A short getaway to Bintan

This post comes in late..

Last year December, We wanted to bring Danielle to somewhere nearby for a short getaway. Hub didn't want her to take the plane for the fear of some radiation or something. (I know right! Its bullshit) so we eventually settled on cruise or Batam / Bintan.

As it's December and it's like super high seasons.. all the cruise department date weren't good or the prices are way too expensive.

So after much debate, we went with Bintan and push our travel date forward so that hotel prices aren't that expensive.

We were all very excited about our trip and especially me cause it's the first time Danielle will be joining us. But for some reason, when it's nearer to date, my mother in law  strongly advise us not to bring her along. So we didn't and it's a blessing in disguise. Cause we got our much needed rest.

To be honest, I feel that Bintan being in Indonesia, isn't the cheapest place to go to. Whole island can even accept SGD.

So it's almost like Sentosa but the slightly cheaper version.

Activities are quite alright. We did archery, riffle shooting, ATV ride. I even drive a buggie around the resort..Have massage almost everyday.

First time at Singapore Cruise Centre

A getaway with just us 2.. but we miss our little girl sooo much!

The front porch of our villa. The view is just so amazing

The huge king size bed.
Judging at the size of the room, it's possible to add a crib in and still have plenty of walking space

The amazing view from our Villa Room 

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Straight after our not so nice lunch from the resort restaurant,we head to Pasar Oleh Oleh. It's a very small place that is mainly cater for tourist. Lots of massage shops and 2 - 3 restaurants and some gift shops and a polo ralph lauren factory shop. Didn't purchase any polo tees as I'm unsure if it's real??!

Nothing much to purchase. Just headed here for massage and bought some beer and tibits back to our resort.

The place where we head for our massage. Price is reasonable and techniques are quite good!

When back to our room to enjoy the sea breeze and our cheap beers!

Start of our day 2 activities.. one can rent the bicycle, ATV and buggie for a ride around the resort.

Can't remember how much was the ATV. But there was 2 route for you to choose. One that is around the resort track and a juggle track. Mr Lee wanted to try out ridding ATV so he choose the juggle track. It was quite fun cause I just sit back and relax only. Only when he need to ride those up / down slopes that it got abit tricky. Because mud water will splash up!

After riding ATV, buggies, raffle and archey.. we went back to Pasar Oleh Oleh for another massage and the highlight of the day.. Dinner by the Sea @ Kellong Resturant.

Sorry, didn't snap much photos cause we were too hungry and the food were yummy! I would say that it's worth the price that we paid. All seafood were fresh! On the side note, it will be good if one make reservations so that they will seat you at nice spot to view the sunset!

We reach the 3rd day of our trip... both of us got our much needed rest and 2 nights of undisturbed sleep!

We spend the rest of the morning and afternoon, enjoying the sea breeze and just slack away.

It's really very relaxing when Bintan is just 1 hour behind SG.

Thankful that Mr Lee like lepak holidays.. cause otherwise I won't have a chance to visit so many relaxing resort. Well, I'm used to living in concrete jungle and I love to go to places to shop!

I can't wait for our next trip together cause this time round, we promise Danielle that we are going to bring her along!

Can't wait for the 1st family holiday together in 2015.

Xoxo,

Felicia 

My Short Break to Penang ~ Day 1

Finally I get a short trip to Penang with my girlfriend, S. It's a welcoming short break as I take a few days off as a mummy and wife.

This trip was plan in around July and just within weeks, we just confirm a travel date and off I went to book the airtix and hotel stay.

Air tix isn't that cheap cause we didn't book like way in advance however it's my first time taking Silkair at Changi Airport Terminal 2. I know lah, I am a suaku... Hahah
I've only travel via Terminal 1. Be it budget or full commercial flight.

As for Hotel, we stay at Glow Hotel Penang. The same hotel chain in Bangkok.

Let's take a selfie before we fly off.

Goodbye Singapore

We are able to reach Penang

Here we are at Penang International Airport.

When I reached Penang International Airport... their airport are pretty spacious and it's quite straightforward. Cause the airport was too big to begin with...

So we are off to collect our luggage and purchase our pre-paid card with 3G for our stay..
And luckily we booked a airport transfer from the hotel, so once we step out. Our driver are waiting for us!

I totally forgotten to snap a picture of the exterior of the Glow Hotel.. This hotel is pretty new, room size is just right and it's cosy.

Freshen up and we are off to explore the area. Did I mention that we didn't have any itinerary. So we just walk around aimless and we are looking for place to have our lunch.

So we found this...

Mama Oneton Mee

Apparently this shop is quite well know cause I saw afew newpaper cuttings pasted on their shop wall.

Since the light is good, let me take a selfie!!

After our lunch.. we head around the area to have a walk..

House or apartments here are all very rustic. Very much hertiage..

And since we didn't have much on our plan, We decided to head the shopping area - 1st Avenue shopping mall to shop which is within walking distance from our hotel. Roughly about 10 - 15mins. But this time of the year, Penang's weather is just like Singapore... TOO HOT!

And at Penang - 1st Avenue, I actually managed to buy a Nike Sport Shoes for SG$89! I believe it's quite a new model but I'm unsure of the price that SG is selling.

Managed to grab a couple of stuffs for hubby and Dani...

After shopping, its' dinner time! We head back to our hotel to place our stuffs and freshen up.

Walked to the nearest hawker street - New Lane Hawker

These are some of the foods that we order. I think it's understatement that you don't order 1 dish for your self. We actually order afew dishes and share.

Life is Penang is somewhat similar to Singapore but I realised that it isn't very happening like Singapore. Its more rustic and slightly slow pace.

In fact, I kinda like that lifestyle..

So we ended the night like a drink and a new mask for me!

Hello Beer.. We finally meet again after I stop drinking for 1.5 years.

Gonna say "Hello" to my V-v Face.

Pst.. get this mask at DFS. Its much cheaper than purchasing at counter.
Got it at $67.50

Next up on my Day 2 at Penang...

Have a great week!