Wednesday, October 29, 2008

derold travel planner

It's the end of the year again!! And it's the mood for holidays!! Well, this year should be a rather gloomy year for everyone of us... due to the cloudy economic crisis. My company has begun its retrenchment process for the USA and Europe. Fingers crossed, APAC region will be strong enuff to weather it off....

Anyways, time to think about holidays! For those whom have not yet plan anything, I shall offer you lazy bums some interesting holiday ideas!! Not that I will be going to these places this year.


Sway Away at Surat Thani
9 Days Escape to the wonders of Southern Thailand

Day 1
Depart via Jetstar Asia Flight 3K 511 at 0710hrs, arrive Bangkok at 0835hrs. (SGD115 per pax)

Transfer to Airasia Flight FD 3185 at 1340hrs, arrive Surat Thani at 1455hrs. (SGD 52.81 per pax) Proceed to check in Surat Thani Town Hotel (Tapi Hotel).

Free & Easy walk around, visiting the town’s own attractions and night markets

Day 2
Wake up early to visit the Oyster Farms. Lunch at Oyster Farms area. Then head to Wat Khao Suwan Pradit for a panoramic view of the seascape before heading for dinner at Laem Pho or ak Nam Tapi (Tapi River Estuary).

Day 3
Take a ferry from Surat Thani to Ko Pha-ngan’s Pha-ngan Ferry Terminal (ard BHT250). Rent a car (ard SGD50 per day per car) and drive to the resort. Wind down and enjoy the beaches and the resort.

Day 4
Wake up as late as you want, relax at the beach and the swimming pool. Have a lazy afternoon. Head for the Full Moon Party.

Day 5
Check out from beach resort in the afternoon and head to Surat Thani. Check in to Surat Thani Hotel, and explore the town sights. Visit the famous Night Market of Surat Thani and feast your dinner senses with the local delicacies.

Day 6
Check out Hotel in the early morning and head to Surat Thani Airport by 9am. Depart via Airasia Flight FD 3182 at 1045hrs, arrive Bangkok at 1155hrs. (SGD33.30 per pax)
Check in to our hotel and take a refresher before hunting for lunch. Enjoy the many malls in the Pathum Wan area, which includes MBK, Discovery Centre and Siam Paragon, an up-market spacious super mall. Catch a movie experience at Siam Paragon with the deluxe cinematic novelty!

Day 7
Sawatika! Welcome to ancient Thailand. Today shall see you exploring the historical sights in Bangkok. Lesson 101: Wat is Thai for Temple. And since Thailand is mainly a Buddhist country, there are plenty of temples around!!

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo, 8.30am to 3.30pm ( Baht 200 per pax)
Wat Pho (Sleeping Buddha), 8.00am to 5.00pm (Baht 20 per pax)
Wat Arun, 7.00am to 5.20pm
Wat Benchamabophit, 8.00am to 5.00pm (Baht 20 per pax)

Enjoy the famous river cruise along the river market.

Night falls, and it’s time to be awake! Time to visit the night spots of Bangkok! Chill out at the many innovative bars such as Bed Supperclub and Q-bar.

Day 8
Wake up to a day of Flea Market shopping! Brace yourself for at least 4 hours of hot and sweaty walk through the maze of small shops selling everything from clothing to pets to food stuff at the famous Chatuchuk market!

Wrap up the day with a relaxing spa experience before heading down to the red light districts of Patpong and Silom districts. Happy hours all night long!!

Day 9
Wake up late from last night’s party and prepare for packing and check-out. Depart via Airasia Flight FD 3505 at 1645hrs, arrive Singapore at 2005hrs (SGD 126.99 per pax)

As always, you can never squeeze in everything with just one trip. Great sights and magnificent company will always make a long trip seems rather short. Till the next trip!!


Estimated Airfare Total: SGD 328.10 per pax
Estimated Hotel Cost Total: SGD 400 per pax (est $50 per pax per nite)
Estimated Entertainment Cost Total: SGD 500 per pax (over budgeting by 20-30%)
Estimated Admission Fees Total: SGD 50 per pax
Estimated Shopping Cost Total: God-knows. Haha

Estimated Grand Total: SGD 1,300 or SGD 144 per day (all inclusive)
Estimated Min Grand Total: SGD 1,000 (based on more economical accommodations)
The Great Java Trail
7 Days Journey of Discovery
Day 1
Depart via SIA SQ 958 at 1240hrs, arriving Jakarta at 1315hrs. Free and Easy in the Capital City of Indonesia

Day 2
Wake up early next day. Transfer to morning train departure for Yogyakarta. Arrive in the afternoon and check into Hotel. Explore Yog’s city bazzar and night life.

Day 3
Wake up for a relic getaway to the sacred grounds of Borobudor, the largest building of Buddhist worship place in the 9th Century. This ancient structure has 9 levels, depicting the 9 levels of Heaven.

Located just 17km from the city centre lies Prambanan, also known as the Most Beautiful Hindu Temple in the World. Soaring 47m, the 10th Century structure has 3 main temples in the primary yard, plus several hundred smaller ones surrounding it.

Located Just beside Prambanan lies Candi Plaosan, also known as the Twin Temple. It has 116 ancillary domes and 50 ancillary temples

Experience the wondrous relaxing power of the Javanese Massage.

Day 4
Yogyakarta to Jakarta via Train (Overnight Train)

Day 5
Jakarta, Free & Easy

Day 6
Jakarta, Free & Easy

Day 7
Head to Jakarta International Airport for our SIA flight SQ 967, departing 2015hrs, arriving Singapore 2250hrs.

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