We are so soft!!! Today we checked into the island's only 5 star resort! Couldn't even last a week. No really... we found an amazing deal on the net for the resort which we just couldn't pass up. After packing up our little hut we caught a speed boat to south to the resort. WOW! Manicured gardens, beautiful beaches on the backdr…
Emily and James are off to explore the tropical beaches, temples, rainforests and highlands of South East Asia! First destination is Malaysia, then its up to Thailand and acrossto Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. 2007 is our year of Adventure around this beautiful part of the world! Follow us on our adventure by viewing our postcards, leave us a message and see our photos. We will see you again in 2008!
We are so soft!!! Today we checked into the island's only 5 star resort! Couldn't even last a week. No really... we found an amazing deal on the net for the resort which we just couldn…
Moved out of the expensive accommodation and found much cheaper place towards the northern end of Salang Bay. For 30RM per night ($10) we got a little beachside chalet which is a 1 room hut w…
Well, good things can't last forever, they say... Our perfect chalet over the water became not so perfect with the arrival of a Singaporean family of 7 moving into the room next to us whic…
Ailing Wee
An excellent choice, Tioman is a must-see, really. It's a gorgeous emerald island surrounded by a turquoise sea. And if you're going to visit, make sure you do your PADI, because Tioman is Scuba Central.
But just a quick word to everyone who wants to go. Please note that of all the fast ferries, speed boats, slow ferries and bum boats, only the speed ferries currently remain in service.
After a few incidents a couple of years back, the Malaysian authorities stepped in and banned all the independent (read: unlicensed) ferry operators. As it stands now, only Blue Water remains.
Unfortunately, this reduction in carriers came at the same time as the ballooning numbers of Tioman
travelers. This has resulted in a bit of a ferry seat crunch, especially on weekends and school holidays, as well as the July to September peak season.
The good news, in particular for overseas tourists, big tours and travelers with kids and/or elderly, is that you can now book your Tioman ferry tickets in advance, i.e. online on http://www.tiomanferry.com/.
Those who wish to get to Tioman in a jiffy can also fly by Berjaya Air, i.e. http://www.berjaya-air.com/.
In the local vernacular: Tioman boleh :)
Ailing Wee An excellent choice, Tioman is a must-see, really. It's a gorgeous emerald island surrounded by a turquoise sea. And if you're going to visit, make sure you do your PADI, because Tioman is Scuba Central. But just a quick word to everyone who wants to go. Please note that of all the fast ferries, speed boats, slow ferries and bum boats, only the speed ferries currently remain in service. After a few incidents a couple of years back, the Malaysian authorities stepped in and banned all the independent (read: unlicensed) ferry operators. As it stands now, only Blue Water remains. Unfortunately, this reduction in carriers came at the same time as the ballooning numbers of Tioman travelers. This has resulted in a bit of a ferry seat crunch, especially on weekends and school holidays, as well as the July to September peak season. The good news, in particular for overseas tourists, big tours and travelers with kids and/or elderly, is that you can now book your Tioman ferry tickets in advance, i.e. online on http://www.tiomanferry.com/. Those who wish to get to Tioman in a jiffy can also fly by Berjaya Air, i.e. http://www.berjaya-air.com/. In the local vernacular: Tioman boleh :)
re: Tioman Island, Malaysia