Thursday, August 7, 2008

Are you game?!

Angkor (12th Century) Cambodia

CAMBODIA

Angkor is the most important monument of the south-east Asian Khmer Empire and the world's largest sacred temple. Built during the reign of King Suryavaman, at the beginning of the 12th century, Angkor is noted for its intricate ornamentation and striking beauty. With its water moats, concentric walls and magnificent temple mountain in the center, Angkor Wat symbolizes the Hindu cosmos, with its oceans at the periphery and the Meru mountain at the center of its universe.

Hi All,

For those of you who've heard about this trip from us earlier, there are some changes to routes, i.e.:

Initial Plan

BSB - HCM - Cambodia - Hanoi - Halong Bay - HCM - BSB

We've got several feedbacks and were advised to not squeeze too many destinations in the mere 7 days that we have, and that Cambodia is worth staying a minimum of 3-4 days. So in the name of these 'advisors' who have been to Cambodia, we will cut North Vietnam from out itenary.

2nd Plan

BSB - HCM - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Phnom Penh - HCM - Brunei

This would have been a good route because it would be sooooooo nice if we can also tour HoChiMinh at the same time but I think we have to strike it out because the airfare to HCM just shot up to BND900+.

Final and Confirmed Plan

BSB - KL - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - KL - BSB

Using Airasia all the way, this is by far the cheapest and best route for this trip. It adds up to a total of $550+ including fuel surcharge and tax which I think is a bargain, except for the fact that it's air asia, no complimentary food, minimal baggage BUT u get to have your beer inflight, no? keke.

For all the above comparison, please read the attached spreadsheet for detailed information on the flight times and charges.

Important!:

This will definitely be an interesting trip, and for those of you that are totally keen in joining, The travel period is also perfect because we are making use of hari raya holidays, so the maximum number of leave you have to take is 3 days (i.e. for those who are not working on Saturday).

What I need you to do is:

1. Confirm whether your IN or your OUT (Heidi Klum style) by Wednesday, 13th August. You have one long week to discuss with your mr/missus and to ask yourself if you want an adventure =)

2. When you've decided you're definitely taking up this wonderful chance of traveling with fun people, u can either purchase your airfare online immediately yourself, or you pass us your $$$, and we will book the ticket for you. The choice is yours but do inform by Wednesday . The earlier you decide, the less risk of losing out on the good deals.

What I will do:

1. I will come up with options on where to stay, plan where to go, what to do, eat and where to drink until we k.O!


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