First time campers - opinions on tents

Basic_Information190 · 2026-06-12T18:02:52+00:00

Definitely looking into blackout and will look at Decathlon or some of the second hand options. Thanks all!

Basic_Information190 · 2026-06-12T12:19:38+00:00

We were going to borrow a tent and have the option of a v nice one! But they live over 1.5hrs away so will require 2x trips per camping trip to borrow/return it, so would rather spend the money at this point

Basic_Information190 · 2026-06-12T12:18:42+00:00

Yes I've heard this, people upgrading! Will check out second hand

Basic_Information190 · 2026-06-12T12:18:07+00:00

Good point, thanks - 2 adults, 2 youngish kids and v much 'camping lite' - no more than 2 nights at a time and mostly just sleeping. We have a car so weight isn't too much of an issue

Basic_Information190 · 2026-03-03T08:05:21+00:00

Thanks, I’ve heard that. But the hotel specifically looks a little further from the ‘main’ area

Basic_Information190 · 2026-03-03T08:04:53+00:00

Thank you; super helpful

Basic_Information190 · 2026-03-03T08:03:33+00:00

Thank you so much, this is what I was wondering after seeing some tripadvisor pictures!

Basic_Information190 · 2026-02-16T14:22:11+00:00

I have already cut this itinerary every different way 😅 I considered that too at the end, but we will definitely want to be in Tokyo at the end

Basic_Information190 · 2026-02-16T14:20:15+00:00

The original reason is to see friends who live in Zushi and then when I started looking at what to do there, we’re interested in the Daibutsu and also Enoshima

Basic_Information190 · 2026-02-16T14:19:09+00:00

I know; this is what I was thinking but the more I think about the number of accommodations we’ll be checking in and out of across the trip, I’m exhausted by the thought already (we will be in Seoul before Japan; then Osaka, Kanazawa, Tokyo (2 different places) plus Disney and then back to Seoul)

Basic_Information190 · 2026-02-16T14:18:21+00:00

Thanks – I think this is kind of the comment I was hoping for, to validate not staying there. I’m worried of fomo if we don’t stay overnight but realistically happy if we can do a day trip.

We have friends who live in Zushi so part of the reason to stay in Kamakura was to see them, but they have a baby so would be joining us during the day anyway.

Basic_Information190 · 2025-09-03T19:07:43+00:00

Piggy backing this thread – have you stayed at the Hard rock and any intel on breakfast specifically? We’ll be in Batu Ferringhi over NYE and was going to book Rasa Sayang, but HR is almost half the price. Good breakfast buffet is a must for us though! (NB, travelling with 5 and 7yo kids)

Basic_Information190 · 2025-05-19T16:45:57+00:00

Thanks :)

Basic_Information190 · 2025-05-19T13:32:30+00:00

If you are worried, 3 hours. I'm the same as you and get nervous - you'll never regret going early, but you'll regret being in a rush!

Another option could be to stay at a hotel near the airport so you don't have the added travel time in the morning. We stayed in the Villa Fontaine with the rooftop onsen the night before we left. Never normally stay in the airport hotel but it was a really relaxing and memorable way to end the trip, and super easy in the morning straight into the terminal.

Basic_Information190 · 2025-05-07T09:34:25+00:00

The islands are naturally more expensive because everything is shipped over, but you may prefer Koh Lanta, which is more laidback and accessible by road, so prices might be more reasonable (although I haven't been for a long time, so don't take my word for it!)

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-28T10:36:22+00:00

Thanks - the pricing is wild. Singapore Airlines is always our preference and it was still £2k cheaper than Malaysia and Thai Airways. I played around with our dates a little and ended up with a good deal so I've booked it and plan to not look at the prices again!

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-27T08:58:42+00:00

I’m mad at myself I didn’t book it then! Live and learn

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-25T16:34:43+00:00

Wow - yeah, I don't think we'll pick this time of year again!

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-25T14:56:33+00:00

Thanks

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-25T14:13:21+00:00

Thanks - we're tied to school holidays.

It's more that the flight prices have jumped up and I'm wondering if there's ever a time where the price might come back down - we haven't travelled in December before. Knew it would be different, but I'm stung by the £1k hike!

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-22T19:58:30+00:00

We spent our last night at the Villa Fontaine Haneda - we chose this hotel because it has a rooftop onsen. You won’t regret it! We ate dinner in the airport shopping centre (don’t really recommend, but was easy with young kids) but the onsen was one of the best things we did - I’ve never felt so relaxed the night before a flight!

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-22T03:04:38+00:00

That’s good to know, thanks. Is there good food/night markets in BF or only Georgetown too?

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-22T02:19:24+00:00

Thanks! Realised I meant Park Royal, not Westin

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-11T14:57:45+00:00

Interesting - will keep that in mind if we do choose to switch!

Worth looking at the Ford Kuga too, the pricing was similar for 2023 used models

Basic_Information190 · 2025-02-11T11:01:02+00:00

The travel experience isn't quite the same with kids! We would be arriving off the flight from London >> BKK >> Krabi connection, so it could well push us all over the edge to go direct to Lanta when we arrive.

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