Sunday 21 June 2015

Syazeril story

"kawan2 mama semua dah ada baby comel. Mama je tak. Nana tak comel langsung."

"Huh. Sape baby kawan mama yg comel sgt tu?"

"Nazeem, Syahmi, Adam (izni), Furqan, Syaheem"

Oh. Lorr

"Kalau aril dapat baby boy, nak kasi nama Adam Izni"

"Adik tau ke izni tu siapa?"

"Entah. Aril rasa sesuai"

Wednesday 17 June 2015

Me and travelling

A friend asked me.. Ninie, u r always travelling.. Or on vacation. Why?

I said "Why not?"

For me that's rezeki. Some people measure rezeki only with naik pangkat or naik gaji. But they forgot rezeki can come in any forms. Happy family is also rezeki.

I would spare a little bit of my money to share happiness with people I love. Some people, all the money they got,.. They keep in the bank. By end of the day, the moment they realise their money has piled,.. But too late to use. Maybe the body is aching.. Or too old to feel the fun.

I feel grateful that Allah gave me this chance to see His creation. To wonder the beauty.. To feel complete. Alhamdulillah

So, don't judge people easily. Maybe thay are good in their way. Allah knows all

Wallahualam

Maldives - all about cost !

Here goes...

1. Flight tickets (2A 3C) return : RM2,200
2. Hotel Holiday Inn Maldives (3n) : RM3,213 (Sea view villa with breakfast)**
3. Boat transfer

** They offer garden view villa (without breakfast) from USD190++ per night. Book via IHG website for better deal and extra discounts

- Snorkeling
- Water sport
- Food
Others

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Details for hotel

Reservation Price Summary

View Price Details
Average Nightly Rate
$ 235.00  USD
Price for 1 rooms 3 nights
$ 705.00  USD
Total Tax
$ 163.56  USD
Estimated Total Price
$ 868.56  USD

Maldives lesson learnt

Hi,

I'll be listing our lesson learnt from this trip.. hope will benefit all

1. Book hotels early. Walk in will be very risky. Price will be very high and if not available, you  have to go to the next Atoll (island) !!

2. Boat transfer from atoll to atoll is very expensive. Water plane will cost even more. Ask hotel if they provide transfer. very costly also (refer my previous post!)

3. Careful in selecting your incoming flight. Arriving at Male Airport at night might end up you sleeping at the airport. The boat transfer will finish at around XXX pm. And i think it's not advisable to go on a boat ride at night

4. Hotel rates in Maldives are subjected to 10% svc charge and 12% TGST !!!

Holiday Inn Overwater Pavilion.. Dream on!! cost Couple thousands per night

Maldives packages - Holiday Inn Maldives

I've got this reply from the resort;




Dear Iryani,

Warm greetings from Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives!

We are delighted to hear that you wish to visit our beautiful resort.  Following the receipt of your email request, we are pleased to offer you our current availability and rates as follows:

Dates Required: 15 - 19 September 2015 

Room Type /Rates: BEST FLEXIBLE RATE
(Amendable until 7 days prior to the arrival date. One night deposit requires to be charged, 7 days prior to the arrival date)

· Garden View Villa - US$284.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.
· Beach View Villa - US$304.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.
· Garden View Beach House - US$324.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.
· Sea View Beach House - US$354.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.
· Two Bedroom Beach House - US$884.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.
· Sea View Overwater Villa - US$834.00++ per room per night, Inclusive of Breakfast.

Remarks:
-       Rates quoted are for double/twin share rooms.
-       All rates are quoted in US$ Dollars, Bed and Breakfast Basis
-       All rates are based on a per room per night basis and subject to 10% Service Charge, 12% TGST Tax per night.
-       Maximum occupancy is 2 Adults +1 child below 12years of age or 3 Adults only. Except for Two Bedroom Family Beach.
-       It requires payment in full by credit card within 24 hours of confirming this booking.
-       Third Adult Supplement - US$ 229.15nett per adult per day.
-       Child (02 – 11years) Extra Bed Supplement US$60.00nett per room, per day.
-       This booking cannot be cancelled without penalty. Cancelling your reservation or failing to arrive at the hotel on the above date will result in a charge for the entire stay per room to the credit card provided. You are however able to make changes to the dates of this reservation however this will be at the discretion of the hotel’s availability and subject to a rate change if applicable.
Please be informed that all our resort transfers are arranged based on international flight schedule, hence we would require the flight details 72 hours prior to the arrival day. Please find below two options of transfer as follows:

Shared Transfers:
Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$219.00nett per Adult/ US$134.00nett per Child (04-11 Years). (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)

Private Transfers:
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 549.00nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 981.00nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)

Airport transfer will take approximately 40 to 45 minutes from airport to resort.

Airport Directions
A Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma airport representative will be waiting for you at the arrival exit terminal at counter #45 and he will assist you with your transfer to the resort. If you have any inconvenience locating our Crew, please contact Reservations at +960 664-0511.

For hassle free holidays we also offer the following meal plans:
Kandooma Café is the resorts main restaurant, serving full buffet meal.
  
Meal Package Detail
Price Per Person
Set Lunch at Kandooma Cafe
US$40.00++per adult, per night
Buffet Dinner at Kandooma Café
US$69.00++per adult, per night
Full Board - (Buffet Breakfast, Set Lunch and Buffet Dinner)
Enjoy a rich and varied array of flavors in Kandooma Café for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an ever-changing menu and an interactive dining experience, every meal is a delight! Travel the world without leaving Kandooma with our huge selection of international flavors and spices.
US$109.00++per adult, per night
Stay Spirited - SELECTED BEVERAGES IN ALL RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices:
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Chilled Orange Juice, Chilled Apple Juice, Chilled Pineapple Juice, International Draft Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky, Brandy, White & Red Wine, Kandooma Coco, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Caipirinha, Caiproska, Pina Colada, and the Tom Collins, Mocktails; Fiesta Punchless& Virgin Mojito
US$89.00++per adult, per night
US$45.00++per child (04 – 11.99 years), per night
All Inclusive - (Buffet Breakfast, Set Lunch, Buffet Dinner and Beverages)
Enjoy a rich and varied array of flavors in Kandooma Café for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an ever-changing menu and an interactive dining experience, every meal is a delight! Travel the world without leaving Kandooma with our huge selection of international flavors and spices.
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices at all restaurants and bars.
US$198.00++per adult, per night
US$99.00++per child (04 – 11.99 years), per night
Premium All Inclusive
(lobster dishes excluded)
DRINK: Everywhere
All stay spirited drinks and all cocktails, coffee & tea, smoothies, milkshakes anywhere —
mini-bar and ice cream included!
DINE: All around (lobster excluded)
The truly indulgent package! Have breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet of your choice
or in your room. Immerse yourself in our stunning events—Fisherman’s Market, Dine IN!
the Kitchen and the Maldivian Beach BBQ.
ENJOY: Non-Motorized Sports
All non-motorized water sports and recreation activities included: kayak, catamaran, SUP boards and windsurfing
RELAX: Como Shambhala Massage
Indulge in a 60 minute nurturing massage (per person per stay) using our signature
blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate your body at our Spa.
US$249.00++per adult, per night
US$124.50++per Child (04–11.99 years), per night

- Rates are subject to 12% GST Tax and 10% Service Charge. Above rates quoted per person, per night on top of the room rate. 
- Applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights and all guests in a room must be on the same package.
-  The above meal packages rates are applicable on top of the room rate on BB basis. 
-  Kids less than 12 years eat free, and above 12 years are charged at an adult meal rate. Conditions apply.
-  Kids eat free is available at Kandooma Cafe only.
- If guests are booked on Stay Indulgent package, child supplement will apply accordingly for children age 04 -11.99 years.

Hotel Policy:
  
-       Resort check in time is 14.00 hrs and check out time is 12.00 hrs.
-       Early check-in and late check-out must be requested in advance and are subject to room availability.
-       Early check-in before 12:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of the best flexible rate of the day, excluding breakfast.
-       Late check-out until 18:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of the best flexible rate of the day.
-       Late check-out after 18:00 hrs will be charged the best flexible rate of the day.
-       On arrival, we will be requiring a deposit of US$100 per night for incidental expenses, this can be done as a pre-authorization on a credit card or be paid in cash.
Prohibited imports:
-       Pornographic literature, idols of worship, pork products and certain other animal products, explosives, weapons or drugs may not be imported.
-       Alcoholic beverages cannot be imported without an official license. Drugs are strictly prohibited; the penalty for importing drugs for personal or other use is life imprisonment.
Currency Accepted:

If you intend to use cash to settle your account please note that the bank regulations in the Maldives allow us to only accept USD, EURO, POUND, AUD, YEN & SGD. Damaged currency that is badly soiled, defaced, disintegrated, limp, torn, stapled or otherwise “worn out,” or were printed earlier than 2003 unfortunately cannot be accepted as payment at the resort, as they will not be accepted by the Banks.

Credit Card Accepted:
We accept Visa, Master and AMEX credit card for credit card payments. 

Hope the above information is helpful. Please note that no rooms are currently being held. Please let us know if this is suitable and the reservation details at your convenience. Attached is our resort e-brochure and reservation form to your perusal.  Please send us a dully filled form along with a copy of credit card (front/back) and passport copy of credit card holder in order for us to proceed with the booking. 


Should you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you,


​Ramonoa
 | Reservations
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Kandooma Fushi, South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives
T: +960 664 0511 | F: +960 665 7195

Monday 15 June 2015

Places we 'might' love

Im watching travel channel House hunters international..
This place looks good. I might want to 'study' later. Haha

Tarifa, Spain

Just near Morocco

Friday 12 June 2015

Avani Gold Coast Sepang

Yay. Finally booked Avani Gold Coast Sepang..  Very very pricey I must say. I booked via Agoda.  A superior room (2 adult) cost me RM700++. Other rooms are all over 1k!!

So we got room 084. It's on the main trunk. The further it goes the better the room is.. And more expensive of course 

Most activities here are free.. Some payable. White bicycles are free but locked bicycles are available for rental for RM10/day. It's good to have bicycle because waiting for buggy might be longer than you thought.

Avani KIDS is ok, but many toys are not in good condition. Batik painting cost RM26,. Sand art from RM8 and few more.

There are fire shows at Perahu cafe every weekend night and free yoga lesson every morning. Check timetable for other activities.
Beach ? No thank you 
Too dirty !!

At night there are many seafood restaurants along the beach .. But parking isn't easy !
Swimming pool? Very nicely done,. The infinity pool. But pretty small. Thus, packed with people
Fitness center is also sea facing. Looks handsome. But I didn't try.
To conclude. A little bit too pricey but I will do this again next if got better price

Ciao






When in Paris

I came across this website today
http://asiawebdirect.com/blog/paris.html?cid=edm:awd:accom:asia:nl_best_paris:CTA:013

I some sort of agree to all these places. How to see everything in less than a day?
Take the Hop-On bus of course !!

The 10 'Must-See' When in Paris

Most Popular Attractions On Your First Visit to Paris

Paris remains one of the most intriguing cosmopolitan sites to visit in Europe, and those who have been there would easily agree that it lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world. Besides being the ‘fashion capital’ of the world and a mecca of French gastronomy and modern western cuisine, its appeal lies in its wealth of iconic and historical landmarks that are not to be missed.
Who could resist at least a selfie against the world's most visited manmade landmark, the Eiffel Tower, or actually see and walk around the fascinating sites within The Louvre such as the inversed pyramid or the Mona Lisa as vividly described in the Da Vinci Code? And don’t leave out the real setting of Victor Hugo’s novel, Notre-Dame. Here are Paris’s top 10 must-see attractions on your first time in the French capital.
 

1. Eiffel Tower

This 324m-tall iron tower is a must-see – it’s the ultimate Parisian symbol and also one of the world’s most famous and recognisable landmarks. There are three levels that you can visit, with several dining spots on the first two with great views over the city and an observatory deck on the third that provides you with breathtaking skylines and birds eye-views over the city’s green space, known as Champ de Mars. At night, the tower is even more dramatic thanks to artistic lighting.

2. Arc de Triomphe on Champs Elysées

Roughly translated as the ‘Triumphal Arch’, this 50m-tall monument is both an historical and geographical landmark, located in Paris’s hub – a great starting point for first-time visitors. The Arc’s four great pillars are ornate with sculptures depicting historical episodes from the Napoleonic era to the French revolution. The Grand Boulevard on which it is located, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, is lined with theatres, luxury shops and Parisian cafés, and it’s the main route for the Bastille Day parades.

3. Le Louvre

One of the world’s largest and most visited museums, The Louvre is housed in a former 12th century royal palace of the same name. It primarily houses the royal collection that includes ancient Egyptian antiques, Greek, Etruscan and Roman statues, paintings and French masterpieces. Of course, nothing tops the allure of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which you can see for yourself behind a protective glass enclosure within the museum’s High Renaissance collection.

4. Notre Dame Cathédrale

Travel back in time and relive the gothic setting of the Hunchback of Notre-Dame at this majestic catholic cathedral, which is also among the world’s largest and most famous church buildings. The architecture is one to behold, from flying buttresses to magnificent arches, while mysterious gothic sculptures such as iconic chimera gargoyles pose in contrast to the shimmering stained glass rose windows and majestic pipe organs.

5. Montmartre (Sacré Coeur)

The large hill of Montmarte is home to one of Paris’s major landmarks, the grand Basilica of Sacre Coeur. The white dome of this towering Roman Catholic basilica dominates the skyline, and is in fact the highest point in Paris. While you can’t really use your camera inside, enjoy one of the world’s largest mosaics in its chancel vault with your own eyes; take in the spiritual auras in its meditation garden, then head to the top of the dome to view spectacular panoramas south over Paris.

6. Opéra Garnier

Another famous setting to relive is Paris’s main opera house, Palais Garnier, also known as Opera Garnier, home to the famous Paris Opera Ballet and the The Phantom of the Opera. Behold the impressive façade, filled with various sculptures adorning each of its roof corners, arches and grand pillars. Inside, discover breath-taking painted ceilings and its Grand Foyer with an 18m-high hall filled with giant chandeliers, marble floors and elaborately sculpted columns.

7. Musée d'Orsay

Step into a world of modern French art at this Parisian museum on the left bank of River Seine. It is uniquely housed in a former railway station, retaining much of its station-like structure with an arched skylight roof. Inside are collections of paintings and sculptures, as well as antiques and photographs dating back to the 1800s. French artists include famous names, from Monet to Manet, and Gauguin to Van Gogh. The structure of the museum is a masterpiece on its own!

8. Palais du Luxembourg

Palais du Luxembourg, or ‘The Luxembourg Palace’ is grand historical landmark, where you can witness French 17th century chateau-style architecture from up close, and a scenic walk through a beautiful 25Ha garden known as the Jardin du Luxembourg, or the ‘Luxembourg gardens’. The gardens are dotted with various old statues, a grand fountain, flower patches and an apple and pear orchard that is great to visit in springtime.

9. Les Invalides

This complex of historical buildings comprises a variety of museums and monuments which relate to French military history, and which houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Some members of Napoleon's family and notable French military heroes are also buried at Les Invalides. Open daily, Les Invalides takes you back in time through the dome church, collection of 13th to 17th century weapons and armour, and eras from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.

10. Centre Georges-Pompidou

Also simply known as Centre Pompidou, this complex is famous for its divisive appearance. Looking like a factory turned inside out, with pipes shooting all directions, this is a departure from Paris’s historical landmarks above. Here you can witness modern, high-tech architecture and collections of different forms of art and literature. Inside this large complex you will find the large Public Information Library, the National Museum of Modern Art which is also Europe’s largest, and the centre for music and acoustic research. The top sixth floor of this ultramodern building offers you panoramic views over the city.

Wednesday 10 June 2015

Surfing on to Maldives

Starting my research
http://maafushimaldives.com/

Before May 31st,. MAS had this amazing 50% off ENRICH promotion and ironically some of my enrich point are going to expire the same time.

There are couple of choices, the finalist are Darwin Australia and Male Maldives. Hubby preferred something new so I chooses Maldives.

In conclusion, 7000 miles/way used for each totalling of 70,000 miles for 5 of us with taxes of RM2.2k! Pretty cool deal.. 

Follow my thread to know cost for :

- Boat transfer
- Hotels
- Snorkeling
- Water sport
- Food
- Others



Saturday 6 June 2015

School holiday Balik Kampung

It's been a week pass school holiday. We were mild busy with meetings,  courses etcetera.. Yesterday took half day off and off to Besut. It was a smooth journey.. Alhamdulillah
Left home after jumaat prayer ~230ish and arrived 10ish... Break for dinner with Herney and Familia at Batu 6 KT.
Main goal is to visit abah and ayah who just gone thru hernia surgery.
May this trip be blessed with happiness and parents barokah.






Tuesday 2 June 2015

Muar ride

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim..
Been a lonnngggg time since our last ride together. Nasi buluh I remembered.
Last Saturday we had again a day trip to Muar and Malacca. Started rolling at 8am.. 9am from seremban R&R and reached Muar at 10.30am. Seven bikes altogether and I was the only pilion 
We had the famous satay Maharani at Muar downtown followed by Kopi 434 nearby. Then had a short ride Around muar Town..
Truly I was amazed at how much Muar had turned into. The river banks are so clean. Beautiful old buildings, painted in pastels and great food. There's also 30mins boat ride to see fireflies for those interested.
We then head to Kari Kepala IKAN Hj Ithnin at Semabok Malacca before heading back home after prayer break.
Arrived home at 5pm. And teacher only as for RM50 for all 3 kiddos!

Short and sweet