Your Essential Guide to Batam, Indonesia
Thinking of escaping to nearby island for a short getaway? why not try Batam?
Just a 40 minute ride away from the concrete jungle city of Singapore. There you will find bargains…
Although it might be just only a weekend vacation, you may consider to also plan in advance should you want to get the best deal out of it.
1) Look out for GroupOn Deals.
There you can find ferry tickets on sales, hotels deals+ 2 way ferries included, Batam activities offered at a discount. However, be WARNED. Always read the fine prints carefully. If anything unclear, please call up the ferry terminal, hotel or tour operator who is offering the deal before making any purchases.
Often than not, such deal (seen below) sounds like a bargain. However,they may usually include compulsory shopping tours to jewelleries outlets, handicraft centers which does not interest you at all ! But this is part of the package and you have no chance to back out! These leave little time for the activities that one should do in Batam and this include *Drum Roll* (Read on below)
When booking of rooms, each room requires one to buy 2 coupons. Email hotel/ agent first to ask for availability then proceed to purchase.
2) Hair Salon, Pedicure, Manicure
Yes, just indulge in activities to pamper yourself. You deserve a break! And what better way than to have your money well spent on Batam Island. The below Spa is visited by many Singaporeans for its good services and reasonable price.
When I was at the outlet, I felt that I was in Singapore simply because of the languages that were spoken (Slinglish, Hokkien, Techeow, etc). And many of them have already did their booking before arriving!
To avoid disappointment when you had arrived, below is the contact number and one can visit its website to do your reservation with the price in SGD stated clearly
3) MASSAGE Time!
Yes, guess as much, most of us love to get massaged. On a personal note, I have visited the below massage center and it offers good for value massage. With its promotional package, I got to enjoy SGD$10/hr massage and the massage skills are superb!
As the name justify itself, my soul got “Reborn” after 2 hour massage.
4) Seafood!
We all love food, don’t deny it! And yes, Batam will not disappoint you! My stomach was fully satisfied with its quality of seafood and prices offered.
The seafood center at Harbour Bay is great! With so many seafood restaurants along the stretch of the beach, prices couldn’t be better!
At a price of approximately SGD$32, it allows me to have:
– 2 medium size crabs
– A plate of Gong Gong (seashell species)
– Big prawns
-Oaths
– Drinks
5) Movies!
Catch some of the latest movies at Batam for only a fraction, at SGD$3 approximately. And indulge in some relaxation with some nice food to go along (this can either be consume as your supper or afternoon tea break time)
P.S. This is not a sponsored blog article. Above mentioned of companies are based on author own experiences. Prices and treatment may varies.
Categories: Asia Region
Hello guys, my name is June, i like the sharing, btw do you know there is a new mobile app to buy ferry ticket from Singapore to Batam, it is super easy, and cheaper than ticket counter! App is called Ezbooking, you can download it from your iPhone / Android. Visit ezbooking.co for more information.