Getting organised !
The itinerary for our 2006/07 trip is now as follows. Links are provided to the hotels we are staying at, if you want more information or are considering staying there yourself !
Fly Perth to Singapore with Singapore Airlines - staying 5 nights at the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel close to the Singapore River.
Fly Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand with Singapore airlines - staying 4 nights at the 88 storey Baiyoke Sky Hotel. Then on to Rayong and Ko Samet for some beach time staying at small bungalows.
Driving from Rayong via Khorat and Phimai we arrive in Khon Kaen to spend 5 nights at the most luxurious hotel in north-east Thailand, the Sofitel Raja Orchid Hotel.
Then its a day long train journey back to Bangkok for another 3 nights at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel. Yes - the views from this place are so good its hard to stay away !
From Bangkok we take a flight with Air Asia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for 5 nights at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel. After exploring KL and the surrounding areas for this time its back to Bangkok with Air Asia.
From Bangkok we are heading back to north eastern Thailand using Khon Kaen as a base to explore the north eastern border provinces and Laos.
With luck this will include two visits to Laos - once to the capital Vientiane via Nong Khai. Possibly a second venture via Mukdahan on the Mekong River to explore Laos' second city, Savannakhet.
Whilst in the north east we will be spending 10 nights at Khon Kaen's Charoen Thani Princess Hotel, just to see how it stacks up against the Sofitel !
The final 3 nights prior to returning to Australia via Singapore will be spent in the Grand China Princess Hotel in Bangkok, situated in the Chinatown district. The hotel offers some great views over the Chao Phraya River and offers luxury away from the tourist crowds.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
What's planned for Singapore
What's planned for Singapore
We have some great sights and attractions lined up and will be bringing Hotelzasia customers a variety of new articles and photo shoots.
What's planned so far includes:
- A day trip traveling by cable car to Sentosa Island
- Great views of Singapore from the 131 m tall Carlsberg Sky Tower
- An evening photo shoot at Sentosa's $2.5 million laser & light show
- Time out with the Pink Dolphins at Dolphin Lagoon
- A trip back to 1945 at the Fort Siloso surrender chambers
- Exploring the 37 metre high Merlion on Sentosa Island
- A journey down the Singapore River by boat
- Photo shoots (day and night) along Singapore's esplanades
- On the shopping trail at Suntec City & another great laser-light show
- A photo shoot with cocktails 70 floors high overlooking Marina Bay
- Tiffin lunch and a Gin Sling at the fabulous Raffles Hotel
- Walking tours of Singapore's colonial buildings and Padang
- Visit's to the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street
- A trip to Bugis Street to see the queen
- On the waterfront - exploring Clarke, Robertson & Boat Quays
- A walk on the wild side at Singapore's Night Safari & the Singapore Zoo
We have some great sights and attractions lined up and will be bringing Hotelzasia customers a variety of new articles and photo shoots.
What's planned so far includes:
- A day trip traveling by cable car to Sentosa Island
- Great views of Singapore from the 131 m tall Carlsberg Sky Tower
- An evening photo shoot at Sentosa's $2.5 million laser & light show
- Time out with the Pink Dolphins at Dolphin Lagoon
- A trip back to 1945 at the Fort Siloso surrender chambers
- Exploring the 37 metre high Merlion on Sentosa Island
- A journey down the Singapore River by boat
- Photo shoots (day and night) along Singapore's esplanades
- On the shopping trail at Suntec City & another great laser-light show
- A photo shoot with cocktails 70 floors high overlooking Marina Bay
- Tiffin lunch and a Gin Sling at the fabulous Raffles Hotel
- Walking tours of Singapore's colonial buildings and Padang
- Visit's to the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street
- A trip to Bugis Street to see the queen
- On the waterfront - exploring Clarke, Robertson & Boat Quays
- A walk on the wild side at Singapore's Night Safari & the Singapore Zoo
What's planned
The journey will cover 7 weeks.
First up we are flying from Australia to Singapore for 6 days of luxury at the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel near the Singapore River.
Next stop is Bangkok for a few days - planned highlights will be the annual trooping of the colors at Royal Plaza attended by the King of Thailand, and the annual King's birthday fireworks display alongside the Grand Palace.
From Bangkok a drive down through Chonburi and Pattaya to Rayong is planned, for a few days on the beach. Hopefully a day trip by boat over to Ko Samet to see how this popular island is coping with the tourist invasion of recent years.
After Rayong we are thinking to drive up to North East Thailand for perhaps a week. Then head back down to Bangkok by train and catch the bargain priced AirAsia flight to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Nothing much is planned in KL so far although we have arranged to stay at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel and will be visiting the Genting Highlands resort for a day of gambling, shopping and looking around.
After 6 days in KL we will fly back to Bangkok then head for North and North Eastern Thailand.
What's not planned at all: What to do in Singapore, how to get out to see the famous fireflies outside KL, where to go in Northern Thailand and where to stay in Bangkok ! Whether to nip up to Vientiane for a few nights ?
First up we are flying from Australia to Singapore for 6 days of luxury at the Peninsular Excelsior Hotel near the Singapore River.
Next stop is Bangkok for a few days - planned highlights will be the annual trooping of the colors at Royal Plaza attended by the King of Thailand, and the annual King's birthday fireworks display alongside the Grand Palace.
From Bangkok a drive down through Chonburi and Pattaya to Rayong is planned, for a few days on the beach. Hopefully a day trip by boat over to Ko Samet to see how this popular island is coping with the tourist invasion of recent years.
After Rayong we are thinking to drive up to North East Thailand for perhaps a week. Then head back down to Bangkok by train and catch the bargain priced AirAsia flight to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Nothing much is planned in KL so far although we have arranged to stay at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel and will be visiting the Genting Highlands resort for a day of gambling, shopping and looking around.
After 6 days in KL we will fly back to Bangkok then head for North and North Eastern Thailand.
What's not planned at all: What to do in Singapore, how to get out to see the famous fireflies outside KL, where to go in Northern Thailand and where to stay in Bangkok ! Whether to nip up to Vientiane for a few nights ?
Introduction
HotelzAsia operates on a philosophy of getting out and about in Asia and bringing you all the latest pics and reviews of attractions, hotels and fun things to do.
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are the most popular destinations amongst HotelzAsia visitors and in November 2006 to January 2007 that's where we are heading on tour.
Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are the most popular destinations amongst HotelzAsia visitors and in November 2006 to January 2007 that's where we are heading on tour.
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