Family Trip with Young Kids Diary #2

Hi all,


Throwback!

Racking your brain where to go?
Ready for another holiday?
Looking for a nearby Family resort?

Well, while we were in KL, I thought since we are not far from Port dickson (about an hour from KL), I decided to visit one of the new resorts. I have done some researches, overall the reviews are pretty awesome. So I went ahead to plan and book the resort! And the deal was pretty good! Oh not forgetting to highlight again its a new resort! Soft Opening Promo rate.

And if you do follow my Instagram, you probably have figured where I went. :P


Lexis Hibiscus at Port Dickson

Lobby

No regrets at all! My kids were overjoyed! Based on many previous hotel stays, in terms of experience, this is way different from all of those. During the stay, they raved about how much they love it here and would love to own one as their home! LOL. Anyhow, kids are just kids. I would not say the room is fantastic but its not about the room that the kids love. It's the difference experience and companies. The swimming pool is a small-sized square shape compared to those big-sized in bali villas, Its the interior that is different. Overall, its the awesome experience about this entire stay.

How to get there?

Unfortunately, you have to drive there. Its a new resort, they might not have available shuttle services. Do check it out with them.

About this resort,
Its not fully completed, they have just opened up the petal rooms, probably more by now. And many services are not available too. Such as the spa, family recreation, etc... It might be another few months or a year till the project is completed.

Food
They have international breakfast buffet which is about RM35/adult and Free for below 6 years old. If you are staying for more than 2 days, I suggest take a drive out and explore the area for better food. We drove out for our meals, we had pretty decent seafood meal at RM99. We ordered fried rice, fried hor fun, prawns, vegetables and sweet and sour pork. I would say the price is reasonable! Look out for places which are well lit up and ideally crowded with customers. Be alert and safety first.

Our Room
Spacious!
Interior is awesome!
Private Swimming pool
Private Sauna Room
Free Wifi

Indoor See-thru Panel 

We were staying in the "biggest" room (at that point of time) which is petal section - Premium pool villa. It is slightly more expensive than the executive. The difference would be the space, as the executive pool villa is slightly smaller. And we are deep into the resorts further out above the sea water. Not to worry about the distance to the lobby, buzz for the buggy to fetch you thru and fro.

Private Pool with Partial Sea Views

King Size Bed

Night View

Look out for the lowest rate period. Its about RM100 cheaper.

Lexis Hibiscus

Overall it was a great experience and fun trip!

Start checking out this place!

Ah Tas Mummy

Tourists: Visiting Singapore with Kids? Sentosa to Town

Hi all,

My friends from Taiwan will be travelling to Singapore for a short trip. As this is a family trip, so he is seeking some help from me. Especially with kids? He has asked the right person. Definitely no issue drafting out the itinerary for him. Hahaha. Its peanuts! To be honest, its so god damn expensive to travel to Singapore. Everything is so AHTAS a.k.a pricing for the rich. 

So here's what I provided. Theoretically, he has about 3 full-day to travel around Singapore. And plus shopping is compulsory for the lady! 

I tried to plan something not so tedious yet fulfilling! 

The challenging part is he will be staying in Sentosa, so he is literally staying in another Island, which means he requires extended time to travel in and out to Singapore, its quite a distance to go down town. Planning to go anywhere from Sentosa is rather inconvenient, as additional travelling cost and time. I mean you probably spending a lot on cabby as you are a tourist. You probably find it tough to take the MRT anywhere, when you are with young kids.  

You may refer to my plan to get an idea.

Need to call a taxi just in case? 

6552 1111 - Comfort 

6555 8888 - SMRT

6555 3333 - Trans Cab

Or refer to the link below for more info. This includes pricing. 

Taxi Singapore

First when you reach the hotel, check with the concierge if they have free shuttle bus out to town (Orchard especially) or anywhere. Its will be very convenient. Save a lot on travelling time and costs. And you can at least take a free ride back if there is. 

Else, another way is via Singapore MRT. Anyways, most of the malls are at the MRT station so very easy. 

Just need to know where you wanna go. 

Itinerary 

Arrival day, 

No plans. Just rest and relax. 

Dinner nearby or at the airport first. 

1st day:

 * Check with the hotel, they provide free shuttle from Sentosa to Zoo or river safari. 

Singapore Zoo, opening hours: 8.30 - 6pm 
http://www.zoo.com.sg/visitor-info/singapore-zoo-tickets.html 

Or River Safari, opening hours: 9am-6pm (New attraction) 
http://riversafari.com.sg/visitor-info/riversafari-tickets.html

go to those links for tickets charges. 

Bring change of clothes.

http://riversafari.com.sg/visitor-info/safari-gate.html (check out the *All day free transfer, yellow buses mostly town like mostly orchard area.) You can hitch a free ride out to some locations and take a cab back to hotel which will be cheaper. 

Also, if you don't feel tired, you can swing by Gardens by the bay. Close till late. 
http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/content/gbb/en/plan-your-visit/visitor-information.html

Its free. 

But Tickets to the Cooled Conservatories and OCBC Skyway may be purchased.

2nd Day: 

You can explore few places as mentioned below:

1)Town (Stop at Orchard MRT station, walking distance from MRT Station, get a map): Orchard Rd - Expensive Shopping and eating. 

For branded labels indulgences, Paragon is the place. 
At Level 5, has a playground and level 6 is toy 'r' us. 
While the lady can go shop till she drops, the father can sit at the cafe, watch the kids and relax. 

2) Town along MRT Line (Bugis station): Bugis Junction linked by a bridge to Bugis plus - Cheaper flea marketing shopping and street food eating. 

3) West side of singapore (Jurong East MRT station): JEM or Westgate shopping mall (Connected). Top level of westgate has a Wonderland themed park for kids. They will love it. Admission is free.

Bring extra clothes. . http://www.capitamallsasia.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/2014/westgate-wonderland-singapores-largest--thematic-outdoor-playground-in-a-mall-opens-tomorrow

For food place, Food court Level 5 at JEM. 

For Westgate, there are a lot of restaurants, feel free to walk around. 

4) West side of singapore: Take a cab to Singapore science centre. Not accessible via MRT. 

Highly advice taking a taxi.

http://www.science.edu.sg/Pages/SCBHome.aspx

Transformer exhibition. There is an outdoor swimming area. Bring along extra clothes. 

3rd day: Don't fret. Don't go too far! Do buy all your tickets online first. 

1) USS - Universal studio Sentosa (will take you whole day but just for experience can as not much stuff for your kids.)

2) SEA Marine life aquarium at Sentosa itself. Maybe 3hrs max or even shorter tour. 

http://www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore

Scroll down find "Multi-Park Pass", save 10% like package deal for USS + SEA Marine life.

3) Trickeye Musesum

Trickeye Museum

 A cool fun for your family!

Dinner: You can catch a skytrain from Sentosa to harbourfront station. I believe its about $3/person. check with the ticketing counter. 

Shopping at VIVOcity! Its near and there are a lot of stuff. Not to worry for kids, there's a toy 'r' us at Level 2, that's not enough, no worries, right in the middle of the mall at level 2, there's kids' outdoor playground. Right outside Burger King on level 2. There is also a child-friendly toilet!
Lastly, go check out level 3, large rooftop water feature, its probably the only mall with artificial pool or beach...

This will be the plan for 3 full days in Singapore with family.

Looking for kid friendly restaurants? 

Here's for you. 

http://sg.theasianparent.com/kid-friendly-restaurants-in-singapore/

Hope you find those info useful!

AhTasMummy