i just got back from Bintan!

We had 2 totally different but wonderful experiences at 2 different resorts.
We stayed 1 night at Bintan Lagoon, the biggest resort in Bintan and we stayed another night at Banyan Tree

At Bintan Lagoon, the feeling was just like going to Sentosa or a typical beach resort that has lots of families having fun by the pool and beach.

While at Banyan Tree, it is sooo romantic and sevice is impeccable! They were really thoughtful and very very polite, we were driven around in buggies which would arrive within 5 mins after we called and they would drive us to wherever we wanted within the very big resort. The villa was awesome, built on stilts amidst lush tropical surrounding coupled with splendid views of the deep blue ocean! and the best thing is that we had a private jacuzzi in the open space at our own private verandah attached to the room! I really felt i was in HEAVEN!

Anyway, i shall let the pictures to the talking :)

Bintan- Day 1

Reached Bintan Ferry Terminal
Bintan is only a 45 mins ferry ride from Singapore (board the ferry from Tana Merah Ferry Terminal)



The factory outlet at the terminal, i didn't buy anything cuz nothing caught my eyes.


On the way from Bintan Lagoon's shuttle bus to the resort.


This is how they welcome us to the resort when we reached.




Our deluxe sea view room


I like this cosy corner meant for in-room massage.



View from the room.

on the way to the pool


at the pool



First meal of the day!

Taxi to the Kelong Restaurant which was about 25 mins ride from Bintan Lagoon at a cost of USD20 per way.


at the entrance of the Kelong Restaurant






Sambal Kangkong, my favourite veggie!


Drunken prawns!
extremely fresh, very juicy and springy in texture!


Red snapper (700g, medium size)
This was really fresh too!

A tip from Bing: it's better to eat seafood which are steamed (esp fish and prawns), because the texture would be really springy and even more tender especially when they're still very fresh from places like kelong.


Chilli crab!
This is wonderful!!
it has been a long long time since i've had such a good crab, the gravy wasn't that good but it's the fresh meat of the crab which totally made my day :)

Total bill for these 4 dishes came up to be about SGD80+

fresh seafood at kelong


crabs


can someone tell me what's this?
it's like crayfish but a much bigger version.


back at Bintan Lagoon


i was starving at night and ordered this via room service.

will update about day 2 tomorrow!

and good news for those interested in Foltene's products, there is an increase in discount of 25% extended to 3rd May for all my blog readers :)
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a few weeks ago, i received this in my mail:


It's Foltene Eyelash and brow treatment.
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i feel that my lashes are stronger and more importantly, thicker!
so much so that nowadays when i go out, i stopped wearing falsies (of course not when i want dramatic, va-va-voom lashes lah)

i wonder if i stop applying it, will my lashes become thinner like last time.

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Last week, i got this from Supre:


i eyed it for a long time and it finally went on sale and of course, i must grab it!
i took size XXS cuz the last time when i took size XS for that blue striped dress, it's a tad too big for me :(
but luckily there's such a person called the seamstress.

so, yeah, Supre sizes run big, if you're a Mango XS, topshop 6-8 and Levis 24 like me, do take XXS for Supre, especially for dresses and tops. (even though it sounds really tiny, but it's really not that small in reality).
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I just finished this TVB serial:


It's a wonderful show, very tear evoking involving 2 very touching and beautiful love stories.
Actually Bosco Wong and Natalie Tong's story is silly and hilarious, but very cute.
Kevin Cheng and Nikki Chow's story is very heart wrenching, sad, but very very sweet.

I like this show also because they went to a rural part of Japan which is extremely beautiful with breath taking landscapes that swept me off my feet even on TV. (imagine if i'm there, maybe i'll be flying)
i make a promise (to myself) that i will definitely visit this place, in the near future. :P

Anyway i'm off to Bintan this weekend!
i've never been there before, i've also not been to Batam, but i already have my expectations of how Bintan is like.
I'm looking forward to spa and massage treatment!
Seriously i haven't really done much research on what to do there and what's good and what's not, i guess i shall just explore on my own for this short trip.
Stay tuned for pictures :)

my new, recent purchases!!


dress from supre


dietrich dress


from victoria secrets


this is supposed to be a top actually but oh well, it will definitely be a dress for me!


black flutter tunic top


Softbank 920T by Toshiba.
my very first Jap phone, unlocked!!
i'm loving it cuz it has all the cute icons and ringtones that sound like music from a musical box :)

sorry for the lack of updates though :P
i shall share some happiness with you guys, i'm going away in MAY!! (what a long wait...)
to somewhere very far away...

some pics taken on CNY and other recent occasions:









BEFORE


They are really vigorous!!





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Syl's birthday dinner at Marriott.


Fruit juices and shakes for all!





Bread (sides not crispy enough and not warm)




Caesar Salad


Calamari (seriously, this is the nicest dish we had among so many)


Swordfish- not up to expectation


Grilled prawns




Steak




Cutting the steak was an extremely tedious job!!


Syl's best friend!!














The food was really terrible.
Its the company that matters and made up for everything :)