We all love to go to a tranquil place to take a rest and unwind. I mean, who doesn’t want to relax? After a week of waking up early in the morning, facing a lot of tasks and beating the deadlines, we truly deserve a relaxing vacation. The best time to travel? During long weekends!
We round up 10 best places to get out of the city and have some “me” time or a quality time with family and friends!
1. Time Capsule Retreat
Tired of the busy and noisy city? We feel you, bud. Here’s a great place to get away from it all – Welcome to Time Capsule Retreat!
This unique concept hotel in Sungai Lembing, Kuantan, Pahang features eight standard sewer pipes with an inner diameter of 190cm and a length of 3000cm. It offers a funky social scene and a diversity of entertainment. You can enjoy ATV, Jungle Trekking, and admire and explore the waterfall, mining museum, mining tunnels, hanging bridge and the crystal clear river. All tubes are complete with a comfortable queen-sized bed, light plug sockets, air-condition, plus a stunning view!
2. Sekeping Serendah Retreat
A beautiful and unique retreat in the middle of a forest…
Have a good time with our Mother Nature at Sekeping Serendah Retreat. It is just one hour away from Kuala Lumpur City so you don’t need to worry about traveling far. Be captivated with the view and the serenity of the place and have a total relaxation in a glass house! There’s no Wi-Fi there, which is a good thing cause we are all looking for a wonderful place away from the modern life in the city, right?
There are five room types available here: 2 Bedroom – Warehouse 2, 2 Bedroom – Warehouse, Glass Shed with Fan, 2 Bedroom – Timber Shed With Fan and Mud Shed with Fan.
3. The Shorea
Have magical moments in a secluded forest retreat!
The Shorea is a Boutique Eco-Resort set in the Berembun Forest Reserve with two wings: The Shorea ESTATE and The Shorea RESORT. The Shorea Estate features duplex air-conditioned villas with individual pools while The Shorea Resort has naturally ventilated wooden villas with open view towards the forest. There are eight villas with 15 rooms that can accommodate up to 40 people. Make sure you visit this beautiful place with your family or friends… or both!
4. The Dusun
It is indeed “a little piece of Paradise tucked in the hills of Negeri Sembilan.”
The Dasun is a small eco-resort on a durian orchard managed by a small team. It features five fully equipped bungalows where you can enjoy privacy. And I’m sure you would love to wake up in the morning with the calm songs of birds, the lovely views of the distant Mantin hills and Berembun Forest Reserve. It offers guest houses on the top of a little hill that have fully equipped kitchens and outdoor barbecues. This paradise is truly an ideal place to have memorable moments with your loved ones… or by yourself.
5. Philea Resort & Spa Melaka
Enjoy your long weekend in this piece of heaven. Philea Resort & Spa offers a rustic architecture with secluded bays curled around refreshing greenery and a deep sense of serenity. It is a five-star award-winning resort that was built utilising natural Malaysian made resources, including 8,000 pieces of disused railway sleepers for fencing and staircases and more than 6,000 tons of marble from Perak as block fencing. This is one of the best destinations when you are fed up of the bustling city.
6. Templer Park Rainforest Retreat
Experience a wonderful weekend just 30 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur. Templer Park Rainforest Retreat is surrounded with 360° views of the Kanching Rainforest Reserve. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in this tranquil place which is about three acres on an elevated land. There are viewing decks with scenic views overlooking mountains (Bukit Takun/Anak Bukit Takun), golf course, infinity pool with jet spa and splash pool. And since it is surrounded by rainforest, you can enjoy the cool breeze and see cheeky monkeys, otters, monitor lizards, squirrels, tropical colorful birds, wild fowl, large butterflies, dragonflies, bats, and fireflies!
7. Bird of Paradise at Tropika Getaway
A boutique bungalow at Rainforest Sanctuary at Genting Sempah, Pahang, Malaysia where you can cellebrate your wedding, birthday, anniversary, reunion, friends gatherings, team building, or if you simply want to get away from it all. It has an outdoor infinity pool, outdoor jacuzzi, pool table, karaoke and mahjong table. BBQ dinner available for order at RM30/pax (min. 1 week in advanced). Bird of paradise is situated at the foothills of Genting Highlands at an altitude of 2,200 feet above sea level. Have a quality time with your family and enjoy cool refreshing air with a beautiful view of the rainforest.
8. Nipah Guesthouse Pangkor
How about staying in a triangular house for a while?
Nipah Guesthouse is located along the Straits of Malacca in Pangkor Island. It is a clean, and exquisitely decorated accommodation in a safe environment. It offers cozy rooms with bathroom that has shower facilities. The guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi and coffee/tea making facilities in the common dining area. There are some thrilling activities you can do here such as watersports and island-hopping trips.
9. Cameron Highlands-Farmer hut retreat/homestay
Plan your visit in a rustic 2-storey farmer’s hut on the hillside of Brinchang town that is surrounded by vegetable and strawberry farm.
How about waking up to the golden ray of sunrise and inhaling fresh air? Pure bliss. This retreat/homestay features 2 divided bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 people) and another bedroom with 1 queen size bed and 1 single size bed. (3 people). Living area day beds are comfortable (2 people). The ground floor has a screening room cum bedroom (4 people) perfect for movie lovers! It also has 2 bathrooms with hot water supply, and a well-equipped kitchen. Plus, there’s an outdoor dining area at courtyard.
10. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh
Invite your family or friends to come and have a relaxing stay at this integrated luxury wellness retreat situated in Tambun, just 15 minutes from the city of Ipoh in the state of Perak. It offers private villas nestled on a 17 acre valley within a cluster of majestic limestone hills and features a combination of natural caves, pristine jungle, waterfalls and geothermal hot springs.
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