How long to stay in Singapore and Hong Kong, pre- and post-cruise?

[Widebay]

Trend - that's interesting about the volcanic dust & native lung problem. It doesn't surprise me. I was glad when Yarlu said it was time to leave the rim of the volcano and come down to the 4WD and back to Whitegrass Resort for dinner & few cleansing ales.

 

At Whitegrass Resort, there was the resort "dog" called Brandy, and receptionist told us that if Brandy saw us with face mask, flippers & snorkel, she would lead us to the diving spot, which she did, "Thank you Brandy". It wasn't far from the resort office, beautiful aqua blue water, and the water edge consisted of old black lava flow rock, and as you dive in, there is a rope, to pull one self out from the rock wall, then dive down to view the beautiful coral growing below.

 

When my wife & I had finished diving, we collected our mask & fins, and yes you guessed it, Brandy escorted us back to the office. That night we sat outside the restaurant, nice food/wine and lots of gecko lizards climbing the restaurant wall, to feed on moths, etc attracted by the lighting.

 

Ah! must go back one day.

[Widebay]

David 1951 - I will be in Singapore this coming November 2014 for two weeks, looking after my grandson, whilst his mum & dad go for beach holiday in Vietnam (not cruising - fly & stay)

 

We may take him up to Tioman Island or Nikoi island.

[Albert Bell]

Do you have a recommendation of a good, but not too expensive, hotel in Singapore?

 

 

Rendezvous Hotel Singapore , is a great affordable hotel at the bottom of Orchard Rd.

 

Do yourself a favour and try to get a taxi to Lau Pa Sat after dark for the best street stall satay of your life.