Travel: Malaysia - Genting

[caroline3sg]

ApronMama:

caroline3sg:

I am also going to Genting in Nov.

Me too. Am going right when school close for vocation, but have not book transport. Still thinking whether should take airasia( $59 per pax) then transit to taxi or book the coach from Fivestar ( > $110 per pax ,one which lin yi ming advertised). Any advice which is better?

If you are staying in the East and want to experience flight, then go by air.

I stay in the West, WTS is picking at Lot one so no need to incur any transport costs for both ways.

Can you tell me you take Air Asia is from Changi? $59 is all in fare for both ways?

[ApronMama]

caroline3sg:

[

Can you tell me you take Air Asia is from Changi? $59 is all in fare for both ways?

Yes, both way, if I have not miscaculated...

BTW which is your travelling period? and which hotel do you reccommend? TKS. How is Resort hotel?

Is it viable to go Sunway lagoon from Genting. ie Sin ->Genting-> Sunway lagoon -> Sin ?

Anyone can reccommend where is good to stay at Sunway lagoon?

[caroline3sg]

ApronMama


I am going on 17 Nov, staying 3 nights at First World and returning on 20 Nov. My 2 kids will miss sch on last 2 days of sch term. I choose these dates to avoid peak period. Anyway, I don’t think there is anything going on these 2 days.

Many people like to stay at Resort as it is bigger than First World. I have never stayed at Resort (maybe when I was in primary sch then, donkey yrs ago, so can’t remember how it is inside now).

This is first time I made internet booking. Resort does not have internet booking for public. Anyway, First World is easier to move around as we are targetting at themeparks & splash pool. As there are 3 of us, I intend to ask if can upgrade to triple room since the period I am travelling is low season (internet does not have triple room option, although I have made a written request for king size bed to accomodate us).

Yes, you can go to Sunway Lagoon after Genting. Saves one trip. In fact I went there during Sep hols. There are 2 hotels, Sunway Resort & Spa and Sunway Paramid. The latter is good enough.

[eskimo]

Hi,


Like to ask those who have traveled up to genting highlands recently by self drive. Is the road up very windy and steep? Will it be ‘uncomfortable’ for young kids to take the car route up to the top?

Another question is those that have stayed at World club room in first world, how long did it take for the checkin process before you can go up to the room? I think i read in the earlier posts that the normal queue (non world club rooms) can be up to 2 hours?

[applejuz]

Hi,


Last weekend, we just self-drive up to genting (1st time drive for us). We have 3 kids (age 5,3,18mths) + maid. The kids were fine cos they were watching in-car DVD , the little one fell asleep most of the time.

I find only a certain part is windy, but the road generally is quite wide, just slow down when turning should be fine.

[eskimo]

Hi Applejuz,


Thanks for the reply. Can you share with me which hotel you stayed? Would you recommend staying in the same hotel again?

[applejuz]

Hi Eskimo,


We stayed in Theme Park Hotel, Family Room. Its huge & spacious for the kids to run around. There's 2 queen-sized bed in each room compartment separated by the bathroom/toilet. Ermm.. dunno how to describe leh. Yap. recommended for families, as not so crowded than First world, fast checkin & out too. I see first world hotel lobby, i faintz... so crowded, but i must say first world is very convenient.

However, if u frequent Casino, then theme park hotel may be abit far.
For us, we only go when the kids are alseep at night, so still OK.

[rykiel]

heading to genting this 19th, 5days trip.


boy is 4YO. what to bring for him?
clothings wise, hw thick should i bring？

TIA

[applejuz]

Hi rykiel,


I let my 5yo boy wear normal t-shirt material long sleeve & jeans/cargo long pants, when outdoor jus pullover a windbreaker jacket with hood.

During my trip on 25-27 Sep 2010, it was quite sunny, so rather warm. In fact i thought a short sleeve T shirt will do too.

[marmum]

Any idea if its worth going to genting in late dec for their theme park? How’s the weather there then, is it rainy season? My kids wanted to go to the theme park there and I saw that they have strawberry & mushroom farms there which is worth going. As for the hotels, which would you recommend? Prefer deluxe rooms with king sized beds but there seems none. Is first world hotel’s club room worth it? Is the check in quicker? Any comments is greatly appreciated.


TIA, Marmum