2D1N Batam Trip | Nagoya Hill Hotel | Nagoya Hill Mall

Horizon Ferry at Habourfront Ferry Terminal

Over the weekend we decided to do a short trip to Batam again, slightly more than a year since our last visit. This time we decided to stay at Nagoya area as we had been to Batam City side during the last visit.

Clean and Neat Horizon Ferry 

Departing from Singapore Harbourfront Ferry Terminal, we decided to take Horizon Ferry to Batam. It was one of the best choice of the trip. Unlike the other Batam ferry providers, this boat was so new and clean. Similar to the ferries going to Bintan.

Shops at Harbour Bay Batam Ferry Terminal

It was a great 45mins ferry ride to Harbour Bay Terminal, the nearest ferry terminal to Nagoya Hill. It was a pretty new terminal. The surroundings were still filled with constructions going on. Shops and eateries were spotted at the terminal.

We headed straight to get our return tickets for the next day as we wanted to take the 5.50pm ferry. At the terminal, we were approached by a Chinese man who provided transportation to anywhere in Batam.

So we decided to take the risk and took the transport to our booked hotel and paid RP$50000 (S$5.30). As the hotel was very near the terminal, we reached in less than 10 minutes.

Back of Nagoya Hill Hotel

Nagoya Hill Mall in Batam

Nagoya Hill Hotel Room 

We chose Nagoya Hill Hotel through Agoda and it was the best choice. Hotel's location was superb, just a stone throw away from the mall. Lots of massage parlours and food eateries.

Sakura Massage & Spa

We decided to check out the prices of the ever popular Majestic Spa & Massage. We were put off by the prices so we decided to try next door, Sakura Massage & Spa. The price wasn't as expensive as Majestic so we decided to have a try. The masseurs strength were alright but the environment wasn't relaxing at all. We had a whole 2hrs of raining sounds from above, think someone was doing major washing. Just our 'lucky day' I guess.

Ayam Penyet at Nagoya Hill Mall

Dinner we had Ayam Penyet from this stall and it was very yummy. The chicken was very tender (ps. I hate breast meat) to my liking.

Ended the day with a movie (watched Deadpool) that cost S$2.60 each.

Breakfast buffet at Nagoya Hill Hotel

Next day we had our breakfast in the hotel. The buffet spread was fantastic and we were told the selections changes everyday. You must try the Lupis dessert. It's super yummy!

We continued our search on massages in this area. Decided to try Go Massage. We message them on Facebook and manage to get a slot. There was a complimentary pick up to and fro so do check with them.

We thought we had chosen a better massage place today but to our dismay it was as bad as yesterday. Ok maybe just slightly better than yesterday. It wasn't relaxing at all. Phone calls were ringing from other patrons and they spoke loudly. The masseurs don't have a standard style of massage even though we both chose aromatherapy massage.

We noticed the prices of the massages at Nagoya Hill area is on the high side, the food prices had increase over the years. Shopping for our toiletries was good as usual due to exchange rate.

I guess for the next trip (if there is), we won't be there for the massage anymore. The massages were not relaxing at all.

Sunset at Batam

Till the next welovedayout holiday! Blessed Thursday everyone!

Safra Families For Life AVventura 2016 | Fun Family Race | welovedayout

What a fun race to start 2016. This year the theme for the race was 'Lost'. You must be wondering what do we mean. Well it's easy, the race format is like Amazing Race.

Ultra Kids Category at starting point

For a start, there was a 1.6km and 2.5km run for the different kids category. After the run, the participants had to complete 13 stations. It can either be physical challenges or mental games.

Team bonding at Safra AVventura 2016 Race

Soapy climb up to the top

Family bonding at Safra AVventura 2016 Race

Cargo Net challenge at Safra AVventura Race 2016

The 13 stations were fun and interesting. Ranging from word search, unicycle, charade, mine field, knives on marshmallows, leopard crawl,flying fox, tent building etc.

The area for all these stations were nearby, from Safra Yishun premises to Yishun Park and Yishun Resevior.

We were very impressed by the planning of this year's race. All teams had to start at different allocated first station and the remaining stations were up to their own discretion.

There were no bottlenecks at the stations and even if there was a queue, the participants were given queue number to avoid dispute. So is really up to the participants whether do they want to queue or carry on to the next station.

The children had so much fun every year and this was their 5th year into the race. This year was the 10th Edition of the race and of course the race pack goodies were much better than previous years.

Snacks provided after the race

End of the race the participants were treated to free snacks of pop corn, candy floss and muah chee (glutinous rice cake).

Regular participants of Safra AVventura Race

Families for Life AVventura race is a race that you shouldn't miss. It creates bonding while having fun. These experiences will stay with the child forever.

For more information on races or Safra activities, do have a look here.

Hope to see you at 2017 Safra AVventura Race!