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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Things NOT TO MISS yearly!

Prophet Muhammad Birthday Anniversary
                                           
    courtesy of kg-belimbing.blogspot.com

15th July,His Majesty Sultan of Brunei Birthday

                                                                                         courtesy of Venice Tan

23rd February, National Day

       courtesy of Rudolf Portpolio

More Happenings in Brunei:


New Year
Chinese New Year
Adau Gayoh Festival
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Israk Mikraj (Ascension of the Prophet)
Start of Ramadhan
Anniversary of the Relavation of the Quran
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadhan)
Hari Raya Aidiladha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
First Day of Ramadhan
Christmas Day

finding your WAY

With the tropical sun, stroll through local neighbourhood areas, you will find out that it is walkable distance from one area to another but still there are numerous options of public transportation available.


BUSES


 The Bus Station area will be at the centre of the town.
Operation Hours :6.30am- 6.00pm
Bus fares: $1.00



TAXIS

Less taxis can be found around but metered taxis are available from most hotels,
shopping centres and the airport.





WATER TAXIS



The most common transportation in Kampong Ayer.
You can hail for a water taxi from the numerous jetties along Brunei River.
Standard ride costs about $1.00, 
Round Trip are negioable but
usually around $15 to $30.
It will be available 24hrs




FERRY SERVICES


LAWAS to LABUAN


To/From LIMBANG..the journey take about 2 hrs only.
Ticket Fares:-


Business Class : RM 31.00 (Adult) & RM 20.00 (Child)


Economy Class : RM 28.00 (Adult) & RM 17.00 (Child)



To/From LAWAS..the journey take about 2 hrs & 15 minutes.



Ticket Fares:-
Economy Class : RM 33.00 (Adult), RM 18.00 (Child) & RM 9.00 (Child 1-3 yrs)




                            courtesy of http://afifmsb.blogspot.com/2009/11/getting-to-labuan-thru-passenger-ferry.html

Blissful Escapes to Healthier life

Bliss is a state of a mind few have encountered. Here is your key, since Brunei now is mushrooming with spas offering all the body-indulgences where there are various options available, from traditional Balinese to the detoxification program mes or even until healthiness and fitness.

Here some of your picks,

Fitness Zone in Kiulap and at The Mall, Gadong
Martha Tilaar Spa in Menglait
Zen Spa Healthcare in Delima Square, Jalan Muara
Matahari Ladies Spa in Shakirin Complex,Kiulap
                     courtesy of Health &Spa in Southeast Asia


and many more other choices you can look here in Brunei.

Where to go, Where to buy...

Shopping in Brunei Darussalam is value for many because it is a tax free country.
For the shoppers, you may go to
d
The Mall, Gadong
Yayasan Shopping Complex, Bandar

 courtesy of www.southeastasia.com

Other than that you may also go to The Hua Ho Mall, Seri Qlap Mall, Giant Department Store and many more.
If you are looking for authentic local products,it is available at the Arts and Handicrafts Centre. Price range from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars. 
Or you may experience shopping in true local style at various 'tamu' across all district.
  • Tamu Gadong (Gadong Night Market),
  • Rimba Horticultural Center,
  • Tamu Kianggeh, Bandar Seri Begawan
  • 24hr Weekend Market, Jalan Sultan, BSB
  • Tamu Kampung Serambangun,Tutong
  • Tamu Seria
  • Tamu Kuala Belait




Monday, August 30, 2010

need some HELP??

Have you ever heard about
TIC (Tourist Information Center)?
This is the right place for you to get help and seek information.  

Located at 3 places around Brunei :
1.The arrival hall of the Brunei International Airport (opening hours 9am-5pm);
2.Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery (9am-2pm),
3.Bangar Town,Temburong (8am-12pm).
Visitors can obtain information about Brunei and related pamphlets, maps and BiG magazine free from here.

For futher information you can always log on to Brunei Tourism official website @  http://www.bruneitourism.travel/



courtesy of Brunei Tourism Board
 BRUNEI TOURISM
Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources
Jalan Menteri Besar,
Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Email : info@bruneitourism.travel