jstducky Posted September 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 6, 2012 In the past when I've visited Thailand, I know that mosquitos have always been a problem for me, especially since I don't react that well to mosquito bites. I am in the beginning stages of planning a cruise next year that starts in Hong Kong, ends in Singapore and has 2 stops in Vietnam in the middle. For anyone who has been to these cities/country, have mosquitos been an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted September 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 6, 2012 No mosquitos for us, or mentioned by shipmates. Including overnites ashore & trips inland/up-river. That was in January. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Rosebery Posted September 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 6, 2012 In the past when I've visited Thailand, I know that mosquitos have always been a problem for me, especially since I don't react that well to mosquito bites. I am in the beginning stages of planning a cruise next year that starts in Hong Kong, ends in Singapore and has 2 stops in Vietnam in the middle. For anyone who has been to these cities/country, have mosquitos been an issue? Same itinerary No mossies in Jan. Took deep woods off with us-didn't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstducky Posted September 6, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted September 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Insect repellant seems to be the one packed "essential" I have never used in 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa24 Posted September 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2012 In the past when I've visited Thailand, I know that mosquitos have always been a problem for me, especially since I don't react that well to mosquito bites. I am in the beginning stages of planning a cruise next year that starts in Hong Kong, ends in Singapore and has 2 stops in Vietnam in the middle. For anyone who has been to these cities/country, have mosquitos been an issue? Jstducky, What cruise are you taking? We are taking what sounds like the same won and we live in Placentia.:) Maybe we should meet for coffee and share notes. Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstducky Posted September 12, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Jstducky,What cruise are you taking? We are taking what sounds like the same won and we live in Placentia.:) Maybe we should meet for coffee and share notes. Lesley We are thinking of taking the Sun Princess July 30, 2013 from Hong Kong to Singapore. Haven't booked yet, but am about 90% sure now we'll move forward with it PS - I'm originally from Yorba Linda, and while my family home is still there, I actually live up in LA these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norn iron Posted September 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I did loads of research 3 years ago for a trip into the Central American rain forest. I have one of those pores systems that bugs love. My conclusion was to use Neem oil, brilliant! Not one bite. (The neem tree is the only tree a plague of locusts will leave behind) Whilst in the rain forest 3 or 4 in the party using a DEET based product were eaten alive. We are headed for India in November and it will be Neem oil again. It comes in two formats oil and cream, the cream is best for the face. It is also pretty cheap, one 250ml bottle of oils and 100ml of cream was about £9 ($14) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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