Gara2 polluted Semenyih River, we went out and ended up checking-in in the heart of Kuala Lumpur - the Bukit Bintang area. Never thought of doing as such as I am kind of "had enough" of KL after years of facing KL traffic.
It is not bad though and I am now recommending my friends who haven't come here to KL to stay here at the BUKIT Bintang area (a.k.a Starhill)
Picture worth thousand words.. So enjoy.
The happiest people are not those who have all the best things in the world.. But those who knows how to make the best of everything
Here we are again... Perhentian Island!!
This island never failed me before. And this time, it's never been better.
We booked a complete package via agent Yaudin.. Cost us only RM680 for 2 adult and 2 child (Nana is free, 4 y.o).. Published rate RM250/adult, RM125/child
What is covered?
1. Return boat transfer for 5 pax (cost RM70 return trip per adult, half for child)
2. 1 night stay at Fauna Beach Chalet, 2 Queen sized bed, private toilet (walk in cost RM200++
3. Full board meal for 5pax - lunch, bbq dinner & bfast..
4. 3hrs + snorkeling trip with gears
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The journey ;
8am we arrived at Kuala Besut jetty, made full payment at Yaudin.. She walked us to jetty to catch the 830am boat.
Paid RM5/adult & RM2/child for marine Park fee.. Went straight to our boat.
Nice 30mins ride to Fauna Beach Chalet.. Nearby stay along this beach are Flora Bay resort, Arwana Perhentian Resort, and couple more - I cant recall the name. I would recommend Arwana for huge pool (for those not so beach friendly).. And Flora is not too bad also, with convenient store and huge restaurant.
Our chalet on the other hand, a little Hut, no aircond, but fan is fine here.. Little toilet with beach facing eating area.. I love it.
But what I don't love is that our room was just in front of diesel storage.. Ah the smell.. So bad.. Spoiled the mood. That didn't repair the torn hammock too.. Sigh.
Around 6 to 7pm, you can find people selling keropok lekor, burgers, coffee icee blended etc along the beach.. Some restaurant/bar open from 7pm onward..
It's quite lively along this area, and of course nice beach too.. Safe for children too as the wave is not too rough.
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From my observation yesterday, I saw few hotels that could be the reason for me to come back again... I would stay at Perhentian Island Resort next time.. As we snorkel here (just in front of the resort), I saw live corals, Nemo, plenty of colourful fish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and TURTLES!!!
The turtle was calmly eating at the bottom of the clear sea bed and came up to the surface several times... Hubby even got to touch her.. Awesomeness.
Ahh.. Super.
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So let me summaries the whole trip..
Day 1,
8am Report to agent at Besut jetty
830am Go to Perhentian Island vua speed boat
9am Arrive Fauna beach Chalet
Checked in.. Kids go straight to the sea...
12pm Lunch is served
2pm Snorkeling trip
- Perhentian Island Resort
- Batu Nisan
- 2 more stops (forgot name)
- Air Berani (small river)
6pm Arrived back at chalet
730pm BBQ dinner - fried rice, squid, chicken, sausages, kembong fish, orange drink
830pm walk along the beach
Day 2;
Early morning mandi pantai
Rest, relax, rejuvenate
11am Checked out
12pm Boat to Besut Jetty
These 3 days has been amazing...
Many places to go and to do in Langkawi
We stay at Pantai Cenang.. Happening at night and many good hotels along the beach. But too costly to stay at Pelangi Meritus. Got special rate of RM520/night instead of >1k for agent or walk ins.
Kilim Geoforest Park is a must.. Eagle feeding, crocodile cave, bat cave, Hole in the Wall floating restaurant, and fish feeding at floating fish farm/pond.
Can rent a boat for RM200/hour
We had dinner also on a cruise, food chartered by Bella Vista catering, boat Lili Marlene.. Nice cruise along the Andaman sea. Can watch sunset also.
Don't forget the cable car and Pulau Dayang Bunting.
Finally of course the duty free complex, HIG complex...
Alhamdulillah
