Singapore and Bali might be ideal. Shopping is great in Singapore but also some great places in Bali for various crafts. Bali is also very cheap! ( you might appreciate that as a Goa lover!)
Bangkok and Koh Samui would be a great combination.( or Singapore/Koh Samui) September can be a bit awkward for destinations weather wise but those are good combinations.

Hi les127,

I think Fiona has probably hit the nail on the head suggesting Bali with a Singapore stopover for some retail therapy. The weather in September is usually good in Bali - not too good in Thailand / Malaysia.

If you like Goa, be sure to have a meal in Little India in Singapore. The fragrance of the spices is something to enjoy!

Good Luck

Peter

Of course- Little India, you would enjoy that! Mind you, I preferred China Town- still China and India in one city, not bad!

thanks for all the advice guys
ill get some brochures tommorow

Have a look at my trip report- hopefully that will give you a taster of what to expect!
Singapre/Bali

les127 - hi again,

If you are seriously considering Singapore / Bali in September, you may wish to look at this thread http://holidayforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=82701

Good luck

Peter

hi again,listening to all above advice,ive got 4 night stop in singapore forwife (shopping) ,then 10 night in bali,at the puri santrian for £1145 each in a beach wing room.is this a good deal,it seams it to me but what do i know.oh,the hotel for singapore is the holiday inn atrium.

sounds like a great deal to me Les! I bet you get upgraded on arrival at the Santrian. We had a beach wing room booked as well and got a bungalow.

The journey back from Bali is long. We did an overnight in Singapore on the way back. We had most of the next day there as well. Perhaps you could look at 3 days on way out and one on way back. Or even the other way round- you would then not have to take all your shopping to Bali and back!

I have had a look at your Singapore hotel. The one big disadvantage is that it is not near the MTR. Taxis are cheap in Singapore but personally I think you are better close to the MTR.

chears fiona,i havent booked yet so i can alter,ill change the singapore hotel also.

whats the mtr fiona?

My personal preference is for a hotel in Boat or Clarke quays. From there it is a short MTR journey to Orchard Road for the shopping. It is also within walking distance of China Town( we walked but it was a bit humid and so probably best to hop on the MTR).
At night you are in the best area for restaurants and bars - but an easy taxi journey if you want to try somewhere like Raffles or CHIJMES .
However, everyone has their favourites!

Sorry- meant MRT( I keep getting muddled up with Hong Kong!) It is the mass rapid transit- their underground. Very efficient and easy to use. Have a look here. That website is great for all sorts of info.

just one more thing to add
Here is my first trip report which gives other ideas for what to do.

thanks again fiona and everyone else

Hi again les127 - unless I've missed it, you don't say who you are travelling with.

The deal you have doesn't sound bad, bu you have time try another couple of TOs.

Enjoy! (Not long to go)

Peter

Hi
I'm having a rethink about my Bali hotel. The Kumala Pantai is building an extra 100 rooms and no pool to facilitate the extra 200+ guests... it's just nice now, but it will be a daily bum fight for a spot around the pool.
Also, I've no wish to holiday on a building site as it won't be finished by May/June 07, they have only just demolished the property next door.
So I'm thinking of the newly refurbished Puri Raja in Legian for 9 nights then over to Sanur to relax for 5 nights at the Puri Santrian Club... got a great price from a Balinese agent at $90US per night for the club.
Can anyone tell me just what exactly is a bungalow is at the Puri Santrian? there seems to be different interpretations of what one is in South East Asia. Mine is (because I'm a Pom) a ground floor only room and no upstairs. I'd hate to book one and the bungalow is upstairs lol) The Aussie's call a house a house regardless of whether it's one or two storeys. Any one got a picture of a bungalow? Love to see it if you have.
Cheers Geri
Edit... My apologies I think I should have posted this elsewhere. Please move it if it's in the wrong place. Geri

This was our bungalow. Definitely no upstairs to it!

Thanks Fiona for the lovely photos. The bungalow is very typical Balinese and I can just see myself sat there with a Bacardi and coke lol. We have stayed in similar at the Gazebo in Sanur a few years ago.
I'm still undecided what to do... it does depend on whether they will guarantee us a ground floor club or not. This is a milestone wedding anniversary for us so want somewhere nice for a few days.
Cheers Geri