Short Holiday

[astroboy]

The missus and I are thinking of going for a short holiday, probably 4-5 days, with our 18 month old boy. It will be his first overseas trip. Anyone has any suggestions on where to go?

[Pinkfloyd]

Really depends on where you guys are located, what you want to do and what the budget is like...

[9V-JKL]

I would go somewhere within 2 hrs by air just to get a feeling how he takes to air travel. We took our daughter to KCH on her 1st flight @ 3 months old

[astroboy]

Really depends on where you guys are located, what you want to do and what the budget is like...

We're located in Singapore. As this would be our first holiday with him, I don't really know what would be appropriate activities to plan for, though the missus and I have wanted to visit the wine country in Margaret River for some time already.

[Singapore Sling]

We're located in Singapore. As this would be our first holiday with him, I don't really know what would be appropriate activities to plan for, though the missus and I have wanted to visit the wine country in Margaret River for some time already.

Well in that case I would fly to and stay in Perth, (about 5 hours from SIN) lots to do in and around Perth. http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9468 You can then always take a car or coach trip down to Margaret River if you want. Just make sure you watch out for all the SQTalkers who hang out in Perth.

[LionCity]

For a 18 month old, I will suggest somewhere more relaxing and not doing a lot and Cebu might be ok.

Perth sounds ok and kid friendly although 5 hours is a bit long from here.

HKG is ok but not very child friendly. That was the first place we brought our daughter to at 18 months and even brought a ticket for our helper as we found an extra pair of hands helped to make the holidays less stressful. We did that for a subsequent trip to Koh Samui a few of months later.

The other place we went to was Halong Bay and we booked a luxurious suite in a junk with an attached bathroom. It was rather calm at the end of the year but not sure if it is the best for a 18 month old though.

[jammed]

perth is a good place as most australian cities are vy child friendly - you can rent a stroller at pharmacies, most places are accessible by car, which makes logistics so much easier. Only hitch with Oz is customs restriction on only UNOPENED can of formula, and some formula lines in SG not available in Oz, Similac eg.
Plane ride itself, need to prepare for child to adjust to altitude change at take off and landing, drinkin water (or munchin some cookies, raisins) shd help. I have a post - Little Boy flies A380 - cant attach url cos writin tis on mobile but you shd be able to find in TR and hopefully will help with some info too

[astroboy]

Thank you for all your suggestions, you all have been very helpful!

[astroboy]

Does anyone have any suggestions on accomodation?

[Gunnar Smithsen]

If you're looking at staying in the Margaret River area, then I personally recommend you check out the Quay West Resort Bunker Bay

[9V-SIA]

I stay here when visiting Perth.

1. Great views
2. Lovely walk by the river
3. Car park next to room ( you need car in Perth )
4. Shops nearby
5. Perth zoo
6. Nice ferry ride to city

http://www.thepeninsula.net/

[astroboy]

I stay here when visiting Perth.

1. Great views
2. Lovely walk by the river
3. Car park next to room ( you need car in Perth )
4. Shops nearby
5. Perth zoo
6. Nice ferry ride to city

http://www.thepeninsula.net/

Seems like a great place. Do you also have any recommendations for car rentals?

[9V-SIA]

Usually rent from Avis at PER.

Cars are right next to terminal.

Door (PER) to door (Peninsula)