<![CDATA[Where to bring my 2 teens?]]>it should be decided base on your children's favorite, why don't you ask them about their ideas? I think they will be excited about planning the trips with you. πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/76718/where-to-bring-my-2-teensRSS for NodeThu, 23 Apr 2026 01:42:37 GMTFri, 18 Nov 2016 07:19:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:38:05 GMT]]>https://snapask.co/sg/academy/510/6-places-to-go-with-your-family-this-december-holidays


some ideas if you want to stay in singapore!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729914https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729914Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:38:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:26:03 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
sparks:

[quote=\"starlight1968sg\"]I have a teen.

I would prefer HK though many shops may be closed during CNY.

Yah, but not really keen on shopping there except to makan dim sum. Just want to R&R. Weather shld be nice & cool plus can play fire crackers there right?

Many years ago, my family went our CNY there. Yes, there was firework (dont think can play fire crackers) at the Victoria Harbour.
Some eateries may be closed due to CNY. Others would imposed a surcharge.
If you are spending much time at Disneyland, then I dont think this would be a big concern.[/quote]
surcharge yes...can amount quite a bit. rethink about HK during CNY

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1720325https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1720325Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:26:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:10:30 GMT]]>Thanks for the info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706939https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1706939Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:10:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:50:51 GMT]]>Well, I have finally booked a 5D tour to Cambodia for late Nov. Trying to find a window where everyone is free at the same time is a real headache! In the end, I am the one who has to miss something, but at least we managed to find a time. I was beginning to say that we should just look for a nearby 3-day vacation instead!


Some questions - should we change currency before going? Or wait till we get there? I expect credit cards are not widely accepted except in hotels? What does a meal cost in Cambodia? It would be helpful if someone could give me a rough idea (basic or fast food, not fancy dining!). My tour provides meals except for the days of arrival and departure, so we only need to get 1 dinner and 1 lunch. Anything interesting to buy? It’s just before Christmas, so is there interesting stuff I could get as presents? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1399030https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1399030Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:50:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Mon, 01 Sep 2014 03:45:38 GMT]]>Not wanting to create a new thread, I will post my qns here.


Any sugg where to go for a group of 1 elderly lady (mid 60s), 2 lady adults and 3 teens (11 boy, 12 gal, 13 boy) with say a budget of $500 per pax?

Travel date: Nov 2014.

All suggestions welcome! TIA!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1374456https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1374456Mon, 01 Sep 2014 03:45:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:12:20 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
good that you've a friend working in PP. We booked a chauffeur from our hotel Intercontinental for the extended period on a daily basis. He took us to several places including the best French restaurant in the Diplomat district, Russian Market, Best Khmer Cuisine restaurant by the Mekong River, Foreign Correspondents Club for drinks, Raffles Hotel Le Royal for hi-tea, Genting Casino, modern Shopping Mall (fashion outlet), Chinatown, Mekong Cruise, the Killing Fields which is in Choeng Ek.


The usual city Wats, Sihanouk Royal Palace, Central Market, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum were done with the tour group before we broke off.
You have a terrific memory for a trip 9 yrs ago! I haven't got round to looking at specifics yet, but thanks for the list.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334979https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334979Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:12:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:11:06 GMT]]>

floppy:
slmkhoo:

Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?


One way you can skip the booking of an internal flight is to use http://www.silkair.com.

1. Go to their website and choose multi-city booking.
2. First flight choose SIN to REP (eg. 25 Oct)
3. Second flight choose REP to PNH (eg. 30 Oct)
4. Third flight choose PNH to SIN (eg. 01 Nov)
Based on the itinerary/dates above, I've gotten SGD 583.90 per pax.

Thanks! But I'm planning to book a tour so I don't have to book these things myself.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334975https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334975Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:11:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:15:28 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
jetsetter:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?


i went to SR and PP 9 yrs ago. Pretty outdated tour info 😞

I did half guided tour (arr: SR + PP), half F&E (extension in PP, dep: PP).
SR to PP by domestic flight arranged by China agency.

AKW had 1 day or 3 day passes during my time. Many angmohs rented bikes to cycle around the huge ancient city. Our chartered coach dropped us from 1 temple to another (i.e. 2 hr at the main AKW temple, 1 hr at the Bakheng hill, 30 min at smaller temples like Ta Prohm, 10 min at ruins)... Some avid photographers in my group requested tour guide to take them there at 5am to take pics of sunrise.

It was extremely exhausting for older and heavier tourists cos there was a lota climbing on all fours up the 1000-yr-old pagoda stairs which were completely worn out. by the time we finished the major temples and hills, we weren't that keen to explore the outskirts of the ancient city (that one requires 3 day pass). You can walk, but you'll feel like it takes forever to get to the next site due to the scorching Kampuchean heat and expanse of the city. No tall buildings to shield u from UV light rays. Few trees lining the sandy paths. Need to drink lots and lots of water. Bring fan/wear sunblock, shades, BIG hat, good walking shoes, mini towel cos you'll be perspiring a lot...AKW toilets? Didn't even need to visit them...

U gg to PP too? I enjoyed myself tremendously in PP.

We're thinking of seeing both Siem Reap and PP. Probably just 5 days and maybe 1 day extension in PP as we have a friend working there. Yes, I am not looking forward to the climbing and walking, but the longer we wait, the older we get! That's one of the reasons I thought we should see Cambodia first, and leave Vietnam (less climbing?) to another time! Also not looking forward to the heat, but Nov should be as cool as it ever gets. Toilets - we lived in China for many years, so I think we can manage! Thanks, will keep looking for packages.[/quote]good that you've a friend working in PP. We booked a chauffeur from our hotel Intercontinental for the extended period on a daily basis. He took us to several places including the best French restaurant in the Diplomat district, Russian Market, Best Khmer Cuisine restaurant by the Mekong River, Foreign Correspondents Club for drinks, Raffles Hotel Le Royal for hi-tea, Genting Casino, modern Shopping Mall (fashion outlet), Chinatown, Mekong Cruise, the Killing Fields which is in Choeng Ek.

The usual city Wats, Sihanouk Royal Palace, Central Market, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum were done with the tour group before we broke off.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334827Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:15:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:04:51 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?

One way you can skip the booking of an internal flight is to use http://www.silkair.com.

1. Go to their website and choose multi-city booking.
2. First flight choose SIN to REP (eg. 25 Oct)
3. Second flight choose REP to PNH (eg. 30 Oct)
4. Third flight choose PNH to SIN (eg. 01 Nov)
Based on the itinerary/dates above, I've gotten SGD 583.90 per pax.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334810https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334810Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:45:13 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
slmkhoo:

Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?


i went to SR and PP 9 yrs ago. Pretty outdated tour info 😞

I did half guided tour (arr: SR + PP), half F&E (extension in PP, dep: PP).
SR to PP by domestic flight arranged by China agency.

AKW had 1 day or 3 day passes during my time. Many angmohs rented bikes to cycle around the huge ancient city. Our chartered coach dropped us from 1 temple to another (i.e. 2 hr at the main AKW temple, 1 hr at the Bakheng hill, 30 min at smaller temples like Ta Prohm, 10 min at ruins)... Some avid photographers in my group requested tour guide to take them there at 5am to take pics of sunrise.

It was extremely exhausting for older and heavier tourists cos there was a lota climbing on all fours up the 1000-yr-old pagoda stairs which were completely worn out. by the time we finished the major temples and hills, we weren't that keen to explore the outskirts of the ancient city (that one requires 3 day pass). You can walk, but you'll feel like it takes forever to get to the next site due to the scorching Kampuchean heat and expanse of the city. No tall buildings to shield u from UV light rays. Few trees lining the sandy paths. Need to drink lots and lots of water. Bring fan/wear sunblock, shades, BIG hat, good walking shoes, mini towel cos you'll be perspiring a lot...AKW toilets? Didn't even need to visit them...

U gg to PP too? I enjoyed myself tremendously in PP.

We're thinking of seeing both Siem Reap and PP. Probably just 5 days and maybe 1 day extension in PP as we have a friend working there. Yes, I am not looking forward to the climbing and walking, but the longer we wait, the older we get! That's one of the reasons I thought we should see Cambodia first, and leave Vietnam (less climbing?) to another time! Also not looking forward to the heat, but Nov should be as cool as it ever gets. Toilets - we lived in China for many years, so I think we can manage! Thanks, will keep looking for packages.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334720https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334720Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:31:39 GMT]]>

kitty2:
sparks:

[quote=\"zeemimi\"]Chiangmai has become one of the favourite destination for mainland chinese. They occupy many of the hotels in chiangmai. So try not to coincide with their holiday season to avoid the crowd.


Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!

HK too :)[/quote]Anywhere in the region (except Malaysia at the moment) will be flooded with Chinese tourists over CNY. They don't get a lot of vacation time, and they all have it at the same time!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334706https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334706Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:31:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:25:52 GMT]]>

sparks:
zeemimi:

Chiangmai has become one of the favourite destination for mainland chinese. They occupy many of the hotels in chiangmai. So try not to coincide with their holiday season to avoid the crowd.


Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!


HK too πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334699https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334699Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:25:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:25:35 GMT]]>

sparks:
zeemimi:

Chiangmai has become one of the favourite destination for mainland chinese. They occupy many of the hotels in chiangmai. So try not to coincide with their holiday season to avoid the crowd.


Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!


HK too πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334698https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334698Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:25:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:20:58 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
Chiangmai has become one of the favourite destination for mainland chinese. They occupy many of the hotels in chiangmai. So try not to coincide with their holiday season to avoid the crowd.

Oh, didn't know that. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334636https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334636Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:20:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:16:24 GMT]]>

kitty2:
Teens will like Gold Coast much better than HK!

I know but this is a very short trip & weather there is HOT like Spore. πŸ˜“

I am exploring Koh Samui now (cos weather is coolest in that month compared to other parts of Thailand)....spotted some rental villas there - absolute seafront & well run by angmohs. Very tempted but price is :slapshead: still looking....Any other suggestions (villas)? Just planning to R&R there & maybe go for a boat trip.

I think for teens, they will enjoy Clubmed holidays. Initially, had wanted to go Phuket Club med & was quoted abt $8k+ (all in for flight/accommodation). However, I was put off by the reviews abt the state of the rooms & that some rooms' aircon is either not working or on off! I am surprised that such primary guests' needs are being overlooked by a premium brand name. Think I better try Club Med at Bintan or Cherating where it's much cheaper.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334627Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:16:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:45:40 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?

i went to SR and PP 9 yrs ago. Pretty outdated tour info 😞

I did half guided tour (arr: SR + PP), half F&E (extension in PP, dep: PP).
SR to PP by domestic flight arranged by China agency.

AKW had 1 day or 3 day passes during my time. Many angmohs rented bikes to cycle around the huge ancient city. Our chartered coach dropped us from 1 temple to another (i.e. 2 hr at the main AKW temple, 1 hr at the Bakheng hill, 30 min at smaller temples like Ta Prohm, 10 min at ruins)... Some avid photographers in my group requested tour guide to take them there at 5am to take pics of sunrise.

It was extremely exhausting for older and heavier tourists cos there was a lota climbing on all fours up the 1000-yr-old pagoda stairs which were completely worn out. by the time we finished the major temples and hills, we weren't that keen to explore the outskirts of the ancient city (that one requires 3 day pass). You can walk, but you'll feel like it takes forever to get to the next site due to the scorching Kampuchean heat and expanse of the city. No tall buildings to shield u from UV light rays. Few trees lining the sandy paths. Need to drink lots and lots of water. Bring fan/wear sunblock, shades, BIG hat, good walking shoes, mini towel cos you'll be perspiring a lot...AKW toilets? Didn't even need to visit them...

U gg to PP too? I enjoyed myself tremendously in PP.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334599https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334599Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:45:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:17:55 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
sparks:

simkhoo, can you pls share what you find interesting abt Chiangmai. I've considered Chiangmai.


The most interesting things (to me) are the handcraft workshops - silk weaving, umbrellas and other stuff like that. There are also cultural performances, temples, elephant parks, and there is trekking and biking for the more adventurous. There are half or full-day tours for these things which you can book easily. You can also get tours to explore further north right up to the Golden triangle area. There's a lot of food, and you can sign up for cooking classes too. And massages are fairly cheap. There are the night and day markets for handcrafts, souvenirs etc. When my kids were small, they found driving around the moat very fun (it's just a big canal) and climbing on what's left of the old city wall.

We went to CM quite a few times over the years for meetings, and there are other things we enjoyed which probably won't appeal to your family as you are coming from Singapore (we were living in China then) - 2nd hand bookstores which sell English books, western food, sushi, Boots, Central and Carrefour!

Chiangmai has become one of the favourite destination for mainland chinese. They occupy many of the hotels in chiangmai. So try not to coincide with their holiday season to avoid the crowd.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334567https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334567Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:17:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:12:36 GMT]]>Anyone been to Cambodia recently? I am trying to find out more about tour packages as we are too lazy to DIY. Anyone taken an internal flight between Phnom Penh or booked land tours from Cambodia? Any recommendations?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334561https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334561Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:12:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:04:46 GMT]]>Teens will like Gold Coast much better than HK!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334554https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334554Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:04:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:04:32 GMT]]>Teens will like Gold Coast much better than HK!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1334553Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:04:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:21:01 GMT]]>Thank you simkhoo.

ScaredyMum:
HK disneyland is very very small and the rides are quite kiddy, may be abit childish for the teens unless your teens dun mind.
I thought they have expanded? Rides are kiddish, ok , so prob I'll skip it then as my kiddos & I are fans of roller coasters.
ScaredyMum:
So actually my 'headache' is always where to go in SG on weekends or PH. Any suggestions?
Latest - sign up for the marine park tour at Sister's island or any of the free guided walks around Spore? For my family, we like to hibernate at home & watch videos & have meals together or exercise together.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1333737https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1333737Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:21:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:53:42 GMT]]>

sparks:
simkhoo, can you pls share what you find interesting abt Chiangmai. I've considered Chiangmai.

The most interesting things (to me) are the handcraft workshops - silk weaving, umbrellas and other stuff like that. There are also cultural performances, temples, elephant parks, and there is trekking and biking for the more adventurous. There are half or full-day tours for these things which you can book easily. You can also get tours to explore further north right up to the Golden triangle area. There's a lot of food, and you can sign up for cooking classes too. And massages are fairly cheap. There are the night and day markets for handcrafts, souvenirs etc. When my kids were small, they found driving around the moat very fun (it's just a big canal) and climbing on what's left of the old city wall.

We went to CM quite a few times over the years for meetings, and there are other things we enjoyed which probably won't appeal to your family as you are coming from Singapore (we were living in China then) - 2nd hand bookstores which sell English books, western food, sushi, Boots, Central and Carrefour!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1333010https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1333010Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:53:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Where to bring my 2 teens? on Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:43:40 GMT]]>

ScaredyMum:
So actually my 'headache' is always where to go in SG on weekends or PH. Any suggestions?

We stay home and play games and watch videos! Occasionally my husband will get us to go for a walk in a park or park connector. Sometimes we invite friends over to hang out, but that's rare as everyone is so busy all the time.

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