Pulai Resort Restaurant Johor Malaysia

The best of part of any vacation will be the holiday feast most hotel chains would perfectly combine to the amenities of the resort like buffet breakfast and specialty restaurant. What else would be better than room service like what I have experienced at Pulai Resort Restaurant located at Johor Malaysia.  

Your diet will be on vacation mode as well for I'm sure no one can resist all these food selections available in this restaurant. I'm not a totally fan of Malay food but I do love spicy foods so all the Malaysian food items I tasted here were worth every calories intake. Malay cuisine is somewhat similar to Pinoy food for their love with seafoods & local vegetables that seemed to be a staple food items in the menu, except for their one-of-a-kind chili paste that I will always crave for every meal time. 

The morning buffet was also an intense morning eye opener for the wide selections of Asian, American & Western breakfast menu selections from the basic cereals & toasted breads down to their delectable dumplings & omelettes. I had some healthy options for this buffet and tried to taste the unusual ones I seldom eat back in Singapore.

So just drool over this liscious foods I had at Pulai Spring Resort Malaysia and forget about the diet thing just once in a while. Hope you enjoy this blog post.

Pulai Resort Johor Malaysia

A quick escapade to escape the busy life in Singapore will always be a travel plan I'm looking forward as always. Pulai Resort located in Johor Bahru Malaysia  is a must-go destination if proximity & affordability is of primary importance. It was a quick awesome travel trip as the whole housemates were present to spend a day of relaxation in this nearby paradise. 

A world class golf and recreational resort hotel in Johor Bahru, designed as an ancient Royal Malay palace with the timely ambience of an exotic tropical resort providing an unmatched golfing and recreation experience. With comprehensive social, recreational, dining and sports facilities, Pulai Springs Resort is a family unit’s sanctuary designed to cater to the family as a whole.

In need of respite after a long day, return to the resort with a spa treatment in mind. Indulge in The Pulai Spa’s extensive list of treatments for total spa rejuvenation. Stay in luxury accommodation at The Anugraha (means “Blessings of God” in Sanskrit), a 22-room tropical resort style boutique hotel with elegant bedroom suites or Cinta Ayu All Suites (means “The Love of Beauty),hotel service apartments offering a unique blend of modern luxury and traditional craftsmanship.

Discover a unique dining experience at the award winning Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant from the plethora of dining choices in the hotel. The restaurant delights you with a spectacular parade of thoughtfully crafted dishes, giving you the ultimate sensory satisfaction.

PULAI SPRINGS RESORT 20km Jalan Pontian Lama,

81110 Pulai Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: 607-521 2121 Fax : 607-521 1818

Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Malaysia

If you're spotting for a great hideaway to unleash your stressful wok life or perhaps unwind on a weekend trip, this place located in Desaru Malaysia is the place to be. If considering budget & proximity of this place from Singapore, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa offers nothing but the best of beach & recreational activities to all sun lovers out there. Spend your morning having breakfast with a beach view, take all the time for water fun rides and spend the night with a bottle of beers with friends are just some ideas you will surely enjoy in this beach haven. 

From Singapore, you just need to take a 40 minute ferry ride to reach this destination, if going here in a group of like 5-6 persons, individual spending for a 3 bedroom villa will just cost you $30-40/ head. Since you have everything you need inside, a pocket money of $50-$100 SGD will be enough to buy finger foods, bottle of beers or spending a coffee session wit friends. A 3 days & 2 nights itinerary will be recommended to fully utilize the amenities of Lotus Desaru as they have swimming pools, water parks, seafood resto, awesome water rides & other sports activities of your interest. 

So here's a photo diary of our awesome trip to Lotus Desaru Beach Resort with my Starhub colleagues early this year. Hope to come back here once more. Enjoy a life of travel to all my blog avid readers :)

MINDORO BEACH PHILIPPINES

If you love the sun, sea and the sand then you should be here!

Spending just a day on the beach is just so therapeutic. There's something in the sound of the waves rushing to the shore, taking a walk & stepping into grains of fine sands, & simply basking off under the the heat of the sun. During my recent trip to Philippines, I really made sure that my last sumer escapade will be worth remembering. Lucky for me, I discovered some of the best untouched beach resorts in Oriental Mindoro, so picturesque & awesome I just can't help but to share with everyone.

The KEE Resort & Spa Patong Beach

If you're planning to visit Phuket before summer ends, then go to The Kee Resort & Spa Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. It will be a crowded summer destination but to tell you frankly, this resort & spa is something else. I celebrated my 25th birthday here and booked it online via Agoda.com before heading to Thailand.

The KEE Resort & Spa is a Thai-owned avant garde tropical retreat with a vast lagoon-like swimming pool & contemporary Sino- Portugese theme in the heart of Thailand's most popular tourist destination. What I really love about this place will be their modern room style with various colour schemes to choose from. You will definitely love the interior design & the modern comforts of this resort. 

Imagine each room equipped with a central entertainment console for music & movies on demand, plus international satellite television. The entertainment interface also allows guests to order in-room dining and real-time bill checking. All guest rooms at The KEE Resort & Spa Patong have free wifi internet access & KEE card to ensure privacy & Security. Also don't forger to try the KEE Sky Lounge & KEE Pool Bar & try the famous Thai Massage at KEE Spa. Staying for a night here was indeed spectacular. I really had a great time & this is a perfect getaway. Can't wait to be back for sure.

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BORACAY PHILIPPINES MARCH 2013

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies.The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak municipality of Malay, province of Aklan. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destination for relaxation.It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.

I have been in this island for 5 times but I just keep on falling in love in this paradise. I tried staying in hotels, apartments, private house and even church here in Boracay. I also tried almost all the top food places and water adventures of this island and yet every time I'm coming back, there's always a new must-try. Having the advantage of staying in Mindoro (my homeland), I have near access to this paradise any time I want given the chance. 

Since I moved to Singapore for job purpose, I planned of coming back here to spend a nice vacation with my mom, so I was lucky of having the luxury of time to go back home this year and went back again to Boracay for 3 days with the most beloved person of my life. So here it goes.

Watermelon with a twist. Amazing food presentation!

TAGAYTAY PHILIPPINES MARCH 2013

The City of Tagaytay in one of the country's most popular tourist destinations because of outstanding scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. It has a high standard of living. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides on e of the  iconic views of the Philippines, the view of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake, viewable from several vantage points in the city.

Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city of Manila, only 55 km away providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of the big city. The best way to enjoy any Tagaytay trip is simply to have a "JOY RIDE" with barkada/family. Luckily we had an SUV from a friend that took us around 30-45 minutes from AUP.

Our first stop was Starbucks Tagaytay which I considered the best coffee shop location overlooking Taal Volcano while enjoying your cup of coffee. We went few meters away to an area popular for taking photos of the Taal Volcano scenery as your backdrop.

Since I was craving for Filipino authentic cuisine, we decided to have our early dinner at Dencio's Tagaytay. It is located at Emilio Aguinaldo Hi-way, Silang Crossing West, Tagaytay City. Dencio's menu consists of Appetizers, Soups, Favorites, Rice & Noodles, & Pork/Chicken/Vegetables dishes.

This restaurant was memorable for me since most of major ocassions back in my university years happened here. What I liked in Dencio's was the wide arrays of Filipino food options on their menu so its like a one-in-all stop if all you want is to satisfy your cravings for all-pinoy food cuisine. It's best to try their kare-kare, crispy pata, sisig & bulalo. For desserts, have a try of their halo-halo, leche flan & turon de sorbetes.

After our happy tummy episode, we decided to went straight home to continue our bonding escapade in Nuvali Sta.Rosa which is one of the latest tourist attraction around the area.

Meeting Place: Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP).

TOP 10 MUST-TRY IN BORACAY

How many times have you been to Boracay in your entire life? Well, let me share with you the latest TOP 10 MUST-TRY in Boracay this year 2013. After this blog post, I bet you will plan to visit this island ASAP. 

Jonah's Milkshake:

Since my 1st visit in Boracay, the best fruit shake up to present is still Jonah's banana choco & mango milk shake selling now for Php 95-110. Quite surprised of their new spacious outlet at the beachfront & its open now 24 hours. Still the best refreshment to beat the summer heat!

GENTING MALAYSIA FEB 2013

Any Malaysian getaway vacation will never be complete without going to Genting Highlands. Genting is definitely one of the best places to visit in Malaysia with wide arrays of places, events & happenings to experience from casino, theme park, shopping & entertainment experience. For first timer, Genting Highlands is suitable for day trip if you happen to be in Kuala Lumpur or a minimum 2 nights stay to chill and relax. It is accessible by roads and coach.

My travel experience started in KL Sentral Bus Station going to Genting Highlands. But I ended up getting a taxi going there as the bus timing was inconvenient due to festive season (fully booked). I pursued going to Genting by a taxi driver offer of RM170 (2-way taxi ride) price. It was quite expensive but considering my limited time, I decided to go. 

My first stop was Chocolate Paradise, recommended by my taxi driver Eddy which was a cocoa boutique selling varities of special flavored chocolates. Prices were quite high but it's really good as pasalubong for friends. Then I went to Genting Skyway which was the entry point to Resorts World Genting. It was my first experience to ride a cable car & it was a big check for my bucketlist.

One-way ride will cost you RM6 so I took the 2-way ride at the ticket counter (RM12). I was amazed when I reached the place with their indoor theme park, vast hotels, casinos with crowds coming from all over the world. Genting is like Tagaytay or Baguio of Pinas due to its cool climate ranging from 16-24'C all year round.

I only gave myself 2 hours here so I quickly took photos of the whole area as much as I could. I satisfied my cravings for cupcakes, grabbed frappe in Starbucks & had some me-time moment.

Petronas Twin Towers Chocolate Box.

KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA FEB 2013

Chinese New Year is one of the most celebrated time of the year in Singapore. Since we were given 3-day vacation, I decided to pursue my first major travel escapade this 2013 to finally see the famous Petronas Tower. Touchdown Kuala Lumpur.

My mode of transportation was very convinient as I can choose between land or air travel from SG to KL. I booked my two-way bus trip & 3D2N hotel accomodation that cost me less than $300 SGD.

I will admit that I had so much preparation for this in terms of my must-do list & ootd (outfit of the day) style over there. LOL!

I even challenged myself for a 250 MR challenge to see what I can eat, buy, & enjoy in KL with that amount. So here were my unforgettable journey in Malaysia.

I arrived at the bus station half an hour earlier to make sure I will not be on a hurry. Buy sadly I still waited for hours boarding not in my exact bus & seat no. due to festive season. So don't forget to bring a lot of patience :)

Another tip: It takes 2 stops (SG & MALAYSIA Immigration) so you need to take down the bus & don't forget your passport to be secured with you. Since it will be a long trip, don't forget to bring some snacks & liquids with you coz in my experience, I never had my dinner so the whole trip my stomach was empty.

Travel-friendly outfit.
(H&M hat, Giordano shirt, Kitschen pants, Everlast shoes, G-shock watch)