Beach/Island holiday with children

[penglee]

We just came back from Krabi..


Day 1 --> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-1-2010may.html
Day 2 --> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-2-four-islands.html
Day 3 --> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-3-hong-island.html
Day 4 --> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-4-rest-relax.html

We got our inspriations from Tamarid's wonderful intro -->
http://krabiwithkids.blogspot.com/2008/02/koh-hong-island.html

My own opinion -->
For families with kids, Krabi is more suitable than Redang.

[penglee]

- 1 plus hour flight

- easy access
- beach + islands + fishes


Krabi
http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-2-four-islands.html

[LOLMum]

i have not been to these places but heard that these places are great with nice beach. seen pictures too - nice.


1) cebu or any philippines islands

2) kenting in taiwan 垦丁


cheers

[corneyAmber]

penglee:

- 1 plus hour flight

- easy access
- beach + islands + fishes


Krabi
http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-2-four-islands.html

Wow, penglee, nice and tempting pictures, makes me very tempted. :rubhands: May I know which travel agent did you use, which airline etc or was it a F&E package? How much was it per adult either package or F&E, if you don't mind my asking. Thanks in advance.

[chixchix]

Hi all thanks for your wonderful suggestions. At the moment for the June holidays ,maybe I will decide between Langkawi or Krabi…


but is it safe to go Krabi with the unrest now ?

[penglee]

25hourmaid:

penglee:

- 1 plus hour flight

- easy access
- beach + islands + fishes


Krabi
http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/05/krabi-day-2-four-islands.html

Wow, penglee, nice and tempting pictures, makes me very tempted. :rubhands: May I know which travel agent did you use, which airline etc or was it a F&E package? How much was it per adult either package or F&E, if you don't mind my asking. Thanks in advance.

hi 25hourMummy,
u can convince hubby to sponsor you a trip, for Mother's day :love:
- We diy book flight/accomodation.
- we book island hopping package at hotel, price pretty standard as a lot of competition.

We took Tiger Air, not realistic to list price, as they have ongoing promotions, and price varies .
For accomodation, we stayed at LaPlaya (http://www.krabilaplaya.com/).

Seems to feature in most local tour packages prominently.
We consider 4*, friendly staffs.
- But out of the way. Need to walk 5 min for some shopping, 20min to stretch along Mac (more dining varieties)
- no free shuttle service, worst, no children's pool!
- hotel recommended for family with grown kids, or honeymooners

we recommend you google for resorts along Ao-Nang beach.
Can be crowded, but at least nearer to ammenities.
If you do not want to be disturbed, try Railey, or Phi Phi.

sea-transport for island hopping
1)longboat - 450B/adult, 350B/Child
2) speedboat - 1200/adult, 1000/child

Try both. :celebrate:

ps.. if you want to pamper yourselves, try Vogue from Tamarind --> http://krabiwithkids.blogspot.com/2008/02/koh-hong-island.html

[penglee]

chixchix:

Hi all thanks for your wonderful suggestions. At the moment for the June holidays ,maybe I will decide between Langkawi or Krabi..


but is it safe to go Krabi with the unrest now ?

what unrest?
Krabi only beach,sand,sea, merry, and bikinis (see no evil)

[minnie2004]

Maybe the unrest is in Bangkok only?


However, June is the monsoon season in Thailand so afraid the sea will be quite rough. :gloomy:

[corneyAmber]

Hi penglee


Thanks for the detailed info. Will go and look through the websites you provided. :lol:

A mother's day present? :? Haha, it is a bit too late to plan for one now, right?

The hotel was considered out of way? I think most beach hotels are a bit out of way. Like the Swiss Garden Kuantan that we went to last year, it's like once there, we were far away from civilisation! We always say, stay there, rot there till time to go home!

Oh yes, forgot to add, must really compliment you on your beautiful photos. You really take very, very good pictures, like they say, a picture tells a thousand words. That's how I got attracted to Krabi, all thanks to your photos.

[corneyAmber]

Oh yes, chixchix. Do you happen to have today’s TODAY? There’s quite a number of short holiday promotions in there. Thought it might be useful to you.