Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Bandung


Bandung 11-13Feb 2014
 
Air Tickets (Bandung, Worldwide)
- Cheapest Airfare, Free usd200, 000 for your flight insurance if you book on our site.
Bandung Hotels (Setiabudhi, Lembang, Dago)
Car Rental
Attractions
Outlet Shopping (Rumah Mode, Heritage, Nike)
Food (Grilled Oxtail, Nasi Timbel, etc)
 
 
I went to Bandung to do a little exploration, and at the same time to get some business contacts.
From Singapore, there are a number of airlines that fly to Bandung, Indonesia.
Tiger Air, Air Asia, Jetstar
I paid about SGD100 for one ticket on Tiger Air.

Air Tickets – Tiger Air –

SINBDO
BDOSIN
HOTELS -

There are different parts of Bandung that you can choose to stay - Setiabudhi, Dago, Lembang.
 

Setiabudhi
I stayed here on this trip, as I find it convenient to move around. In fact, you could walk to the Rumah Mode from Grand Serela Setiabudhi Hotel. Asmila Boutique Hotel is directly opposite to the Rumah Mode outlet.

1. Grand Serela Setiabudhi (4 *)

This 4 star hotel is located in Setiabudhi, and it is wonderful location, as you could just walk 5-10 minutes to the famous Rumah Mode Shopping Outlet. And I could find food just a short walk from the hotel. I paid 15,000 Rp for my dinner which consists of 10 sticks of chicken satay, and rice.
There is a fitness centre, and rooms are available for meetings. Swimming pool is outside, and a spa is available. This is a good hotel , which is clean, and quiet. Thus, this is very ideal for a short stay, as well as for families and meetings.
 

2. Banana Inn Hotel & Spa (4 *)



This hotel is located in Setiabudhi, and again is close by to the outlet shopping mall of Rumah Mode. There are rooms for convention, and a lovely outdoor pool. I ate my dinner for the first night at the Banana Inn, and the food was fantastic. The famous Bandung Grilled Oxtail (Bakar), served with soup, and steam rice. Do go for their spa here. Javanese/Balinese massage, and facial treatments are available.
 
Anyway, this hotel has good rating from Tripadvisor.com.
 
3. Villa Damar (3 *)
This hotel is located close by the Rumah Mode Shopping Outlet.
 
Lembang
 

Padma Hotel

Address: Jalan Ranca Bentang 1, Bandung, Bandung City , West Java.
 
I love the location of this Hotel. It offers stunning views of the mountains, and is surrounded by lush greenery. You could see such serene environment from the lobby, the restaurants, the pool and the rooms. The rooms come with balcony which affords views of the mountains.
Spa, Fitness, and Yoga lessons could be arranged.
Team building activities can also be conducted with the hotel's own instructors.
 
Room - Deluxe Room, Premier Suite.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dago
Sheraton Hotel
 
ATTRACTIONS:
1. Tangkuban Perahu
2. Kawah Putih
3. Outlet Shopping
4. Dining - Kampung Daun, The Valley, as well as Pasar Baru (close by 6 pm)
 
Tangkuban Perahu (Tangkuban Parahu)


 
 FOOD -
You must go to Kampung Daun for a meal. I missed enjoying a meal at The Valley, where you could see the sunset , as it was closed when I was in Bandung.
Grilled Oxtail , served with soup and steamed rice.


Nasi Timbel Bakar - Grilled Rice wrapped in banana leaf, and served with fried chicken, tofu & sautéed vegetables.
 






 

 

 
Tip

Passenger Service Tax (Airport Departure Tax) - 75,000 Rp

Pay 75,000 Rp for the use of the airport lounge

With food, drinks and WIFI.
 

Extra service, the lounge staff can help to make arrangement to pay for the passenger departure tax – 75,000

Stamping of passport at Immigration
Note – Immigration opens at 11am, so if you arrive early, you cannot go to Immigration, and thus with no boarding pass, you cannot pay for the passenger departure tax.

NOTE:
I went to Bandung from the 11-13Feb 2014. So the information is correct as per my last visit.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Bhutan Trip 2014

7D6N Bhutan - 'The Last Shangrila'

DEP - SUNDAY
By DrukAir, national carrier of Bhutan , direct from Singapore...
Mar - 08, 15, 22, 29
Apr - 05, 12, 19, 26
May - 03, 10, 17, 24...
Jun - 07, 14
Sep - 06, 13, 20, 27
Oct - 04, 11, 18, 25
Nov - 01, 08, 15, 22, 29

BHUTAN - Land Of the Happiest People
'Gross Domestic Happiness'


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 HIGHLIGHTS -

1. Cultural Show
2. Traditional Hot Stone Bath
3. Archery
4. Visit to Local Village, and dinner with the locals
5. FREE - Book on Bhutan

1. Thimphu - capital city, with no traffic lights.
Memorial Chorten, Thimphu Dzong
Dorchula Pass - panoramic view of Eastern Himalayas

2. Paro - TAKTSANG Hike (fabulous view of the Paro valley), Paro Dzong,
3 - 4 hours of ascent up to Monastery

3. Punakha - ancient capital, Punakha Dzong

4. Phobjhika Valley

PRICE - $3,850 (MIN 4 to go) - Limited Seats, Do book early.

Includes international SIN-PBH return economy airfare, taxes , visa, hotel accommodation, guide, driver,
sightseeing & all meals as per itinerary,

Exclude - all personal spending, tipping

NO OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES or EXTRAS

Contact Olevia Cheong - olevia@euholidays.com.sg


** I will be away in Bandung from 11-13Feb, but I will try to read my emails while I am away.