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20 November 2017

KANEBO SALE 2017 SINGAPORE OFFERS RMK MAKEUP | KATE TOKYO | IMPRESS SKINCARE

Kanebo off season Sale 2017 offers RMK skincare makeup,  Kate Tokyo Cosmetics, Kanebo Impress Japanese cosmetics, skincare including primer,  make up base, concealer, selection eyeshadows palette, foundation, compact powder, blusher, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye liner, serum, toner lotion, moisturiser, cleanser, mask at up to 70% off, is held at Concorde Hotel Singapore, level 3, studio 3, 100 Orchard Road, postal code 238840  (nearest MRT are Somerset and Plaza Singapura) on Tuesday, 21st November, 10 am to 8pm.

Visa | MasterCard | Nets| Cash  payments only and no exchange or refund are allowed.
 

Prices and products for Kanebo warehouse SALE 2017 are similar to Kanebo Seasonal sale 2014, Kanebo 2013 Skincare and cosmetics sale, Kanebo Seasonal SALE 2012, Kanebo markdown sale 2012Kanebo Warehouse Prices in Dec 2011 and June 2011. Happy Kanebo Sale hauling!

16 November 2017

SHISEIDO SALE 2017 NARS | CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE | ANESSA | ZA | MA CHERIE | SENKA | TSUBAKI | JOICO | ZOTOS | SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL

Shiseido 2017 Sale offers discounted NARS, Cle de Peau Beaute, Shiseido Skin care and makeup, Anessa, Senka, ZA cosmetics, Japanese haircare brands Ma Cherie, Tsubaki, Joico, Zotos and Shiseido Professional hair care, travel size skincare products and gifts with purchase bags .

Shiseido Fall 2017 Winter 2018  Sale is located at Suntec City Singapore, Crescent room, level 2, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593 (nearest MRT are Cityhall and Promenade stations)  on November 17th, 1130am to 8pm, November 18, 10.30am to 8pm and November 19,  11am to 6pm. 

Payment by MasterCard/ Visa credit cards, debit cards, NETS and cash.

 
Shiseido fans usually start to queue about an hour before the Shiseido Warehouse sale starts to be among the first to enter the sale for best buys. Read Previous Shiseido Sale updates,.

Shiseido NARS beauty makeup cosmetics haircare sale 2017 features and popular Japanese beauty brands with great discounts and beauty bargains. Do share this with your friends and Happy Shiseido SALE hauling.

14 November 2017

JeweLuxe Singapore | USA Luxury Jewellery Designers Fashion Showcase

The inaugural Jeweluxe Singapore 2017 showcased fine jewellery design and craftsmanship by Icons of America - famous Hollywood based top jewellery designers Kimberly McDonald, Sylva & Cie, Verdura, Kavanta & Sharart, David Webb New York and Moritz Glik curated by Paolo Costagli,  winner of the internationally acclaimed Couture Design Award, New York at TENT@Ngee Ann City, Orchard road on Singapore famous shopping boulevard.


JeweLuxe Singapore, debuted as the world's first multi-segment retail exhibition of niche and specialised designers in jewellery, timepieces, vintage, eyewear, fashion, art and living style with an e-commerce marketplace Jeweluxe world and Jeweluxe concierge service, targeting China, Hong Kong,  Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand markets.

 
At Jeweluxe Singapore gala opening night, models gracefully dressed in Indonesian born, Zurich based couture designer Farah Angsana, seen at Paris Fashion Weeks, showcased the finest jewellery collection from Sylva & Cie, Kimberly McDonald, Paolo Costagli, Kavant & Sharart, The Jewel Box, Amedeo, Ancrea, Celebrity Hong Kong Jewellery, Chavana, David Webb New York, Dilys, House of fine jewel, Imperio by Arisawa, Infiniti Jewels, Ivy masterpiece, Kodama, Moiseikin, Revival Jewels and Rota e Rota.


 
The JeweLuxe closing show models were dressed in Indonesian bridal gown designer, Rusly TjohnardiZ Atelier with jewellery by Chavana, David Rosas,  Diree, Dynasty Jewellery, Hans D Krieger, Heinz Mayer, Vahari and Zydo.
 
 
Singapore JeweLuxe exhibition from 6th October to 15th October 2017 showcased brands like Verdura, Paolo Costagli, Kimberly McDonald, Sylva & Cie,  David Webb New York, Mathon Paris, Moritz Glik, Mouawad, Kavanta & Sharart, Amedeo collection, Ancrea, Federico Buccellati, Caratell, Celebrity Hong Kong Jewellery, Chavana, David Rosas,  DeGem, Dilys , Diree, Dynasty Jewellery, Glajz, Federica Rettore, Hans D Krieger,  Heinz Mayer, House of fine jewel, Imperio by Arisawa, Infiniti Jewels, Ivy masterpiece, Karen Suen, Kodama,  Ludovic Ballouard, Magerit, Moiseikin, Niessing, Revival Jewels, Rota e Rota, Scavia, Shirley Zhang, The Jewel Box, Vianney Halter, Vihari,  and  Zydo, as well as Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Independents - Vianney Halter (Switzerland), Konstantin Chaykin (Russia), Aaron Bescei (Hungary) and Ludovic Ballouard (Switzerland).

 

03 November 2017

Bintan​ ​Lagoon Resort hosts Junior Golf Tour of Asia ​JGTA​ ​Junior Championship​​ ​

Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) will host the inaugural Junior Golf Tour of Asia (JGTA) Junior Championship​​ ​ at Bintan​ ​Lagoon​ ​Golf​ ​Club's​ ​two​ ​world-renowned​ ​18-hole​ ​golf​ ​courses​ ​designed​ ​by​ ​Jack​ ​Nicklaus​ ​and Ian​ ​Baker-Finch​ from December​ ​20​ ​-​ ​22, 2017, alongside with​​ ​USA University​ ​golf​ ​programs​ and seminars.
 
The JGTA is the sanctioning body in Asia for American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Performance Based Entry (PBE) Status and represents the series of tournaments throughout the region where ​Asia’s​ ​rising​ ​stars​ ​of​ ​junior​ golfers aged 12 to 18 years old can build their AJGA PBE Status through their final ranking on the JGTA’s Junior Order of Merit ​without​ ​having​ ​to​ ​travel​ ​to​ ​USA.
 
 
Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Bintan​ ​Lagoon Resort Indonesia is the leading premier leisure,​ ​golf​,​ ​corporate​ ​meetings​ &​ ​incentives​ ​destination with beachfront​ ​gardens​ and own ferry terminal in Bintan, has​ ​played​ ​host​ ​to​ ​events​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Asian​ ​Tour​ ​and offers​ ​a​ ​world-class​ ​resort​ ​experience​ ​and​ ​golfing​ ​venue​ with its ​annual Bintan golf event, BLR President’s Cup.

For BLR golf packages, Bintan Spa & Massage Kedaton rejuvenation vacations, family resort holidays,  Singapore weekend getaways, accommodation reservations and Bintan Mozaic ferry lines bookings, please visit https://www.bintanlagoon.com/bintan-packages/all-bintan-packages/ and updates on​ ​​Junior​ ​Golf​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Asia​ ​JGTA​ ​Bintan​ ​Lagoon Junior​ ​Championship at www.​jgta.org ​.
 

03 October 2017

Scoot Honolulu USA Singapore Hawaii Osaka flights new destination | Aloha Oahu Waikiki Beach

Scoot Singapore to Honolulu USA Oahu island Hawaii  new flight route via Osaka is the latest new Scoot destination and Scoot airline first foray into the USA market. Scoot Singapore to Athens first long-haul destination was launched on June 20 and Scoot Honolulu Singapore marks the second long-haul flight on the award winning Asia Pacific's Best Low Cost Airline fleet of new Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 4-times-weekly flights service, starting on December 19, 2017. 
 
Scoot Singapore–Osaka nonstop service will increase to 10 times weekly when Singapore-Honolulu flights starts, in addition to current Osaka via Bangkok and Kaohsiung flights.
 

Scoot new destinations for 2017/ 2018 besides Honolulu USA are Harbin, Northeast China, Kuching, East Malaysia, Kuantan, West Malaysia and Palembang, Indonesia.


 
Scoot Flight Schedule for Singapore-Honolulu services (Effective 19 December 2017) 

Singapore – Osaka – Honolulu (TR 700)
Sector
Departure
Arrival
Frequency
Singapore – Osaka
1045 hrs
1730 hrs
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Osaka – Honolulu
1925 hrs
0730 hrs
Singapore – Osaka
0955 hrs
1655 hrs
Friday
Osaka – Honolulu
1850 hrs
0700 hrs
Honolulu – Osaka – Singapore (TR 701)
Sector
Departure
Arrival
Frequency
Honolulu – Osaka
0935 hrs
1400 hrs (+1)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Osaka – Singapore
1510 hrs
2110 hrs
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Escape with Scoot to Hawaii islands on tropical paradise Honolulu with Scoot new destination launch fare for long-haul flights to its first USA destination at promotional return fares from as low as SGD 555 for Economy FLY and SGD 1,555 on ScootBiz, on offer from October 4th, 10.00am till 11.59pm on 8 October 2017, so Escape the ordinary and book your tickets now at
www.flyscoot.com!

Yook SungJae BtoB | CL at Singapore ION Orchard + 8th Anniversary Fashion Concert

Korean pop star - CL Lee ChaeRin performed 2NE1 popular single - "Lonely" and hip hop rap "Lifted", alongside with BtoB Yook Sung Jae - Korea Drama Award 2017 winner as Best New Actor award and Star of the Year award for his role in Goblin, popular Korean drama at ION Orchard 8th Anniversary gala dinner showcasing Cartier Jewellery watch collection.
 

CL and Yook Sungjae officiated the launch of new ION Sky observation deck on 56th floor where
“Orchard” in Orchard Road comes to life, showcasing the best of Singapore heritage, culture and technology, in collaboration with Cultural Medallion recipient singer songwriter Dick Lee and his creative team.

Chris Chong, CEO of ION Orchard 爱雍·乌节 shared that the ION Orchard new immersive experience begins at level 4 in the elevator where images of nutmeg seeds sprouting and growing tall in a nutmeg plantation against a clear blue sky while onwards to level 56.
 
 
The nutmeg designs reflected on the window pane and frame structure coincidently draws a resemble to famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama iconic polka dots mirrored installation.  
 
 

Visitors will be welcomed by a 360-degree multimedia animation show that traces the transformation of Singapore and Orchard Road as the plantations and orchard of yesteryears made way for new developments, revealing a full panoramic view of the current Singapore’s skyline.
At ION Orchard 8th Anniversary press conference, Korean fashion icon, singer-songwriter CL wore Chrome Hearts aviator pink sunglasses with titanium square frame sunglasses adorned with jewelled details, by USA designer Richard Lark, known for bike chic rocker style.
 
CL paired her black stonewashed  bustier dark denim contrast dress and  fur details jacket with eye catching python leather thigh high statement stilettos. 
 
 
Speaking to the press in perfect American accented English, CL is often seen in Harpers Bazaar and INStyle fashion spread, shares that she like to dress up as its a way to express herself. CL seems to favours bold designs, accessories and striking metallic hues nail polish this autumn. CL sang 'No better feelin' , Ost my little pony The movie and had garnered almost one hundred thousand views on YOUTUBE.
 


BtoB member Yook Sungjae was excited to discover an observation deck with a birds' eye view, in the heart of famed Singapore shopping street - Orchard road, above ION shopping mall and expresses his interest for fashion and shopping.
 

Sung Jae mentioned that ION anniversary discounts sounds tempting and hoped he would have the opportunity to go shopping here at ION orchard during his visit to Singapore.
 
Yook Sung Jae concert at ION Orchard Singapore 8th Anniversary Autumn 2017 / Winter 2018 runway showcase 

 
Singaporean band 53A with lead vocalist Sara Wee and members Alvin, Bani Hidir, Helman Kamal  and Nazaruddin Mashruddin performed popular hits as the opening act for ION Orchard 8th Anniversary concert.


ION Orchard Autumn 2017 / Winter 2018 fashion showcased 24 models strutting down the runway in 70s edgy rock and contemporary glamour chic designs.

 
 




Luxury brands at ION Singapore like Salvatore Ferragamo and high fashion popular brands including Aldo, Alice + Olivia, Armani Exchange, BLACKBARRETT by Neil Barrett, Calvin Klein, Carven, DKNY, Dsquared2, Hardy Hardy, Jason Wu X FILA, Vivienne Westwood, multi label concept stores enVie de Pois and TYAN were featured in ION Orchard 8th Anniversary fashion showcase.
 

Korean heart-throb Yook Sung Jae, winner for Star of the Year award and Best New Actor award at Korea Drama Award 2017 for his role in Goblin, the award winning international Korean drama sang Korean pop song - “Tell me”, Goblin song OST "Who are you”, “Paradise” and "Beautiful" to invited guests, cheering K-dramas fanatics and K-pop crowd.

 
Sungjae greeted the crowd and Thank everyone for coming down despite the very hot weather. He mentioned he had put in some extra effort to dress up and look fashionable as its ION 8th Anniversary fashion show.

 
"Congratulations to ION orchard for your 8th Anniversary"  and Sung-Jae sang a Happy Birthday song to ION Orchard before receiving a bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne from Chris Chong, CEO of ION Orchard, ending the night on a high note of his rendition of Chinese Song 丑八怪 by China Singer Joker Chew.

 

K-drama Goblin actor Lee Dong Wook, casted as Wong Yeo, grim reaper in the drama,  graced the opening of cult  Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster at ION Orchard, last Tuesday while fellow Goblin actor Yook Sungjae acted as Yook Deok-Hwa, the rich heir performed at ION orchard anniversary fashion concert. Will the next actor, Goblin Gong Lee,  known as Kim Shin, make a visit soon to ION Singapore ?
 

Watch on Youtube : Yook Sung Jae 육성재 BTOB 비투비 陆星材 Singapore ION Orchard Concert 8 Anniversary Autumn Winter Fashion Show

To commemorate ION Orchard’s 8th Anniversary, ION Orchard has collaborated with brands to create exclusive limited edition collectibles from Jaeger LeCoulture watch with ION Orchard facade, personalised Longchamp Le Pliage bag, exotic-skin Kwanpen Crossbody wallet to Chanel exclusive lip colours and Sephora beauty pouches.
 
Receive Singapore fashion label IGC In Good Company Asia ION 8th Anniversary confetti-inspired design notebook, including a $50 In Good Company voucher in September or Singapore tea brand, TWG ION Orchard tea blend Happy 8 Tea of white tea, green tea with exotic fruits and flowers, in a TWG Birthday 8th vermillion red tea tin and gift box in October, with a  minimum spend of $2,000, limited to first 80 per week, per person.

 
Enjoy complimentary lunchtime parking at ION Orchard Mondays through Thursdays 12-1pm, excluding public holidays, shoppers and members will also continue to enjoy the ongoing eight-month-long offer of shopping rewards* and monthly special members’ day* till end October 2017.

Enquire at ION Orchard concierge for Tourist privileges, 爱雍·乌节 Singapore Golden Week 2017 UnionPay  discounts and rewards at ION  shops or ION restaurants reservation. Visit ION Orchard website for ION shops, restaurants, cafés , services, ION Sky observation lounge and ION art gallery event listings.

*Photography by BeauteRunway photographers using Canon 1DX and Nikon D5.
 

27 September 2017

AirAsia offers KLIA Express train KLIA2 ticket + earn AirAsia big points

AirAsia travellers can book discounted KLIA / KLIA2 Ekspres ticket train fares at AirAsia’s website airasia.com. The new partnership with Express Rail Link allows AirAsia passengers travelling on the world’s best low-cost airline for the 9th year to enjoy maximum value for on-ground and flight transportation.

KLIA Ekspres is Kuala Lumpur’s fastest airport transfer to KL city in Malaysia, just 33 minutes journey between KL Sentral and KLIA2, offering travellers a fast, safe and reliable airport to city transfer.
 

AirAsia KLIA Ekspres tickets price offer is only RM48 for one-way/RM88 return trip, KLIA Ekspres child fares (two to 12 years old) at RM22 one-way/RM40 return trip, compared to the usual KLIA Express price RM55/RM100.

Book AirAsia KLIA Ekspres tickets under Manage My Booking page on airasia.com. AirAsia BIG members will earn 100 BIG points with purchase of KLIA Ekspres One-way Adult ticket and 200 BIG points for Return Adult ticket, with travel dates up to 6 months in advance, only available from now until 20th October 2017.

21 September 2017

KL TravelPass Ticket KLIA, KLIA2 Airport to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Malaysia

KL TravelPass offers travellers airport transfers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2 on KLIA Ekspres high-speed train to KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur City centre and Klang Valley, to connect Malaysia rail network - MRT, LRT and Monorail, Rapid KL buses and KTM Komuter rail services.

Similarly to London Heathrow Express Train Tickets and Oyster Card, Hong Kong Airport Express Travel Pass and Octopus Card, the integrated transport  KL TravelPass card with TouchnGo, provides tourists and locals a seamless travel experience on rail network around Kuala Lumpur city tourists attractions, surrounding suburbs as well as to pay for purchases at selected retail, food and beverages outlets.

Developed by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd, the KL TravelPass was launched by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Executive Chairman of ERL, YBhg. Tan Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh; Chief Executive Officer of Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat, Azharuddin Mat Sah; Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, YBhg Dato’ Ir. Zohari Sulaiman and Chief Executive Officer of ERL, Noormah Mohd Noor.
 

 
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is the operator for Kuala Lumpur LRT (three networks),  KL MRT, KL Monorail including bus services of Rapid KL, Rapid Penang, Rapid Kuantan and Rapid Kamunting.

Express Rail Link operates KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit high-speed train services connecting Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA2) and the city. The non-stop 57-km journey on KLIA Ekspres between KL Sentral and KLIA takes only 28 minutes. Passengers can also take a 3-minute ride between KLIA2 and KLIA. The KLIA Transit service stops at three intermediate stations Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi.

 
The KL TravelPass airport transfer card is available for sale at KLIA Ekspres Ticket Counters in KLIA, KLIA2 and Departure Hall, KL Sentral and priced at RM70 for single trip and RM115 for return trips  (A 6% GST charge of RM0.30 is applicable on the card price of RM5), inclusive of two days of unlimited rides on KL MRT, LRT and monorail. For travelling on Rapid KL buses and KTM Komuter rail services or to pay for purchases, simply add cash value to the KL TravelPass.

14 September 2017

Lake Toba Medan Indonesia travel guide holiday attractions must visit list

Lake Toba, Sipiso-piso waterfall, Parapat, Samoir Island, Berastagi Gunaling hill with views of volcanos Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung, Blue Lake Sibolangit waterfall, Taman Alam Lumbini Golden Pagoda Natural Park, Maimoon Palace, Mesjid Raya Al Mashun mosque are must visit attractions located in Medan and beyond, in North Sumatra Wonderful Indonesia.
 

Poised to be Indonesia ecotourism destination and top 10 must visit places in Indonesia, the fascinating lake toba flora and fauna greenery is set to be even more magnificent with new flower park and millions of new trees to be planted by 2019 through sustainable tourism planning.
 
Lake Toba, North Sumatra Indonesia (Medan to Danau Toba approx 4-5 hours drive)
 
Mejuah-juah ! Crater Lake toba (Danau Toba) in Medan Indonesia is the 2nd largest and deepest volcanic lake in the world.
 
 
The picturesque lake toba is a spectacular sight to behold with its breath-taking enchanting views amidst rolling green hills, colourful flora, primeval forest and gentle breeze climate at approximately 900 meters above sea level.
 
Rest, relax and recharge yourself in Lake toba pristine postcard perfect scenery and infinity instagramable places for ultimate holiday memories.
 
Sipiso-piso waterfall Indonesia (from Berastagi 45-minute drive)
 
Sipiso-piso waterfall Indonesia is the largest and highest plunge waterfall at 120 meters formed from a river cave in Karo Highlands at 800 meters above sea level.
 
 
Surrounded by enthralling flora greenery, Sipiso-piso waterfall with its cascading water forms rainbow hues as it descends in the gorge captivates  travellers to soak in the extraordinary panoramic views of northern Lake toba as its enchanting backdrop.

Nature lovers could trek to Tongging village and be right next to the magical waterfall in around 30 minutes.
 
Berastagi Karo highlands, Indonesia (from Medan, 2 hours drive)
 
With an altitude of 4595 feet above sea level, the beautiful city of Berastagi charms visitors pleasantly with cool climate of 18-26 degrees all year round with lush flora and fauna greenery, fruits picking farms and fresh vegetation.
 
Gundaling Hill in Berastagi offers alluring views of dormant volcano Mount Sibayak and active volcano Mount Sinabung with hotsprings in the vicinity.
 

Adventurous travellers can hike up Mount Sibayak for magnificent views and see a sulphur crater lake or trek down to foothills (around 2-3hours trek) to Sibolangit waterfall or Blue Lake Sibolangit, renown for its magical light blue and white colours due to the high phosphorus and sulfur content from the volcano.
 
 
Mount Sinabung volcano erupted gas while we were on Gundaling Hill and volcanic ash landscape offered another insight of wonderful Indonesia.

 
Taman Alam Lumbini Berastagi
 
Taman Alam Lumbini natural park is a replica of the renown Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar and is the second highest replica golden Pagoda outside Myanmar and surrounded by strawberries fields, raspberry, avocado and orange farms.
 

Officially opened in 2010 with a beautiful garden park behind the Golden Pagodas, vegetarian restaurant and souvenir shop, Taman Alam Lumbini was inaugurated by 1300 monks and hundreds of Buddhist devotees at Tongkoh village, Dolat Rakyat, Berastagi during the celebration.
 
Berastagi Market
 
Berastagi fruit market beckons with countryside pony rides and horse drawn carriages, fresh strawberries and raspberries, beautiful flowers stalls and local village food.

 
Berastagi produces Marquisa passion fruits, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, avocado, mangos, melons, pineapples, carrots, vegetables and beautiful flowers like lavender and hydrangea with fruit picking farm tours available.
 

Fruit and veggies lovers, flowers fans rejoice as you take your pick for fresh fruits - strawberries IDR15,000 a pack, avocado around IDR20,000/kg, egg mango or mangosteen at IDR25,000/kg.
 

Enjoy a bowl of home style Indonesia's most famous instant noodles Indomie and a cup of piping hot Bandrek - a traditional popular Indonesian drink made from spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, palm sugar and condensed milk which Indonesians drink to keep warm in cool highlands or chilly  weather .
 

Sip a cup of Indonesia's  favourite Indocoffee and roasted sweet corn / sweet potato at local coffee shops in Berastagi market while admiring the soft cuddly rabbits opposite the flower shop during tea break.
 
 
Flying fox / fruit bats are the world's biggest bats and used in traditional medicine in Indonesia to treat asthma symptoms. We made a pit stop to visit a small flying fox farm before stopping for durians.
 

Take a break, have some durians at the local stalls stocked with abundant supply of decadent creamy Medan durians by native Karo villagers for sale at around IDR100,000 (USD7.50/MYR33/SGD10.50) for 3 durians, compared to Medan city for double the price. Most of the durians are collected from Berastagi villages before transporting to Medan city centre for sale.

Indonesia Berastagi hotels, resorts and accommodation in the vicinity

Berastagi cottage hotel sits on an immaculate flora landscape garden of a hill slope with Mount Sinabung view and a stone throw away from Berastagi local fruit market.
 

Mikie holiday resort hotel 4 star accommodation with weekend Funland theme park attraction offers 35 fun rides, carnival games and paint ball activities is the perfect choice for families with children and located in Sempajaya on a gentle hill.
 
 
 
Hotel Sibeyak 4 star resort with President Suite and white washed cottages is located on the foothills of Gundaling Hill, just five minutes walk to Berastragi fruit, vegetables and flower market. Reservations: res@hotelsibayak.com

 
Relax at the delightful Taman Simalem nature five stars agro resort on Merek Hill, Berastagi consisting of villa hotel hostel lodge, restaurants, golf course, Buddhist temple with carved statues from Fujian China, Batak cultural centre, mini zoo, flower nursery, orange, mango and passion fruit orchard, agriculture research centre, a natural river running through the sprawling resort with a spellbinding panorama bird's eye view of Lake Toba and beyond at 1200 meters above sea level.
 
 
Explore day trips, sports adventure, just for kids activities, cultural batik weaving handicrafts, art gallery, eco green activities tree planting, flower nursery, golfing, trekking, camping activities and more.

Dine in at Taman Simalem resort cafes and restaurants like Teahouse Chinese cuisine, toba cafe for quick bites,  Kodon Kodon rainforest Cafe, Pengambatan Asian and western style cafe and Afro organic cafe, most with views of Lake Toba and Mount Sinabung volcano at the hidden pearl of Lake Toba.

Taman Simalem resort offers a range of accommodation at Tongging Point Hotel, Waterfall Lodge Villa hotel lodge and Sidompak Camping for travellers with different needs and budgets and is located at Km 9, Jalan Raya Merek – Sidikalang, North Sumatera Indonesia. For reservation, email info@tamansimalem.com.

Parapat / Prapat Indonesia ( from Medan approx 5-6 hours drive)
 
Horas ! Visit beautiful Parapat and wake up to wonderful views of crystal clear lake toba, misty mountains and blue sky at Inna Parapat hotel, situated in front of the lake with its own private jetty.
 
 
Inna Parapet hotel sits on the sunsoaked lake front with alluring mountainous lake views and is located at Jl. Marihat No. 1 – Parapet,Lake Toba, North Sumatra Indonesia.
 
 
If you happen to be in Parapat on Saturday, visit the Pekan Tigaraja weekend market just next to the ferry pier and Inna Parapat hotel for local Batak handicrafts, fruit, flowers and more by the local farmers and  villagers.
 
Samoir Island Lake Toba Tomok / Tuk Tuk (Approximately 50 mins from Parapet pier)

Take a ferry cruise to Samoir island the largest volcanic island in Toba Lake and encounter the mythical legends of King Sidabutar, experience Tor-tor dance by Batak tribe of Christian beliefs living in traditional bolon house with peak roof in Tomok village, explore Lake Aek Natonang and Lake Sidihoni, renown as lakes above lake.
 
 
Try Batak toba local staple food - mie gomak, a curry noodle with condiment, Sidak fish or shop for ulos traditional woven cotton fabric for gifts or souvenirs at Samoir island or Parapat.
 

Most of the stalls retail similar items, do negotiate and typically you could purchase a batik shirt for IDR60,000 and a scarf for IDR50,000.


Samosir attractions on the island include Pusuk Buhit dormant volcano, 1800metres above lake toba with Aek rangat sulfur hotsprings at the foot of the mountain, Binangalm waterfall, Batak ulos cloth weaving at Lumban suhi-suhi village, Batak museum tomok, Sigale gale puppet show or simply hike, trek, kayak, jet ski, swim or cruise in the crystal clear lake.
 
 
On your cruise back to the Parapet hotels, keep a lookout for Batu Gantung hanging rock on the edge of a mountain which resembles a lady.
 
 
Silangit Airport (approximately 2h+ drive from Parapat)
 
Take a 45 mins flight from the new Silangit airport to Medan Airport - Kuala Namu on Garuda Airlines, Sriwijaya Air, Susi Air or it's only a couple of hours away for 90Km drive.
 

 
Medan City Tour, Indonesia
 
Medan is the capital of South Sumatra and the largest fourth city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung with new Kualanamu international airport (KNO) as gateway to Lake toba and beyond.
 
Maimoon Palace Medan / Istana Maimun is the royal residence for Sultanate of Deli and was built in 1888 during Dutch colonial times with Malay, Moghal and European influences across its 30 rooms and sprawling gardens, just next to great mosque of Medan, the Al-Maksum mosque.
 

The Istana main throne room functions as a museum attraction with historical artefacts and Maimoon palace offers a heritage insight to the majestic grandeur of inauguration throne, golden royal bedroom and state meeting rooms.
 
Visitors could dress up as Sultanate royalty in traditional Malay costumes for an incredibly small fee from RP10,000 (approximately from USD 80 cents/ SGD 1.10, MYR 3.30) depending on your choice of costumes, accessories like gold necklaces, diamanté tiaras, rubies, ceremonial kerises daggers and even gold shoes!
 

Onsite photographers are available and would take your photographs for you, print and deliver your very own royalty momento to the hotels in the city from only RP25,000 per copy.
 
Mesjid Raya Al Mashun mosque was built in 1906 and is reminiscent of the great mosque in Banda Aceh. Beautifully built and maintained, it's certainly instagram worthy to visit the biggest mosque in Medan at Jalan Sisingamamangaraja, Medan Kota.
 
 
Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is a majestic Marian Shrine dedicated to Mary, Our Lady of Good Health with a chapel of Annai Velangkanni and a garden for Marian Pope John Paul II.
 
The Medan Indian Catholic Church's impressive Indo/Mogul architecture, intricate designs and towering temple design draws devotees, visitors and tourists to step into the community hall on the ground hall, worship place on the first floor with balcony and a seven storey tower with triple domes symbolizing Heaven, home of God.

 
Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni was built in 2005 and is located at Jl.Sakura III, No.7-10 Tanjung Selamat, Medan 20134, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia  
 
Gunung Timut  (Temple of eastern mountain/Yuk tong kuang) Chinese temple at Jalan Hang Tuah, next to Babura river is the largest Taoist Temple in Medan with devoutees in droves during Chinese festival celebrations.
 
 
Sri Mariamman temple in Medan is the oldest Hindu temple and was built in 1884. Adjacent to sun plaza, Sri Mariamman temple is at Teuku Umar 18, Kampung Madras, Medan.
 
 
Durian lovers can look forward to indulge in Medan durians, known for its lighter taste and goes extremely well with sweet glutinous rice and cockles satay at popular Ucok Durian Shop.

Takeaway boxes of durian prices range from IDR100,000 to IDR250,000 (approx. USD19/MYR81/SGD26)
 
 
Medan souvenir shopping includes Bolu Meranti sponge cake, Bika Ambon Zulayka cake, Napoleon cake, Indo coffee, Sido Muncul ginger tea and tingting ginger sweet.

Medan is famous for Indonesia food, do embark on a culinary delicacy tour in the city. Rumah Makan Sinar Pagi Indonesian food,  Bihun Bebek Kumango Koh Asia noodles, Jalan Perniagaan roti canai, Tip top restaurant colonial deco with charcoal oven opened since 1929 and bakery cake shop next door are some popular restaurants. Try local street foods at Merdeka Walk or while zipping across the city in motorised rickshaws becak or toyoko.
 


Medan shopping at Centerpoint mall with anchor tenants H&M, Lotte Supermarket, Ace Hardware, restaurants, cafes and more.

Popular Medan hotels - JW Marriott Hotel, Grand Aston City and Danau Toba hotel are all in the vicinity together with Medan rooms stays budget accommodation for everyone to visit the beautiful Medan city.
 
 
Grand Aston city hotel in Medan is a five stars property home away from home, located in the heart of the city, directly opposite airport railway station (30mins ride from Medan Kualanamu international airport, ticket IDR80,000), Merdeka Walk market and Centerpoint shopping mall.


 Airlines to Medan Indonesia Kualanamu international airport includes AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Indo AirAsia, Batik Air, Malindo Air, Lion Air, Garuda airlines from Singapore and Jakarta, Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Jetstar Asia.
 
Lake Toba Medan Travel destinations Indonesia
 
Best weather to visit Medan : Dry season April to September, wet season October to March.
 
Lake toba festivals in Indonesia : Lake Toba festival, Coffee Festival Toba, Samoir Jazz festivals, usually May to November, check Wonderful Indonesia travel events page for latest updates
 
 

Suggested Medan Indonesian itineraries: Medan, Lake Toba, Berstragi, Gunaling Hill, Sipiso-piso waterfall, Mount Sibayak crater, Sibolangit blue waterfall, Mount Sinabung,  Taman Simelan eco resort, Parapat, Samoir Island.
 

 
AirAsia flights from Malaysia to Indonesia Bali, Bandung, Banda Aceh, Jakarta, Lombok, Makassar, Medan, Manado. Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Pontianak, Semarang, Solo, Surabaya and Yogyakarta - 16 different cities with more than 350 times weekly flights including Kuching to Pontianak to explore Indonesia, the biggest country in South East Asia.
 

Singapore to Medan flights (flight time from Singapore 90 minutes) includes Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Jetstar Asia or via Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia , Batik Air,  Malindo Air and Lion Air (flight time from Kuala Lumpur 60 minutes).

Garuda Indonesia Medan Singapore holiday packages with spa and shopping options starts from S$299

Visit Wonderful Indonesia to discover the wonderful wonders and Thank you Wonderful Indonesia for the warm hospitality.