Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

Hi Julie,

I am booked for this trip and looking forward like crazy!! Just trying to figure out what clothes to bring - I guess casual and comfortable, and I suppose we will have laundry facilities along the way. It is also tricky trying to work out much spending money, as not many meals are included and all reports say Oz is pretty expensive. Still, I am not going to "economise" as this is a trip of a lifetime for me. My son is in Melbourne and I am staying on an extra week at the end. Are you going on to New Zealand??

Regards

Marie (in Dublin).

Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

Hi Julie,

I am booked for this trip and looking forward like crazy!! Just trying to figure out what clothes to bring - I guess casual and comfortable, and I suppose we will have laundry facilities along the way. It is also tricky trying to work out much spending money, as not many meals are included and all reports say Oz is pretty expensive. Still, I am not going to "economise" as this is a trip of a lifetime for me. My son is in Melbourne and I am staying on an extra week at the end. Are you going on to New Zealand??

Regards

Marie (in Dublin).

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Hi Marie, nice to hear from you, no not going to New Zealand . I am also trying to work out spending money, are you going to Singapore first? Have you booked any trips yet? Thought I would book over there. Julie (Bristol)

Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

Hi Julie,

I am booked for this trip and looking forward like crazy!! Just trying to figure out what clothes to bring - I guess casual and comfortable, and I suppose we will have laundry facilities along the way. It is also tricky trying to work out much spending money, as not many meals are included and all reports say Oz is pretty expensive. Still, I am not going to "economise" as this is a trip of a lifetime for me. My son is in Melbourne and I am staying on an extra week at the end. Are you going on to New Zealand??

Regards

Marie (in Dublin).

Hi Marie,

I did the October/November JY holiday with Singapore ,Australia and New Zealand add on. All the hotels had laundry facilities which were reasonable i.e. around 3 dollors for a washing machine, dryer. There was only one room that did not have an iron and ironing board in but when requested one was soon dispatched. Hope that helps.

Regarding inclusive meals, your welcome dinner in Perth is in the hotel ( Perth travelodge) and your farewell dinner is Melbourne is on a restaurant tram takes 3 hours around Melbourne. Excellent dinner and atmosphere, well enjoyed by us all. Drinks flowed all night, GREAT!!!!

In New Zealand there was a welcome dinner and farewell as well. You will get a new tour manager and new travellers who have come from Hong Kong.

Eric

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

Hi i've just booked up for the November trip, can't wait, have just booked the three advance tours so far the two in sydney and the mcdonnell ranges, def wanna also do that kuranda shyrail from Cairns and maybe one of the perth tours, i agree you have to balance it out a bit with some chilling out time, look forward to hearing all about your trip, enjoy it dave

Hi both my name is Mark and I'm on the some trip but I'm not doing the Singapore pre tour. Hope to see you there have a good time in Singapore?

Thanks Mark, see you in Perth. Julie

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

What time will you be arriving at Heathrow? I should be there about 6pm and could look out for you. Julie

Hi Eric,

Many thanks for that - it is always good to know the practicalities and I don 't want to overburden myself with luggage. The meals and trips sound great so I am really looking forward to it. I am spending extra time in Melbourne and hope to do the New Zealand trip another year, when my finances recover from this one!!

Regards

Marie

Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

Hi Julie,

I am booked for this trip and looking forward like crazy!! Just trying to figure out what clothes to bring - I guess casual and comfortable, and I suppose we will have laundry facilities along the way. It is also tricky trying to work out much spending money, as not many meals are included and all reports say Oz is pretty expensive. Still, I am not going to "economise" as this is a trip of a lifetime for me. My son is in Melbourne and I am staying on an extra week at the end. Are you going on to New Zealand??

Regards

Marie (in Dublin).

Hi Marie,

I did the October/November JY holiday with Singapore ,Australia and New Zealand add on. All the hotels had laundry facilities which were reasonable i.e. around 3 dollors for a washing machine, dryer. There was only one room that did not have an iron and ironing board in but when requested one was soon dispatched. Hope that helps.

Regarding inclusive meals, your welcome dinner in Perth is in the hotel ( Perth travelodge) and your farewell dinner is Melbourne is on a restaurant tram takes 3 hours around Melbourne. Excellent dinner and atmosphere, well enjoyed by us all. Drinks flowed all night, GREAT!!!!

In New Zealand there was a welcome dinner and farewell as well. You will get a new tour manager and new travellers who have come from Hong Kong.

Eric

Hi Mark,

Look forward to meeting you in Perth- can' t wait for the sunshine!

Marie

Hi both my name is Mark and I'm on the some trip but I'm not doing the Singapore pre tour. Hope to see you there have a good time in Singapore?

Thanks Mark, see you in Perth. Julie

Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

hi Julie, I'm on this trip and really quite excited now. Having the same issues re clothes and money... Thinking shorts and light trousers mainly ? Looking at booking most trips I think , gonna make the most of it 🙂

Hello, any one going on the above Singapore pre tour, would be nice to get in contact before the big day.:). Julie.

hi Julie, I'm on this trip and really quite excited now. Having the same issues re clothes and money... Thinking shorts and light trousers mainly ? Looking at booking most trips I think , gonna make the most of it :)

Hi jo, look forward to meeting you at airport. Julie :cool::cool:

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

What time will you be arriving at Heathrow? I should be there about 6pm and could look out for you. Julie

I think I will get to Terminal 3 at around 5 pm, but will confirm to you nearer the time. I don't think we can check in until 2 hrs beforehand, so it might be nice to have a coffee! Marie

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

What time will you be arriving at Heathrow? I should be there about 6pm and could look out for you. Julie

I think I will get to Terminal 3 at around 5 pm, but will confirm to you nearer the time. I don't think we can check in until 2 hrs beforehand, so it might be nice to have a coffee! Marie

That's what I was thinking, contact you nearer the time. Just ordered dollars, think will be enough. Julie

hello julie im graham going to ausse in march but not stoping off in singapore you should enjoy it dont forget to have a drink in raffles

Will do! See you in Perth. Julie

hello julie im graham going to ausse in march but not stoping off in singapore you should enjoy it dont forget to have a drink in raffles

Will do! See you in Perth. Julie

Think I will be at terminal 3 around 530 ish. Got my dollars, not sure my suitcase is big enough though 😃

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

What time will you be arriving at Heathrow? I should be there about 6pm and could look out for you. Julie

I think I will get to Terminal 3 at around 5 pm, but will confirm to you nearer the time. I don't think we can check in until 2 hrs beforehand, so it might be nice to have a coffee! Marie

That's what I was thinking, contact you nearer the time. Just ordered dollars, think will be enough. Julie

Hello Marie, I will arrive at terminal 3 6pm, shall I meet you at nearest coffee shop before checking in? Will look out for JY luggage tag. Julie.:shy::shy:

Hi Julie,

Yes I am going to Singapore and looking forward to the shopping as it looks brilliant, also plan on having afternoon tea in Raffles! I am not going to book any trips in advance as you never know how jet lag etc. is going to be. I went to Peru in September 2012 and was glad I hadn't booked in advance as I had a better idea once there as to what I wanted. The Peru trip was brilliant, really well organised and friendly, so I am hoping this will be the same.

Marie

What time will you be arriving at Heathrow? I should be there about 6pm and could look out for you. Julie

I think I will get to Terminal 3 at around 5 pm, but will confirm to you nearer the time. I don't think we can check in until 2 hrs beforehand, so it might be nice to have a coffee! Marie

That's what I was thinking, contact you nearer the time. Just ordered dollars, think will be enough. Julie

Hello Marie, I will arrive at terminal 3 6pm, shall I meet you at nearest coffee shop before checking in? Will look out for JY luggage tag. Julie.:shy::shy:

Hi Julie, breaks my heart to tell you that due to an accident last weekend I will not be able to go on the trip: just out from hospital, arm broken in 2 places and no question of travelling. Will also lose a lot of money, but have to keep things in perspective - bones will heal and Oz will still be there. still, it is a terrible disappointment. Hope you and others have a wonderful trip, raise a glass for me!! Marie