Chitchat Staycation Phenomenon in Singapore

scroobal · May 20, 2016

I always wondered how big this is in Singapore as have seen many online discussions as well people blogging about it in Singapore. I am not talking about taking a room to watch the F1 race or to have a wild party or as a place of assignation.

I also note that the focus is on room decor and the hotel facilities.

Why not get a chalet at St John's Island and walk the island both in the day and at night. What about heading to Malaysia and staying in a chalet at Taman Negara or a hotel at Batu Feringgi.

JHolmesJr · May 20, 2016

Im up for it Scrooby…but only if you'll accompany me for long, moonlight walks on the beach. :p

xantheka · May 20, 2016

JHolmesJr said:
Im up for it Scrooby…but only if you'll accompany me for long, moonlight walks on the beach. :p

Keep me informed and I'll do some catchdog.

lifeafter41 · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
I always wondered how big this is in Singapore as have seen many online discussions as well people blogging about it in Singapore. I am not talking about taking a room to watch the F1 race or to have a wild party or as a place of assignation.

I also note that the focus is on room decor and the hotel facilities.

Why not get a chalet at St John's Island and walk the island both in the day and at night. What about heading to Malaysia and staying in a chalet at Taman Negara or a hotel at Batu Feringgi.

Or a weekend getaway in bintan, whether at club med, or one of the resorts would be a nice break too.

The last trip to bintan was ages ago.....

scroobal · May 20, 2016

I am actually planning an "intervention" for a political identity who has his wires crossed at St John's. May need some help. Need people to dress up as Mandela, Gandhi etc to create the right atmosphere.

JHolmesJr said:
Im up for it Scrooby…but only if you'll accompany me for long, moonlight walks on the beach. :p

scroobal · May 20, 2016

This region is blessed with so many tropical islands that it is a real waste if we don't take advantage of it. Every time I head to any of these islands, I will ask the boatman if he can recommend a household to cook the daily catch. In those days, you just pay $10 and a feast will be served with the catch that you provide. Nothing like locally cooked seafood feast after a day of fishing and swimming in the surf.

lifeafter41 said:
Or a weekend getaway in bintan, whether at club med, or one of the resorts would be a nice break too.

The last trip to bintan was ages ago.....

xantheka · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
I am actually planning an "intervention" for a political identity who has his wires crossed at St John's. May need some help. Need people to dress up as Mandela, Gandhi etc to create the right atmosphere.

For Gandhi Jah would be the ideal candidate.

mojito · May 20, 2016

Staycations, they are for people who are time constrained and too poor to afford a real vacation. It is a delightful thought as I don my ski gear at the Alps.

GoldenDragon · May 20, 2016

xantheka said:
For Gandhi Jah would be the ideal candidate.

Spot on! Gandhi would be proud. Kuku for Mandela?

dr.wailing · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
Need people to dress up as Mandela, Gandhi etc to create the right atmosphere.

@ scroobal

I notice you didn't mention Lee Kuan Yew, Lee Wei Ling or Ho Ching. Is it difficult for ordinary folks to dress up as them????

dr.wailing · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
This region is blessed with so many tropical islands that it is a real waste if we don't take advantage of it. Every time I head to any of these islands, I will ask the boatman if he can recommend a household to cook the daily catch. In those days, you just pay $10 and a feast will be served with the catch that you provide. Nothing like locally cooked seafood feast after a day of fishing and swimming in the surf.

Totally agree and this is what I've missed the most since moving to the land of the free.

I heard there are some uninhabited islands off Vietnam that are literally paradise on earth. And you need only to pay something like $5 to get a local to cook your catch for you.

scroobal · May 20, 2016

Bro, you don't even have to tell them anything, just hand over the day's catch. At dinner, you will see various dishes, some steamed, some friend and all the ingredients will be provided by them.

No need to even pay much moolah. I once went to Mersing and stayed at the former Govt Rest House, something which can be found in nearly all Malaysian towns and run by Hainanese. The cooks do a marvellous job and everything from fish to vegetables are so fresh. It was standard that they set when serving senior govt servants travelling outstation. Early morning it was a sight to behold as the fishing fleet went out to sea.

NaturalAristocratNoHeart said:
Totally agree and this is what I've missed the most since moving to the land of the free.

I heard there are some uninhabited islands off Vietnam that are literally paradise on earth. And you need only to pay something like $5 to get a local to cook your catch for you.

scroobal · May 20, 2016

I don't think they are poor as they are meticulous about decor and standard. You should read some of the blog entries. I rather go to Pontian and wallop all the local hawker fare to tickle my tastebuds.

mojito said:
Staycations, they are for people who are time constrained and too poor to afford a real vacation. It is a delightful thought as I don my ski gear at the Alps.

glockman · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
I always wondered how big this is in Singapore as have seen many online discussions as well people blogging about it in Singapore. I am not talking about taking a room to watch the F1 race or to have a wild party or as a place of assignation.

I also note that the focus is on room decor and the hotel facilities.

Why not get a chalet at St John's Island and walk the island both in the day and at night. What about heading to Malaysia and staying in a chalet at Taman Negara or a hotel at Batu Feringgi.

This reminds me that a simple and quick getaway to either Malaysia or Bintan is overdue. Eating what we catch from the sea or lake, relaxed pace and stress-free atmosphere. The chalets at Taman Negara were great, and fishing for Toman was most enjoyable.

As for those local hotel staycationers, I only have this explanation (hopefully I don't come across as being snobbish and judgemental). Most of these people are HDB dwellers who do not have easy access to a clubhouse, swimming pool, gym, billiard room, etc. Common amenities in condos and private apartments. Hence, a hotel stay with these facilities is deemed as a treat.

scroobal · May 20, 2016

Thanks Bro, that makes absolute sense. You solved a long standing puzzle for me.

glockman said:
As for those local hotel staycationers, I only have this explanation (hopefully I don't come across as being snobbish and judgemental). Most of these people are HDB dwellers who do not have easy access to a clubhouse, swimming pool, gym, billiard room, etc. Common amenities in condos and private apartments. Hence, a hotel stay with these facilities is deemed as a treat.

scroobal · May 20, 2016

Wonderful memories of Taman Negara. I was surprised how cool it was and everything was so pristine. The locals were polite and very helpful.

glockman said:
This reminds me that a simple and quick getaway to either Malaysia or Bintan is overdue. Eating what we catch from the sea or lake, relaxed pace and stress-free atmosphere. The chalets at Taman Negara were great, and fishing for Toman was most enjoyable.

glockman · May 20, 2016

scroobal said:
Wonderful memories of Taman Negara. I was surprised how cool it was and everything was so pristine. The locals were polite and very helpful.

Same here. We stayed at the Lake Kenyir Resort in Terengganu, which was really nice and tranquil. We went up by coach, and it took forever. I would fly the next time.

zhihau · May 21, 2016

scroobal said:
Wonderful memories of Taman Negara. I was surprised how cool it was and everything was so pristine. The locals were polite and very helpful.

Ah... I miss those long train rides up north...

Narong Wongwan · May 21, 2016

mojito said:
Staycations, they are for people who are time constrained and too poor to afford a real vacation. It is a delightful thought as I don my ski gear at the Alps.

For dumbfuck 70% sinkies who dun dare to venture away from Sg....the best and safest place in the world.

scroobal · May 21, 2016

Same here bro, while still in school took the train all the way to Penang and spent the next few years using it as the staging point for side trips such as Frasers and Cameron Highlands. Along the way met Singaporeans of all ages with backpack following various trails along the east and west train lines. Best curry puffs is in Gemas, East/West split junction. Used to get in a about 2am and the vendors will meet the train - nice and warm, freshly made. First time I bought, had to dash back to buy some more. The passengers were also great characters. Read all of Paul Theroux's books on train journeys despite his ego. .

zhihau said:
Ah... I miss those long train rides up north...

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