Kang Travellers Lodge (Daniel’s Lodge)

 

Kang Travellers Lodge (Daniel’s Lodge)

No.9, Lorong Perdah, 39000 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Tel : (605)4915-823
HP : (6019)5410-280 / (6016)5422-249
Fax : (605)4915-829
Website: www.daniels.cameronhighlands.com

 I personally stayed here the last time I was in Cameron Highlands (which was about Dec 2006) and I loved it here.

Service was personal and friendly and I paid something like RM60 for a double room with attached bathroom (it was shoulder season I guess).  For more details on the rates, please go to their website as the rates may change from time to time. Or you can email danielslodge@hotmail.com for exact rates.

Location of this lodge is just 3 minutes away from the Tanah Rata bus station (you have to walk up a slope to get to this lodge; which is great coz it means you’re away from the hustle and bustle of the main road).  Please note that Cameron Highland’s main town is at Brinchang and not Tanah Rata which is a quieter part of Cameron Highlands.

However, you can also ask the staff at the lodge to book for you bus tickets to Kuala Lumpur (city of Malaysia) and the bus will depart from the Tanah Rata bus station. Do book your bus ticket at least a day in advance if you don’t want to be disappointed.

Foodwise is not a problem for us as we just had to walk down the slope and turn left before coming into several eating places.  They serve local fare as well as the more popular steamboat.

The best part I love about Daniel’s Lodge besides the reasonable rates is that they have a real campfire (with logs and all) right behind the Jungle Bar.  As the weather can be quite cold in Cameron Highlands, it’s really nice to gather around the fire and make friends with other lodgers or simply sit and enjoy the warmth.

For a better idea of what to do in Cameron Highlands, check my sample itinerary which can be found somewhere in this blog.

Beautiful Accommodation in Bali

Was just surfing around and came across this website for accommodation in Bali. Seemed like a good deal to me! If you have a better one let me know.

Matahari Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Tel:62-361-975459
Fax:62-361-978079
Address: Jl. Jembawan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Email: sales@matahariubud.com

Matahari Cottage Bed & Breakfast is situated on a secluded ravine, only a five to seven minute walk from Ubud Palace. Numerous birds and butterflies weave through the surrounding lush green jungle and garden of colorful, exotic flowers. Flocks of white herons fly in a V formation as the glowing Balinese sun sets. The birds are on their way to their native habitat, the village of Bedulu, located a fifteen-minute drive from Ubud. Bedulu is a popular spot for tourists.

Matahari Cottage Bed & Breakfast is dedicated to your comfort and pleasure. An occasional guest familiar only with chain hotel offerings might find that Matahari does not match his or her expectations; however, those who would enjoy a more natural ethnic experience in grass huts carefully prepared to make guests feel pampered in the jungle surroundings, will find a pleasurable and memorable experience at Matahari, and at a reasonable price.

Matahari Cottage Bed & Breakfast offers a five-star quality breakfast and an exquisite afternoon tea free to in-room guests. Many utensils at Matahari are antique porcelain and silverware, courtesy of our master innkeeper, who enjoys sharing his Bali lifestyle with his guests. Our breakfast menu is changed daily to satisfy all palates.

Matahari is a green bungalow, which means that ceiling and floor fans are used in place of air conditioning in all guest rooms (the Indian Pasha Room is the only guest room with air-conditioner.) Air conditioning is used only in the library where numerous antique books and furniture require protection from excess humidity. Matahari’s solar water heater, imported from Australia, accommodates hot baths and showers while saving electric energy.

Although Bali is located only eight degree south of the equator, Ubud is located near the mountainous area where temperatures vary as much as 5 degrees Celsius between nighttime and daytime hours. Matahari Cottage Bed & Breakfast offers six rooms decorated in six different themes. A 25% discount is applied on the daily room rates for guests staying 7 days and up.

Rates for the theme rooms start from USD25 (a 25% discount will be applied on the room rates for guests staying 7 days and up) and airport transfer (1-way) is 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah (around S$24.41 approximately). Check their website for more information.

Please note that Matahari Cottage is located at Ubud. Ubud is located 35 km northeast of Bali’s International Airport. It is attractive to tourists for a variety of reasons. On a relatively small island with a horde of attractions, Ubud is centrally located, and even the closest beach is only 15 minutes away. Click here to find out more about Ubud.

Kathmandu Airfare Offers

Airfare to Kathmandu on Thai Airways (book from Misa Travel):-

Low Season:

• 01 Feb 07 – 15 Feb 07
• 19 Feb 07 – 04 Apr 07
• 07 Apr 07 – 30 May 07
• 02 Jun 07 – 08 Aug 07
• 11 Aug 07 – 11 Oct 07
• 13 Oct 07 – 07 Nov 07
• 10 Nov 07 – 19 Dec 07
• 23 Dec 07 – 31 Dec 07

High Season:

• 16 Feb 07 – 18 Feb 07
• 05 Apr 07 – 06 Apr 07
• 31 May 07 – 01 Jun 07
• 09 Aug 07 – 10 Aug 07
• 12 Oct 07
• 08 Nov 07 – 09 Nov 07
• 20 Dec 07 – 22 Dec 07

Sales Period: 01 Feb 07 – 31 Oct 07
Travel Period: 01 Feb 07 – 31 Dec 07
Last date of departure from Singapore must be : 31 Dec 07
Travel completed by: refer to maximum stay

Economy Class: Min Stay 3 Nights, Max Stay 3 Months( Return Trip)

Low Season: from S$618 (excluding airport taxes)

High Season: from S$705 (excluding airport taxes)

Budget Hotels In Kuala Lumpur

Announcing the arrival of the latest budget hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Rates are going for RM0.80 per person for a 2-bed bunk room. Single ensuite room goes from RM8.80 per night. Check out stayOrange. This hotel is located at Petaling Street, Chinatown. I would much prefer to stay here as it’s nearer to the shopping stretch of Kuala Lumpur and Chinatown has all my fav food.

The other budget hotel in Kuala Lumpur was launched by AirAsia a couple of months back and it’s called Tune Hotels. Rates start from RM9.99. This hotel is located near the KL monorail, “Medan Tuanku”, 2 stones throw away as claimed by the hotel. Its address show No. 316 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, a bit far from the Chinatown area that I love in Kuala Lumpur.

Genting Hotels Promotion

Genting Hotels Promotion – Valid Until 30 December 2007

Rates quoted are for room + breakfast for 2 pax

First World Hotel

• Standard Room – Rm38.88 to 78.88 (low season), Rm88.88 to 138.88 (shoulder season) & Rm118.88 to 158.88 (peak season)
• Deluxe Room – Rm78.88 to 118.88 (low season), Rm98.88 to Rm138.88 (shoulder season) & Rm128.88 to Rm168.88 (peak season)

Theme Park Hotel

• Superior Room – Rm78.88 to Rm98.88 (low season), Rm108.88 to Rm128.88 (shoulder season) & Rm138.88 to Rm158.88 (peak season)

Resort Hotel

• Standard Room – Rm98.88 to Rm118.88 (low season), Rm138.88 to Rm158.88 (shoulder season) & Rm168.88 to Rm188.88 (peak season)
• Deluxe Room – Rm128.88 to Rm148.88 (low season), Rm168.88 to Rm188.88 (shoulder season) & Rm198.88 to Rm218.88 (peak season)

Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort

• Double Deluxe Room – Rm88.88 to Rm108.88 (low season), Rm108.88 to Rm128.88 (shoulder season) & Rm138.88 to Rm158.88 (peak season)

Click here to see the seasonal chart. For more information on the above packages, please click here.

The following travel agents in Singapore offer direct coaches/tour packages from Singapore to Genting Highlands (they are ranked in no particular order):-

1. Grassland Express & Tours Pte Ltd
2. Gunung Raya Travel
3. 707 Travel Services (Pte) Ltd
4. Enjoy Holiday Tour Pte Ltd
5. Five Stars Tours Pte Ltd
6. An-An Travel & Tour Pte Ltd
7. Nam Ho Travel Service
8. T & L Tours Pte. Ltd

Genting First World Hotel Promotion

Genting First World Hotel Promotion

Buy 1 Night Free 1 Night + 1 Day Breakfast

Valid from 1 July to 30 September 2007

Low Season:- Hotel check-in dates (only from Sunday to Friday)

• S$103 (Single Occupancy)
• S$79 (Twin/Double Occupancy)
• S$50 (per extension night)
• S$50 (room only, no breakfast and no free nights)

Shoulder Season:- Hotel check-in dates (Sep 2 to Sep 7 2007)

• S$133 (Single Occupancy)
• S$99 (Twin/Double Occupancy)
• S$70 (per extension night)
• S$70 (room only, no breakfast and no free nights)

Terms and Conditions:

1. Package Inclusive of:* Singapore – Genting – Singapore by Super VIP (26 seater) coach* 2 nights accommodation at First World Hotel (Deluxe room)* 2 buffet breakfast per twin room on DAY 2 only
2. NOT Valid for check in : Saturday / Aug 9,10. Both nights must be LOW / Sep 2~7 & consecutive 2 nights stay.
3. Free 2 buffet breakfast per twin room valid for Package only, NO breakfast on FREE night or extension night (Note: Single Supplement — 1 Free breakfast per room only)
4. Consecutive 2 nights stay at First World Hotel, NOT VALID FOR EARLY CHECK IN OR LATE CHECK OUT
5. First Class (16-seater) coach upgrade NOT ALLOW
6. Room upgrade NOT ALLOW, or base on normal rate
7. Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions / travel voucher(s)
8. Member discount applicable for Package only, NO member discount on FREE night
9. Coach Optional Upgrade—FOR PACKAGE ONLY (Upgrade to Transtar Premium Single / Double Deck), S$10 for one-way and S$15 for two-way
10. Additional Coach ticket only(26-seater SVIP coach) - Singapore/Genting (one way), S$40 for low period & S$48 for shoulder period, S$5 for one-way upgrade to premium coach
11. Additional Coach ticket only(26-seater SVIP coach) – Genting/Singapore (one way), S$25 for low period & S$32 for shoulder period, S$10 for two-way upgrade to premium coach

You can book the above package from Transtar Travel Pte Ltd:-

Golden Mile Complex – Head Office

Transtar First Class Passenger’s Lounge
5001 Beach Road #01-15Golden Mile ComplexSingapore 199588

Tel : +65 6299 9009

Fax : +65 6296 1011

Sample Trips For You

I’ve created a few sample trips (actual cost may vary because of the time difference) but hey, it’s simply for your reference.

Vote for me if you like any of them.

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My 1st Blog… Woo Hoo!

Ok, this is my first blog entry. Woo Hoo!

Basically, this is a blog created by me to share with you the latest travel offers/deals that I find on the internet/newspapers.

Sometimes I do miss out on good deals around the globe, so if you know of any and would like to share with others, please let me know so I can put it up on my blog. Thanks in advance!

So if you want to be in the know for the best travel deals out of Singapore, keep me added to your favourite list.

Cheerios!