<![CDATA[Travel: Malaysia - Cherating]]>Anyone been to Cherating?

Saw a Club Med promotion
recently. Wondering if it will
be a good place to chill out
with the kiddies..

It is after all Club Med rite? πŸ˜‰

Anyone knows... for such CM
hols, the membership required
is for one person only or for
each person going for the trip
including the children?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/5945/travel-malaysia-cheratingRSS for NodeSat, 09 May 2026 04:36:53 GMTFri, 09 Oct 2009 09:46:55 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:57:15 GMT]]>Hi I am planning a trip to cherating with my two girls, three years and two years. Yet to decide between club med, Swiss garden and impiana. Any advise?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/479609https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/479609Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:57:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:35:56 GMT]]>Anyone been to Cherating recently?

Not the Club Med one though.

What’s fun there?
Where did you stay?
Is there turtle watching?

Many thanks in advance for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/438237https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/438237Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:35:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:05:01 GMT]]>

mrswongtuition:
For the small roads leading into Cherating, if there's floods, there might be landslides.


Now's the season to go turtle watching (at night). You can see them come up to shore to lay eggs. πŸ˜„
Ah, can't get tickets. Guess I will drive up. Keeping my finger crossed about the landslide u mentioned.... πŸ™

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/305198https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/305198Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:05:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:50:02 GMT]]>For the small roads leading into Cherating, if there's floods, there might be landslides.


Now's the season to go turtle watching (at night). You can see them come up to shore to lay eggs. πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304757https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304757Sun, 28 Nov 2010 03:50:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:25:45 GMT]]>Thanks for the advise. I am comfortable in driving up. Just worried about being caught in flooded areas. It seem like I may have to book air tickets. Which airport? Pahang? Just checked firefly website and there is no tickets on the day I’m suppose to check in. Can only book one day before check in. Meaning I may end up having to book for one more night of accomodation in cherating. sigh…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304284https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304284Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:25:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:18:19 GMT]]>I thought it is monsoon session now?

Will have lesser outdoor activities if it rains.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304148https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304148Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:18:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:07:17 GMT]]>

bigfoot:
bigfoot:

I'm planning to go Club Med Cherating in Dec. Is it advisable to drive or take a plane? Pls advise if u have experience driving up. Thanks a million....


Bumping up my post to see if anyone can help answer my queries. Thanks.

I don't encourage driving up unles you are Malaysian and familiar with the small roads leading into Kuantan, then Cherating.

The roads are small and narrow with many big trucks speeding.
Very unlike roads in SG, so it's best not to drive up unless you are very familiar driving in such roads. Even my hubs who is a very experienced driver dare not drive up.

When we took the coach up, we were rather scared cos there were alot of big trucks going past us (seems like very near cos the road is so narrow).

If you can afford, take the plane πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304084https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304084Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:07:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:17:46 GMT]]>

bigfoot:
I'm planning to go Club Med Cherating in Dec. Is it advisable to drive or take a plane? Pls advise if u have experience driving up. Thanks a million....

Bumping up my post to see if anyone can help answer my queries. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304031https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304031Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:17:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:00:41 GMT]]>

buds:
I'm just dying a slow death simply salivating

over those yummzzies of those stuffed
crabbies, man.. sigh.. πŸ˜›

Lovely links, TTLauPeh. :celebrate:
I'm planning to go Club Med Cherating in Dec. Is it advisable to drive or take a plane? Pls advise if u have experience driving up. Thanks a million....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303715https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303715Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:30:04 GMT]]>I'm just dying a slow death simply salivating

over those yummzzies of those stuffed
crabbies, man.. sigh.. πŸ˜›

Lovely links, TTLauPeh. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64401https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64401Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:30:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:24:04 GMT]]>Stuffed crab:

http://www.sgstoc.org/index.php?showtopic=550&mode=threaded&pid=5318
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Terengganu/Cukai-1280964/Restaurants-Cukai-BR-1.html

Gua Charah:
http://www.pahangtourism.com.my/tropical/attractions/gcharah.html
http://kervinphotos.blogspot.com/2005/10/visiting-kuantan-gua-charah.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64400https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64400Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:24:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:34:23 GMT]]>

Lilo:
It is monsoon period in east coast m'sia during year end. The sea is rough and often heavy rain.


We have been to both CM Bintan & Cherating. We took a CM Cherating coach package (4D3N). The journey was long & bumpy, and slow because at a few parts of the journey, the coach was following long trailers which transport big tree trunks. Not only that, we had to assemble at Newton Circus at 6am to board the coach. We got to Cherating about 1 to 2pm.

CM Cherating has sailing which Bintan doesn't offer. For golfers, CM Bintan can arrange for you to play at Ria Bintan which is just next to CM and the course is scenic. You have to pay separately to Ria Bintan.

If you have young kids below 2 yrs old, there is a petite club membership which you have to pay and CM will babysit for you including feeding your todlers. We enjoyed everything at CM - the food, activities, facilities, nite entertainment put up by their GRO.
Yet another fantastic review!

:goodpost:

Given me a few serious stuff to consider as well.
I have 2 kids not so young... about 8yrs and 6yrs.
Yes, i've heard that the food is free flow and also
the activities and spa. My friends were saying that
once they stepped in, the staff gladly took their 4
kids away whisking them off for age-appropriate
activities, leaving them stunned with so much free
time to plan for. πŸ˜‰ They got used to it by the
2nd day and relished all the couple time they could
get before their stay ended. The kids enjoyed their
time on their own so much, they didn't even had the
need to call on their parents.. :lol:

Is membership transferable or private limited kinda
policy?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64342Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:34:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:24:52 GMT]]>

mrswongtuition:
I went to Cherating some years back with hb.


We did not stay in Club Med due to the price (I think it was around $500+ per person). I was still a student then & we were looking for budget holiday.

We stayed at The Legends Cherating. Nice place & as we went during monsoon season, we had the whole place to ourselves. We arranged to private tour guide to bring us around & we had loads to see! We went to the tribal village, then the waterfalls & went to watch turtles!

Total cost incurred during the whole trip including my shopping at Kuantan: S$600. Much cheaper than staying at Club Med πŸ™‚

We went into Club Med premise to 'recce' & liked it, but at that time, it was out of our budget. Now, we may take a trip up with my boy if time permits πŸ™‚
:goodpost: mrswongtuition!!! :celebrate:

I'll check out Legends for sure.
Yes, it is still over $2k for CM Cherating now...
At least, it's the total for my family of 4, & not
inclusive of the membership of $60 X 4 yet!!! 😒

You've definitely made my decision to go there
even way stronger than before. We've been to
Bintan many times over da years... almost like
2nd home... but never @ Club Med Ria Bintan..
mostly due to the high costs. So, wudn't mind
a CM getaway but definitely not in Bintan.

Thank you once again! πŸ˜‰
Your review is much much appreciated!

:celebrate:

PS : Can share more on the monsoon period part?
Is late November / early December considered yr
end? :lol: 😐

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64337https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64337Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:24:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:18:56 GMT]]>

heutistmeintag:
I thought Club Med (Cherating) usually close at the end of the year for monsoon season?


BTW buds, it should be $60/pax/yr. Did you miss the NATAS promo? They were selling 1-for-1 and I thought it was a really goood deal.
:stupid: That offer sounds so goooooddd! :stupid:

This is what happens when leave takes so long to be
approve until we miss the goodies from the big NATAS! 😒

About the closure caution, thanks heutistmeintag!
Good thing you mentioned so now i'll just ask and make sure..

:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64335https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64335Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:18:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:15:55 GMT]]>

TTLauPeh:
Those heading for Club Med Cherating may want to do a trip to a nearby town called Kemaman (also called Cukai) where there's a pasar malam on Thursday nights http://www.l-a-m.com.au/view/250 Plenty of nice seafood (stuffed crab, etc) as well. There's also a small waterfall and a cave (bats and all) nearer Kuantan town.

Heyya TTLauPeh, shiok leh hear you mention the stuffed crab!
By the way, stuffed with what yah? 😐 Hehee.. But it sure sounds
soooooo appetizing right now! :lol: Thanks for the link to Kemaman,
as i'm a sucker for pasar malams / nite bazaars (cos sometimes one
can find novelty items for a steal of a bargain!) this definitely helps in
my decision. πŸ˜‰

The batty part, i a bit sceptical tho. 😐 I'm not actually an animal lover.
Not even cats. :oops: My hair stands when i'm near a cat... or when a cat
decides to walk between my legs and sometimes give a little snuggle
around one leg... I'd screeeeeaaamm!!!

:!:

I'm only worried about the monsoon. Not sure if i know the dark sides of
travelling during a monsoon period.. πŸ˜› Anyone knows, do share. Thanks!

:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64334https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64334Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:07:08 GMT]]>It is monsoon period in east coast m’sia during year end. The sea is rough and often heavy rain.


We have been to both CM Bintan & Cherating. We took a CM Cherating coach package (4D3N). The journey was long & bumpy, and slow because at a few parts of the journey, the coach was following long trailers which transport big tree trunks. Not only that, we had to assemble at Newton Circus at 6am to board the coach. We got to Cherating about 1 to 2pm.

CM Cherating has sailing which Bintan doesn’t offer. For golfers, CM Bintan can arrange for you to play at Ria Bintan which is just next to CM and the course is scenic. You have to pay separately to Ria Bintan.

If you have young kids below 2 yrs old, there is a petite club membership which you have to pay and CM will babysit for you including feeding your todlers. We enjoyed everything at CM - the food, activities, facilities, nite entertainment put up by their GRO.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64333https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64333Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:07:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:43:26 GMT]]>I went to Cherating some years back with hb.


We did not stay in Club Med due to the price (I think it was around $500+ per person). I was still a student then & we were looking for budget holiday.

We stayed at The Legends Cherating. Nice place & as we went during monsoon season, we had the whole place to ourselves. We arranged to private tour guide to bring us around & we had loads to see! We went to the tribal village, then the waterfalls & went to watch turtles!

Total cost incurred during the whole trip including my shopping at Kuantan: S$600. Much cheaper than staying at Club Med πŸ™‚

We went into Club Med premise to 'recce' & liked it, but at that time, it was out of our budget. Now, we may take a trip up with my boy if time permits πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64203https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64203Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:43:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:27:51 GMT]]>I thought Club Med (Cherating) usually close at the end of the year for monsoon season?


BTW buds, it should be $60/pax/yr. Did you miss the NATAS promo? They were selling 1-for-1 and I thought it was a really goood deal.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64186https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64186Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:27:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:04:58 GMT]]>Those heading for Club Med Cherating may want to do a trip to a nearby town called Kemaman (also called Cukai) where there's a pasar malam on Thursday nights http://www.l-a-m.com.au/view/250 Plenty of nice seafood (stuffed crab, etc) as well. There's also a small waterfall and a cave (bats and all) nearer Kuantan town.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64181https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64181Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:04:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:38:16 GMT]]>Heyya insider, will the per pax membership

be like a lifetime kinda thing or each time
we go for any Club Med destination must
pay membership?

How much is the membership now, wud u
know?

Tks in advance. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64129https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/64129Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:38:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:53:27 GMT]]>Also interested going Club Med, either Cherating or Bintam. Need advise whether it is suitable to go during year end.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/63854https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/63854Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:53:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Cherating on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:40:45 GMT]]>Thank you, Insider!

Very helpful
information
indeed.. πŸ˜‰

:goodpost:

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