Beach/Island holiday with children

[Gwen]

tamarind:

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

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.

Peng Lee,
I am happy that your family enjoyed yourselves.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog !

We just finalised our travel plans to Krabi (for June holidays) and has actually booked Amari after reading the excellent reviews by many travelers and of course Tamarind's. I'm definitely looking forward after seeing those photos! Will also do island hoping and snoooooze on the beach :lol:

Krabi, here we come!

[littlecloud]

Hi penglee,


So so so so.... sorry.... I blurr lah! :salute:
I am thinking of going to Redang - more relax - no need to island hop. I am a lazy mom. Can ask you again - what makes you choose Berjaya instead of Laguna? From your blog, it seems that you only stayed at Berjaya and did not go to Laguna side. Is it easy to go to the different beaches in Redang? TIA.

[penglee]

littlecloud:

Hi penglee,


So so so so.... sorry.... I blurr lah! :salute:
I am thinking of going to Redang - more relax - no need to island hop. I am a lazy mom. Can ask you again - what makes you choose Berjaya instead of Laguna? From your blog, it seems that you only stayed at Berjaya and did not go to Laguna side. Is it easy to go to the different beaches in Redang? TIA.

hi cloud,

http://redang.org will get you more detailed update/reviews.

If I am going to Redang again, I wil choose Laguna (tons of good reviews).

Berjaya is like 5*, everything under one roof, and own private beach.
You cannot walk to another beach, need to hitch a taxi.
(trekking will take hours )

I hope u are flying there, not coach ok.
Otherwise 8 hours will make u
(and the ferry can make u sea sick)

[chixchix]

Hii there


what are the flights to redang ? I though of taking Berjaya Air, but their booking website seems so confusing.

Anyways what is there to do for the kids ?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298320-d630956-Reviews-Laguna_Redang_Island_Resort-Kuala_Terengganu_Terengganu.html

[penglee]

Gwen:

We just finalised our travel plans to Krabi (for June holidays) and has actually booked Amari after reading the excellent reviews by many travelers and of course Tamarind's. I'm definitely looking forward after seeing those photos! Will also do island hoping and snoooooze on the beach :lol:

Krabi, here we come!

buy more bread for the hungry fishes :celebrate:

[wobblejelly]

Yeah… swiming and snorkelling and feeding fishes would keep them busy…

I missed redang… last visit was years ago…

[flametree]

hi penglee,


we are bringing our 2 teenagers and 2 kids to krabi this june hol. we have booked the air ticket and la playa hotel after reading your blog.

however, i wld like to find out how did you arrange for the transfer from the airport to hotel? did you book it thru the hotel website or did you book thru one of the hotel booking website?

also, may i know do we need to take a ferry transfer before reaching the hotel from the airport? coz we got some confusing info on the net and would like to be prepared b4 we go there.

tia.

flametree

[KS_me]

flametree:

hi penglee,


we are bringing our 2 teenagers and 2 kids to krabi this june hol. we have booked the air ticket and la playa hotel after reading your blog.

however, i wld like to find out how did you arrange for the transfer from the airport to hotel? did you book it thru the hotel website or did you book thru one of the hotel booking website?

also, may i know do we need to take a ferry transfer before reaching the hotel from the airport? coz we got some confusing info on the net and would like to be prepared b4 we go there.

tia.
flametree

Hi,
Me too. Had booked my trip to Phuket during this June holiday. We'd booked for Hilton and plan to go for Phi Phi & Khai Island after reading Tamarin and sengkang babies blogspot but very confused not sure which sail company should we go for and many of them need to pay 50% upfront to confirm the booking. Did you do that too?

Thanks advance for your valuable advise.

[penglee]

flametree:

hi penglee,


we are bringing our 2 teenagers and 2 kids to krabi this june hol. we have booked the air ticket and la playa hotel after reading your blog.

however, i wld like to find out how did you arrange for the transfer from the airport to hotel? did you book it thru the hotel website or did you book thru one of the hotel booking website?

also, may i know do we need to take a ferry transfer before reaching the hotel from the airport? coz we got some confusing info on the net and would like to be prepared b4 we go there.

tia.

flametree

hi FlameTree,
sorry for late reply, auto-notification \"somehow\" fails for me.
- our room package (than) offers free airport-transfer.
- 45 min from airport to LaPlaya

if in doubt, better call LaPlaya direct to enquire. Their email->Bangkok->Krabi very slow.

ps.. if not too late, or if no toddler/babies, would recommend the pool-side rooms, you walk from hall to pool..cool !

cheers.

[penglee]

hi KS_me,


our boat package were all booked/charged from hotel.
LaPlaya charter through \"http://www.aonangspeedboattour.com\".

Boatman and guide for our LongTail, and speedBoat were friendly, and helpful.

**take note, for island hoppings package, normally one boat trip per day, and normally departs at 0830. ie , you book package one day earlier.

cheers.