anyway..tour package cheaper mah compared with free and easy and expensive.....:squeeze:

[kwimango]

Costa Sands is really a chalet type place, mostly locals book them for weekenders and BBQ.
Note when staying at such places in weekends, the locals tend to be rowdy and noisy and sometimes drunk


Peacock Hotel is a really bad place. Voted one of the dirtiest hotels in Singapore.


yes! no wonder the name sounded familiar - it was in this news report: (http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20100129-195246.html)

"According to the survey, the dirtiest hotel was Phi Phi Don Chukit Resort of Thailand where 96 per cent of their guests had posted their reviews as "do not recommend" the hotel to anyone.

The other hotels were ...Goldkist Beach Resort (Singapore).. and Royal Peacock Hotel (Singapore).


Where is it?
Its near one of the North East line stations - Kovan MRT. From there you can take a train straight down to Harbourfront MRT which is about 20++ mins away, and take the Sentosa Express to Sentosa from Vivocity

I am not sure about hotels within Sentosa either. I would recommend staying somewhere comfortable la, like a place which is 3 stars and above. Gonna PM you something in a while

[Zazu]

Aiyoh.....when a rich Tai Tai from Highland said that the hotel in Singapore is expensive ah.........what about working people.....have to sleep at the road side.....Singapore give me a lots of sad memories so I wouldn't mind paying for the hotel.......anyway..tour package cheaper mah compared with free and easy and expensive.....:squeeze:

true true!! :D

[cxtreme]

hmm future MIL sounds like u'r not driving

best bet then is to travel by MRT

Universal studios in sentosa easily accesible via Harbourft MRT, from there you can choose to take the bus, monorail or walk across the road to sentosa island. Cable car currently undergoing refurbishment work. Haha my workplace right beside the mrt station sometimes can use my cameras to see the activity in the theme park as well

Resort World Sentosa where Universal studios is is just at the northern shores of sentosa. So even if u walk from harbourft its just a matter of walking across the causeway. Théy also encourage taking public transport which is y per person via monorail or bus is a flat $2 or $3 return (go in pay come out free) whereas if u go by car different tariffs at different points of the day.

Try to look for accomodation near to mrt lines so u can travel around. Changi is also connected to the MRT station as well

There's a costa sands in Sentosa as well but not sure wehther its fully booked or not and what the rates are


I was thinking if its gonna be a family trip once every few years only y not make it a memorable one by booking into a nice hotel? swissotel at the stamford is at city hall has a vvery nice view of the CBD area but will set u back maybe $300 per night. Better than making it memorable by booking into a cheap cramp budget hotels and 'service workers' knocking on your door in the middle of the night or someone utilizing their services next door.

i think all hotel 81 and fragrance hotel also have hourly rates lei...except for those in geylang and joochiat

[datokuan]

Aiyoh.....when a rich Tai Tai from Highland said that the hotel in Singapore is expensive ah.........what about working people.....have to sleep at the road side.....Singapore give me a lots of sad memories so I wouldn't mind paying for the hotel.......anyway..tour package cheaper mah compared with free and easy and expensive.....:squeeze:

this tai tai maybe very calculative......keep as much money as possible to enjoy in the Casino at Sentosa...:)

[Chris C]

Aiyoh.....when a rich Tai Tai from Highland said that the hotel in Singapore is expensive ah.........what about working people.....have to sleep at the road side.....Singapore give me a lots of sad memories so I wouldn't mind paying for the hotel.......anyway..tour package cheaper mah compared with free and easy and expensive.....:squeeze:

true true!! :D

Eh u 2 loktor, tok-tok only but dun hear u 2 going for expensive hols?:rolleyes:

Aiyah, din grow up with gold spoon in the mouth mah, so tend to
kira a bit loh. Must be u 2 praying hard cos' i just check n found
no hotels under S$200 available in sentosa for my traveling dates.

Anyway, hubby didn't mind, told me to just book a nice hotel in
sentosa. No need to travel so much, nice surroundings with tress
n pool (just a guy's way to cover up that he hopes to get to cuci
mata a bit if there's a pool....:p). So I'm going to go ahead n book
one in sentosa. Flight booked liao. The only thing left is the last 2
nites out of sentosa. Still cracking my head.

[Chris C]

Come and join me in HKG lor.....:D

Besides, Geylang hotels very good wan. Hotel cheap, food cheap and good, entertainment also cheap and good....sure cannot go wrong with that choice. :cool:
Majority vote won, so i just have to ikut.

Hey everyone! I MIA for for than a year, I think. Haha.

Okay, anyway, I have a suggestion.

Metropolitan YMCA Singapore's accommodation.

http://www.mymca.org.sg/home/metro-y.html

They're a non-profit organization, with quite a competitive entry price as well (as long as you book online). I volunteered there for 2 months before. People there are exceptionally friendly.

Located somewhere near the central of Singapore as well.

Cheers!
Thomas Diong
Thanks Thomas n nice to see u here again.

If you give me your dates and budget, i can ask around my hotel friends in Spore and see if they got discount or not....:squeeze:
I pm u n thanks. :smile-2:

[shiruikage]

don go into the casino on weekends....super packed....it's like 1000 ppl to a table!

[Chris C]

Its near one of the North East line stations - Kovan MRT. From there you can take a train straight down to Harbourfront MRT which is about 20++ mins away, and take the Sentosa Express to Sentosa from Vivocity

I am not sure about hotels within Sentosa either. I would recommend staying somewhere comfortable la, like a place which is 3 stars and above. Gonna PM you something in a while

Thanks for the pm n infos. Will check it out since I still have 2 nites
that I don't know where I should head for. Since u n Bizzi seem to
tick out Costa, any idea what's the next best place near changi?

cxtreme, yup not driving, and even tho' we can get friends/relative
to drive us, but dowana mah fun them lah. So am looking for the
most convenient hotels. One of my buddies have already offered
to drive us around, so will look him up after our stay in sentosa n
drop in at Jurong to visit an uncle b4 we leave.


this tai tai maybe very calculative......keep as much money as possible to enjoy in the Casino at Sentosa...:)

:laugh:......enjoy? Definitely suffer more when u see your money taken away.

[Chris C]

don go into the casino on weekends....super packed....it's like 1000 ppl to a table!

Dun worry, "calculative" people like me will stay away, hugging
my money tight......:p

[bizzi]

no need to stay near changi la.. nothing much there

singapore is so small u can get from the central to the east in about 30mins by MRT.

Metropolitan YMCA is a good choice too.. it's located opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT. u can take a direct MRT from there to habourfront and transfer to sentosa.

[Chris C]

no need to stay near changi la.. nothing much there

singapore is so small u can get from the central to the east in about 30mins by MRT.

Metropolitan YMCA is a good choice too.. it's located opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT. u can take a direct MRT from there to habourfront and transfer to sentosa.

Well hubby worried about the trouble of having to travel around much,
n wasting the time.:squeeze:

Hmmm....how do u get the tel no for the hotels in sentosa?
Trying to look for the no for The treasure resort, but couldn't
find it on the net or directory......:confused:

[bizzi]

www.treasure-resort-sentosa.com

no guarantees for this hotel.. new management. previous hotel was crap. sijori or something like that.

for changi, there's changi village hotel and crowne plaza

for the former, slightly under S$200

the latter is a 5 star.. very ex.. connected to terminal 3

[Chris C]

Well, YMCA n Harbour Ville seems hot. Both fully booked for the
dates I want. Now have to scratch head again. Friend recommended
Mercury Roxy, Ibis at Bencoolen street.

[Dino]

hmm future MIL sounds like u'r not driving

best bet then is to travel by MRT

Universal studios in sentosa easily accesible via Harbourft MRT, from there you can choose to take the bus, monorail or walk across the road to sentosa island. Cable car currently undergoing refurbishment work. Haha my workplace right beside the mrt station sometimes can use my cameras to see the activity in the theme park as well

Resort World Sentosa where Universal studios is is just at the northern shores of sentosa. So even if u walk from harbourft its just a matter of walking across the causeway. Théy also encourage taking public transport which is y per person via monorail or bus is a flat $2 or $3 return (go in pay come out free) whereas if u go by car different tariffs at different points of the day.

Try to look for accomodation near to mrt lines so u can travel around. Changi is also connected to the MRT station as well

There's a costa sands in Sentosa as well but not sure wehther its fully booked or not and what the rates are


I was thinking if its gonna be a family trip once every few years only y not make it a memorable one by booking into a nice hotel? swissotel at the stamford is at city hall has a vvery nice view of the CBD area but will set u back maybe $300 per night. Better than making it memorable by booking into a cheap cramp budget hotels and 'service workers' knocking on your door in the middle of the night or someone utilizing their services next door.

i think all hotel 81 and fragrance hotel also have hourly rates lei...except for those in geylang and joochiat

Dun talk too much, better go all out and pay for you in-law's expense and treat them like king and queen if you want to marry the queen's daughter.
You should tell them, don't worry, i'll take care of everything, makan/minum/main/tidur semua you kau tim!!! :p

[Chris C]

Dun talk too much, better go all out and pay for you in-law's expense and treat them like king and queen if you want to marry the queen's daughter.
You should tell them, don't worry, i'll take care of everything, makan/minum/main/tidur semua you kau tim!!! :p

:laugh:....he'll jump off his office for that...

[Dino]

CXtreme, you better do something quick. I just spoke to your future mother-in-law and she says she is very unhappy with you not paying for their vacation. :eek::p

[bizzi]

mecury roxy is at marine parade, nice place for makan but a bit inconvenient to travel as the MRT is a bit far away

Ibis at bencoolen is also good. new hotel. quite close to public transport

[datokuan]

CXtreme, you better do something quick. I just spoke to your future mother-in-law and she says she is very unhappy with you not paying for their vacation. :eek::p

All MIL is very hard to satisfy...CX, u better up the ante.....prepare to buy a few diamond rings and bracelets for her.....:).

[alfred98]

Extreme!!!! Don't know how to please future in law's......if me quick quick kau tim everything lioa.....the goal to a girl's heart is thru MIL!!!!!:laugh:

[Chris C]

CXtreme, you better do something quick. I just spoke to your future mother-in-law and she says she is very unhappy with you not paying for their vacation. :eek::p

All MIL is very hard to satisfy...CX, u better up the ante.....prepare to buy a few diamond rings and bracelets for her.....

Extreme!!!! Don't know how to please future in law's......if me quick quick kau tim everything lioa.....the goal to a girl's heart is thru MIL!!!!!
:laugh:....u fellas scaring the s**t out of cxtreme....

mecury roxy is at marine parade, nice place for makan but a bit inconvenient to travel as the MRT is a bit far away

Ibis at bencoolen is also good. new hotel. quite close to public transport

Thanks a lot Bizzi, u've been a great help. :)

[Chris C]

Btw Alf, talking about tour, if u go with the whole kampung,
it is cheaper, but still u have to see what u're getting in
terms of accommodation, food, transport.

If just a family or small group, less than 10, it comes to about
the same, sometimes more plus their service. A friend of mine
up here went for the RM588 deal, 4/2nites, with a busload of
people, last Dec. Sounds cheap n reasonable, but of course both
nites r in a budget hotel n 1, on the bus while they're traveling
there. After calculation, I'll be paying about 3x more than my
friend, but, it'll be a 5/4nites, nice hotels in (2 nites)sentosa n
in the city, plus, i'm flying there n back.

[Voon Chan]

Chris, The Fragrance Hotel in Teluk Blangah Rd is best for you. Near Sentosa, Vivocity & the MRT is 1 station away

[Chris C]

Chris, The Fragrance Hotel in Teluk Blangah Rd is best for you. Near Sentosa, Vivocity & the MRT is 1 station away

Fragrance Royal? Thanks, but i've made my booking in
sentosa island itself. Since those budget hotels were
not encouraged for me to take up, hubby gave the
green light to get nicer hotels, so, sakit-sakit lah...
after this trip, most probably won't go there again for
a long time since u've seen it all. :laugh:

[Voon Chan]

Sis, that is very nice of him. Have a great stay in Sg:)

[Chris C]

Sis, that is very nice of him. Have a great stay in Sg:)

Thanks.:)

[h2o]

Come and join me in HKG lor.....:D


r u offering her a hotel room as well?

Dun talk too much, better go all out and pay for you in-law's expense and treat them like king and queen if you want to marry the queen's daughter.
You should tell them, don't worry, i'll take care of everything, makan/minum/main/tidur semua you kau tim!!! :p

ya lah.... how come you don't offer accommodation?

[alfred98]

Btw Alf, talking about tour, if u go with the whole kampung,
it is cheaper, but still u have to see what u're getting in
terms of accommodation, food, transport.

If just a family or small group, less than 10, it comes to about
the same, sometimes more plus their service. A friend of mine
up here went for the RM588 deal, 4/2nites, with a busload of
people, last Dec. Sounds cheap n reasonable, but of course both
nites r in a budget hotel n 1, on the bus while they're traveling
there. After calculation, I'll be paying about 3x more than my
friend, but, it'll be a 5/4nites, nice hotels in (2 nites)sentosa n
in the city, plus, i'm flying there n back.

So calculative lah auntie!!!! Anyway....we are waiting to go there also....but the tour agency in CTA1.....ask to whole on as.....the casino is not fully functional.......I don't know what is the package like....but buget hotel can go fly kites lah.....had to be something in sentosa!!!:squeeze:

[Oddfather]

too late.....

[Oddfather]

So calculative lah auntie!!!! Anyway....we are waiting to go there also....but the tour agency in CTA1.....ask to whole on as.....the casino is not fully functional.......I don't know what is the package like....but buget hotel can go fly kites lah.....had to be something in sentosa!!!:squeeze:

Sentosa is a good place to fly kites...

[Chris C]

too late.....

For?

[Chris C]

So calculative lah auntie!!!! Anyway....we are waiting to go there also....but the tour agency in CTA1.....ask to whole on as.....the casino is not fully functional.......I don't know what is the package like....but buget hotel can go fly kites lah.....had to be something in sentosa!!!:squeeze:

Then go for the hotels under Genting at Universal studio...:D
Fly from Ipoh, save time.

[Oddfather]

For?

to join me in HK.

[Dino]

Are there still flights from Ipoh to Spore these days? How much are the tickets?

[Oddfather]

Are there still flights from Ipoh to Spore these days? How much are the tickets?

ada.......Firefly....visit their website.

[Dino]

ada.......Firefly....visit their website.

Thanks for that info. Not bad pricing too.

[Chris C]

Thanks for that info. Not bad pricing too.

Yup, pay a bit more than buses n save half the day. But the price
varies on diff days. The nearer to the day u wanna travel, the price
will increase a little more, especially on weekends, hols.

[Chris C]

Btw, any news on when the roller coaster will operate again?
Hubby n younger gal wanna try it out, while scaddy cats, me
n Quinz will just watch.:D Saw on Amazing Race last week,
the Great Whiz seems fun n less intimidating, so intend to
try that out.

[Zazu]

Btw, any news on when the roller coaster will operate again?
Hubby n younger gal wanna try it out, while scaddy cats, me
n Quinz will just watch.:D Saw on Amazing Race last week,
the Great Whiz seems fun n less intimidating, so intend to
try that out.

wah Chris ur hubby really terror.. drive the 4WD up and down not chee kek enugh? :)
wat was wrong with the roller coaster?

[Dino]

Btw, any news on when the roller coaster will operate again?
Hubby n younger gal wanna try it out, while scaddy cats, me
n Quinz will just watch.:D Saw on Amazing Race last week,
the Great Whiz seems fun n less intimidating, so intend to
try that out.

He should come to the States and have a ride of his life!!!

[LiLiaN]

i agree with dino, coasters in US are awesome!
there chris, go visit sila - there's a park near her house ;)

[kwimango]

Btw, any news on when the roller coaster will operate again?
Hubby n younger gal wanna try it out, while scaddy cats, me
n Quinz will just watch.:D Saw on Amazing Race last week,
the Great Whiz seems fun n less intimidating, so intend to
try that out.
hmm my colleague says its in the news that they are rebuilding part of it? let me ask around to find out!

[Chris C]

wah Chris ur hubby really terror.. drive the 4WD up and down not chee kek enugh? :)
wat was wrong with the roller coaster?
:laugh:...those r peanuts compare to roller coasters. It's
my younger gal who's the terror. Laugh n giggle with glee
on those rides n coming down saying, "syiok!"
The new roller coaster was closed after the opening, due to
some technical problems reported in the news.

He should come to the States and have a ride of his life!!!

i agree with dino, coasters in US are awesome!
there chris, go visit sila - there's a park near her house ;)
Would definitely visit US if we get to, but now, we pretty much
have to see when will Quinz have her breaks n whether her sis
can ponteng as well, if there's no exams on. One setback is the
thoughts of having to fly for the whole day. Hubby think only,
getting leg cramps liao.....:laugh:

[Chris C]

hmm my colleague says its in the news that they are rebuilding part of it? let me ask around to find out!

Rebuilding? Major work leh.

[alfred98]

:laugh:...those r peanuts compare to roller coasters. It's
my younger gal who's the terror. Laugh n giggle with glee
on those rides n coming down saying, "syiok!"
The new roller coaster was closed after the opening, due to
some technical problems reported in the news.




Would definitely visit US if we get to, but now, we pretty much
have to see when will Quinz have her breaks n whether her sis
can ponteng as well, if there's no exams on. One setback is the
thoughts of having to fly for the whole day. Hubby think only,
getting leg cramps liao.....:laugh:

Cramps ok liao....imaging constipated!!!!:laugh:

[datokuan]

:

Would definitely visit US if we get to, but now, we pretty much
have to see when will Quinz have her breaks n whether her sis
can ponteng as well, if there's no exams on. One setback is the
thoughts of having to fly for the whole day. Hubby think only,
getting leg cramps liao.....:laugh:

ur hubby go Nippon frequently, right...already more than half way to US wat....:)

[h2o]

Would definitely visit US if we get to, but now, we pretty much
have to see when will Quinz have her breaks n whether her sis
can ponteng as well, if there's no exams on. One setback is the
thoughts of having to fly for the whole day. Hubby think only,
getting leg cramps liao.....:laugh:

if ever get leg pain on flights, need to check for dvt...

[Chris C]

Cramps ok liao....imaging constipated!!!!:laugh:
So far, haven't gone thru that bad yet.....:D

ur hubby go Nippon frequently, right...already more than half way to US wat....:)
Still, long distance flights r no fun lah....

if ever get leg pain on flights, need to check for dvt...
He's aware of it and was recommended compression stockings.

[cxtreme]

heh eh eh

sorry got busy with work

MIL...when u go universal studio can see my work place...haha come to think of it quite a scary place to work actually,.


hmm i can offer to prepare all the acooomodation etcetc for mil..but looks like she got everything settled d....so next time ba :p

[h2o]

He's aware of it and was recommended compression stockings.

try this (serious): next time on a flight, after two hours, tell the stewardess that he has severe leg cramps because the leg space is insufficient and see whether they will upgrade him to business class!

also, need to get up and walk up and down all the way to the end of the aisle every hour or so unless asleep

[Chris C]

heh eh eh

sorry got busy with work

MIL...when u go universal studio can see my work place...haha come to think of it quite a scary place to work actually,.


hmm i can offer to prepare all the acooomodation etcetc for mil..but looks like she got everything settled d....so next time ba :p

Bills belum settle wor........:laugh::p

[Oddfather]

heh eh eh

sorry got busy with work

MIL...when u go universal studio can see my work place...haha come to think of it quite a scary place to work actually,.


hmm i can offer to prepare all the acooomodation etcetc for mil..but looks like she got everything settled d....so next time ba :p

Bills belum settle wor........:laugh::p

looks like you kena eat more garam.....hahaha.....

[Dino]

looks like you kena eat more garam.....hahaha.....

:laugh::laugh:

[Chris C]

:laugh:....well ok, apa lagi attractions in the city worth going
to? Museums, science center, parks? Shopping of course balik
KL lagi murah lah, or u can get it cheaper over there? Been
watching AFC on astro n s'pore seems to offer lots of good
food nowadays.

[Dino]

:laugh:....well ok, apa lagi attractions in the city worth going
to? Museums, science center, parks? Shopping of course balik
KL lagi murah lah, or u can get it cheaper over there? Been
watching AFC on astro n s'pore seems to offer lots of good
food nowadays.

Ooh.....make sure you try the sup tulang.

[Chris C]

Ooh.....make sure you try the sup tulang.

Apa sup tulang n mana? :smile-2:

[Dino]

Apa sup tulang n mana? :smile-2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSklJCZ40V0

You can watch his whole show about Singapore food(5 parts)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vEtfakmiik

[Anson F-Clef]

Just stay away from Geylang and Joo Chiat areas

Besides the KNOWN and NASTY connotations about Geylang and Joo Chiat, the EATING SITES are REALLY VERY IRRESISTIBLE! :laugh::laugh:

[datokuan]

Ooh.....make sure you try the sup tulang.

with some Roti John....good ones is the hawker centre near Eunos MRT station.....just make sure you don't go to the coffee shop which is nearer to the MRT station....:)

CC, you should try to visit the wild wild wet in Pasir Ris with your family during weekend....full of water features things to play for the family.....:)

[Chris C]

Looks pretty yucky to me, especially sucking the bones..:squeeze:

[bizzi]

:laugh:....well ok, apa lagi attractions in the city worth going
to? Museums, science center, parks? Shopping of course balik
KL lagi murah lah, or u can get it cheaper over there? Been
watching AFC on astro n s'pore seems to offer lots of good
food nowadays.

most food here are just so-so, even those that people queue for..

i still think malaysia has better food.

as for shopping, imported branded stuff tends to be cheaper in Singapore.

if something here costs SG$100, in KL would most likely be about RM280-300.

go to the zoo or night safari. still my favourite touristy thing to do in singapore. or maybe the s'pore flyer? when in sentosa, u could try the megazip or luge.

[SS2006]

most food here are just so-so, even those that people queue for..

i still think malaysia has better food.

as for shopping, imported branded stuff tends to be cheaper in Singapore.

if something here costs SG$100, in KL would most likely be about RM280-300.

go to the zoo or night safari. still my favourite touristy thing to do in singapore. or maybe the s'pore flyer? when in sentosa, u could try the megazip or luge.

I agree with bizzi about the food part.
Unless you go for Japanese/ Western/ German etc...you can get better food at cheaper price compared to MY.

For local fares, don't bother. Malaysia has better food.

[alfred98]

I agree with bizzi about the food part.
Unless you go for Japanese/ Western/ German etc...you can get better food at cheaper price compared to MY.

For local fares, don't bother. Malaysia has better food.

But they make it sound so good to eat....or must eat like that!!!! :squeeze:

[Dino]

Is that big sky hotel finish yet?

[Oddfather]

Is that big sky hotel finish yet?

Opening tomorrow.

[Chris C]

most food here are just so-so, even those that people queue for..

i still think malaysia has better food.

as for shopping, imported branded stuff tends to be cheaper in Singapore.

if something here costs SG$100, in KL would most likely be about RM280-300.

go to the zoo or night safari. still my favourite touristy thing to do in singapore. or maybe the s'pore flyer? when in sentosa, u could try the megazip or luge.

I agree with bizzi about the food part.
Unless you go for Japanese/ Western/ German etc...you can get better food at cheaper price compared to MY.

For local fares, don't bother. Malaysia has better food.
Thanks Bizzi n SS. Will take note of the suggestions.:)

But they make it sound so good to eat....or must eat like that!!!! :squeeze:
:laugh:...advertisement wut, just like some of the hotels i saw on
net, all look nice-nice, luckily those in s'pore could share some light
on them.

[PreciousPearl]

wah liao, after all these tips ur S'pore trip is gonna be one heck of a holiday ;)
hope u have a good time

[Zazu]

i loved the tang yuen with filling inside, served with peanut soup... :D (Somewhere in beach street)

[bizzi]

i loved the tang yuen with filling inside, served with peanut soup... :D (Somewhere in beach street)

75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup
505 Beach Road
#01-75 Golden Mile Food Centre

the original stall is in Clementi, the beach road one is run by a relative.

[Chris C]

wah liao, after all these tips ur S'pore trip is gonna be one heck of a holiday ;)
hope u have a good time
Thanks PP.....this forum definitely helps...:D

i loved the tang yuen with filling inside, served with peanut soup... :D (Somewhere in beach street)

75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup
505 Beach Road
#01-75 Golden Mile Food Centre

the original stall is in Clementi, the beach road one is run by a relative.
Ooooo.....i'm a fan of desserts....How far is it from sentosa?
My friend told me that since there's 4 of us, more convenient
to travel by taxi since it'll come to almost the same for the 4
of us by MRT.

[Zazu]

Thanks PP.....this forum definitely helps...:D




Ooooo.....i'm a fan of desserts....How far is it from sentosa?
My friend told me that since there's 4 of us, more convenient
to travel by taxi since it'll come to almost the same for the 4
of us by MRT.

that dessert is WORTH trying.. my fav!!

[Chris C]

that dessert is WORTH trying.. my fav!!

Wokay, what else is there worth trying at the Golden Mile Food center?

[bizzi]

Ooooo.....i'm a fan of desserts....How far is it from sentosa?
My friend told me that since there's 4 of us, more convenient
to travel by taxi since it'll come to almost the same for the 4
of us by MRT.

Reasonably close, 10-15 mins by taxi

Wokay, what else is there worth trying at the Golden Mile Food center?


Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
505 Beach Road
#01-34 Golden Mile Food Centre
Opening hours
11am – 9pm
(Closed on Wed)

Golden Mile Claypot Rice
505 Beach Road
#01-65 Golden Mile Food Centre
Opening hours
5pm – 10pm
(Closed on Wed)

71 Beef Hor Fun
505 Beach Road
#01-71 Golden Mile Food Centre
Opening hours
Sat–Wed
9am – 8.30pm
(Closed on Thu & Fri)

[bizzi]

oh.. need disclaimer here.. these are the stalls "recommended by singaporeans"..

as i mentioned previously.. i still think malaysia has better local fare

[Chris C]

:laugh:.....thanks again Bizzi. The Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee,
just saw that on AFC last week n it seems even foreigners gave it
more stars than char keow tiau.

[SS2006]

Singapore beef hor fun is nice.

[LiLiaN]

/jotting down addresses

my friends and i are going to be busy eating away in june...
but with only 3-4 days max in singapore, it's going to be tricky...

[h2o]

i loved the tang yuen with filling inside, served with peanut soup... :D (Somewhere in beach street)

saw that on amelia's blog
hope i get to try one day.... :)

[h2o]

Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

what does this dish look like bizzi?

[Voon Chan]

i have to agree with you on thisoh.. need disclaimer here.. these are the stalls "recommended by singaporeans"..

as i mentioned previously.. i still think malaysia has better local fare

[Zazu]

saw that on amelia's blog
hope i get to try one day.... :)

that one is from Penang... not that nice. The ones in Spore is much much better.

[bizzi]

what does this dish look like bizzi?

something like this
http://people.timezone.com/pchong/tiantian/hkm2.jpg

[Chris C]

Bizzi, SS, kwimango n others over in s'pore, have u all
tried the Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee?

[bizzi]

Bizzi, SS, kwimango n others over in s'pore, have u all
tried the Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee?

Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a staple for almost every hawker centre/food court.

But the Hainan style is not as common. Tends to have more of a smokey flavour than the normal ones.

i've tried a few places and i don't find it that enticing or appetizing. neither do I enjoy the normal style that much.

give me the black KL Hokkien Mee anytime. my usual place is at the Jalan 222 corner shop.

[Chris C]

I c....thot s'pore food improved a lot over the yrs, but looks
like nothing much to shout about. What about the western
food then? Bakeries? Heard there's this special durian puff/tart?

[Oddfather]

Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a staple for almost every hawker centre/food court.

But the Hainan style is not as common. Tends to have more of a smokey flavour than the normal ones.

i've tried a few places and i don't find it that enticing or appetizing. neither do I enjoy the normal style that much.

give me the black KL Hokkien Mee anytime. my usual place is at the Jalan 222 corner shop.
I have been trying to locate this place for years? More details, plz.

[alfred98]

I have been trying to locate this place for years? More details, plz.
That's looks like SS3......or something.....the or chien also veri good!!!:D

[athena]

I have been trying to locate this place for years? More details, plz.
GPS coordinates if possible :P

[bizzi]

it's actually at Jalan 14/48, behind the Jalan 222 Shell Station.

Called AhWa Restaurant

[bizzi]

http://www.streetdirectory.com.my/malaysia/kl/travel/travel_id_10128/travel_site_157291/?x=101.63046332255305&y=3.097021698549025&l=12&s=kl

click on this link and when the map loads up, it's the shops just to the left of the blue crosshairs

[alfred98]

http://www.streetdirectory.com.my/malaysia/kl/travel/travel_id_10128/travel_site_157291/?x=101.63046332255305&y=3.097021698549025&l=12&s=kl

click on this link and when the map loads up, it's the shops just to the left of the blue crosshairs

Wah...U are good hor!!!

[bizzi]

I c....thot s'pore food improved a lot over the yrs, but looks
like nothing much to shout about. What about the western
food then? Bakeries? Heard there's this special durian puff/tart?

Durian Puff

Puteri Mas
475 Joo Chiat Road (near Katong)

Opening hours
Mon–Fri
9.30am – 7pm
Sat & Sun
12noon – 5pm

other places i enjoy

Korean
Doong Ji Korean Restaurant (Must book!!)
222 East Coast Road
Tel: +65 6345 4264
Opening hours
Lunch
11.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner
6pm – 10pm

Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen
583 Orchard Road
#01-42 Forum The Shopping Mall
Opening hours
Daily
11.30am–10.30pm

Spizza (Bukit Timah)
271 Bukit Timah Road
#01-09 Balmoral Plaza
Tel: +65 6333 8148
Opening hours
Daily
12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm

Brazilian BBQ
Fiesta Brasilia (1 for 1)
101 Thomson Road
#B1-15 United Square
Tel: +65 6250 0108
Opening hours
Lunch
11.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner
6pm – 11pm

[h2o]

bizzi,
looks like you've become our resident foodie :D

[Dino]

Bizzi, i come Spore, i come look for you liao!!!

[athena]

it's actually at Jalan 14/48, behind the Jalan 222 Shell Station.

Called AhWa Restaurant
thanks Bizzi.. is that place open for lunch? or dinner only?

[Zazu]

bizzi,
looks like you've become our resident foodie :D

yah!! :D thanks for the info! must bookmark this thread.

[bizzi]

thanks Bizzi.. is that place open for lunch? or dinner only?

actually i don't really know if open for lunch .. i only go there for dinner/supper

[bizzi]

bizzi,
looks like you've become our resident foodie :D

Bizzi, i come Spore, i come look for you liao!!!

come one, come all!! :p

[Oddfather]

it's actually at Jalan 14/48, behind the Jalan 222 Shell Station.

Called AhWa Restaurant

Will go and check it out this Sat.

When I first came to KL in 1988, I frowned at the KL Hokkien Mee. So fat and black, not like the ones in Swan.

Over the years, I craved for this dish and has become very choosy on the taste. I have been recommended lots of places in KL by friends over the years. 2 months ago, I tried the one at Jalan Ipoh. Comments I've heard, waa, very good leh, etc, etc, so I decided to try. To me so so only.

so far, only 2 places is up to my taste,
1. Old Klang Road, opposite Taman Desa junction - but I think it closed down some years ago.
2. Jalan Kepong, after the Desa Jaya police station. I am there almost every Friday nite. :D

[bizzi]

Will go and check it out this Sat.

When I first came to KL in 1988, I frowned at the KL Hokkien Mee. So fat and black, not like the ones in Swan.

Over the years, I craved for this dish and has become very choosy on the taste. I have been recommended lots of places in KL by friends over the years. 2 months ago, I tried the one at Jalan Ipoh. Comments I've heard, waa, very good leh, etc, etc, so I decided to try. To me so so only.

so far, only 2 places is up to my taste,
1. Old Klang Road, opposite Taman Desa junction - but I think it closed down some years ago.
2. Jalan Kepong, after the Desa Jaya police station. I am there almost every Friday nite. :D

can request for more deep fried pork lard! but then again for you, better not.

[Oddfather]

can request for more deep fried pork lard! but then again for you, better not.

more lark doesn't make the mee taste better. Its how long they "mang" that makes the difference.

[bizzi]

more lark doesn't make the mee taste better. Its how long they "mang" that makes the difference.

oh.. the deep fried lark comes separately in a bowl.. yum yum..

[h2o]

can request for more deep fried pork lard! but then again for you, better not.

but after not eating pork lard for so long, i cannot take too much of it.... jelak

went to this singaporean/m'sian restaurant in kingsford. the charkwayteow is 25% lard! even in s'wan they don't put so much. so when i ordered it a second time, i asked the waitress to omit it completely. guess what? the chef refused and came out to negotiate with me! :eek: not authentic lah, won't taste good lah, blah blah
in the end i lied and said i was allergic to it, but he still put in 50% of the original amt :rolleyes:
don't think he believed me
so we don't order it anymore

[Chris C]

AhWa rest, it is the place where u get the "dancing fish ball" as well?

And thanks for all the add Bizzi.:)

[bizzi]

AhWa rest, it is the place where u get the "dancing fish ball" as well?

And thanks for all the add Bizzi.:)

never heard or seen "dancing fish ball" before..

[Oddfather]

AhWa rest, it is the place where u get the "dancing fish ball" as well?

And thanks for all the add Bizzi.:)

never heard or seen "dancing fish ball" before..

she meant, after eating the fish ball, you wil get up and dance, hopefully not dirty dancing. :eek:

[alfred98]

she meant, after eating the fish ball, you wil get up and dance, hopefully not dirty dancing. :eek:

I thot that one is after eating Tai Pau!!!!:laugh:

[Chris C]

:laugh:....My in-laws used to bring me somewhere there too
for dinner/supper....they have hokkien char, tai lok mein, or
chien, n also the famous "dancing fish ball". It got that nick
name for it's texture, rubbery n u can even bounce it...:D

[kwimango]

so mamasan, ready for your big trip here? its been hot the last few days!

[Chris C]

so mamasan, ready for your big trip here? its been hot the last few days!

Yup.....:D

[datokuan]

Yup.....:D

remember to take the Singapore Flyer....have fun.:)

[Oddfather]

Will go and check it out this Sat.

When I first came to KL in 1988, I frowned at the KL Hokkien Mee. So fat and black, not like the ones in Swan.

Over the years, I craved for this dish and has become very choosy on the taste. I have been recommended lots of places in KL by friends over the years. 2 months ago, I tried the one at Jalan Ipoh. Comments I've heard, waa, very good leh, etc, etc, so I decided to try. To me so so only.

so far, only 2 places is up to my taste,
1. Old Klang Road, opposite Taman Desa junction - but I think it closed down some years ago.
2. Jalan Kepong, after the Desa Jaya police station. I am there almost every Friday nite. :D
as announced, i went to Ah Wa rest tonite. Had
1. Hokkien mee/tai lok mein - 2/10 - worst hokkien mee I had in 20 years. Worst than the one in Damansara Utama. not that DU is good. Its also terrible.
2. Loh mee - 6/10. quite good.
3. Cantonese style kueh teow - 6/10. nothing very special.

[bizzi]

as announced, i went to Ah Wa rest tonite. Had
1. Hokkien mee/tai lok mein - 2/10 - worst hokkien mee I had in 20 years. Worst than the one in Damansara Utama. not that DU is good. Its also terrible.
2. Loh mee - 6/10. quite good.
3. Cantonese style kueh teow - 6/10. nothing very special.

waah.. so bad as that?

[Oddfather]

waah.. so bad as that?

its bad for your taste bud too!!!

[bizzi]

its bad for your taste bud too!!!

maybe all this singapore food is damaging my taste buds?!?

[dcrusader]

remember to take the Singapore Flyer....have fun.:)

i can drive you down the Beverly Hills of Singapore if you like...haha...the Sentosa Cove....:)
if you have a spare S$20Mil laying about, can own one of the driveway here too..;)

[datokuan]

i can drive you down the Beverly Hills of Singapore if you like...haha...the Sentosa Cove....:)
if you have a spare S$20Mil laying about, can own one of the driveway here too..;)

If I got S$20M, I will buy myself a waterfront property here with private jetty and a big farm in the hinterland side........:)..sorry, Sentosa Cove is not my taste lar...

[LaoZhang]

If I got S$20M, I will buy myself a waterfront property here with private jetty and a big farm in the hinterland side........:)..sorry, Sentosa Cove is not my taste lar...

Bro, you're a wise man with good taste .. cos' in PAP (Pay and Pay) country you need a passport to go to your hinterland...!!:laugh:

[Chris C]

Wokay, back from s'pore. :D

A summary of my trip there. On the first day, we check into
Siloso Beach resort. A bit old, but very convenient n it has a
lovely pool, with the view of the sea. Tram rides r just in front
of the hotel. On the left, about 100m to the rides n monorail
station where u watch the Song of the sea in the evening.
Right, to the underwater world n Mega Zip ride, also about
100m away.

Universal is not fully completed yet, with the Madagascar corner
n sci fi corner, where the giant roller coaster is, still under work.
A bit smaller than the one in Japan, but their Shrek 4D movies,
Jurassic Park rides n Water world show, r the same. At least over
there everything is in english, whereas Japan, it's in their lingo, so
hear no road. So once it's fully completed, worth going.

Went to Golden Mile to try out the fried prawn mee n it was ok.
The peanut soup tang yuen was good. Ater checking out from
sentosa on the 3rd day, we check into Ibis on Bencoolen St.
The rooms r a bit small n it's new. Located just behind Bugis St,
u can shop till u drop at the malls n pasar malam at Bugis. My
buddy who went to sentosa to fetch us out, then took us to
Orchard. There, the highlight for my gals was bumping into
Russel Lee, the author of s'pore ghost stories, promoting his
20th book. My gals have been reading his book, so getting his
signature n a handful of gifts plus a picture with him, was a plus
to them. He took time to chat with them as well when he found
out we're from CH n shared some jokes.

As for the nite safari, to my opinion, day zoos n safaris r much
better. Not much animals to see, place dimly lit, no flash photos
allowed n there's no way u can walk around as the paths r dark,
so u have to take the tram ride. Shows r nothing to shout about
as well. On the 4th day, spent it in Jurong with an uncle, makan
n minum n got rather drunk by the end of the day...:laugh:
One setback is the hot weather which tires us down. On the
whole, it was a pleasant trip. :)

[datokuan]

wah u got to see things I never do before, at least a memorable trip for ur gals.....4 tiring days....cukup?:)

[Chris C]

wah u got to see things I never do before, at least a memorable trip for ur gals.....4 tiring days....cukup?:)

5 days 4 nites, cukup! Since we're no shopaholics, we had
time to spare.

[dcrusader]

5 days 4 nites, cukup! Since we're no shopaholics, we had
time to spare.

you have only covered 10% of the places of great interest la, sis..
we owe you the other 90%...;)
for your next trip, hook us up and we will charge you up at the hype St James Power Station, dip you into the abyss at The Marina Barrage (Newater drinks provided), spin your world around at the Flyer (view the majestic Marina Bay), break your highland $coffer at MBS The Shoppes, lead your thru the clouds at the Henderson Wave, burrow you thru SEA's longest underground tunnel (KPE), make you drool along Sentosa Cove (they have the biggest collection of Bentley, Lambos, Ferraris and Maseratis..).......the list goes on..:cool:
as this is a 'Pay-And-Pay' nation, remember, the 5% service tax strictly applies....hehehe:eek:

[bizzi]

as this is a 'Pay-And-Pay' nation, remember, the 5% service tax strictly applies....hehehe:eek:

waah.. 5% only?

i tot it's 10% service charge + 7% GST

[LaoZhang]

Sis Chris, thanks for sharing your experience foraying in Pay And Pay nation ! :D

[dcrusader]

waah.. 5% only?

i tot it's 10% service charge + 7% GST

the $++ u normally see behind prices refers to 5% service tax + 10% government tax in Sg
7% is for GST....
welcome to the tax nation!!:p

[bizzi]

the $++ u normally see behind prices refers to 5% service tax + 10% government tax in Sg
7% is for GST....
welcome to the tax nation!!:p

um.. dunno which country you talking about leh..

SG $xx ++ is +10% service charge and +7% GST

[alfred98]

I rather pay tax....if the money being used wisely......not like bolehland......30% tutup mata!!!!:squeeze:

[datokuan]

I rather pay tax....if the money being used wisely......not like bolehland......30% tutup mata!!!!:squeeze:

not too sure about ur request.......wic country can tax and spend properly?:squeeze:

[Chris C]

you have only covered 10% of the places of great interest la, sis..
we owe you the other 90%...;)
for your next trip, hook us up and we will charge you up at the hype St James Power Station, dip you into the abyss at The Marina Barrage (Newater drinks provided), spin your world around at the Flyer (view the majestic Marina Bay), break your highland $coffer at MBS The Shoppes, lead your thru the clouds at the Henderson Wave, burrow you thru SEA's longest underground tunnel (KPE), make you drool along Sentosa Cove (they have the biggest collection of Bentley, Lambos, Ferraris and Maseratis..).......the list goes on..
as this is a 'Pay-And-Pay' nation, remember, the 5% service tax strictly applies....hehehe

Oh, my buddy took us ronda-ronda round s'pore n we saw some
of the places u mentioned. As u all in s'pore know, it was drizzling
on saturday, so we rather stay in the car n see look-see look.:D
Tax, if I'm not mistaken, been paying 10%+7% for hotels wor.
As for the flyer, after taking the rides in universal n looking at
how slow if was moving, my gals gave it a pass....:laugh:
Sis Chris, thanks for sharing your experience foraying in Pay And Pay nation !
Don't mention it. :)

[Chris C]

Oh ya, I saw the Korean rest Doong Ji that Bizzi recommend.
Just happened that my buddy took us to the Nyonya rest a
few shops away. Wanted to try the Katong Laksa but that
place was jam packed that day.

For those of u who have not been to Universal studio, here's
some tips. Since it's hot over there, bring paper fans, mini
battery fans, etc. There's water coolers in the park, so u
can refill your containers. Extra t-shirts for the hyperactive,
sweaty kids r advisable. Bring along disposable raincoats,
as the ride in Jurassic park will get u wet. Go in the morning
n head for the rides first. In the hot afternoon, u can then
slowly enjoy the shows in the air-con studios. Avoid sitting
in the front rows in the water world show, those colored
sits, unless u wanna cool down n get wet while watching
the show.

If u could, avoid hols. Even when i was there on a normal
weekday, it was rather packed by early noon when throngs
of tourist came to spend the rest of the day there. Having
to wait for about 1-2hrs when it's crowded is no fun as i've
experienced that in Japan during a weekend. Food, plenty
even as u enter Resort world. There's BreadTalk, noodle shop,
cafes n restaurants like Chilis outside Universal n in the park
as well.

I don't know whether once the park is completed, u'll get
coupons like S$10 per head for food n S$5 for souvenirs or
not cos' that's what we got but the one in Japan doesn't
give out such vouchers.

[Dino]

Just follow me to Universal Studios in Florida in January.
Weather was great and I finish the all the park rides by 1pm.

[LiLiaN]

hmmm january you say... winter getaway, certainly worth considering... ;)

[Dino]

hmmm january you say... winter getaway, certainly worth considering... ;)

Yup, and weekday though.....weekends are a no-no. :squeeze:

[LiLiaN]

of course. plus if i do fly out, it's unlikely just for a weekend now, is it? ;)

[Chris C]

Just follow me to Universal Studios in Florida in January.
Weather was great and I finish the all the park rides by 1pm.

Big or not the park over there? Disney's park is over there too right?
Another buddy of mine, residing in Florida has been asking me to go
there too. But so hard to plan hols with the family nowadays with
the gals' hols diff from each other.

[Dino]

Big or not the park over there? Disney's park is over there too right?
Another buddy of mine, residing in Florida has been asking me to go
there too. But so hard to plan hols with the family nowadays with
the gals' hols diff from each other.

Big?? You get 4 Disney parks(Epcot,MGM,Magic Kingdom,Animal Kingdom), Universal(Main and Islands of Adventure), Seaworld, NASA.....If you want to experience the US you know as a child watching Disney World and such, these are the places to go. I highly recommend it. Expensive yes, but the experience is priceless!!!

[Chris C]

Big?? You get 4 Disney parks(Epcot,MGM,Magic Kingdom,Animal Kingdom), Universal(Main and Islands of Adventure), Seaworld, NASA.....If you want to experience the US you know as a child watching Disney World and such, these are the places to go. I highly recommend it. Expensive yes, but the experience is priceless!!!

Woohoo.....sounds like lots of fun there....wokay, will put
Florida in list of places to visit...:D

[athena]

Woohoo.....sounds like lots of fun there....wokay, will put
Florida in list of places to visit...:D
lol..i'll join in another 10 or 15 yrs time :)

[Oddfather]

lol..i'll join in another 10 or 15 yrs time :)

can I join you then?...maybe need a wheelchair by then. :laugh::laugh:

[athena]

can I join you then?...maybe need a wheelchair by then. :laugh::laugh:
can can...

[Oddfather]

can can...

you are so kind. 10Q tenQ.

[Dino]

can I join you then?...maybe need a wheelchair by then. :laugh::laugh:

Lucky for you these parks are wheelchair accessible. Can rent motorized one so you can go chase girls also. :p

[Dino]

lol..i'll join in another 10 or 15 yrs time :)

Sure...hopefully still alive by then.

[Oddfather]

Lucky for you these parks are wheelchair accessible. Can rent motorized one so you can go chase girls also. :p

does it come with 5th gear?? :eek:

[Dino]

does it come with 5th gear?? :eek:

How fast do you want to go? :rolleyes:

[h2o]

lol..i'll join in another 10 or 15 yrs time :)

no that bad lah ath, when your kiddies are primary school age, they would love to visit disney world, universal, etc

when they are teens they might not

[datokuan]

How fast do you want to go? :rolleyes:

rocket speed to heaven!:cheesy:

[Oddfather]

How fast do you want to go? :rolleyes:

er, er....fast ehuf laaaa......

[Chris C]

lol..i'll join in another 10 or 15 yrs time :)

Ath, if u intend to have no.2 n 3, dun have them too far
apart hor. Nanti susah plan hols like me.

[Zazu]

Ath, if u intend to have no.2 n 3, dun have them too far
apart hor. Nanti susah plan hols like me.
hv 3 sekaligus

[Chris C]

hv 3 sekaligus

:laugh:...Ath will say, "siao ah?" Nowadays, 1 also pening
kepala liao...:squeeze:

[Oddfather]

:laugh:...Ath will say, "siao ah?" Nowadays, 1 also pening
kepala liao...:squeeze:

pening sekali gus lor.....:p

[athena]

:laugh:...Ath will say, "siao ah?" Nowadays, 1 also pening
kepala liao...:squeeze:
haha..this is exactly what i wanted to reply...:laugh:

[alfred98]

haha..this is exactly what i wanted to reply...:laugh:

After 1 year+ ok lioa......:squeeze:

[athena]

After 1 year+ ok lioa......:squeeze:
no offence doc.. but the delivery is quite traumatizing!!!

[alfred98]

no offence doc.. but the delivery is quite traumatizing!!!

Quiet right....but billions are doing it whor?????:blink:

[athena]

Quiet right....but billions are doing it whor?????:blink:
yealor.. dunno how these ppl can thru it

[datokuan]

yealor.. dunno how these ppl can thru it

with lots of love and grace.......just take it when the time have come....:)

[Zazu]

that's why i said 3 sekaligus... :D