Travel: Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

[TwaTau]

I mean small board games, as the seat handles is too small for a full size monopoly. Bring card games.

[Mrsbongz]

can I ask how r the conditions of the trains? I previously took the sleeper trains… but that was like 10 yrs ago… was thinking of planning a trip up, but I’m worried that the trains are not maintained properly (ie. dirty, skanky etc)… can share your experience?

[TwaTau]

Mrsbongz:

can I ask how r the conditions of the trains? I previously took the sleeper trains.. but that was like 10 yrs ago.. was thinking of planning a trip up, but I'm worried that the trains are not maintained properly (ie. dirty, skanky etc).. can share your experience?

Quite ok, at least the carpet didn't smell. But the toilet is still quite bad. They do have one cleaner walking up and down the train with a cleansing spray on hand to clean up anything. One of the kids puke, too much of titbits, :lol: and the cleaner was very quick to clean it up. We took the train ride mainly to let the kids experience long distance ride, and they enjoy it, but the question is still there \"Are we there yet?\"

[Mrsbongz]

hmm… looks like its very much the same… thanks!!

[INNOVATE]

Alternative trave plan to KL


Take budget airline Tiger Air SIN/KL/SIN - S$16-40/pax 45mins
Airport tax total - S$50/pax

Take shuttle bus airport to KL Sentral - RM$8/pax 60mins

Take LRT TO Bukit Bintang/Umbi stn -RM1.6O/pax 10mins

If you can plan your itenary ealier ie book your tickets online a month ahead, you should not pay more than S$30/pax return.


Think you arrive in better shape.

[Willow]

Thanks Carebear…we booked the train tickets to KL on the 24 Dec -8am . Will also stay at Berjaya Times Square hotel ( expensive now only left the $200 plus & above) to enjoy the theme park called Cosmo’s world.


Do you think i shd book the transport to Colmar Tropicale online now ?
Also, we didnt book any tickets back to Singapore on 31 Dec…:p Was crossing our fingers to take the coach back from Afamaso resort …or does anyone think we shd first book some coach back to Singapore from the travel agencies now.

kinda feel a little insecure cos didnt book tickets back.

[TwaTau]

Willow:

Thanks Carebear....we booked the train tickets to KL on the 24 Dec -8am . Will also stay at Berjaya Times Square hotel ( expensive now only left the $200 plus & above) to enjoy the theme park called Cosmo's world.


Do you think i shd book the transport to Colmar Tropicale online now ?
Also, we didnt book any tickets back to Singapore on 31 Dec...:p Was crossing our fingers to take the coach back from Afamaso resort .....or does anyone think we shd first book some coach back to Singapore from the travel agencies now.

kinda feel a little insecure cos didnt book tickets back.

We also did not buy the return train ticket back and end up all train ticket were sold out on our return date, which happen to be a public holiday. The Grassland coach ticket counter is just opposite the time square, underneath the overhead bridge. That might be your backup.

[Willow]

Oops! okie i better do some backup plans....very likely tickets can be sold out for my case since it is year end...do any mummies think that afamosa resort can be skipped ....& I shd just stick to Sunway lagoon ? my 2 boys r just 4 & 5 yr old..thanks again for everyone 's advise...* first trip to KL :)))

[carebear]

Willow:

Oops! okie i better do some backup plans....very likely tickets can be sold out for my case since it is year end...do any mummies think that afamosa resort can be skipped ....& I shd just stick to Sunway lagoon ? my 2 boys r just 4 & 5 yr old..thanks again for everyone 's advise...* first trip to KL :)))

Sunway lagoon is fun! If you are not planning to specially tour malacca, then no need to go to afarmosa.
Malacca back to Singapore no problem. Check out this website.
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingmelaka.htm
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingmelaka.htm#2

From berjaya times square to Singapore, try
http://www.busonlineticket.com/

No need to pre book tour to colmar tropical.
At berjaya times square hotel, ask the concierge and they will let you know the price n schedule.

Have an enjoyable trip! :celebrate:

[Faun]

We were in KL last week to visit dh old classmate.


For those going to the Cosmo theme park at Times Square, please remember to bring your Popular Card as you can get 20% discount on all tickets. Beware of the DNA Mixer, my ds usually have very high threshold said it was sick.

We just did a 2- day visit and We tried the Dorset Regency Hotel which is just at the end of Jalan Imbi. Time Square is also along the same road and within walking distance. Only $100 and $120 if you want breakfast for 2. It’s like a 4 star boutique hotel. Not much in terms of facilities, just a small indoor gym and pool. Can see Twin Tower from room. Room has 2 twin bed and very spacious for a family of 2A 2C. Very clean and nice. We thought it was value for money.