The Pangkor Island Beach Resort
It's closer than you think......
that's what the brochure says about this resort, is it?
I wanted an island vacation. A craving of sorts, to rejuvenate the
soul. I needed to be there soon. Somewhere easily accessible, with
modern amenities and a whole lot of charm. The slogan caught my
eye, "It's closer than you think". Really? Hmmm.... Pangkor Island,
one of the older tourist spots in Malaysia. Not too far from Kuala
Lumpur. Does it still have its charm?
I decided to check it out.
Only a three and a half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, and a short
30 minute ferry ride to the island, the Resort is really close. With
the roads now upgraded and some rest stops along the way, the
journey from KL to the Lumut jetty is really quite pleasant.
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It's closer than you think......
that's what the brochure says about this resort, is it?
I wanted an island vacation. A craving of sorts, to rejuvenate the
soul. I needed to be there soon. Somewhere easily accessible, with
modern amenities and a whole lot of charm. The slogan caught my
eye, "It's closer than you think". Really? Hmmm.... Pangkor Island,
one of the older tourist spots in Malaysia. Not too far from Kuala
Lumpur. Does it still have its charm?
I decided to check it out.
Only a three and a half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, and a short
30 minute ferry ride to the island, the Resort is really close. With
the roads now upgraded and some rest stops along the way, the
journey from KL to the Lumut jetty is really quite pleasant.
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Off we go. Three boats in friendly competition. Our first stop is a
small temple of sorts erected on some boulders on the beach. The
local fishermen make a visit to this temple, for a prayer of safety
before they head out to sea. How appropriate for this temple to be
our first stop as well.
Hey look in the trees.....Malaysian Eagles nesting!
Next we come across some fishing villages all brightly painted. We
slow down to take some pictures. These pics will really make some
great colorful posters. As we head closer to be beach, I notice that
this sleepy little fishing village is also into boat building. The guide
says that the craft of boat building has been handed down from
generation to generation. It takes about six months to build a basic
fishing boat. We get close to some fishing trawlers. The fishermen
are smiling. Is it us or is it their haul? Perhaps a little bit of both.
They are proud to show off their catch of the day.
small temple of sorts erected on some boulders on the beach. The
local fishermen make a visit to this temple, for a prayer of safety
before they head out to sea. How appropriate for this temple to be
our first stop as well.
Hey look in the trees.....Malaysian Eagles nesting!
Next we come across some fishing villages all brightly painted. We
slow down to take some pictures. These pics will really make some
great colorful posters. As we head closer to be beach, I notice that
this sleepy little fishing village is also into boat building. The guide
says that the craft of boat building has been handed down from
generation to generation. It takes about six months to build a basic
fishing boat. We get close to some fishing trawlers. The fishermen
are smiling. Is it us or is it their haul? Perhaps a little bit of both.
They are proud to show off their catch of the day.
The next stop - the Dutch Fort. Built in the 17th century, by the
Dutch in a effort to control the tin trade in these waters, the ruins
of the Dutch Fort still stands today.
Do you see that monitor lizard? He is sunning himself on the rocks.
And look, there's more of them crawling around! I am glad they are
on the deserted beach and I am on the boat. Off we go again and
this time to snorkel with fish. We arrive at a cove. Here all the
boats park. Some of the guests on my boat start to get their
snorkel gear ready and jump in with a splash. Does that bother the
fish? No. They gather around the swimmers cause they know it is
'dinner time'. The rest of us on the boat are handed some bread
crumbs and are told to toss them into the water. Here comes the
fish. Wow. What a frenzy of color! The tropical fish are
everywhere. Darting in all directions. Not minding the boats or the
snorkelers. This is really something to see. You can't miss this
folks.
Now I don't feel bad about not bringing my bathing suit. It is just as
exciting seeing the snorkelers swim among the fish. I scoot over to
the side of the boat and dip me feet in the water...hey look...the
fish are swimming around my feet!
Dutch in a effort to control the tin trade in these waters, the ruins
of the Dutch Fort still stands today.
Do you see that monitor lizard? He is sunning himself on the rocks.
And look, there's more of them crawling around! I am glad they are
on the deserted beach and I am on the boat. Off we go again and
this time to snorkel with fish. We arrive at a cove. Here all the
boats park. Some of the guests on my boat start to get their
snorkel gear ready and jump in with a splash. Does that bother the
fish? No. They gather around the swimmers cause they know it is
'dinner time'. The rest of us on the boat are handed some bread
crumbs and are told to toss them into the water. Here comes the
fish. Wow. What a frenzy of color! The tropical fish are
everywhere. Darting in all directions. Not minding the boats or the
snorkelers. This is really something to see. You can't miss this
folks.
Now I don't feel bad about not bringing my bathing suit. It is just as
exciting seeing the snorkelers swim among the fish. I scoot over to
the side of the boat and dip me feet in the water...hey look...the
fish are swimming around my feet!
Well, I could go on for days about my trip to Pangkor Island Beach
Resort and talk about the great food and beverages, especially
cocktails on the beach. There are also activities like water sports,
mini-golf, jungle trekking, beach volleyball, tennis, archery and
bike riding around the resort, but I want you to find out for yourself.
Just talk to Rafidah the Guest Relations Manager at the Resort.
Like the slogan says "It's closer than you think".
Have a 'Fantastic Vacation' at the Pangkor Island Beach Resort.
I did!
By
Travelling Gecko
Resort and talk about the great food and beverages, especially
cocktails on the beach. There are also activities like water sports,
mini-golf, jungle trekking, beach volleyball, tennis, archery and
bike riding around the resort, but I want you to find out for yourself.
Just talk to Rafidah the Guest Relations Manager at the Resort.
Like the slogan says "It's closer than you think".
Have a 'Fantastic Vacation' at the Pangkor Island Beach Resort.
I did!
By
Travelling Gecko
OK, time to check out the rest of the Resort. I head down to the
lobby and the Duty Manager Ridzuan approaches me and tells me
some of the highlights of the Resort. It is almost time to feed the
Hornbills he says. Feed the Hornbills? That's a first for me. Yes, I
want to see that. I head out to the beach and there right by the
pool is a bird perch. The food dish for the Hornbills has already
been filled. Here they come, from the treetops, from the roofs, from
the rainforest behind the Resort. They know it is feeding time!
Wow. What a sight!
lobby and the Duty Manager Ridzuan approaches me and tells me
some of the highlights of the Resort. It is almost time to feed the
Hornbills he says. Feed the Hornbills? That's a first for me. Yes, I
want to see that. I head out to the beach and there right by the
pool is a bird perch. The food dish for the Hornbills has already
been filled. Here they come, from the treetops, from the roofs, from
the rainforest behind the Resort. They know it is feeding time!
Wow. What a sight!
On arrival at the resort, I am greeted by friendly staff playing the
Malaysian traditional hand drums as well as a much needed
refreshing fruit drink. The Resort reminds me a little of the TV
series 'Fantasy Island'. I am expecting 'Tattoo' to pop out any
moment now. I am excited to be here!
Wow! What a view! My room is in the Ocean Wing of the resort and
the view from this room is just awesome! And look, rose petals on
my bed....it spells out "Welcome". What a special touch. Mmm...the
smell of fresh local fruits... mangoes, starfruit and jambu fills the
air...yummy. Yes, they know how to make a guest feel welcome.
I pull open the curtains to look outside. It is a picture perfect
canvas for a warm and beautiful sunset. Can't wait to see that.
Folks, this is going to be a good vacation!
Malaysian traditional hand drums as well as a much needed
refreshing fruit drink. The Resort reminds me a little of the TV
series 'Fantasy Island'. I am expecting 'Tattoo' to pop out any
moment now. I am excited to be here!
Wow! What a view! My room is in the Ocean Wing of the resort and
the view from this room is just awesome! And look, rose petals on
my bed....it spells out "Welcome". What a special touch. Mmm...the
smell of fresh local fruits... mangoes, starfruit and jambu fills the
air...yummy. Yes, they know how to make a guest feel welcome.
I pull open the curtains to look outside. It is a picture perfect
canvas for a warm and beautiful sunset. Can't wait to see that.
Folks, this is going to be a good vacation!
Lumut jetty
Well, here I am at the Lumut jetty. It is bustling with holiday makers
and vendors alike. I make my way to the Resort booth and register.
I also check in my luggage and have them delivered straight to my
room. That's a relief! Now I am free to walk around the boat and
take all the pictures I want. The fresh salty air and the warm sun on
my face feels great.
and vendors alike. I make my way to the Resort booth and register.
I also check in my luggage and have them delivered straight to my
room. That's a relief! Now I am free to walk around the boat and
take all the pictures I want. The fresh salty air and the warm sun on
my face feels great.
Pangkor Island Beach Resort
The view from the guest room in the Ocean Wing
Dusk is fast approaching and I want to see my first sunset on
Pangkor Island. I sit at the tables by the pool and order myself a
coconut drink. It comes served in its original container; a coconut
shell. With a straw and a spoon for the coconut flesh...ahhh...the
tropical island...glad to be here! What an awesome sunset! What a
glorious day!
Pangkor Island. I sit at the tables by the pool and order myself a
coconut drink. It comes served in its original container; a coconut
shell. With a straw and a spoon for the coconut flesh...ahhh...the
tropical island...glad to be here! What an awesome sunset! What a
glorious day!
Round Island boat tour
A fishing village on the island
A fish farm. I have been waiting to see this. How ingenious! Made
out of boards and nets, and anchored down to the seabed, this
floating fish tank really is a clever way to raise fish. Fed daily and
watched over by trained eyes, there is no getting close to this
farm....not without Rover, Trixi and Sparky knowing about it...those
are the names I gave them....the guard dogs. I think I'll just zoom in
on this picture.
out of boards and nets, and anchored down to the seabed, this
floating fish tank really is a clever way to raise fish. Fed daily and
watched over by trained eyes, there is no getting close to this
farm....not without Rover, Trixi and Sparky knowing about it...those
are the names I gave them....the guard dogs. I think I'll just zoom in
on this picture.
The fish farm
Time to wake up and try the breakfast buffet. Would you like to sit
inside or outside? Outside please.
What a variety. Just about every local breakfast food and the
western staples as well. I am excited. My island tour starts in about
an hour. Boat rides are always fun. Can't wait to get started.
We gather at the lobby, some thirty of us who have signed up for
the 'Round Island Tour'. Here comes the buses to take us to the
Resort's jetty. The boats arrive. Climb aboard everyone!
There are three boat loads of people today and everyone is just
as excited as I am. They are all clinging to their towels, cameras
and bathing suits. Bathing suits? In my excitement, I forgot my
bathing suit. We will be snorkeling with fish today. Ugh!
inside or outside? Outside please.
What a variety. Just about every local breakfast food and the
western staples as well. I am excited. My island tour starts in about
an hour. Boat rides are always fun. Can't wait to get started.
We gather at the lobby, some thirty of us who have signed up for
the 'Round Island Tour'. Here comes the buses to take us to the
Resort's jetty. The boats arrive. Climb aboard everyone!
There are three boat loads of people today and everyone is just
as excited as I am. They are all clinging to their towels, cameras
and bathing suits. Bathing suits? In my excitement, I forgot my
bathing suit. We will be snorkeling with fish today. Ugh!
Sunset on Pangkor Island
| The Villas at Pangkor Island Beach Resort |
The view from the water chalets
Dining Areas
Hornbills Feeding
Chalets over the water at Pangkor Island Beach Resort
| Catch of the day |
| Drying out fish fillets |
| Remains of the Dutch Fort |
| Shopping for batik beach wear in town |
| Fu Ling Kong Temple |
| Pangkor Island & Land Tour |
Aryani Spa at Pangkor Island Beach Resort
Snorkel with the fish
| Boat building in the village |
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