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

Posted on July 17, 2018 by missuschewy

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

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.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

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.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

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.

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

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

*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.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

The Chewy’s Bali Trip 2017 (Part One)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by missuschewy

HEHEHE! Here comes a super long overdue post on our Bali trip back in March this year! Procrastination game strong. Hurhur! 😛 Suddenly very motivated to get this up on the blog because we are going to Hong Kong next week! LOL. Also, it was Cayla’s very first overseas holiday trip at 7 months old, so I must blog about it!

As far as I could remember, the girls were quite well-behaved on the flight. Anyway it was just a short 3-hour journey! When we touched down at Denpasar International Airport, our driver was already waiting to pick us up. We booked our airport transfer via Klook and the prices vary according to location. Our hotel is situated at Kuta which is nearer the airport compared to the other areas.

Four Points by Sheraton, Kuta was our choice of accommodation because it’s a Starwood hotel and also relatively new. Plus, prices are very reasonable!

After climbing the short flight of steps, we were welcomed with ice popsicles! I think they were mango-flavored. Check-in was swift and smooth!

Our room was located on the ground floor because I booked a room with lagoon access, which means you can simply jump straight into the pool from your room balcony!

I wouldn’t say that our room was exactly very spacious but there was sufficient room for a baby cot, two luggages and a stroller.

The view from our balcony! It made all of us so excited lol!

Prior our trip, I registered Chanelle for the P.I.M.P (Papa! I Made a Pizza) class. It costs only IDR 100,000++ for kids under 12 and if adults want to join in, they may do so at IDR 200,000++. The pizza is yours to eat after the session and the price is inclusive of a soft drink and gelato too.

Definitely a great experience and bonding activity for parents and children.

The pizza tasted really yummy actually!

After lunch, we checked out the hotel’s indoor playground! Very impressed by how clean and sophisticated it looked!

Decided to head to the nearby shopping mall in the evening. LOL both kids were too tired by then.

Did a bit of shopping and stopped by A&W! Look at Cayla eyeing my root beer float! LOL.

When in Bali, drink Bintang beer! 😛

Oh yes! We were celebrating our 4th customary wedding anniversary and the hotel surprised us with a slice of chocolate cake when we returned to our room after dinner 🙂

All ready for our adventure the next morning!

We rented a stroller from Bali Baby for our entire trip. No need to bring a stroller along which can be quite a hassle! Rates are affordable and they offer delivery to your hotel.

Our private driver picked us up around 10.30am and the journey to our first destination took about an hour!

Finally reached Taman Ayun temple and the weather was scorching hot. We didn’t manage to take many photos there because Chanelle decided to do her big business there and also refused to cooperate. Lol.

Next stop was Jatiluwih rice terrace! Supposedly a very nice place but then the sky was very dark and gloomy! Erratic weather in Bali!

Quick lunch at the restaurant. They were trying to promote their buffet but we werent exactly very hungry.

Our third and final stop of the day was Tanah Lot, where we had a photoshoot! Haha it was a pity the kids were very tired and cranky by then! Anyway, you can read about our experience here 🙂

Settled our dinner at the hotel!

Part Two of our Bali trip coming next! 🙂

The Chewys’ Family Photoshoot in Bali by Bali Elegance Photography

Posted on June 20, 2017 by missuschewy

Hello! How’s everyone doing? I can’t believe we are passing the half-year mark really soon! Before I procrastinate any further, I’m gonna share the beautiful photos of our family that were taken on the second last day of our Bali trip in March this year. Our photos were taken by a local professional photographer, Gede Suwardana of Bali Elegance Photography, who has plenty of experience and specialises in shooting weddings, engagements, family portraiture, events, and also video productions!

A few weeks prior our trip, we managed to lock down the date of the photoshoot with Gede. Thankfully, it wasn’t too difficult and to think that I was initially worried since we only had a few days in Bali. A little bit of shuffling of our itinerary did the trick! I’m happy to say that Gede was very prompt in his replies and it was a pleasure communicating with him via email.

We had agreed to have the photoshoot within the resort premises but after checking into Four Points by Sheraton, Kuta, I felt that there were not many nice spots for photo-taking and texted Gede if we should change location, like to the nearby beach or something. Gede maintained that he would still want to swing by to have a look, and also it might not be such a good idea to head to the beach as the weather was quite hot. Plus, there was practically no shade at the beach for us to seek shelter if the sun became too blazing hot.

Gede and his assistant reached earlier than the agreed timing and were waiting for us at the lobby area. After a brief hello, Gede suggested that we start the photoshoot at the rooftop of the resort before slowly making our way down. He reasoned that since it was still quite cool at 9am, the rooftop would be a good place to start off with before the sun became too hot. It was a simple suggestion but I felt really grateful to Gede for being so considerate!

Gede and his assistant were quick in setting up their camera gear and got into action. It’s very important as children have very short attention span and also, they get tired easily. Like in photography, there is also a “golden hour” to photograph kids and I say it’s best to photograph them early in the morning when they are at their happiest, and when they are full of energy.

Just look at Little misschewy! She was really cheerful and energetic, not forgetting pretty cooperative too!

It is also evident in these photos provided by Gede that he was well-prepared with a variety of camera gear which allowed him to produce a dynamic set of photos for us! Gede managed to capture our precious family holiday moments from different interesting angles which misterchewy and I find very impressive.

Honestly, I didn’t think much about these old school swings but we plonked ourselves there as per Gede’s suggestion and I’m pleasantly surprised by how the swing series of photos turned out! Gede managed to capture the essence of a fun-loving family like ours who love to laugh together over the slightest things.

Mini misschewy was still a bit young to be able to fully appreciate our humour. Hahaha.

“Give me 3 more months”, she says!

So much love between these two!

It’s really nice that there is a kids indoor playground situated within our resort and it’s air-conditioned too! Little misschewy’s face lit up even more when she saw the ball pit!

Someone really enjoyed herself in the ball pit!

Hehe in the meantime, Mini misschewy fell alseep comfortably in misterchewy’s arms.

Love shots like this!

Check out the coconuts! They were stamped with Four Points by Sheraton’s logo! Cute huh?

Just chillin’ by the pool~

A big thank you to Bali Elegance Photography for the precious photos of our first family holiday trip as a party of four! Do also check out Bali Elegance’s Facebook page for more of their works! If you are looking for a Bali photographer for your special events like weddings or proposal, etc, drop Gede an email at gede@balielegance.com! I believe his works speak for themselves 🙂

Bali Elegance Photography
Website: http://www.balielegancephoto.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaliElegance
Instagram: http://instagram.com/BaliElegance
Address: Pura Pengulapan I/5A, Ungasan, Kuta Selatan, Bali 80364
Phone: +62.811.389.7979
Email: hello@balielegance.com or gede@balielegance.com

Furama RiverFront Singapore Family Staycation Review

Posted on November 8, 2016 by missuschewy

A big HELLO from The Chewys! It’s so difficult to take a proper family photo with two young kids these days and when we checked into Furama RiverFront Singapore for our staycation recently, we just had to pose for one in the gorgeous Family Room that we stayed in. We have made travel plans but it will only take place early next year, so in the meantime, Furama RiverFront promises to create equally memorable moments in their newly launched Family Rooms. Featuring a comfortable space with two queen beds in a colorful setting, The Chewys can attest to that!

When we tapped the electronic card and entered our room, Little misschewy ran in excitedly before exclaiming, “Wow! So nice!” The colorful wall certainly brightens up the room and we all know how important colors are in our lives!

The Family Rooms are spacious enough to accommodate up to two adults and two kids. Even though Mini misschewy has her own playpen at home, the four of us always co-sleep in our queen sized bed. It’s also the reason why we didn’t request for a baby cot for our stay at Furama Riverfront. Anyway, two queen sized beds! What luxury! Misterchewy and Little misschewy shared one bed, while I co-slept with Mini misschewy. It was awesome because I didn’t have to push any hand or leg out of my face, if you know what I mean! LOL.

There was a platter of fruits and some titbits such as iced gem biscuits and peanut candies in the room. Little misschewy was quick to help herself to the biscuits while lounging on the couch watching cartoon. She really knows how to pamper herself la!

Complimentary bottled water and hot drinks. Ooh there’s Milo too! Instead of using glasses, Furama RiverFront is thoughtful enough to place plastic cups and spoons in the Family Rooms. Don’t have to worry about kids breaking a glass and getting a bad cut from it!

Look who’s helping herself to a packet of full cream milk from the mini-bar? What you see in there is complimentary!

Bathrobes and bedroom slippers for adults and the little ones! Adorable!

Toiletries for children are also included!

Gotta love the step stool! Little misschewy was able to brush her teeth and wash her hands without having us to carry her.

Credit: Furama Riverfront

After all the excitement, we got really hungry and proceeded to The Square @ Furama for late lunch.

Credit: Furama Riverfront

Children aged 4 years old and below dine for free when ordering from the special ala carte kid’s menu. Apart from that, there is a dedicated kid’s play area within the restaurant – Tykes @ The Square, with interesting and fun activities such as popular cartoon video screenings, activity sheets and free-play toys. Parents can finally eat in peace, but please don’t forget to watch over your kids while you eat ok!

We ordered some fresh honeydew juice to quench our thirst on this hot day! Totally refreshing!

We ordered from the a la carte menu and I had the Hainanese chicken rice. The portion was quite generous and it was so delicious that it definitely satisfied my chicken rice craving!

It took quite a while for the hubs’ lamb shank to arrive but it was totally worth the wait. The meat was cooked till fork-tender and it was still very succulent! Should have paired it with a glass of red!

Credit: Furama Riverfront

As part of Furama RiverFront’s efforts to create a family-friendly environment for guests, they have introduced the Kid’s playroom – PAWS at level 1, for juniors aged 5-11 years old. Children get to jump around on the trampoline, build their dream castle or empire with blocks, LEGO, and practice their drawing skills on the black or white board. The little ones can enjoy cartoon screenings at PAWS as well. Babysitting services are available at a minimal cost, and can be arranged by booking a day in advance. Great for busy parents!

As it had rained earlier that day, we decided to put off swimming to the next day. Furama RiverFront’s location is really convenient! The hubs and I wore the girls and we walked to Robertson Quay for dinner! It was a really short walk which took about 10 to 15 minutes. Loved the nightlife and variety of food choices there! But if you prefer to stay in the hotel, there’s buffet dinner available at The Square @ Furama!

Watched a bit of cartoon before calling it a night!

I didn’t wanna get out of bed the next morning because it was sooo comfy! By the time I woke up, it was already past 10am and the buffet breakfast closes at 10.30am! Misterchewy and Little misschewy went down to grab a quick bite while I continued to snuggle in bed with Mini misschewy.

It’s time for a dip in the pool! Whoohoo!

Little misschewy loveeees being in the water and she could hardly contain her excitement!

We brought our own float along but the hotel also provides pool noodles and styrofoam water guns.

Apart from the main pool, there is a baby pool which is great for kids to waddle in!

This is definitely the highlight of our stay! A gigantic inflatable waterslide! Even I got excited!

Little misschewy was initially a little afraid to go down the slide, but with much encouragement from misterchewy and I, she finally did it! It was so fun that Little misschewy kept asking for “last one” when we told her it was time to go! We will be back next time!

Starting from $268 only, Furama RiverFront is having a special #FuramaKids staycation bundle which includes the following privileges:

– Complimentary breakfast
– Complimentary wifi
– Kids amenities upon request
– Access to swimming pool and Children’s play room – PAWS
– 50% discount for lunch/ dinner at The Square @ Furama and Kintamani
– Room accommodates 02 adults and up to 02 children (below 12 years old)
– Extra-bed is not allowed
– Enrolment to FURAMAfirst program with Gold status

Applies to bookings till 31 December 2016 and for stays till 31 March 2017.

Furama Riverfront
405 Havelock Road
Singapore 169633

For reservations:
Tel: +65 6739 6464
Email: reservations.riverfront@furama.com

8 Fun Attractions at Pororo Park Singapore

Posted on May 31, 2016 by missuschewy

– Media Invite –

Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity of taking Little misschewy to Pororo Park Singapore, a 11,000 sq ft play and educational indoor playground at Marina Square, which is themed after the award-winning top Korean animation “Pororo the Little Penguin”. Honestly, we didn’t know much about Pororo prior our visit and the night before, Little misschewy and I huddled together in bed to watch and listen to the Pororo opening theme songs on YouTube as my way of introducing her to this character. She instantly became a fan of Pororo!

Pororo Park first opened 5 years ago in Seoul. There are seven Pororo Parks in Korea and three in China. Opened late last year, not only is Pororo Park Singapore the first in South East Asia, it is also the largest character-themed indoor playground in Singapore! No wonder kids and adults were so thrilled when Pororo Park Singapore opened!

There are as many as 8 fun attractions within Pororo Park Singapore and they have all been named after Pororo and his friends. How cute is that! Travel Tip: While you visit Pororo Park of Singapore along with your kids there are times when you simply have to access your work, Now get an instant single click access to your online private work space with hosted citrix vdi from CloudDesktopOnline. Learn more about Hosted SharePoint, Exchange and Azure managed services by visiting Apps4Rent.

1. Pororo Express

All aboard the Pororo Express! Not surprisingly, this motored Pororo and friends train is an attractive and fun ride which makes children of all ages want to queue for it again and again!

Kids get to wave hello to their favourite Pororo characters as the train zips past on the track!

Look! There’s also a tunnel which the train passes through!

Just like any other train, the Pororo Express runs on a train schedule everyday! Check the schedule and don’t miss your train!

2. Pororo House

For children around Little misschewy’s size and height, Pororo’s life-size house is perfect for them to play pretend! Pororo’s house covered in ‘snow’ plus the little Christmas tree give us the perception that it’s cold and chilly outside, so let’s hurry in! Brrr!

Okie mummy! But first, let’s take a photo with Pororo and Crong!

I wonder how does it feel to wake up in Pororo’s little house! Must be a pretty awesome feeling! Pororo’s room is so neat and cosy! Wow!

Little misschewy proceeded to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash up. Lol.

Wanted to take a bath as well but oops.. Pororo has another visitor in the house!

3. Shark Ball Pool

Kids don’t get tired of ball pools, do they? We placed Little misschewy on the ledge and she dived right in without hesitating!

Many of the older children were seen trying to shoot plastic balls into the shark’s mouth!

4. Poby’s Jungle Gym

I suppose Poby’s Jungle Gym is one of the most exciting play areas at Pororo Park because you never know what kind of maze or tunnel or slide awaits you till you probe deeper!

I really had to hand it to Little misschewy for being so adventurous. She actually wandered off to explore the gym on her own, while us anxious parents were trying to keep a lookout for her.

She was clearly pleased that her parents were still waiting patiently for her downstairs. LOL.

5. Eddy’s Classroom

We have not been to all the indoor playgrounds in Singapore but this is our first time coming across fun and interactive activities catered for little ones! Monthly activities include “Pororo Times”, “I’m a Fashion Designer” and “Cooking for Moms”. There are also exclusive members-only classes specially for Pororo Park members. While children are busy with these activities in Eddy’s Classroom, parents can finally take a breather!

6. Tong Tong’s Little Theatre

Over at Tong Tong’s Little Theatre, there are a variety of programs available for children to choose from. Apart from Pororo & Friends mini musical, kids get to enjoy monthly special performances by external talents such as magicians, puppets and juggling shows! Members can also participate in exclusive activities that are changed monthly.

When we entered the dimly lit theatre, we didn’t quite know what to expect but all the children were jumping up and down with excitement when Pororo and his friends made their appearance!

Pororo and friends entertained all of us with their live musical.

Pororo’s got the moves and it was infectious! The little ones clapped and danced along!

We also participated in the Babies and Toddlers Interactive Class. The theme was Under the Sea led by Poby!

Very interactive indeed!

All the children were really focused and attentive during the class!

7. Loopy’s Cafe

No need to step out of Pororo Park when you and your children are tired or hungry! Recharge yourselves with piping hot food and some drinks at Loopy’s Cafe!

If your kids are lucky, they might even get to be entertained by Loopy and Petty as they enjoy their refreshments during Loopy’s Dance Time!

8. Rody’s Toy Store

Can’t get enough of Pororo and friends at the park? Bring home a piece of Pororo with you! There are plenty of souvenirs and toys to choose from!

Now that we have covered all eight main attractions in Pororo Park, it is also worth mentioning that there are a few small play areas catered to babies and toddlers.

Here’s Little misschewy spending some quiet time on her own playing with a Pororo toy plane.

Here’s taking a quick glance at Pororo Park Singapore’s admission rates. Click for the full-sized picture.

Pororo Park Singapore membership rates.

Take part in the Pororo Park Singapore Grand Draw 2016 and stand to win amazing prizes!

Thank you Pororo Park Singapore for inviting us to your Family Fun Blogger Day and for the personalised recommended itinerary! If you need more information on Pororo Park Singapore, you will be able to find it on their website. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram 🙂

Pororo Park Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
#02-29
Singapore 039593
Tel: +65 6250 9700
Email: info@pororoparksg.com

Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu
10.30am – 8pm
Fri & Sat
10.30am – 9pm

*Socks are required for all visitors, including accompanying adults*

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Penang

Posted on November 26, 2015 by missuschewy

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Earlier, we reviewed Golden Sands Resort Penang and we are gonna do a quick post on Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa today. When we were in Penang, we spent the entire day in Georgetown before checking in for a night in the evening. Rasa Sayang is located just next to Golden Sands.

We stayed at one of the newly refurbished Garden Wing rooms which had a spacious and airy, nature-inspired ambience. Elegant yet understated, the family-friendly Garden Wing allows guests to feel relaxed and at ease. The Garden Wing rooms are designed with the family in mind, marrying function and beauty, both practical yet elegant.

All rooms are serviced by the resort’s housekeeping team at least twice daily. Each room is facilitated with an in-room locker, data port for internet, IDD telephone with voice mail, satellite television with non-stop in-house movies, and more!

The bedroom is furnished with a separate shower and bathtub as well as Shangri-La’s collection of bathroom amenities, hair dryer, slippers and bathrobes.

The 189 rooms and suites at Garden Wings are breezy and pleasant, offering accommodation which features views of the sea and gardens. Most of the suites feature a spacious terrace with a separate sitting room and parlour, giving it a touch of home.

We took a buggy ride to Golden Sands Resort so that Little misschewy could have her dose of fun at Adventure Zone, a modular play area designed for kids of all ages.

The 10000 square foot facility has a comprehensive indoor playground with three categories of drop slides and multiple sections of modular play equipment. The main highlight are the drop slides, which have been proven to be extremely safe and offer a high level of enjoyable for both children and adults.

This is the toddler-friendly area that was more suitable for Little misschewy.

Can’t say no to her favorite ball pit!

We had breakfast at the Spice Market Cafe the morning before we checked out. It is a casual restaurant that offers authentic ethnic cuisines from diverse cultures such as Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai and also Western. Located on the ground floor of the Garden Wing, the restaurant is right beside the swimming pool under the rain trees.

Hearty breakfast before we make our way to the airport for our flight back home! Daily buffet breakfast at the Spice Market Cafe is from 6.30am to 11am.

Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy, @misterchewy and @little_miss_chewy 🙂

Cool De Sac Indoor Playground

Posted on August 26, 2015 by missuschewy

A couple of months back, misterchewy and I took Little misschewy to Cool De Sac at Suntec City. I almost forgot that this draft is sitting somewhere so here I am trying to complete it. LOL. I’m sure Cool De Sac is not new to most parents since its opening early 2014.

Unlike Happy Willow which we had reviewed earlier, Cool De Sac has lockers for rent at about $7, of which $5 is refundable upon returning the key.

The baby changing area is clean and well-maintained but I personally feel that this area is quite open as there is no door and anyone can walk in freely. We took Little misschewy to the baby changing room outside Cool De Sac instead.

It happened to be the last day of school holidays and the indoor playground was quite packed with excited screaming kids.

Father and daughter going down the slide together! Little misschewy’s expression is epic la.

She liked it and wanted to go on the slide again!

There is a small play area for younger kids and we spent most of our time there.

Peekaboo!

This mini slide is so cute!

Look at her excited face! Hahaha.

Kids can also work on art and craft. Simply grab some crayons and papers!

Little misschewy certainly had an enjoyable time at Cool De Sac! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Cool De Sac
Location:
3 Temasek Boulevard
Suntec City Mall
#02-379/80
Singapore 038983

Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu
10am – 8pm
Fri & Sat
10am – 10pm

Admissions
Mon – Fri
Children under 6 months: FREE
Children under 3 years old: $10.70
Children from 3-12 years old: $21.40

Sat, Sun, Public and School Holidays
Children under 6 months: FREE
Children under 3 years old: $13.90
Children from 3-12 years old: $27.80

Bangkok for Kids: Kidzoona and Molly Fantasy

Posted on August 11, 2015 by missuschewy

When our friends knew about our plans to take Little misschewy along to Bangkok during my birthday week on the last week of July, many expressed their concern because Bangkok is popularly known as a shopping and eating paradise. Would having a young toddler in tow ruin our holiday plans? And more importantly, would Chanelle enjoy this trip or be bored to tears? Even though Chanelle is barely two years old, she sure knows how to play and have fun! With that, I planned our Bangkok itinerary with her interests in mind, in addition to ours. There are many things to do in Bangkok with kids but due to limited time, I shortlisted three main attractions in Bangkok for kids and families. I will first be introducing Kidzoona and Molly Fantasy in the first of my three-part series 🙂

There are a number of indoor playgrounds scattered all over Bangkok but I decided on Kidzoona based on two very important factors:

1. Kidzoona is highly accessible as it is located on the 5th floor of Gateway Ekamai Mall, right next to Ekkamai BTS Station. Kidzoona allows re-entry on the same day, so parents and children can take a break at any of the cafes or restaurants within the mall. A few other indoor playgrounds that I had researched on are located away from BTS stations which can be rather inconvenient.

2. Kidzoona’s play areas and play structures are age-appropriate for young toddlers like Chanelle. I feel that some other indoor playgrounds like Funarium and KidZania, on the other hand, target older children about 4 years and up.

Kidzoona and Molly Fantasy are two concepts under the Aeon Fantasy group, a Japan-based company which specializes in the operation of entertainment facilities for children in shopping centres. Apart from Japan and Thailand, Aeon Fantasy has also found its way around other Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Cambodia, The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. All I want to say is.. Please come to Singapore soon!!

Upon stepping into Molly Fantasy, we were greeted by a barrage of coin-operated kiddie rides and arcade games. Little misschewy loves to go on kiddie rides these days, but ain’t nobody got time for that! Besides the kiddie rides and arcade games, Molly Fantasy houses a large play area, Kidzoona, which is what we were there for. First, we had to fill in a form and pay upfront before entering Kidzoona. Adults pay a flat rate of 90 baht but the rates for children differ based on their height and are pricier on weekends.

The green lockers are for you to store your personal belongings and valuables while the white lockers are meant for footwear. We were unlucky that the green lockers were unavailable so we had to constantly keep an eye on our bags.

There are educational toys and books for the little ones. Saw a baby boy hammering away at a wooden xylophone. Super cute! It’s a great place for young ones to get warmed up before proceeding to the giant ball pool.

Lounge area where tired parents can take turns to rest and recharge. There’s even a massage chair to sooth those aching feet!

This inflatable giant ‘hamster wheel’ is so cool!

One of the reasons why I enjoy taking Chanelle to the indoor playground is because she likes watching other children play and it brings a smile to her face.

Hahaha. The look on Little misschewy is like, “Mummy, can I play now?” We have not been to many indoor playgrounds in Singapore but the ball pool at Kidzoona is hugeeeee and attracts children of all ages!

Inflatable bouncy castle!

Chanelle tried to climb up but it proved to be too steep!

Papa Chewy to the rescue!

WHEEEE! Chanelle asked to go on the slide at least another three more times! Good workout for Papa Chewy! Hahaha.

This section of Kidzoona is quite similar to KidZania, where children are free to experiment and take on various roles in the ‘working field’. It was adorable watching how kids served their parents who acted as customers or patrons.

Of course, we couldn’t resist a photo of Little misschewy in one of these cute outfits! Her first part-time job at a burger shop! HAHAHA.

“Hello! Burgers for you?” I whatsapped this photo to Chanelle’s godma, and she replied that she will BUY ALL THE BURGERS from Chanelle! So sweet can! LOL.

Ooh! Look who’s a sushi chef? Irrashaimase!

Mummy is going to post a photo of this sushi platter on Instagram while my personal sushi chef prepares some hot green tea for me!

The hubs and I are glad that the local children we met at Kidzoona are either well-mannered, or their parents are quick to intervene before things turn ugly between kids. Chanelle happened to pick up a toy which was left behind by a little boy and he took it back right out of her hands but his father immediately handed it back to Chanelle before pulling his boy away. This lovely girl didn’t push Chanelle out of the fire truck when Chanelle climbed in. In fact, she shifted herself to make more space for Chanelle. Her kind gesture truly surprised me because I have come across selfish kids who refuse to share.

It was a joy watching the two girls smile and interact with each other and they occasionally waved at misterchewy and I!

We spent close to 2 hours in Kidzoona and paid another 40 baht for Little misschewy to go on this carousel ride before leaving Gateway Ekamai Mall. Besides keeping the little ones happy, it’s also a fantastic way to expend their energy so that parents can have a peaceful meal when their kids conk out after a few hours at the indoor playground 😉
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Kidzoona and Molly Fantasy
Floor 5, Gateway Ekamai Mall, 982/22 Sukhumvit Road Prakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
(Nearest BTS: Ekkamai)
Local Phone:02 108 2650
International Phone: +66 2 108 2650
Email: contact@aeonfantasy.co.th

Operating Hours:
Daily
10am – 9pm (last entry 8pm)

Price:
Adult – 90 Baht
Child under 105 cm – 180 baht on weekdays/300 baht on weekends
Child over 105 cm – 220 baht on weekdays/360 baht on weekends

Happy Willow Indoor Playground

Posted on June 23, 2015 by missuschewy

Hello chewys! I thought I’d share our experience after our recent trip to Happy Willow, an indoor playground at One KM Mall! There is also another Happy Willow at One North la but this is more convenient for us and the one at One KM is relatively newer since it was opened in December last year. I actually purchased a Groupon deal at about $8 quite some time ago and later found out that we didn’t save much because the admission fee for kids below 2 years of age is only $10 -_- Anyway it was expiring in one week so misterchewy and I took half day leave on a Friday. The voucher was valid on weekends too but we figured it might be crowded. The hubs and I went on a lunch date in Orchard to satisfy my chirashi craving before picking Little misschewy up from home. This is the very first photo of Chanelle that I caught on camera at Happy Willow! As you can see, her happy expression is priceless 🙂 Best $8 spent! Haha!

I took into consideration that she would be crawling around for quite a bit so I dressed her in a casual Nike romper gifted by her Godma, Mag. Love the bright orange color and see how well it goes with the plastic balls from the ball pit? LOL.

When the hubs carried her into the ball pit, she was a bit hesitant initially but was quick to break into a huge smile. Chanelle was so excited!

Yeah she chuckled until her saliva came out. HAHAHA. -_-

At the Toddler’s Turf, there is quite a bit of space for kids between the ages of 9 months to less than 3 years old to roam about. Great for little tots like Chanelle who was still learning how to walk!

Vroom! Vroom!

I CAME IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL~~

Mini rock wall!

The Kids’ Den is recommended for children 2 years old and above but we went ahead anyway! I personally think it’s alright as long as kids are under close supervision by their parents.

Don’t know what this is called but Chanelle was happily ‘galloping’ away!

Basically, Little misschewy was being carried around by misterchewy because there were some steps to climb before they could get to the top of the slide!

I see two kiddos in this photo. Hahaha.

Plenty of stuff to keep Little misschewy entertained!

There is this mini trampoline area but of course, Chanelle is too young to know that she’s supposed to hop around in there.

There are also some puzzles and games.

We decided that Chanelle had enough of crawling around and brought her back to the Toddler’s Turf, but a different section this time.

My cousins bought a cooking set for Chanelle’s first birthday. I think she’s ready!

Private rooms are also available to hold your parties. Happy Willow also offers a range of party items and services such as photography, balloon sculpting, souvenir pack, photo booth, etc.

For a mere $10 on weekdays for unlimited play for children under 2 years old, we reckon it’s really reasonable and affordable. There’s a little cafe within Happy Willow so kids and adults can take a pit stop, or if you prefer to venture outside for your meals, Happy Willow allows re-entry. Little misschewy sure had a great time at Happy Willow and we will be back really soon! 😉

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Happy Willow
Happy Willow One KM
11 Tanjong Katong Road
#02-01/02
One KM
Singapore 437157
Tel: 6341 6468

Opening Hours:
Daily
10.30am – 9pm

Admission Fees:
Mon to Fri (Unlimited Play)
2 years and above – $18 per child
9 months to 23 months – $10 per child
Sat, Sun & PH (3 hour Play)
2 years and above – $22 per child
9 months to 23 months – $12 per child

Happy Willow One North
1 Fusionopolis Way
Fusionopolis
Connexis Tower
#B1-06
Singapore 138632
Tel: 6466 6300

Opening Hours
Mon to Fri
9.30am – 6.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH
9.30am – 7.30pm

Admission Fees:
Daily (Unlimited Play)
2 years and above – $18 per child
9 months to 23 months – $10 per child

Willow Play Pass (6 sessions) is available:
$100 per package (2 years and above)
$55 per package (9 months to 23 months)

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