The Rink at JCube

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A few months back, we had the opportunity of trying out ice skating at The Rink, JCube, for the very first time as a family. Ice skating is not new to me, I had been to Fuji Ice Palace when I was really young so that was many years back!

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Putting on our ice skating boots!

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We were introduced to Coach Mag who then gave us an introduction on the basics such as balancing ourselves and how to get up from the ground.

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Without further ado, we were whisked onto the ice skating rink!

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Both littlemisschewy and minimisschewy went straight for the penguin aid LOL. It certainly helped while Coach Mag provided them with some guidance.

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After spending some time with Coach Mag, we were pretty much able to skate freely on our own. It was really fun!

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There are various packages and classes available at The Rink. Click here if you wanna know more! 🙂

Korea/Seoul Apr’19: Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park & Garden of Morning Calm

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Annyeong chingu! This post covers our 5th day in Korea! We had just returned to Seoul from Busan the night before and I’m glad we got our day tour package to Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park and Garden of Morning Calm via Changi Recommends!

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It was a nice change as we did not have to fuss over the logistics of booking entrance passes and transportation. Shuttle bus service is provided so all we had to do was just to hop on and off at the designated timings! The hubs could finally take a break from all the navigation he had to do over the past few days.

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There are 3 pickup locations namely Hongik, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun. We selected Myeongdong as it was closest to our accommodation and we picked up some delicious gimbap along the way!

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Our first stop of the day was Nami Island! Gotta take a photo with these adorable snowmen figurines! My first trip to this attraction was more than 10 years ago, after watching the famous Korean drama “Winter Sonata” starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. I’m sure most of you would know that the popular series was shot on Nami Island!

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There are a number of activities which you can do at Nami Island, one of which is to take photos of/with the beautiful flowers!

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A collection of photos from Winter Sonata!

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I remember there used to be this life-sized cardboard cutout of Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo in this exact same pose.

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Our very own version! Can pass? 😛

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We saw some people riding rented bicycles around the park but I don’t know how to cycle so we stuck around taking photos.

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Our local guide told us to meet him earlier if we wanted to eat the best Dak Galbi on Nami Island and since it was lunch time, we thought it was a great idea! I’m not sure why we opted for the non-spicy version though since I’m a fan of spicy food! We also ordered some tteokbokki and garlic fried rice. Mashisoyo~!

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Do note that this isn’t included in the tour package but it’s really yummy so you wouldn’t wanna miss this!

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Spent the next hour on the shuttle bus to get to our second destination of the day, Gangchon Rail Park! To be honest, I was most looking forward to this part of the day tour! It seems like rail bikes are fast gaining popularity in Korea.

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If you wanna have some privacy with your friends or other half, I would strongly recommend paying a little bit more for the private rail bikes. The queue is also significantly shorter.

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This was the queue for the shared rail bike which was snaking all the way to the back. Also, I strongly suggest that a trip to the washroom be made before you start queuing for the rail bike tour as the queuing plus activity itself would take about an hour.

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One of the perks of joining the day tour is having your local guide snap photos for you!

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Wheeeee! And off we go!

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Pedaling is fairly effortless only if all parties pedal at the same time. Once in a while I would be too engrossed with taking photos, leaving misterchewy to do the pedaling on his own. LOL.

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The Happy Bubble Tunnel is one of the highlights of Gangchon Rail Park as there are different colored lightings and bubbles as we passed through the tunnel. Very pretty!

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We were having the time of our lives!

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It was certainly a very fun experience and I highly recommend trying out this activity!

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The last stop of our day tour was the Garden of Morning Calm, which we ironically visited in the evening! By then we were already very tired but we were thankful to be transported in the comfortable shuttle bus which is included in the day tour package.

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We were given slightly more than an hour to tour the garden and since it was fairly huge, misterchewy and I narrowed down to just two areas for some photos.

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We reckon that the pavilion situated in the middle of the pond is the most beautiful sight at the Garden of Morning Calm. Also, “Love in the Moonlight” starring Park Bo-gum and Kim Yoo-jung was shot at this location! *Eyes shooting hearts*

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There’s also a nice little white church which can accommodate about 8 people.

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Even though we had a filling lunch earlier, we were famished after the rail bike activity and walking around the garden. Grabbed a quick bite before we boarded the shuttle bus back to Myeongdong and this marked the end of our superb day tour to Gapyeong!

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The day tour to Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park and Garden of Morning Calm by Changi Recommends is highly recommended and you can book it easily via this link. Hope you guys enjoyed this post! Stay tuned for the next! 🙂

Korea-Busan Apr’19: Gamcheon Culture Village & Taejongdae Resort Park

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Hello Chewy friends! As mentioned in our previous post, we spent 2D1N in Busan and this post covers what we did on the second day, before we board the Korail back to Seoul.

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From our place of accommodation, we took a bus which brought us to the foot of Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을). Little did we know that there is a shuttle bus service so we actually hiked up the crazily steep slope. It was definitely a good morning workout for us LOL.

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As we entered the village, we could see that the place is very vibrant, colorful, and full of positive vibes.

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It didn’t take long for us to locate the perfect spot for photos. Gamcheon Culture Village is also known as “Machu Picchu of Busan”, as it is formed by houses built in a staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. The houses are so colorful and looking at them from a distance made us feel as though we were admiring a piece of art. It was certainly very uplifting to be there in person to witness the beauty of Gamcheon Culture Village.

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These are not just empty houses but there are residents staying at Gamcheon Culture Village! We saw a granny hanging up her clothes to dry at her balcony.

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While strolling along the alleys, we also passed by a number of shops and cafes.

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Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을)

Address: 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
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We spent the next hour travelling to Taejongdae Resort Park (태종대유원지(부산)). Designated as a Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island, Taejongdae represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. To be honest, there were other places that we wanted to visit in Busan but due to time constraints, it was quite impossible if we wanted to cover each place in detail. This is a model of the Danubi Train which is no longer in operation but can still be found at the park for photo-taking purposes.

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Taejongdae Park is really huge and while it is possible to cover by foot, we definitely would not recommend it! Admission is free but there is a charge of 3000 Korean won for the Danubi train. It is worth taking the train to save your legs energy for the long climbs later on.

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There is a train number printed on the ticket so you can only board when your number is being flashed on the screen. We waited for about 15 to 20 minutes as there was a large crowd that day.

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Danubi Train Course:

Platform → Taejongsa Temple → Observatory → Yeongdo Lighthouse → Gumyeongsa Temple → Taewon Jagal Madang → Platform

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Out of all the stops, we only visited two, the first one being the Observatory.

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If you haven’t been to Yeongdo Lighthouse, you can’t really say that you have visited Taejongdae Park because it is the main highlight, so don’t miss it!

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The views from the top were breathtaking and spectacular.

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My legs were already protesting given my poor choice of footwear and I nearly gave up mid descent because the thought of having to climb all the way back up was scary enough.

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The hubs didn’t force me but he sure had his subtle ways of encouraging me to keep taking another step forward. Oh my god just look at the view. And of course, we knew that lunch was waiting for us and that definitely kept me going.

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PHEW! Finally! We reached the bottom of Yeongdo Lighthouse and thankfully, there was an unoccupied table. I realised we forgot to take photos of the ahjummas selling a wide array of freshly caught seafood. We were too fascinated by this whole thing of sitting on the table and eating fresh seafood by the sea, just like what we had seen in Korean dramas!

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There’s a sheltered tent right next to us but we were crazy enough to sit under the sun because we felt that it was a better way to soak up the experience!

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We had difficulty identifying the types of seafood and did not know how to converse with the ahjummas. So one of them asked, “Sashimi?” And misterchewy replied, “Ah sashimi? Ok!” Done deal. LOL! Of course we ordered beer too!

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Not quite what we were expecting but the raw fish was superb when dipped in gochujang sauce!

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It was all worth it!

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After lunch, we decided to linger around the cliffs to take some photos as the view looked amazing! What do you think?

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Taejongdae Resort Park (태종대유원지(부산))

Address: 24, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
부산광역시 영도구 전망로 24 (동삼동)

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We have come to the end of Day Four in Korea/Busan! Keep watching this page for more updates! 🙂

What to Do & Eat in Asakusa

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If you are thinking of what to do and eat in Asakusa, and only have a few hours to spare, this post covers what you should not miss in this traditional district of Tokyo. 

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We recommend visiting Tokyo’s oldest and most iconic temple, the Sensoji Temple, also popularly known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. Our family makes it a point to pay homage to the Buddha at Sensoji Temple every time we visit Tokyo. It certainly feels very reassuring to be blessed by the Buddha from a temple with immense significance. 

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Visitors enter Sensoji Temple through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with a gigantic lantern hanging in the middle. This is a highly popular photo spot among tourists visiting Sensoji Temple. 

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Right outside Sensoji Temple is an entire street of shops known as Nakamise Shopping Street

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Over there, you can find all sorts of souvenirs and bric-a-brac. 

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There are also plenty of snacks that you can munch on while strolling along Nakamise. 

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At the end of Nakamise Shopping Street, you will find another giant lantern. 

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A mere 3-minute walk from Nakamise Shopping Street, you really ought to stop by Namiki Yabusoba for lunch. This famous soba restaurant in Asakusa boasts more than 100 years of history and sees a long queue during lunch and dinner times. 

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Namiki Yabusoba’s buckwheat noodles are handmade from 100% buckwheat flour milled on the same day, giving it that clean taste and earthy flavor. When eaten together with the rich and flavorful dipping sauce, the zaru soba is refreshing and satisfying. 

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If you prefer something hot especially when visiting in winter, there is also a choice of hot soba soup with fish cakes.

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I’m really glad I decided to try something different – the Yamakake soba, which is cold soba covered in a sauce combination of grated yam seasoned with dipping sauce. Give it a good stir so that the noodles are evenly coated in sauce. I loved that it was slimy and slippery, on top of being yummy. 

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If you visiting Tokyo on a tight schedule and still wish to spend some time in Asakusa, we hope this post on what to do and eat in Asakusa will inspire you. 

Going to Japan soon? Follow our updates on our Japan 2018 trip or read our popular Japan trip itinerary!

The Quay Hotel Singapore: Asia’s First Tokidoki Pop-Up Hotel

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TOKIDOKI FANS ALERT! For a limited time only, grab your chance to stay in Asia’s FIRST Tokidoki Pop-Up Hotel, an exciting partnership with The Quay Hotel at 57 South Bridge Road! The lobby, rooftop and three of their guest rooms have been magically transformed by Creaxis Design Singapore for an ultimate Tokidoki experience, featuring iconic works by the creator Simone Legno!

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Spend a night or two with your favourite Donutella, Mermicorno and more! Apart from the decorations, there are huggable plushies and Tokidoki themed amenities for you to enjoy!

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Only the three guest rooms on the highest floor of The Quay Hotel are Tokidoki themed rooms. Which will you choose? The 24K Signature Room, Pastel Dreamland Room or Mermicornos by The Quay Room?

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Here’s taking a sneak peek at the Pastel Dreamland Room! All Donutella fanatics will be crazy over this one!

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Please don’t bring the plushies home but you can hug them and take as many photos as you wish! They will be sent for dry cleaning after every checkout.

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Even the bathroom is so pretty!

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You can bring home these beautiful coasters!

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The Tokidoki rooms are available for stays from 1st October 2018 to 30th June 2019! Check out www.thequayhotel.sg for more information or book HERE now!

The Quay Hotel Singapore
57 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058688
Email: info@thequayhotel.sg
Tel: 6532 2482

North Borneo Cruises in Kota Kinabalu

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There are many things to see and do in Kota Kinabalu, and embarking on North Borneo Cruises will give you an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, sailing across the South China Sea, while indulging in an International buffet with live entertainment onboard.

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The North Borneo Cruises is the first of its kind in Sabah, taking guests on a 2-hour scenic cruise past the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine park and down the central coast gliding along the city’s famous Waterfront. There are two different sessions daily starting from 4:30pm to 7:00pm for the Sunset Dinner Cruise and from 7:30pm to 9:45pm for the KK Night City Buffet Dinner Cruise.

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Since we were travelling with a bunch of kids, the earlier timing for the sunset cruise worked better for all of us, plus we wanted to catch the beautiful sunset for a more memorable exxperience!

Boarding North Borneo Cruises! Passengers in baby strollers or wheelchairs can board the cruise via the ramp.

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We were first ushered to the main deck and shown to our respective tables. The International buffet spread was already waiting for us! Haha.

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Free flow coffee, tea and water are included. Currently, there is Happy Hour promotion of 50% off beverages, not applicable for peak season, public holidays and eve of public holidays. Terms and conditions apply.

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All guests had to be seated and listen to the important safety briefing before we were allowed to roam around.

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Complimentary orange juice and Muruku fish crackers were served to all tables. We really like the intimate and cosy dining setting.

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Dinner is served! The variety is very wide and you will definitely get to eat your fill.

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North Borneo Cruises’ resident band offers daily stellar live musical performances in different genres and languages while you enjoy your sumptuous dinner. Feel free to join in the fun and dance the night away! The band also accepts song requests.

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Guests are welcome to explore the remaining decks and snap many photos while they are at it.

Even the North Borneo Cruises staff all seem to have plenty of fun! Their energy is simply infectious!

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The sun-deck is very popular as it offers a beautiful unobscured view of the sea and beyond.

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If you want to catch a glimpse of sunset, be sure to arrive at the sun-deck early to grab a good spot. We enjoyed the sea breeze blowing in our faces.

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Even without joining the KK City Night Dinner Cruise, we could still experience nightfall while out at sea.

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If you have a large group or celebrating a special occasion, North Borneo Cruise offers private VIP room which seats 20 to 25 pax comfortably, and the room is also equipped with a karaoke system.

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North Borneo Cruises is offering a Buy 3 Free 1 promotion, book and enjoy by 30th December 2018. For more information on the cruise and rates, visit their website here.

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We have come to the end of our Kota Kinbalu series of blog posts! We would like to sincerely thank the following for their kind hospitality and for making this trip a splendid one for all of us:

Flights – AirAsia
Accommodation – Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Activities – Sabah Tourism Board

THANK YOU! 🙂

Manukan Island in Kota Kinabalu

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In one of my earlier posts documenting our Sabah holiday trip, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is our highly recommended choice of accommodation especially for families with children because of the wide range of kid-friendly amenities. Apart from that, private jetty STAR Marina is exclusively owned and operated by the resort, offering guests easy accessibility to neighbouring islands for day trips and beach activities. If you have some hours to spare, you can take the speedboat shuttle to Manukan Island!

It was the girls’ first time taking a speedboat. Little misschewy was totally enjoying the ride while Mini misschewy was a little scared and clung onto Daddy. Life vests were provided before we set off and the journey was just a short 5 to 10 minutes.

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Manukan Island is the second largest island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. It was mood-lifting to see the sandy white beach and pristine clear waters when we set foot on the island.

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If you like to unwind at the beach, Manukan Island is a great choice. Besides sandcastle-building for young children, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking and parasailing are just some of the many activities that one can do at Manukan Island.

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Great bonding session for families and nice sensory experience for little kids.

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For visitors who want to escape from the heat at Manukan Island, there are many benches lined up along the beach with ample shade from the trees. There are also some shops and cafes selling snacks and drinks.

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We had lunch at a cafe to fill our hungry tummies before returning to our resort.

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If you love the sun, sand and sea, you definitely have to visit Manukan Island when you head to Kota Kinabalu!

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu

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The Chewys had a fabulous and unforgettable three-night stay at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa when we travelled to Kota Kinabalu two weeks ago. Apart from its close proximity of around 6.5km from Kota Kinabalu Airport, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is located just 10 minutes away from the city. For families with young children, the resort’s ideal location serves as a convenient base for exploring Borneo’s rich cultural heritage.

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Just two and a half hours by air from Singapore, we flew with AirAsia and arrived Kota Kinabalu without any hiccups. Upon stepping into Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, we were warmly greeted with nice refreshing welcome drinks and were then led the way to our rooms at the Kinabalu Wing.

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It was a pleasant surprise for all of us when we entered our Kinabalu Club Family Room. The kids were particularly excited by the children’s room. Each Family Room offers 66 square meters of luxury and comfortably accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with plenty of extra space. All guests of Kinabalu Club rooms will get to enjoy personalised services and added privileges such as complimentary daily buffet breakfast, complimentary beverages all day, and evening drinks with predetermined hours, at the Kinabalu Club Lounge.

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We appreciate waking up to the beautiful and tranquil sea view from our hotel room every morning.

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The children’s room is equipped with a bunk bed and child-friendly furniture. One can also expect children’s amenities and welcome packs.

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Little misschewy and Mini misschewy were so excited that they clambered up the bunk bed and made themselves comfortable there while misterchewy and I checked out the parents’ room with balcony, ensuite bathroom with extra towels, separate shower and soaking tub.

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The kids were allowed to watch cartoon every morning and night, but only because we were on holiday!

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The Kinabalu Club Lounge is where most of the magic happens! We had our breakfast there every morning during our stay. We loved the experience as it was exclusive to Club room guests and we received detailed attention from the staff.

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I was too occupied with eating that I forgot to take photos. The breakfast buffet spread at the Kinabalu Club Lounge is actually very impressive! We had smoked salmon, seafood congee, potato wedges, sauteed mushrooms, sushi, omelette, along with various buns and pastries. The kids usually chose bread or cereal with milk.

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We also got the opportunity to have dinner at Shang Palace with the lovely Comms ladies Claudina and Daphne.

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Living up to its name, the food at Shang Palace was delectable and exquisite. We chatted and ate to our hearts’ content. Some of my favorites include the Marinated Cantonese “Qingyan” Chicken, Braised Beancurd with Assorted Mushrooms, Stir-fried Sliced Grouper Fillets with Ginger, Scallions and Pepper, and Dry Butter Style Crab. The kids were not forgotten and had comforting bowls of minced pork porridge with salted egg and dough fritters on the side. Shang Palace is definitely a family-friendly restaurant in Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa that serves quality food.

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*Ahem..* And if the other half allows, adjourn to the Kinabalu Club Lounge for complimentary evening drinks. The husband was thrilled to see a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, whisky and hard liquor. Of course he had the company of a fellow Daddy friend as his drinking partner while the mummies stayed in the rooms to take care of the little ones.

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Mummies need their “me time” too and there is no better way to pamper ourselves than indulging in a spa session at CHI, The Spa!

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The spa design concept is certainly very unique, with a standalone spa village sitting on an island connected to the hotel by a private causeway. It is also interesting to note that traditional Borneo treatments on the spa menu are plant-based in nature, energy aware and reflect the multi-cultural heritage of the region.

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Advance booking prior to treatment time is recommended. Spa wear will be provided in your treatment suite.

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CHI, The Spa has a very comprehensive spa menu offering five categories of treatments – Wellness Journeys, Body Treatments (Scrubs), Body Treatments (Wraps), Massages and Facial Treatments. If you are a mummy like me, who often feel tightness in the back, neck and shoulders, I highly recommend the Signature Malaysian Re-energizing Massage! My therapist Zetty was very skillful in easing out all the tight knots within the one hour session.

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If an hour is all you can spare, I say, go for the massage and you will definitely not regret it! I felt so rejuvenated and alive after the session!

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Happy mummies who couldn’t wait to get back to the kids!

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It was reassuring to know that our kids had a ball of fun at the Cool Zone when the mummies were away at the spa!

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Upon entering the Cool Zone, the beautifully hand-painted walls, featuring aquatic and land animals found only in Sabah, provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for both children and their parents.

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Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa provides babysitting services at MYR 30 per hour for children aged five and above only when the Kids Club is not open. It is advisable that bookings are to be made at least one day in advance. Parents can drop their children off anytime between 10am to 6pm and the resort’s professionally trained, English speaking staff will supervise and keep the children entertained while parents relax in the sun or explore the sights of Sabah.

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The Cool Zone is divided into different areas such as the toddler section, creativity area for painting and craftwork, and the computer & TV room.

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I’m glad that the husband managed to snap some photos as evidence that Little misschewy and Mini misschewy enjoyed playing with the toys at the Cool Zone!

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The first and only one of its kind in Borneo, the water play area at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa comprises of a dedicated section for toddlers, teenagers and an interactive area for all ages. Guests of all ages can enjoy the theme-park-quality water slides measuring a total length of 100 metres. Other fun facilities include water battle stations with water balloon launchers, a 2,000-sqm swimming pool with a tapered shoreline for children and an infinity pool section for adults.

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Due to our packed itinerary, we didn’t have much time to explore the beautiful resort but we managed to squeeze time out after breakfast for a couple of photos.

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Click here to find out more about Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa’s Family Fun Package! It includes many perks such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort, complimentary buffet breakfast and buffet dinner at Café TATU, unlimited water balloon fights, unlimited entry to Cool Zone, etc. The offer is available now till 31 December 2018. Also, there is 20% discount for Café TATU buffet dinner when you book direct with their Best Available Rate or Advance Purchase offers on www.shangri-la.com or through the Shangri-La Mobile App. 🙂

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
No. 20 Jalan Aru,
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, 88100, Malaysia
Tel: (60 88) 327 888
Email: reservations.tah@shangri-la.com

On Board AirAsia from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu

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Hello everyone! We just got back from our Sabah FAM trip and can’t wait to share our itinerary with you! It was our first time flying with AirAsia as a family and the experience was nothing short of amazing! 🙂

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AirAsia is currently having a promo for flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu starting from SGD68 one way, travel period from now till 31 Jan 2019! Promo ends on 15 July 2018. Terms and conditions apply.

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All ready to check in our luggage at Terminal 4!

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We had some time to explore T4 before boarding our evening flight.

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As parents with young children, we highly recommend getting the Hot Seats, which enables you to have priority boarding. It’s always good to have enough time to settle down in your seats before the plane takes off!

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With my naughty little partner who got a window seat 😀

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Lovebirds sitting behind us lol.

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Comfortably settled in her seat.

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As soon as the plane took off, we were treated to a beautiful view.

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We were pleasantly surprised that the seats are actually pretty spacious! Look at the girls sharing a seat. Mini misschewy even had space to kiao kah 😛

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Hungry liao cuz it was dinner time! Do you know that you can prebook your meals? Besides getting your meals sorted out before your trip, you can also get some savings out of it simply via “Manage My Booking” on airasia.com. I was totally looking forward to my Nasi Kandar with Chicken Varuval which is a new addition to AirAsia’s inflight menu. Mixed everything up and gobbled down my food! Very sedap!

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The Spiral Pasta with Chicken Sausage is another new item and it is suitable for kids as it does not contain any spice or chilli. Little misschewy had this as she likes pasta.

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Emperor Fried Rice for misterchewy.

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Chicken Lasagne for Mini misschewy.

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All eager to tuck in!

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On our flight back to Singapore, we had some yummy and filling light bites such as Salmon Ebiko Onigiri + Miso Soup (On Board Combo), Vietnamese Chicken Wrap + Tea/Coffee (On Board Combo), T&Co Salted Peanuts, Assorted Sandwiches, Chocolate Brownie, Mum’s Butter Cake and Mineral Water. I liked both the onigiri and vietnamese chicken wrap!

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Little misschewy loved the sandwiches!

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Before we end off this post, we would like to thank Christina (not in photo) and Amzar from AirAsia for coordinating and taking care of us throughout this trip.

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Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya

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Contrary to popular belief, there are actually plenty of children-friendly activities in Pattaya. As our flight back was scheduled in the late evening, we managed to squeeze in a trip to Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya in the morning. I had been to the one in Korea many years back and loved it so much because I really have a soft spot for all things cute!

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The girls like to cuddle teddy bears too so I knew I had to include Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya in our itinerary!

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This is the first and only museum in Southeast Asia which is located on an area over 2,500 square meters and is divided into 12 zones as follows: Inca Zone, Dinosaur Zone, Fossil Zone, Africa Zone, Thailand Zone, Under the Sea Zone, Eskimo Zone, Santa Town Zone, Space Zone, Fairytale Zone, China Zone and Europe Zone. Shall leave you to enjoy the photos!

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Seeing that we still had time and weren’t in a hurry to rush back to our accommodation, we settled our lunch at the cafe.

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