Travel Bee packing tips

The vacuum bag: These are a god send, particularly for winter holidays. With the Travel Bee’s departing for Japan in seven days, the bags are out and the ski gear looks huge. But, with the help of these nifty little bags it now only takes up one quarter of a 66cm case (per person). That’s […]

Sydney bloopers!

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Whilst I consider myself an experienced traveller, I still make mistakes. It’s good when you are travelling with someone that can help you see the funny side. That’s my Master 16! 1. While trying to feed two recently arrived, weary and hangry travellers (after midnight) I managed to […]

The beach and the bridge – Sydney, NSW

(Not just any beach or any bridge. I mean the beach and the bridge) Today started much the same as yesterday (yes the teenage sloth and nagging mother) but what made my morning, was the greeting we got when we finally got to Joe Black cafe. Not only did they remember us from yesterday, but […]

Mirror balls, bikes and landmarks – Sydney NSW

Here we are, on our much anticipated ‘Yay year 11 is over’ trip. Master 16 and the Travel Bee (OG) are on a special mum and son trip. One on which I was hoping we could enjoy each others company minus all the usual nagging associated with teen boys, school and the multitude of distractions […]

5 reasons to choose Club Med Bintan – Indonesia

1. It’s so easy! From Singapore it is a 50 minute ferry ride to Bintan and with Tanah Merah Ferry terminal only a stones throw from Changi airport, transiting is a simple taxi. Once you arrive in the resort all the details are covered. You don’t need to think about how or where you will […]

The activities of Club Med Bintan – Indonesia

The Travel Bees tried to make the most of the activities on offer while still taking time out to relax. This is what we managed to do: Swimming – pool and beach, snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, archery, badminton, beach volleyball, waterpolo, cooking class, bracelet making, yoga, aerial yoga, golf, spa, ping pong, evening shows, lazing by […]

The foods of Club Med Bintan – Indonesia

The food here is out of this world. Each meal time there are delicious foods crafted to cater for all nationalities as well as plenty of local delicacies. Although a buffet, most meals are plated for you and could rival the presentation of any top notch restaurant. The children’s section keeps the little ones happy […]

Baby turtle release – Bintan, Indonesia

The Travel Bees have been super lucky to experience the release of 75 baby turtles here on Bintan. Twice a year Green and Hawksbill turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. At Club Med, that happens all along the beach including on the beach volleyball court, and under sun-loungers. To prevent unsuspecting holiday makers from […]

Club Med Bintan Island – Indonesia

We have made it to the lush and relaxing paradise that is Bintan Island. Only a short 55 minute ferry ride from Singapore, Bintan is a destination low on travel stress. Arriving at Changi airport (in my experience, the best airport in the world) everything is easy. From collecting baggage to passing through immigration, it […]

Gardens by the Bay – Singapore

The Travel Bees are off on a different kind of holiday this week. Our usual adventures; jam packed with sight seeing and activities is not what the family needed at this point in time. After a busy few months of working, adjusting to the demands of ATAR and training hard for sport, complete relaxation is […]