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With summer plans realigned for domestic travel, we have a chance to return to some of our favourite Malaysian properties. Pangkor Laut Resort is possibly the most well-known luxury stay in the country. The second half meanders through small villages, and we take the opportunity to buy fresh farm produce mostly tropical fruits along the way. Wooden kampung homes with carved awnings and vernacular roofs fringe the roads amidst lush growth and plantations. Boats from the mainland to Pangkor Laut Resort depart from Marina Island Jetty usually between 1 and 3 pm , and passengers are loaded on a first-come-first-served basis. The last section of the drive from KL to the jetty had already relaxed us somewhat. Pangkor Laut Resort is built on its very own private island amongst million-year-old rainforest, rocky outcrops, emerald waters and white sandy beaches. Approaching the jetty, the majesty of the jungle rises above. From the water, the sea villas and those nestled in the hills seem interwoven with the natural beauty of the island. Structures are built on stilts in and around the jungle, often with trees and rocks protruding, allowing the earth to take prime place; humans adapting around it. A Beach Villa is our haven for this two-night stay. Manicured gardens embrace our balcony and the sunchairs on our deck with views to the sea soon become our favourite roost. In addition to the porch, the room consists of an outdoor bathtub and separate bathroom, dressing and sleeping areas. We hardly spend time in here, however, as the outdoors is so enticing. Currently, the Spa Village is not yet open. It is one of the most outstanding spas in Asia, if not the world. A fully equipped gymnasium is glass-walled and overlooks the garden and sea. Water sports and tennis and squash courts challenge the active, and trails through the jungle offer further opportunities to move. A naturalist leads daily walks, and making the guided trail is an excellent way to learn more about the local ecosystem. My favourite morning workout though is a hike up the steep hill that leads to Emerald Bay and then a run up and down the sandy beach. With social distancing in practice, numbers allowed in the gym is limited, but I can run anytime I please. For swimming, the main pool is on the resort side of the island serviced by the team at the Royal Bay Beach Club. Most, however, end up at the beach on Emerald Bay on the other side of the island. You can trek up and over a steep hill to get there, or a shuttle runs continuously from morning to night. Restaurants at Pangkor Laut Resort provide a variety of cuisine and experience. From laid back casual seaside dining with burgers and salads to specially crafted private beach barbecues, the kitchen team can arrange just about anything. The one outlet on the island that everyone is sure to visit is Feast Village, the place for brekkie. Our preferred seats are on the deck overlooking the water. The breezy location is a great morning wake-up. Tables inside are a little cooler with air-conditioning, and out back in the garden, there are also several spots for two. Our most-loved brekkie here is a local twist on pancakes with gula Melaka and coconut. Mojitos, margaritas and wine backed up with a brilliant show of colour close our days. As we spend most of our time at Emerald Bay, we have lunch here too. A blackboard menu based on fresh seasonal produce offers uncomplicated choices. The day we dine, we find banana leaf curry, fish and chips, burgers, salads and toasties. Hubby tries the chicken burger with slaw and fries, and I go for the healthier Emerald Bay poke coconut prawn salad. Either shaded on the terrace or on a sun chair on the deck, lunch at Royal Bay Beach Club offers views of the pool and sea. An easy-eating menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza and noodles makes choosing a breeze. I opt for the light and fresh Jungle Bowl. Alternatively, hubby thinks the Pangkor Beef Burger is an excellent recipe. A juicy patty, cheese, tomato, lettuce and onions are hugged by a soft sesame seed bun. Meals are straightforward; simply done using good quality ingredients. Uncle Lim, now 92, has been with the resort from the beginning. The chef still lives on the island. Pangkor Laut Resort offers plenty of variety in cuisine to keep guests entertained for several days. For more extended stays, or those wanting to impress a special someone, a seafood barbecue in a chosen location can be arranged. Taking precautions with cloudy skies, we dine in a pavilion in the water garden behind Feast Village. What better aperitif is there than an Aperol Spritz? This Italian classic of Aperol and prosecco topped up with soda is thirst-quenching, and its mild bitterness achieves its job of opening the appetite. Just as our cocktail is a suitable beginning, so too is our soup, a chilled tomato gazpacho. This Spanish recipe is perfect in hot weather with its refreshing acidity and cool temperature. Tropical fruits on the nose and a vibrant, fresh and fruity palate, this wine is an excellent match to our seafood dishes. The story behind the wine is a fun one too. He dreamed of creating a famous restaurant in Hollywood and a namesake wine to go with it. Vision accomplished; we are now the beneficiary of his passion. Smashed date, cucumber, radish, mint and lettuce make a unique and delicious salad as a side to our barbie. The star of the show, however, is a magnificent platter of grilled seafood with a giant local lobster taking centre stage. Prawns, calamari and sea bass all come from Pangkor waters and with the quality of seafood this good, I am wondering why Malaysia imports anything from overseas. Lime and lemon halves, as well as mango chutney and sambal, are tasty but unnecessary complements. Tummies satisfied, minds filled with inspiration from nature, and hearts warmed by the genuine, caring service from the team at Pangkor Laut Resort, the switch to domestic travel this summer has been nothing short of remarkable. Malaysia truly has much to offer, and while times are challenging, this opportunity to refocus has been a blessing. Various packages include return boat transfers, accommodation and full board. Visit www. Reasons to visit Pangkor Laut Resort: a luxury stay set amongst tropical gardens, rocky outcrops, emerald waters and beautiful rainforest; friendly staff; less than 4 hours by road from KL. Find more travel recommendations here and stay up-to-date on the latest in the hospitality scene here and here. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Pangkor Laut Resort Monica Tindall With summer plans realigned for domestic travel, we have a chance to return to some of our favourite Malaysian properties. Pangkor Laut Resort Pangkor Laut Resort Pangkor Laut Resort Pangkor Laut Resort is built on its very own private island amongst million-year-old rainforest, rocky outcrops, emerald waters and white sandy beaches. Beach Villa A Beach Villa is our haven for this two-night stay. Green Walkway Get Active A fully equipped gymnasium is glass-walled and overlooks the garden and sea. Feast Village The one outlet on the island that everyone is sure to visit is Feast Village, the place for brekkie. Emerald Bay As we spend most of our time at Emerald Bay, we have lunch here too. Pavilion for Private Seafood Barbecue Barbecued Seafood Jean Leon Chardonnay Pangkor Laut Resort Review Tummies satisfied, minds filled with inspiration from nature, and hearts warmed by the genuine, caring service from the team at Pangkor Laut Resort, the switch to domestic travel this summer has been nothing short of remarkable. The Yum List October 28, at am. The Yum List October 30, at pm. Is this the one where Pavorotti was invited to sing to entertain some exclusive guests? It looks sp peaceful but sadly we will not get to try it out :- Cheers, Diane. Leave a Comment Cancel Your email address will not be published. I have a passion for food, travel and having fun. Together with my team of writers I hope to lead you to delicious and enjoyable experiences around the world. Read More. Keep up with the latest updates from our teams! Fill 1 Group

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Buying coke Pangkor

We have learned to regularly check the calendar for upcoming public holidays so that we can plan some short excursions on any long weekends that are available. There are many public holidays here honoring the various religious and political holidays so we want to take advantage of each opportunity to travel. Our good friend Frank had recently visited Palau Pangkor with his sisters and so we thought we would follow his footsteps there for this long weekend. This really was our first adventure driving beyond the city, but armed with our new GPS we were quite confident we could make the km journey to the ferry terminal in the town of Lumut. We traveled Hwy 5 up the west coast, parallel to the sea but just a bit too far inland to see the sea. We parked our car near the jetty and caught the 30 minute ferry to the small island of Pangkor. The island has only a couple of settlements and about 6 resorts. We were dropped off at a very long dock where a small shuttle bus was waiting to drive us the km or so to the resort. A quartet of singers and guitarist greeted us as we entered the resort, and we were handed a glass of dragon fruit juice. Our resort is on the northwest end of the island, facing the Strait of Malacca and the Andaman Sea. It has its own private beach in a secluded bay, bordered by thick jungle. After checking into our room Arlene wasted no time booking a massage. She is having back issues and the long drive had taken its toll. Our room was located in the Pacific Wing with a sea view and balcony complete with bistro table and chairs. We were warned several times though to keep the balcony door locked because the monkeys are able to open the doors. Other units located behind ours were slightly less money and had a garden view. At one end of the beach there were a few larger villas on stilts nestled against the jungle hills. We were quite happy to return to our room though, having been up since 6. We woke up Saturday morning to the sound of rain and squawks from the hornbills perched on our balcony railing. The hornbill is a cartoon-like bird with a double beak and judging by their demeanor, they are quite comfortable around humans. We realized that the children in the room adjacent to us were actually throwing bread crumbs at the birds. It was breakfast time after all! The monkeys eventually made an appearance, reminding us to lock our door. They are quite acrobatic and can scale a wall in no time. We watched as one discovered a bag of snacks and sat perched on the railing eating it like a young child would. Later, Arlene saw the same monkey dancing the rails with the chip back clenched between his teeth. On our walk to the spa we noticed 6 or more monkeys scaling the walls of the resort and watching intently as children opened balcony doors. There are also several peacocks that strut around the resort looking for handouts. It was nice to be in the salt water of the Sea of Malacca with its buoyancy and enjoying the waves. If you put your head down low enough so that you could only see water, you could pretend that the waves were 10 feet high, as you rode up with the crest. To me, the sea felt like a hot tub with the pounding surf as the jets. Once you got out, you could go in to the pool that was refreshing because it was cooler water. I noticed an odd number of young people playing beach volleyball, so I offered to even out the teams. Near the end of one set, someone jokingly suggested the losers buy the drinks. Of course, that team was ahead when the comment was made, but we came back and won in a closely fought game. Even though it was warm water, it was cooler than the air and very refreshing. One of the volleyball players brought a can of pop over to Arlene as my prize for being on the winning team. Arlene went back to the spa for a pedicure on a small verandah that was part of the spa villa. She was entertained by two monkeys who shared a bag of fish snacks and she watched as they eventually took the bag up over the roof of the villa and into the jungle. One can only imagine what treasures those monkeys would have hoarded in the jungle! However, her back got the best of her, and she gave up on that idea. Saturday evening turned overcast, so again no sunset was visible. The dinner buffet had different entries this time and I liked it better than the night before. Sunday morning we headed to a shady spot on the beach beneath a coconut tree and read and people-watched before checking out, boarding the shuttle, and ferrying back to the mainland. For the drive back we took local roads east to where it meets the main North-South Expressway, which meanders through the hilly palm groves heading back to KL. With people heading back to the city after the long weekend, the expressway was quite busy, but we realized just how busy when we stopped at a rest area. Men were lined up at the washroom like Scotiabank Place after the 2nd period. Some Muslim men had laid down their mats and were at prayer. It was a relaxing weekend on a tropical island. We look forward to exploring more islands in SE Asia, perhaps even with friends from Canada when they come to visit! Arlene and Dennis resume 'normal' life back home in Canada after 3 years living and working in Malaysia. Skip to content. Share this: Twitter Facebook Print Email. Like Loading This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. May 7, at pm. Highly descriptive post, I enjoyed that bit. Will there be a part 2? Leave a comment Cancel reply. Search for:. Blog at WordPress. Comment Reblog Subscribe Subscribed. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website. 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