Where to Stay in Langkawi : Ambong Ambong Resort, Langkawi.

Cue singing in the forest- with mystical sound of the enchanted forest, birds chirping, wind blowing and the unggas chattering. That's how magical and blissful Ambong-Ambong Resort here in Langkawi.

I was very privileged enough to be given the chance to experience such wonderful place, that smell of forest and retreat. This secluded resorts are suite based-staying, with all units facing the immerse view of the sea from an elevated view of the hill. I saw hornbills too the other day!

When I was there, I've booked for the studio house/suite, considering how I am going to be staying alone and wanna have a retreat alone in Langkawi . The Studio suite I stayed on has the following features:

Studio (46 m²)

• King-sized or twin super single beds
• En-suite bathroom with separate heated shower
• Refrigerator, microwave oven and electric kettle
• Indoor settees and outdoor seating for lounging
• Air-conditioner and ceiling fans
• Oh not to forget their-in-bed continental breakfast (which they happily customized to my diet too!)

Every morning, I woke up to my fresh breakfast of Mueslies, fresh OJ and fruits. Doing nothing but reading while the birds serenating me, then I head down for a swim or so. Sometimes when Dr Baskaran from Ishan Spa has a Yoga session, he will invite me to join. That's how easy life is while staying at Ambong Ambong Langkawi. 

I guess you need that too now? ;)

On the same ground of Ambong Ambong Resort Langkawi is Ishan Spa, where they provide amazing arrays of spa treatments and retreats. Ishan Spa is definitely the best Spa in Langkawi!

 If you are hungry for some authentic Japanese food, the best Japanese food in Langkawi is the Unkaizan Japanese Restaurant. This award winning Japanese Langkawi restaurant is located just down the hill of Ambong Ambong Resort

Why should you stay in Ambong Ambong Langkawi? 

I personally believe that Ambong Ambong Langkawi offers more than just being a 5- Star resort, it's the foresty environment, postive cheerful people who works there(oh I miss the guy who used to drive me up and down the hill everyday, he is a chatty helpful young guy!) and the comfort of knowing that everything is very peaceful. It's a great place for anyone who needs a break from any hustle & bustle they have in life.

So, what are you waiting for, book your next flight out to Langkawi and book a stay at Ambong Ambong Langkawi- the Langkawi Rainforest Retreat!

Direction to get to Ambong Ambong Resort Langkawi:

Ambong Ambong‎
Jalan Pantai Tengah
Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah
04-955 8428

*Ambong Ambong located on the southern part of Langkawi Island, a 25 minute drive from Langkawi International Airport and half an hour from Kuah, the main town.

Where to Stay in Langkawi: Temple Tree Resort, Langkawi.

Ever wonder how it feels like to live like those day in the colonial time. Na, you don't need time machine, all you need is to buy your flight ticket to Langkawi and book yourself a nice stay at Temple Tree Resort. With amazing arrays of different houses, no wonder I felt like I was transported back in time.

Was I?  Temple Tree is not your typical go-to resort, it is a place of indulgence.

People are just friendly here, from my favourite barrista Adi and Mas to the managers who made me feel really welcome- James and Andy are perfect. Not the just the frontline but everyone- even the room service ladies. I get the chance to get to know everyone considering how long I've stayed here.

The atmosphere here is very calming amidst the abode of beautiful swarm. I just sit down with my novel and rest my weary soul. That's how calming Temple Tree Resort Langkawi is.

It's great for me but I bet it's perfect for honeymooners and loving couple who need time off from work and busy life. Since I volunteered at Lassie Langkawi- we always come to the Straits Club to have a cuppa and laugh out to rest from our tiring times. Perfect place, friendly people- what more reason not to stay here at Temple Tree Resort Langkawi? 

I've stayed in different rooms and houses here in Temple Tree Resort Langkawi. I've experienced Colonial, Plantation and estate houses. Which I've been told that these houses are actually real houses taken from all around malaysia and restored to become part of the resort. How amazing is that?

For you guys not from Asia, this would be a great change of perspective considering how the houses here are relatively ASian and definitely not your typical hotel-like-stay. Would I recommend it? Yes definitely- especially to couple and honeymooners who seek a romantic getaway.

Have a chill here in Langkawi and stay with Temple Tree, where the land is always green, the sky is blue and the breeze blowing. That's the magic of Langkawi and it will be even more magical when you stay at Temple Tree Resort Langkawi.

I bet it's gonna a whole new experience!

Say hi for me to Andy, James, Mas and Adi whenever you guys decided to stay there. They are amazing bunch of people!

Tips how to get to Temple Tree Resort Langkawi:

Temple Tree at Bon Ton, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, 07000, Malaysia

Email: info@templetree.com.my, Website: www.templetree.com.my

Tel: 604 955 1688 / 3643 Fax: 604 955 4791

(11:00am - 11:00pm GMT+8)
Temple Tree at Bon Ton is located just 10 minutes from Langkawi airport and 5 minutes from the main beach of Pantai Cenang on Pulau Langkawi

Must do things in Langkawi: Sunset Cruise with Tropical Charters!

Never in my life thinking that I would be able to be on a cruise, what more twice in a row in one trip! That’s the specialty of Tropical Charters cruise company, great at their sunset cruise and even more fascinating on their Day Cruise(More on that one my another post). How did it happened?

This is how it happened

I was just lazing around on the beach when suddenly ‘Makcik’ Vanessa (everyone in Langkawi likes to call her Makcik for some reason :P) said those magical words:

“You want to go on Tropical Charters cruise? I can get you ON”. She asked eloquently.

I was like “Hell yeah, please do!” I answered with my mischievous grin. Who wouldn’t want to cruise eh?– then it happened, I was in awestruck; Hello, I am going on cruise, I Rayyan Haries going on a sunset cruise! What more exciting than that, besides my constant travel! :P Haha

The day started with us gathering at the port at Awana Porto Malai, departing time was 5pm (I was told to be there earlier just in case if there is changes). I was surprised to see the whole team to be down there, from their crew members to their marketing people, not because that I was there-it's their common practice to welcome clients onboard- that to me is really a great strategy. I felt really welcomed!

Onboard Tropical Charters cruise, they have free-flow bar from juices to alcoholic drink – I had a great time drinking virgin mocktails! Their crew members were very friendly, attentive to your needs and some can dance too! Onboard were 2 medicals too, just in case you feel seasick or require medical attention, they are well prepared!

The cruise took about 2 hours till the sunset appears on the shorelines of Langkawi Island. I also had the chance to dine on the cruise, at Tropical Charters, food were prepared fresh onboard; you have grilled chicken, chicken satay and fish- all grilled on the open sea on the boat deck. There were so many foods, I don’t even think I can walk after that, okay I can but I was walking or should I say dragging my foot like Garfield! Rest assured I was laying on my back all the way till they board us back at the port.

Along the journey, we passed through Pulau Dayang Bunting (Maiden’s lake island) and some smaller island which were fascinating. It was really beautiful as the dark sheds down slowly into darkness. Boyyy what an evening!

If you are curious on what your must do things in Langkawi must include- put in Tropical Charters in it if you are party-goer, young travelers or just a solo backpacker like me. The price is RM 260 per pax, you might wanna ask your travel agency for an updated price or just contact Tropical Charters Cruise. 

*Tropical Charters Cruise is weather and sea-condition permitted.

Till then, keep on traveling peeps and travel safe. 

Where to Stay in Langkawi: Fox Hill Resort, Langkawi.

When the hustle & bustle of Kuala Lumpur was literally killing me (I mean it’s nice to visit Kuala Lumpur but to actually LIVE there? I beg to move out. Haha) I bought a one way ticket to Langkawi Island and the rest was history. I wanted a place to continue writing my draft for my first book, a peaceful place where I can laze around and do nothing. I asked a local-expat friend Vanessa Workman and she instantaneously suggested Fox Hill Homestay and Wellness Resort.

I was skeptical at first; you know too many places that claimed that they are champion at wellness and all. So there I was standing in complete amazement; Fox Hill Langkawi is indeed a wellness retreat centre. I was in for a total cleansing of my soul and heartache. It is a resort that goes beyond just being a resort- it felt like going back home, a really peaceful one.

Being a solo backpacker as usual, I was suggested the Tree Top House. The house was used as a storage store for the rice collected; the Malaysian people called it Kepok Padi. In fact all the houses in Fox Hill Langkawi have histories and stories behind every door.

The tree top house I stayed in a magical place- the moment I walked in I was in total awe. Overlooking the once-used-to-be meteor crater now is a mesmerizing- glistering view of paddy field with the stunning canvas of green mountainous of Langkawi.

“Am I really on an Island?” I asked myself. 

A lot of people asked me where to stay in Langkawi, how the rate is and what’s the best resort in Langkawi. As I recalled my experience, I can’t remember any as the last time I was in Langkawi Island as I was barely 10 years old. Too young to even appreciate the beauty of travelling eh? Now that I’ve gotten the chance to revisit and sorta live here for a month, I totally suggest you stay at Fox Hill Langkawi. 

I would like to thank Maria for being such a dear soul to me, for showing me that how much bigger life is compared to what I’ve seen, to appreciate life and live every second that am given, to believe in myself and do what is best for myself. If a morning fog appears magically after a cold night, so how Maria wisdom is- rare and very effectuating and every word she said to me give a pool of thoughts to wonder about. – I left Fox Hill, Langkawi feeling a million times better and definitely a new person. It’s the magic of Fox Hill Langkawi. 

Fox Hill Langkawi 

Lot 91, Kg Telok,

Ulu Melaka, 071000

Langkawi, MALAYSIA

Book online or call Maria at +604 9557599 : +6012 4737099