Monday 29 October 2012

Naturally Langkawi, it has everything to offer...

Langkawi.... what can i say.... its simply magical i dont even know where to start. I must say one of the better islands in Malaysia. 

Its beautiful, its serene, its lush, its rich with nature and it has amazing views and beaches all around the island. 

There is so much to do Langkawi and its perfect for any traveller that comes this island. You can be young or you can be old it doesnt really matter because this island has lots to offer. From just relaxing by the beach all day to mountain climbing you have it all.
I personally love the beaches here its extremely calm most parts of the year so you can take a swim anytime if you feel like. 

Langkawi was awarded its Geopark status in 2007 as a Geoforest. The magnificent limestones around the Klim river are amazing to look at.  One of the popular things to do is the eagle watching. We get to see many pretty eagles soaring their wings in the sky. A sight to see indeed. 



 The eagle and the cave system found in this area have also contributed to the myths and legends of the Island. The name 'Langkawi' is said to have been derived from the Brahminy Kite bird which is the most dominant faunal species in the area. The mangrove tours are not to be missed, it amazing how much we learn. 

Sailing is another must to do as i love sailing and will always love it. Be it just to relax and unwind or to do some serious dancing and having a ball it can be done with a blink of an eye. There was an option of a day cruise and sunset cruise. I did both!!!! 



If you like to get soaked in the sun go for the day cruise. I sailed while sipping on my favorite cocktail and taking the scenery in. We have a BBQ on our own little private beach... how special is that? Then we had a lazy swim... relaxing and light headed was how i felt.... if you are ever in Langkawi its a must do. 




I sailed one evening for a sunset cruise on a double deck catamaran and it was amazing as well. I had the best time of my life... Met people of different backgrounds and we started chatting and soon after it was like a family. Everybody was happy drinking and swimming in the salt water jacuzzi and dancing the night away... i almost didnt want to leave. The sunset was to die for...... i was lost for words .....




Jet Skiing tours are also available where you travel by jet ski to some parts. The pregnant maiden island is one of them. 

Seafood obviously is in abundance it being an island. Fresh lobsters are so delicious. Fish squids and clams to name a few... everything was good to eat. If you are not to keen on local food. There are plenty of choices for western, indian and chinese all equally good. 



The night scene is not a bore either... its actually pretty fun and Langkawi is a duty free island so the boos are extremely affordable. ;) hint hint....  there are clubs and bars by the beach and its really nice to sit watch waves rolling in and out....We sat on the beach one night listened to the sound of the frolicking waves and sipped on our wine.... magical. 



Next on the list was the cable car... a pretty view once we reached to the top.... thank god... otherwise i know i would have been upset having to que for so long.... :) 
There's plenty to do there too, if you have kids there horse riding and the elephant walk. 

All in all its just a really nice and friendly island and there is something to do for everyone. Its easy to drive around the island with a rented car and the hotels are as good as you want it to be depending on our budget.... 




Its indeed naturally LANGKAWI ..... 




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