{"id":6896,"date":"2017-04-09T10:53:26","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T02:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batamgetaway.com\/?p=6896"},"modified":"2019-11-20T11:04:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T03:04:45","slug":"top-8-travel-tips-for-your-batam-trip-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batamgetaway.com\/top-8-travel-tips-for-your-batam-trip-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Travel Tips for your Batam Trip Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are going for the first time\u00a0or you\u2019re a regular, do read through these 8 travel tips on how you should prepare for your Batam trip.<\/p>\n

You are guaranteed to save significantly\u00a0in terms of your preparation and travelling\u00a0time, as well as money.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A weekend holiday to Batam might cost significantly less than going to other destinations such as Phuket, Langkawi, Bali, or even Bintan. Nevertheless, a poorly-prepared Batam trip might cost you unnecessary waste of time and mental energy.<\/p>\n

As a result, you might\u00a0end up\u00a0with a weekend holiday\u00a0that leaves you more exhausted than a long day with overtime at work.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While these 8 travel tips are not exhaustive, they are some the most commonly asked advices\u00a0by our clients. So here we go:<\/p>\n

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1. Book the right stay for the right reason<\/h2>\n

The first and most important of our travel tips:\u00a0book the right accommodation for the right reason.<\/p>\n

For a short Batam trip over the weekend, time is of essence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So if you\u2019re planning to enjoy the beach, please do not book a\u00a0Batam city hotel<\/a>. Spending 30-45 minutes on the way to the beach and spending the same amount of time returning to the city is not an economical use of time. Similarly, avoid booking a\u00a0Batam beach resort<\/a>\u00a0and missing out on\u00a0its facilities because of the time wasted on the road.<\/p>\n

Next, let\u2019s say you intend to empty your pockets to shop in the main Nagoya or Baloi district. Try not to book a hotel that\u2019s\u00a0NOT\u00a0within walking distance to your shopping target. Money and time wasted on transportation (taxi) can be better utilized for your shopping instead.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Get the right transportation through the right channel<\/h2>\n

Having travelled to Batam countless times over the years, this is one of our most basic, yet crucial travel tips:<\/p>\n

Research and plan your choice of ferry operator, ferry timing, and ferry terminal.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The last thing you\u2019d want for your brief\u00a0Batam trip\u00a0is to get poor ferry timing, and end up in a ferry terminal that\u2019s furthest from your Batam hotel or resort. You will be wasting precious time and money on the road and taxi.<\/p>\n

Of course if you want convenience and savings, you can book our Batam hotel or resort packages. For a first-timer to Batam, you can consider the comprehensive\u00a0batam hotel + ferry + tour package<\/a>\u00a0that includes accommodation, breakfast, ferry tickets, Batam city tour with seafood lunch, and optional body massage. Otherwise, you can opt for the basic\u00a0batam hotel + ferry package<\/a>, which comes with accommodation, breakfast, ferry tickets, and Batam land transfers.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, you could book directly to\u00a0the individual ferry operator\u2019s website, or through other third-party aggregators\u2019 sites.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set your objectives and plan your actions<\/h2>\n

To be very productive and efficient with your time on your Batam trip, you have to\u00a0be crystal clear on your purpose.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At the same time, plan your schedule, route, and movement\u00a0to support your purpose. This is probably one of the most important\u00a0travel tips I\u2019ve learned over the years.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say your main purpose is to max out your credit cards and \u2018shop till you drop\u2019. First, determine the target product(s) and prioritize them in the right order; 1. Fashion, 2. Snacks, 3. Souvenirs, 4. Gadgets, 5. Books, etc. Settle the\u00a0\u2018must gets\u2019\u00a0before straying to the\u00a0\u2018nice to gets\u2019; starting from 1 and moving down to 5.\u00a0 So if you plan to shop for a year\u2019s worth of clothing, make sure you fill up your 10 luggages first before going for the snacks, souvenirs, gadgets, books, and other items.<\/p>\n

Try not to commit the number 1 sin of all sins: attempting to do too many things, visiting too many places, and going for too many experiences in your short Batam trip. You can doesn\u2019t mean you should.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare adequately and appropriately<\/h2>\n

Next on our travel tips is to\u00a0prepare your travel items and activities appropriately & adequately.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before deciding on the activities for your Batam trip, do check the weather forecast first. This\u00a0weather site\u00a0<\/a>does a forecast of up to 14 days from the current date of checking. It\u2019s also very detailed down to hourly projection of temperature, wind speed, humidity, rainfall, and more.<\/p>\n

Depending on the forecast and choice of activities, prepare your attire and travel items accordingly. For instance, if you\u2019re planning for a day doing water sports, be sure to bring a few more extra clothing, plastic bags for wet clothes, sunblock, sunglasses, etc. Similarly, if you\u2019re planning to shop a lot, bring extra foldable travel bags and of course, cash.<\/p>\n

Whenever possible, book your activities in advance.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thinking of going for a spa? Identify your preferred Batam spa centre and book your slot in advance. Trying to surprise your loved one for an anniversary or a birthday celebration? Contact your desired Batam restaurant and make a reservation for romantic candlelight dinner.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Draft a packing checklist and pack early<\/h2>\n

Assuming you haven\u2019t got one,\u00a0do a packing checklist\u00a0for your upcoming Batam trip. You can re-use and customize it for your future overseas trips (Get our packing checklist\u00a0here<\/a>). Such a checklist would not only save you time for packing but to also ensure that you have everything you\u2019d need for the trip. In addition, it will be extremely useful when you are packing your bag at the end of your trip (during checkout). This is arguably one of the best travel tips a friend had\u00a0ever given me.<\/p>\n

While preparing your checklist, consider categorizing it into 3 different categories:<\/p>\n