Let’s Visit Asia

Some mommy friends of mine are organizing an overnight trip with kids to Batam, Indonesia. It’s less than an hour’s ferry ride from Singapore and is a popular place for Singapore residents for a weekend away from the city. But I can imagine that even for a tourist or a business traveler, one or two nights on the Indonesian island may be a welcome retreat.
One mom I know has been there before and highly recommended the Purajaya Resort for those traveling with kids. I checked out the room rates (very reasonable) and the facilities (looks really nice on the web …read more

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here’s a travel blog dedicated for you moms out there: the Traveling Mamas.

Being a mama myself (2nd time, soon!), I know how traveling can be challenging, cumbersome at times, when you have one or more children in tow. Trips need a bit more planning, and if you want to make the most out of it, you have no choice but to make sure that your destination is child-friendly. If the little ones are bored, or if your destination is not suitable for your the age and interests of your kids, well, might …read more

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I’m currently trolling the web for stroller reviews as I need to get one soon. I need a compact and lightweight one, something that would be convenient to bring even when taking public transport.
Quinny. Bugaboo. Stokke. Really sleek and cool. But quite pricey, too. A wallet-friendly alternative? The Mia Moda Cielo.
The Cielo baby stroller is a traveler’s dream. Folds with one hand in less than five seconds and fits comfortably into all kinds of spaces. The Cielo is the winner of the 2007 JPMA Innovation Award for its Unique Compact Fold!
Have a look at this video or the better one …read more

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2008 is the Year of the Rat. In Disneyland, they call it Year of the Mouse. Cute, eh?

Mickey is the star in this year’s Chinese New Year celebratios at Disneyland Hong Kong which will run from Jan 22 to Feb 24, 2008. Get to see Mickey and friends dressed up in CNY outfits and do a rock concert amidst fireworks. Definitely a spectacle that will wow the kids!
These details will help you plan your trip!

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A perpetual concern among parents traveling with kids by air is safety on the plane. It used to be that, during take-off and landing, toddlers are given a shorter belt which are then linked to your own (child sits on your lap), but this has since been debunked as it was considered to be less safe than simply holding the child.
But many parent are not convinced. Of course, the safest option would be for the child to sit on his own seat, and secured using a harness that fits. One harness that’s FAA-approved is the the AmSafe Aviation CARES.
Simple to …read more

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If you can’t travel all the way to Europe, you can get experience a German-style Christmas market at Roppongi Hills.

From traditional German Christmas pyramids, to Käthe Wohlfahrt gifts and trinkets, to Christmas fare such as stollen, gluehwein (mulled wine) and bratwurst — German tradition, right in the heart of Tokyo.

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I love this promotional video from the Hong KongTourism Board, not just because it showcases the best places and events one can experience in Hong Kong, but also because it offers a fresh approach compared to the usual tourism videos. Whether you’re in Hong Kong for business, shopping, or sight-seeing with the family, you’ll surely appreciate this:

Join a selection of visitors as they explore Hong Kong in all its diversity — from the living culture of its fantastic festivals and East-West heritage, and its stunning vistas and great attractions, to its unbeatable shopping and superb dining. These are moments you’ll …read more

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I came across an excellent article on family travel enumerating some of Singapore’s attractions for kids: The Hippo and Duck Tours (city tours), balloon ride, Singapore Zoo (You might want to do the Night Safari, too for a nocturnal encounter with the animals), Bird Park and Botanical Gardens.
If you’re staying in Singapore longer and you’ve been to all these, check out the attractions on Sentosa island, too:

Dolphin Lagoon
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
Underwater World
Luge and Skyride

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Thrill rides is your thing? Here’s a fun place for the family to see next time you’re in Manila: The Global Fun Carnival at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Until Jan 15, 2008, admission fees are just 100 pesos (about $2.35), with ride-all-you-can tickets pegged at P250 to 300. See Sherra’s pics and comments of their recent visit to the Global Fun Carnival.

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Looking for home-like accommodations in Phuket? Here’s something for you:

The Laguna Phuket has launched the Laguna Phuket Holiday Residences, an alternative private villa option to the six deluxe hotels within the destination resort. These detached luxury villas are perfect for families and those wanting to spend their holidays enjoying both the familiar comforts of home and the convenience of five-star hotel services at their fingertips.
The Laguna Phuket Holiday Residences 3- and 4-bedroom villas will be available starting December 1, 2007.
Special opening rates valid til 31 March 2008 are US$660 for a 3-bedroom villa and US$780 for a 4-bedroom villa. …read more

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