Private Island Resorts in Malaysia

Pardon the long layoff from the blog. I had something like a blogger's constipation over the past few weeks. I've also been suffering from constipation of the gastro-intestinal kind. And since i just, well, erm, de constipated myself just now, my mind has also started to work again.

As i was recently planning on going on a relaxing, laid back holiday, i researched high and low for places that would give me total relaxation. I hope that this will be a good guide for those who have been searching high and low for a private place to take thier lvoed ones or just escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Of course, some of these places I'll mention here are for those without budget constraints. As for the rest of us, there are still choices which i have found over the course of the past 3 months. Do ntoe that some are budget places, while most are a bit on the pricey side. But hey, there's gotta be a price for privacy and seclusion, right?

So, I'll cover most of the local destinations to the best of my knowledge. These are islands with only 1 resort on it. Some will be on a private stretch of beach on an island.

They are in no particular order, well i'm typing those which i can remember lah... (click for the link of the resorts).

1. Pulau Pemanggil , Johor
I heard about this place recently but only realised it was a private resort when i visited the recent Matta Fair. Its located somewhere near Pulau Tioman in Johor. About 1 hours boat ride from the Mersing Jetty.

2. Rebak Marina Resort, Langkawi
This little island resort is located 5km west of Langkawi. It has its own private marina for those who love yachting and boating.

3. The Datai, Langkawi
This hotel is located on the main island of Langkawi itself, but it has its own private beach on the Datai Bay, North West of Langkawi. This resort is rated #1 on TripAdvisor.

4. The Andaman, Langkawi
This is also operated by the same company of the Datai. The GHM hotel owns the only accomodation available on the same beach. The Andaman however, is the slightly cheaper option of the 2.

5. Pangkor Laut Resort, Perak
THis resort is located on a private island nearby to the famous Pangkor Island in Perak. Owned by YTL group, this hotel is famous for once being the favourite choice of the legedary opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti. So much so, that the resort has decided to name one of its villas after him.

6. Pangkor Island Beach Resort, Perak
If you want privacy in pangkor Island but can't afford the earlier mentioned resort, fret not. This resort is located on a private stretch of beach on the North West side of the Pangkor Island. And it is more affordable for those on a tight budget. Beach side dinner with a sunset view is guaranteed when dining in the resort.

7. Gem Island, Terengganu
This resort is the only resort on Gem island, or Pulau Gemia in the local language. It is about half an hour's boat ride from the jetty of Marang. It is also located only about 800m from Pulau Kapas, hence it is possible to kayak over there for a day trip. This resort even has its own turtle hatchery to raise awareness on the conservation of turtles.

8. Pulau Layang-Layang, Sabah
This Island is owned by Avillion, Part of the Reliance Group. The island is located 300km North East from Sabah and the only way to get there is by flying in on its private airline. The resort is famous for its diving areas as well as its bird sanctuary. It is only open from March to August every year.

9. Mataking Island, Sabah
This resort's tagline is "2 islands, 1 resort". Well these 2 islands are stuck together and seperated by a very shallow sea. One can walk from 1 island to the other during low tide. This place is located about 1.5 hours from Semporna. It is located around the same area as Pulau Sipadan, the diving Mecca in the world.

10. Bagus Place, Pulau Tioman
This resort is located on a private beach on Pulau Tioman. Wholly owned by foreign nationals, there are only 5 types of accomodation available here.

11. Pulau Tenggol, Terengganu
THis is another East Coast island. Its located slightly south of Terengganu. To get to the island, you need to depart from Dungun jetty. Pulau Tenggol is famous for its wonderful dive sites.

Well, that is all i can recall for the moment. I hope you guys will enjoy looking thru the websites i've just provided. Start planning. The perfect holiday could just be found in Malaysia!

If you guys have any other resorts that i may have omitted, do tell me. I might just add it to this listing. ;-)


Boodyboy, out!!

Kiss Goodbye

Was just listening to this old song in my car earlier...



Lyrics: in chinese, pinyin, and direct english translation. Don't laugh at the translation. if your english is good enough you will know what the songwriter means.


Chinese Lyrics

Baby不要再哭泣　這一幕多麼熟悉
緊握著妳的手彼此都捨不得分離
每一次想開口　但不如保持安靜
給我一分鐘專心好好欣賞妳的美

幸福搭配悲傷　同時在我心交叉
挫折的眼淚不能測試愛的重量
付出的愛收不回　還欠妳的我不能給
別把我心也帶走去跟隨

每一次和妳分開　深深地被妳打敗
每一次放棄妳的溫柔　痛苦難以釋懷
每一次和妳分開　每一次Kiss You Goodbye
愛情的滋味此刻我終於最明白

幸福搭配悲傷　同時在我心交叉
挫折的眼淚不能測試愛的重量
付出的愛收不回　還欠妳的我不能給
我才明白愛最真實的滋味

Hanyu Pinyin

baby bu yao zai ku qi zhe yi mu duo me shou xi
jing wo zhe ni de shou bi ci dou she bu de fen li
mei yi ci xiang kai kou dan bu ru bao chi an jing
gei wo yi fen zhong zhuan xin hao hao xin shang ni de mei

xing fu da pei bei shang tong shi zai wo xin jiao cha
cuo zhe de yan lei bu neng ce shi ai de zhong liang
fu chu de ai shou bu hui hai qian ni de wo bu neng gei
bie ba wo xin ye dai zou qu gen sui

mei yi ci he ni fen kai shen shen de bei ni da bai
mei yi ci fang qi ni de wen rou tong ku nan yi shi huai
mei yi ci he ni fen kai mei yi ci kiss you good bye
ai qing de zi wei ci ke wo zhong yu zui ming bai

xing fu da pei bei shang tong shi zai wo xin jiao cha
cuo zhe de yan lei bu neng ce shi ai de zhong liang
fu chu de ai shou bu hui hai qian ni de wo bu neng gei
wo cai ming bai ai zui zhen shi de zi wei



English Translation

Baby, don't cry anymore, this scene is so familiar
Tightly holding your hand, we are both unwilling to separate
Every time I want to say something I instead preserve the silence
Give me a minute to concentrate on admiring your beauty

Happiness complements sorrow, crossing paths within my heart at the same time
Tears of frustration cannot measure the weight of love
I cannot withdraw the love I already gave and I can't give you all the love I owe you
Don't take along my heart to follow you

Every time we part ways, I am deeply defeated by you
Every time I give up your tenderness, it is hard to release my pain
Every time we part ways, Every time I kiss you goodbye
at that moment I finally fully understand the taste of love

Happiness complements sorrow, crossing paths within my heart at the same time
Tears of frustration cannot measure the weight of love
I cannot withdraw the love I already gave and I can't give you all the love I owe you
I finally understand the truest taste of love


Boodyboy, out!!

Touch

After another long lay-off from the blog, I'm back! Actually, I finally have an idea of what to blog about after suffering from "blogger's block" (hey, it rhymes!!).

The sense of touch, is one of the 5 senses we humans have. Well of course, I'll argue that there are 6, but some people do not have the 6th, which is common sense ;-).

Touch, to people of the Asian culture is something that is really cherished as we have always been taught to be respectful and humble. We usually restrict or are more careful espescially when it comes to physical contact with strangers or someone of the opposite sex. This, we can always see, has been portrayed in countless Asian films.

To many Asians, me included, touch is something very unique and special. While I know that people today are more modern in their thinking and behaviour, I'm still slightly conservative when it comes to physical contact with others.

Some people will no issues hugging, kissing their friends as it is a custom in some Western countries that has been readily accepted here. I'm not saying its wrong, but I feel reserved, maybe because of this Asian mentality i still have inside of me.

I have always regarded touch as something really special and I don't really fancy hugging my friends (at least not the close ones) or accidentally brushing against strangers. Its not that I'm unfriendly but i feel that if i were to hug a person, that person should really mean something to me. But sometimes, I'm rather reserved when it comes to even had shakes as some people might have reservations as we do live in a luti ethnic country. Sometimes i dont know which stance to adopt, the really open style or the reserved style of "contact".

Yes Physical Contact means a lot to me. Even a touch of a hand, a hug, or a kiss, means the world to me. To give and receive the above actions allows me to show how much some people mean to me and vice versa. For me the usual handshake is usually reserved for acquaintances of friends which i'm not really close to. And usually among business associates as well.

I really didnt fully appreciate physical contact and realised the importance of it until about a year or two ago. Which is strange because i thought, its not a big deal. A hug is just a hug, its doesnt mean anything. When couples hold hands, they just do it because thats what other ppl do.

So yes, i realised the importance of touch, esp from the ones you are especially close to. It tells the world of how people feel towards each other. Looking at how they behave around each other will also give us clues. Just google this subject up, and you will find lots of articles and research about physical behaviour of people with another person. There are even studies on how different kisses mean to people. Even the way people hold each other's hands tells a story.

And while I maybe reserved when it comes to contact with people i'm not that close, that doesnt mean i dont yearn for them. handshakes, Hugs, Kisses, eye contact, smiles, mean the world to me. I crave to have those as often as i can everyday in my life. Sometimes i feel that even a simple touch, or eye contact is enough to get me buzzing and energetic.

Yes, eariler in my previous posts, i have mentioned words are important to me. So is touch. I guess in the end i will go through all the other 3 senses as well, hahaha! There are no "unimportant" senses. All are equally useful to us.

Well, i think thats it for tonight. I shall leave you with the lyrics of the song, "Sometimes when we touch". Enjoy!



You ask me if I love you and I choke on my reply
I’d rather hurt you honestly than mislead you with a lie
And who am I to judge you on what you say or do
I’m only just beginning to see the real you
And sometimes when we touch
The honesty’s too much and I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you till I die
Till we both break down and cry
I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides
Romance and all it’s strategy leaves me battling with my pride
But through the insecurity some tenderness survives
I’m just another writer, still trapped within my truths
A hesitant prize fighter still trapped within my youth
And sometimes when we touch
The honesty’s too much and I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you till I die
Till we both break down and cry
I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides
At times I’d like to break you and drag you to your knees
At times I’d like to break through and hold you endlessly
At times I understand you and I know how hard you’ve tried
I’ve watch while love commands you
And I’ve watched love pass you by
At times I think we’re drifters, still searching for a friend
A brother or a sister, but then the passion flares again
And sometimes when we touch
The honesty’s too much and I have to close my eyes and hide
I wanna hold you till I dieTill we both break down and cry
I want to hold you till the fear in me subsides


Boodyboy, out!!