We are travelling to Bali this month and staying in Sanur for 10 days. We found a good package deal at Laghawa Hotel using the internet. We have been in contact with the hotel via email and they have assured us they have vacancies and that they will meet us at the airport. We have not provided them with any other details other than my name and our flight arrival time. Has anyone had a similar experience or stayed at this hotel recently? The hotel does have a couple of websites and each has different prices for the package we have chosen but their email has assured us of the cost of the package. Look forward to hearing from anyone who has stayed at this hotel recently.

Suggestions of the best way to get there and a place to over night?

Can anyone recommend a boat?

Preferablly one with a good reputaion and Air conditioning. We not back packing. ( not to suggest that isn't a great way to travel but with the kids . . . enough said )

Looking for advice on
A) how to get to Halong bay from Hanoi?
B) Is it a good idea to get a tourguide? If so references are appreciated

We are a family of 4 two kids 9 & 11

We are planning a trip to Vietnam from Bangkok/Cambodia

He is what I am thinking so far

Hanoi
Halong bay over night on a Boat
Sapa

Any suggestions?

We are travelling to Ko Samui in June, Can someone please let me know what type of weather we can expect?

Thanks

Given my limited traveling time -- 8 - 10 days is there more to see in the North or the South. I know everyone has there own preferences but I would be interested to hear the different opnions.

I will be landing in Bangkok at 06:30 on Sat 4th April 2009 & staying there for one night. I will then be flying on to Phuket for two weeks. Is it best to book the flights before I leave the UK or will it be ok to book them in Bangkok? bearing in mind the short notice.
I am thinking that I might get a better deal in Bangkok, but my worry is the availability at such short notice.
Thanks for any advice, Paul.

Hi Guys,

I have dual nationality with britain but my pakistani passport has been expired. I will be travelling to Pakistan next month. There is two types of fees on embassy's website. One for Britain Nationals and one for dual nationals like me. I'm a little confused what should I pay. To prove that I'm a dual national would they require a valid pakistani passport as well? I called the embassy and did not get through to anyone. Does anyone know?

Hi,

I will be in Hong Kong for 9 days in April. I want to spend a couple of days taking a trip to the China mainland. What would be a good destination?

Thanks,
John

I am traveling to Goa and doing a little bit of work as i am traveling and would like to know if mobile broadband available on a 'pay as you go' or 'pre pay' service for tourists etc.

I am happy to purchase a local operators dongle and SIM card if this is the best way. I will be taking a spare 3G mobile phone if it is recommended to use the phone as the modem (and the only option).

Can anyone recommend how i can get online as i'd rather use this option, than have to rely on internet cafes.

Are there Wifi zones across Goa?

Is Palolem covered for mobile broadband?

Does Cafe Del Sol hotel have wireless internet?

Thanks in advance...

I will be in Harbin in late March, early April. What are some things to do in Harbin around that time? I assume the ice sculptures will already be melted.

We are a family with four kids age from 12 to 6 and are arriving HCMC mid April, I would welcome suggestions for must see/do's during our 2 wk stay. We would like to incorporate an equal amount of sight-seeing, relaxing and snorkelling so would appreciate recommendations for a beach too and if this involves travelling that's OK within reason. We don't wish to be anywhere too remote. Hotels to stop in during our stay would also be appreciated. Regards. Di

What is the best way to get there? I can't seem to find any airlines doing that trip?

Hello, everyone, I would like to ask you about money matters staying in Phnom Penh for a longer time. I am doing my Masters in International Development and I specialize on SE Asia, particularly Cambodia. At the end of July I am coming to Phnome Penh to undertake a 4-month unpaid placement at one of many NGOs there. My question would be how much money do I need to have a descent (not posh) life in Phom Penh. Is 500-700 $ a resonable amount of money?
I have been to Phnom Penh before as a tourist, but I can't make any conclusions just spending there two days. How much is a regular room to rent in nowadays and how much would I need for other expenses (food, entertainment, etc.)?

Best regards,
Paulius

HI
I have booked an 8 day stay at Aegean Conifer REsort in May. I booked through sanyatravelguide.com. I wired the full amount to them but it has been over a month and they have not recieved. Is this a legitimate travel agency?

If i cancel, where can you recommend. There are 4 adults, and we like, beach, very nice rooms, bar etc

Many thanks
NaturalBornFlier

Hi there,

has anyone ever traveled from Hue (Vietnam) to Burma by land?

Many thanks!

Hi VTers,
To get to Zhengzhou, I will arrive at Pudong airport but need to take the domestic flight at hongqiao airport.
Other than the taking taxi what other options do I have, and how much time allowance do I need?

I have about 4.5 hours between flights.
TIA.

I am considering if you know:
-Any good budget operator to book a 2 day trip to Bako National park? I am very much confused with so many advertisements so dont know which one is good one.
Anyway, I booked the room in Bako naitonal park via internet myself, but they require to pay 1 week in advance (which is impossible cause we only arrive to Kuching 3 days before the trip to Bako).
-We plan to rent a car to go around Kuching,do you know what's the good price / day?
- Have any of you stayed in Villge House yet? How was that? We plan to be there for 2 nights and need your comments about this place.
- From Kuching, is that too far to go to border of Malay with Indonesia? We want to be in Indonesia land for a while cause I dont need a visa so it's convinient.

Thanks a lot!!!
Hien

Hi all,

I'm new here and would like to ask if anyone stayed in Aldy Hotel and Hotel Puri? Which is better.

I've never book online before and not sure if it's safe to disclose my credit card's details. Anyone can recommend me a reliable website for hotel booking please?

Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

I am interesting in getting some Cultural Revolution souvenirs for my coming trip to China. Is there an English version of the Little Red Book available? If yes, am I better off getting it in Beijing (Panjiayuan Market) or Shanghai (Dongtai Lu Market)?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

regards
voxz

Is it possible to provide me with the cellphone numbers of the hotels, apatelles, inns, pension houses?This way, I can communicate through txt message to canvass and book our guests who will be scheduled to visit cagayan de oro city

Hi People,
Anyone knows of any nice hotels in Desaru?
Would like to spend a night there...

I am traveling to Phuket during mid January and I would like to know what type of transports are available from Phuket Airport to Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort at 29 Soi Karon Nui, Muang. Aproximate fares too.

Also would like to know what would be the temperatures during Mid-Jan.

Mohandas Valabhdas

Hi, my flight will depart at 7.30 am from senai. bcoz it's so early, i decide to spend the night at JB. Is there any suggestion what is the cheapest way / hotel rates to stay at? can I go to Singapore and Malaysia checkpoint a day before my flight? thanks...

Hi there, me again.

Is it easy enough to cross over to Laos from Northern Vietnam by land? Or is it easier to just get a flight from Hanoi? I heard of a popular crossing around Hue but not sure if i want to go that far south.

Thanks

Rylee33

Hi,

I've nearly made my made up! I've discovered a train that runs overnight from Agra to Amritsar. That means I can save myself a night's accommodation and do the following:

Tues: Arrive Delhi
Weds: Depart for Agra (early train)
Weds: Depart for Amritsar (4pm train - Chattisgarh Express) - Is this too short a time in Agra? Should I stay the night?
Thurs: Arrive Amritsar 7.55am
Fri: Depart for Delhi (late) on a plane or train, haven't decided
Sat: Delhi - depart to Dubai (late)

Do you think this will work?

Also, how do I book trains in advance from another country?

Thanks!

P.S. For those who have been helping with previous posts, I have decided to go to Jaipur and Mumbai and leave Udipur out. There just wasn't enouigh time!

We will be arriving Cebu on the 19th January 2009 at 10:30 in the morning for the Sinulog Feast. We heard that the Sinulog starts the 17th of January. Do you think we will be arriving too late to experience the feasta? From Cebu we wish to take the boat to Calibo for the other feasta on going. If anyone has experience taking the boat, could you please give us a feed back on how was your boat ride? Thereafter we wish to take the boat from Calibo back to Manila, are the boat room aircondition and is the food delicious, any advise or suggestions with regarding to our endovore is highly appreciated. If your feed back is not for everyone to hear, feel free to send it to our email: marieinspain@yahoo.com. Cheers to all!

We arrive at 2.45am and will need money for taxi (and by the way can anyone tell me if there are taxicabs there that transport 7 of us and the approx price?).
Is there an ATM machine that takes Australian key cards and give Singapore dollars (like they do in Bali) or is there a money changer open then?
Would prefer not to buy money in Australia.
Thankyou.

Hi there,
I am planning a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in August. I am concerned about the weather. As far as I understood it rains a lot during this period of the year!! I would like to travel all over the country. Does anyone known if it is manageable?