5 nights near SIN in Nov - would like beach/wildlife
Aug 5, 2009, 10:52 pm
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5 nights near SIN in Nov - would like beach/wildlife
I was planning to go to Kuching and Bako National Park but my wife made it clear that there needs to be at least some beach time. I can't quite tell how Dumai would be, and I can't tell about the weather at that time of year. We would probably like to stay somewhere cheap or a Starwood. We'll have our two year old in tow. Langkawi looks like an okay option but seems like it might be a little low on variety. We'll be in Singapore for a couple of days on each side. Any thoughts?
Aug 25, 2009, 9:21 pm
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It will be monsoon season and rainy by November, both in Bintan and Kuching. The beaches in Bintan are also less than spectacular.
Langkawi is a somewhat bland but certainly dependable choice for hitting the beach, it will be dry season, and going there is quite cheap now that SIN-Malaysia flights have been deregulated.
Langkawi is a somewhat bland but certainly dependable choice for hitting the beach, it will be dry season, and going there is quite cheap now that SIN-Malaysia flights have been deregulated.
Aug 26, 2009, 2:53 am
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Bali or Lombok in Indonesia are in striking distance on SQ.
Palawan in the RP is a similar distance.
Thailand has numerous good beach cities, such as Hua Hin, Chon Buri, Hat Yai/Songkhla, Sri Racha, etc.
Most of these are going to possess superior SPG hotel options to anything in Malaysia, especially Bali.
Palawan in the RP is a similar distance.
Thailand has numerous good beach cities, such as Hua Hin, Chon Buri, Hat Yai/Songkhla, Sri Racha, etc.
Most of these are going to possess superior SPG hotel options to anything in Malaysia, especially Bali.
Aug 26, 2009, 10:19 am
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Although, you might have to share some of it with a few dozen (or hundred) aggressive macaques.
Aug 28, 2009, 1:26 am
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Thanks, all. Since there seems to be something going on in Singapore at the end of our trip, I decided to spend less time there and go for 4 nights in Kuching and 3 in Langkawi. I feel a little bit like a jerk since I can't get excited about Langkawi. 