OMG! Going through my drafts I saw this super late entry on our short trip to Cameron Highlands in December! All the pictures has been uploaded, I dont care if you think the story is basi but I will publish it anyway! Eheheheh

As I wrote before we stayed at Strawberry Park Resort in Cameron Highlands. And the best thing to me that this hotel has got to offer is a service all of you must take next time you get up the in the Highlands. For your info, Strawberry Park provides Guided Tour service to all their guests!It is soooo freaking convenient!!

If you have driven to Cameron Highlands before you would know how tiring it could be! Once you arrive at Brinchang for example, you would need to drive around to the many-many parks, garden and farms pulak! The roads are very narrow and when it rains they can be quite slippery. Worst thing would happen if you visit during the school holidays which mean thousands of people flocking together to enjoy the lovely cool highland weather. Driving can be a nightmare at these times…

When we heard about this service Azman especially was so happy coz he didnt have to drive.Ehe! They have several routes or packages but we took the Countryside Tour. It took us to the Butterfly Farm, Boh Tea Factory, Cactus Valley etc etc. If you are traveling without children, you can try their Mossy Forest Walk or Hill Forest Walk. Sounds very interesting for nature lovers like us. Actually we could bring Miki to these Walks, coz Miki is a tough boy, but at that time my morning sickness is super duper bad, takut termuntah or terpengsan tengah jalan!!

In fact I dont know how I can pull a smile in these pictures.. It was feeling so horrible! Hehehe

Below are some pictures of us at the Butterfly Farm! Me and my darling family! Check out all the butterflies on our clothes!

Our tour started at 9 am and we rode with other guests in a van. The driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about Cameron Highlands. Here is Miki on Daddy’s lap in the van.

Miki dah tak takut butterfly!

 At Butterfly Farm yang cantik…

We shared the van with a Indian family from KL and a Dutch couple from Holland. They were all very nice and Miki made friends with the other kids.

Happy Miki with new friends. This was at the Honey Bee Farm.

Miki and Mummy yang separuh pengsan kepeningan at the Boh Tea Plantation.

Very fresh tea leaves

Miki just learned about carnivorous plants and when he saw some many of them at The Big Red Strawberry, he was kinda freaked out.

All of us in the van!

That night we had dinner at Strawberry Court Thai Restaurant.  The restaurant is situated at Lower Ground Floor of Strawberry Park Resort.

The restaurant opens from 6pm and last order is taken at 10pm. We had steam boat and it was so yummy! At night in Cameron Highlands can be quite chilly so makan soup panas-panas is soooo good….

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Miki is surprisingly so good with chopsticks! Hhehe.. He ate a lot that night! Good boy!

Actually Strawberry Park also has a fine dining restaurant called Tudor Grill which we will check out the next time we go there. I looked at the place and it look fineeee….

Below is Mr Ming, he is the Resort Manager and a very friendly man. He entertained us and made sure that we had a pleasant stay!

Here are more pics of us around the pretty Strawberry Park.

In case you guys are visiting Cameron during this CNY season, let me share some more info, the Jim Thomson Terrace is having a buffet dinner on 25th and 26th January 2012 from 7pm – 9.30pm at RM52.00+ per adult and RM30.00+ per child. The food there is very yummy, you can check out my earlier entries.

If you are one of those party people, FYI the only Club in Cameron Highlands is situated in this resort! It is called Wildberry Club and opens every night. Another faq that I get everytime I write about holiday is room rates. Well here they are:-

Studio Suite from RM228.00++ onwards
Tioga Deluxe Suite from RM298.00++ onwards
Fresno 2 Bedroom Suite from RM378.00++ onwards
Shasta 2+2 Bedroom Apartment from RM408.00++ onwards”
-Room only & Terms & conditions apply.

For booking, you guys can call contact their KL sale office at 03 21626166 for reservations or you can book online http://www.strawberryparkresorts.com/rates/promotions.html.

Happy holidays guys! Cheers!

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Hi guys, I am still reminiscing my recent break at Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands hehehe! 
After we fill our tummy with the delicious hot pies, we went to check out our room at block F.  Miki these days is extremely gedik and loves posing to the camera, but you see lah.. his poses! Tonggek ada.. semua ada! Haishh…

 

Miki tonggek!

Anyway, we stayed at room 627 and once I opened the door, my eyes was fixed at the pretty balcony. Immediately I said to myself that I love it here! Hahaha… FYI my work at the office is extremely hectic and it has been a long time since I got a break. Relaxing in cool, pretty gardens, looking out at beautiful scenery while putting my feet up sipping hot tea was what I really needed and thank goodness to Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands…

The relaxation and peace I finally got!

Balcony with glorious highland bougainvillaea.

Lovely little cooler and LCD TV.

The design of the room was very much to my liking because it was both modern and rustic at the same time.  You can see matching damask heavy drapes and armchairs plus wallpaper and the wooden flooring is very comfortable because it can get very chilly especially at night in Cameron.

The beds was very soft and comfy. Miki jumped up and down like little monkey here… haishhh

The bathroom was larger than life! I wish it was not so cool in Cameron so that I can take long baths but I am not a fan of  SEJUK so mandi kerbau only lah! hahahaha

Check out those black and white tiles! That’s so old school! Where did they get these tiles? I feel like remodelling my master bathroom  now! hahaha

 

After lepakking for awhile in that cosy room went out to check the playground for Miki to play. I think this hotel is definitely suitable for families with young kids because of the spacious rooms and this huge wooden play area.

Miki grinning happily at the tire swing. He has never seen this kind of swing before…

The huge wooden monkey bar!

The “hanging bridge”

At the great big wooden slides.

My naughty and hyper little kid!

That night, we were treated with scrumptious BBQ dinner at Jim Thompson Terrace. The BBQ buffet spread was extensive and mouth watering. They roasted  chicken, lamb, beef and even duck out on the balcony. Tehy also have bbq seafood, sate and spicy dory which was really delicious and pedas!

While I walloped everything, enjoyed his buttered corn on cob and all the fresh sauteed vegetables. If he hadn’t indulged on the pasta, confirmed my son is a vegan! haha

 Yummy duck, chicken, lamb and beef to choose from…

The rosemary lamb skewer was so good! 

Yums.. They have the fresh pasta section, where you can choose your favorite toppings and sauce.. from bolognese, carbonara etc… and they have these fresh arrays of seafood like big prawns, clams and calamari.

That’s me taking some bread and tomato soup that Miki loves as well. My boy eats so healthily. Hahaha
Check out all the desserts..

Cake galore!

The Jim Thompson Terrace is an all-day dining outlet serving a wide variety of popular local and western cuisine. It is situated at the Lobby floor and open from 7.00am until 10.30pm (last order). From my experience, the staff are very friendly and helpful and most importantly the place is kids friendly. I was greeted and served by Encik Zamri, the F&B Manager himself.

Thank you so much Strawberry Park for the hospitility. But oops.. I have more stories to write and pretty pictures to publish! Later~~~

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Despite my maddening morning sickness, we went on a terrific holiday at Cameron Highlands two weeks ago. In case you haven’t heard I really love that place for the cool weather, the pretty flowers and the fresh fruits. This time it was much better because we stayed at a very nice hotel – The Strawberry Park Resort.

So much I want to write about the holiday but first! The most important part of any vacations at all.. is definitely – MAKAN-MAKAN!

Hehe, after we checked in at the Strawberry Park, instead of going to check out our room, I insist to check on their famous pies. In the afternoons, freshly baked pies are served at Jim Thompson Terrace and if the weather permits we can enjoy them  at the Garden Terrace.

They have many to choose from like Cornish Pie, Leek and Potato,  Traditional Chicken Pie, Chicken Cordon Blue etc. We ended up ordering Steak and Mushroom (RM18.00) and Strawberry Pie (RM18.00).

Here is my sweet strawberry pie! Pretty and delicious! Once you break the puff pastry, the fresh strawberry filling came oozing out.. The pie is also served with french fries and strawberry and cream. My favorite way of eating masam Cameron berries. hehe

Azman ordered Steak and Mushroom Pie, and I am telling it’s so good! They serve it with salad, french fries and gravy to go with the pie. The beef is tender and the mushroom so succulent. I love it!

Steak and Mushroom Pie

Tuang gravy kasi banjir! Yumss

 Here are some photos of us at the Garden Terrace. I simply love outdoor dining and enjoying our afternoon tea with hot freshly baked pie at the garden is such a bliss. Strawberry Park Resort has lovely garden in its compound with exotic highland flowers that I simply love. But Miki got really freaked out with this plant. It’s a common garden plant that we can see in the low land as well, but here in the cool weather, the flowers grow so big! haha

That’s me and Chimiki!

At the entrance to the cool and breezy Garden Terrace. We will be back for more Steak and Mushroom Pie! Wait for us!

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