Travel: Malaysia - General

[verxs]

mother_teresa:

just bought a garmin! since the hols are coming...wondering if anyone can share how to use or download maps for free?

Try out http://www.malsingmaps.com They have a rather well updated maps of East and west Malaysia. Singapore map is there too!

[pea]

Hi. Has anyone been to The Pulai Desaru? Please share some feedback on the hotel eg cleanliness of hotel rooms, facilities etc.


Considering going there next month, but my family has sensitive skin (eczema) so I am a bit particular about hotel room cleanliness esp bedlinen, towels etc.

Thanks in advance.

[jeparent]

pea:

Hi. Has anyone been to The Pulai Desaru? Please share some feedback on the hotel eg cleanliness of hotel rooms, facilities etc.


Considering going there next month, but my family has sensitive skin (eczema) so I am a bit particular about hotel room cleanliness esp bedlinen, towels etc.

Thanks in advance.

Hello ,

we stayed at Pulai desaru for 2 nights from 25 September 2009. We booked the cheapest room type thru http://www.asiarooms.com. To us, the rooms are big, clean, and acceptable. The furniture and surroundings though looks old. We were not so concern with the bedlinen/towel , i would say it is acceptable condition. However for kids, we brought our own towels. The occupancy was low even on a weekend

The resort has a well maintained swimming pool, indoor and outdoor playground. We also like the beach .

We notice there is a much newer resort (i think is called Lotus desaru) beside pulai desaru. You may want to check on it.

regards

[edunloaded]

Hi guys,


Went to Malacca recently and had loads of fun!

My kids are 4 and under, and maybe that's why its easier to entertain them compared to older kids.

The ride there is under 2.5hrs and u get lots of great food there.

The restaurants also open up to 1am, so u can still go out with wife once the kids are put to sleep.

Great place to go, if u have young children.

you can check out the pictures here.

http://edunloaded.blogspot.com/2009/10/driving-trip-visit-malacca.html

[cmm]

Hi edunloaded,


Nice pics you got on your blog on your recent Malacca trip!

I'm planning a 3D2N trip to Malacca with my family in Dec. Joining us will be my sister's family as well as my parents. There'll be 8 adults, 4 young children, and a baby (18mths). We'll be staying at Hotel Puri.

Do share what not to be missed activities and foods (besides the chicken rice balls) over there.

I'm also considering the transport there. Coach ride is 4.5hrs. Means departure at 8am (an unearthly hour to wake up), reaching only at 12:30pm. Seems so undesirable compared to your experience of 2.5hrs drive (depart at 11am, arriving at 1:30pm). The prospect of having to manage young children cooped up in a coach for 4.5hrs is also terribly unappealing.

However, I'm the only one in our group who has a valid driving licence, and I've never driven in Malaysia before. What's your experience driving there and back? Any jams? We'll be setting off on a Thurs, coming back on Sat. I've also read about the (in)famous m'sia TPs.....

Assuming if I summon enough courage to drive there and back, anyone knows if there are mini bus rental service to accommodate my group? Pls share....TIA!

[penglee]

edunloaded:

Hi guys,


Went to Malacca recently and had loads of fun!

My kids are 4 and under, and maybe that's why its easier to entertain them compared to older kids.

The ride there is under 2.5hrs and u get lots of great food there.

The restaurants also open up to 1am, so u can still go out with wife once the kids are put to sleep.

Great place to go, if u have young children.

you can check out the pictures here.

http://edunloaded.blogspot.com/2009/10/driving-trip-visit-malacca.html

hi Daddy Ed,

nice blog and pics. Make me miss my peranakan and pineapple tart already

cheers

[penglee]

cmm:

I'm planning a 3D2N trip to Malacca with my family in Dec. Joining us will be my sister's family as well as my parents. There'll be 8 adults, 4 young children, and a baby (18mths). We'll be staying at Hotel Puri.

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Assuming if I summon enough courage to drive there and back, anyone knows if there are mini bus rental service to accommodate my group? Pls share....TIA!

u got bus license? Total 13pax :lol:
Driving on NE highway is easy, you will reach Malacca under 3 hours (at 150kmh).

The jam is terrible in Malacca center, and carpark mostly parallel and very small lanes (worse than geylang !!).

Foodpath not really stroller friendly, as a lot of steps.
Otherwise, good and cheap food aplenty.

[cmm]

penglee:

cmm:

I'm planning a 3D2N trip to Malacca with my family in Dec. Joining us will be my sister's family as well as my parents. There'll be 8 adults, 4 young children, and a baby (18mths). We'll be staying at Hotel Puri.

..

Assuming if I summon enough courage to drive there and back, anyone knows if there are mini bus rental service to accommodate my group? Pls share....TIA!

u got bus license? Total 13pax :lol:
Driving on NE highway is easy, you will reach Malacca under 3 hours (at 150kmh).

The jam is terrible in Malacca center, and carpark mostly parallel and very small lanes (worse than geylang !!).

Class 3 is good enough for a combi...no? :?

Parallel parking and small lanes are not a problem for me, I'm a relatively good driver. But the fastest I've ever driven is 120kmh :oops: :oops:

[Mrsbongz]

erm… i wouldn’t suggest u drive at 150km/hr… esp on your first time there… the roads are relatively easy, but after the exit from the highway, u may need a map to your destination, as it’s another half hour drive into Malacca…


I would suggest Alphine car rental… we rent from them regularly… very friendly service,. and quite affordable… we rented from them whenever we need to drive out the entire extended family. Cars are v clean and nicely maintained… But for 13pax… I’m not sure they have… but can check… NTUC members have promo…

We love going malacca… In fact… still trying to convince my husband to squeeze in 1 more malacca trip b4 year end… hahah… but if u are staying at hotel puri… u should note that the parking is not in the same building… HOtel Puri’s parking is a few units down… and I heard can be quit e inconvenient… that’s why we chose not to stay there before. The cars are all parked into the same place… and if your car is on the outside, U may be called to come and move so that others can come out… or if u are inside… the same… have to wait till the other comes to move their cars… At least this is wat I read on trip reviews on the net… DO let me know if it’s not the case… then I can try this hotel next time… hhahaha.

Must try the capitol satay celup… it’s the main purpose i visit malacca… so worth the 4 hour drive… hahahaha

[cmm]

Mrsbongz:

erm.. i wouldn't suggest u drive at 150km/hr.. esp on your first time there.. the roads are relatively easy, but after the exit from the highway, u may need a map to your destination, as it's another half hour drive into Malacca..


I would suggest Alphine car rental.....

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Must try the capitol satay celup.. it's the main purpose i visit malacca.. so worth the 4 hour drive.. hahahaha

Thanks Mrsbongz for the advice and tips! Will check out Alphine. But driving there sounds really daunting (big vehicle, jams, unfamiliar roads, young kids, TPs on the prowl, etc......) :nailbite:

My dad had always wanted to visit Jonker St in Malacca. He's a foodie and has heard of all the nice food you can get there. So this trip is really for him. This is also the reason why we decided on Hotel Puri; so he can pop over to Jonker St anytime and easy to get back to the hotel to rest (he's in his 70s). My preferred hotel is actually Hotel Equatorial.

Will definitely try the capitol satay :drool: