I’ve always been intrigued. Whenever we drive past the facade of the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, I would often wonder “Who would stay in an airport hotel?”, “What would they do there?”, “Would it be noisy?”, “Is it even a normal hotel?” Well, after our recent stay-cation there, I was much enlightened…and had all my curious questions answered! We've always flown from here...this time, we are staying! 1) Who would stay in an airport hotel? Is it suitable for families? … [Read more...]
NYC for Kids: Visiting Ground Zero and Remembering 9/11
The good, the bad and the unforgettable – Celebrating the Human Spirit in the 911 aftermath, 13 years on.One of the reasons we travel is to learn the culture and history of a country and her people. Most often, on the itineraries would be attractions that depict the positive aspects of the country. Occasionally, there would be historical accounts of wars and natural disasters but most would be far too removed in time or remote geographically for us to really feel the impact. Not so, with the … [Read more...]
Right in the heart, Right from the heart – The Grand Park City Hall Hotel
Singapore has no shortage of hotels. From our world-famous Orchard shopping belt to the bustling city centre, travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. As avid travellers who have stayed in budget hotels (in ulu Malaysian town of Setiawan) to posh, high end ones (like The 'W', Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental), luxury to us is more than plush bathrobes, high thread count bedding or opulent interiors. True luxury is when we are treated more than mere paying guests but as … [Read more...]
NYC For Kids: Summer Lovin’ in Dumbo, Brooklyn
The Grand Old Dame Dumbo (short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a waterfront, charming little town, adjacent to Brooklyn Bridge. With its cool artsy vibes and cobble-stoned street, this former industrial neighborhood is filled with lots of family attractions, including the sprawling Brooklyn Bridge Park, adorable children's boutiques, family-friendly cafes. Can you spot the 2 NYC Icons?Here is our list of 7 recommended things to do in Dumbo, Brooklyn for a great day … [Read more...]
Prepping Kids for NYC – 20 Great Reads!
We are 2 sleeps away to our vacation to the Big Apple. This will be the furthest trip we've made as a family. We've limited our travels to the region for the past few years just to save up for this so you can imagine our anticipation. The prep work began months back, right after our air tickets were booked. We loaned books from the National Library to introduce Dana to this amazing city. For titles which are not available from NLB, I purchased them from Amazon (enjoying the … [Read more...]
NY for Kids: The Big Apple Circus!
We've never been to a circus. Our knowledge of a circus is limited to books and movies like Madagascar. But come next month, we'll get to experience it LIVE under the iconic Big Top in the Big Apple City of New York where we've saved up for our 15th Wedding Anniversary. Big Apple Circus Website The Big Apple Circus is an award-winning, not-for-profit, world-renowned presenter of live family entertainment. In their 36th year, they would be … [Read more...]
Check in Early to check out these Surprises at Changi Airport
While family holidays typically are relaxing and enjoyable, we all know that there are some unplanned hiccups that can upset the trip. Sometimes, despite all your careful planning, an unfortunate traffic jam en route or an unusually large crowd at the check-in counter could really set your nerves on the edge. Therefore whenever we go for holidays, we try to reach the airport early rather than just on time. But how early can we check-in? Once we checked-in, what’s there to do? Recently, we … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND HOTEL Malaysia -The ‘Final Brick’ for a Complete Lego Experience!
LEGOLAND Malaysia Theme Park and LEGOLAND Water Park opened with much fanfare last year. Any parent with children from preschool to primary school-going age would either have brought them to the parks at least once or have to put up with the constant hounding from their children to bring them to LEGOLAND.Welcome to the first and ONLY Legoland Hotel in Asia (for now)!Indeed, the LEGOLAND Theme Park and Water Park are designed with kid-friendly spills and thrills. They are magical places which … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Water Park, Malaysia (Part 2) – The Amenities
The Princess Dana Diaries Guide to having a Fun-filled, Sun-soaked, Worry-free Day at the Legoland Water Park! For a comprehensive guide to all the rides in LEGOLAND Water Park Malaysia, check out Part 1 of our review here. The largest Legoland Water Park in the World is only a stone's throw away!Follow our tips to have a Sun-Soaked , Fun-Filled and Worry-Free Day!One thing that's different about going to a Water Park vs an amusement Theme Park is that at a Water Park, you're virtually … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Water Park, Malaysia (Part 1) – A Guide to all the Rides!
The hugely popular LEGOLAND® Malaysia just got even wilder and wetter with the opening of it's Asia’s first and World's largest LEGOLAND® Water Park on 21st October 2013. The Water Park has more than 20 unique water based rides and over 70 specially built LEGO models. Situated right next to the (dry) LEGOLAND theme park in Nusajaya - a 40 min drive from the Tuas Checkpoint in normal traffic conditions. You have to purchase separate admission tickets into the LEGOLAND® Water … [Read more...]
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