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!!
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