Singapore Sojourn - The Plan

Back in 2004, before Hunny and I became a “we” he went to Singapore to visit his cousin for the second time. He promised me that he will bring me there someday. And twas fulfilled this year.

March 14, 2010 – I was browsing the Cebu Pacific website (a habit I got from Twinkle, one of my colleagues) on a Sunday afternoon and saw their promo fare for Singapore. Around 2,200 per person. I consulted Hunny and we decided to give it a go. Booked for July 19-23, 2010.

Twas  my first time booking online so I was naïve and too excited to check the departure date from SG to MLA. He was the one who noticed that I chose an earlier flight and commented that we should have booked until Sunday. It dawned to me that instead of being able to stay for 5 days, it would just be for four since on the fifth day, we need to head back home.

Then came the preparation for the trip. We talked to his cousin and she insisted that we stay at their house instead of renting a hotel. We were very hesitant since she has only been married for 3 years (?) and we don’t want to invade their privacy. She rationalized that booking for a hotel room will just add up to the gastos and it would really save us money if we take her offer.

I did all the research through the internet. Learned that we will be arriving on the last week of the Great Singapore Sale. I came across the Your Singapore site when browsing Boy Kuripot for freebies and contests. And this is one of the factors to whom I owe the success of our Singapore trip.

Read all the information I needed to know. From forums to the websites of Singapore must-see places (Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Sentosa, Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, Underwater World and many more). I even checked the SMRT website and Changi Airport. I intended to be ready since we have four months to prepare.