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Cycling Around Mount Fuji

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Note that this photo is a posed shot. You are supposed to cycling anti-clockwise around the lake! Haha If you are deciding between taking the train to Kawaguchiko or driving, you can check out the car rental prices at   https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/user-guide/reservations.html   and train prices at   http://www.hyperdia.com/ It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo. We parked our car at ou...

Our Short Getaway to Sentosa

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We stayed at Capella , a 6-star hotel and a member of Small Leading Hotels of the World , of which many of the GHM hotels (such as The Chedi Club, The Chedi Chiang Mai, The Legian etc.) and Banyan Tree are members. Room rate: $549++ per night for a garden view room with complimentary buffet breakfast and English afternoon tea as well as everything that's in the fridge. Complimentary parking (overnight parking costs $50) and re-entry pass if you leave Sentosa. They upgraded us to a seaview room. The WA! moments: + the lush greenery with free-roaming peacocks, peahens and chicks =) + the nice seaview + they upgraded us to a seaview room because we told them it was our 9th wedding anniversary  =) (yes, 14th Mar... 3.14... get it? haha) + high-tech touch-screen panel that controls all the lighting, air con, curtains and blinds in the room + complimentary drinks (which includes san pellegrino , coke, juices etc.) + nespresso machine! (ok, i don't drink coffee... but it's a ni...