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ONE MAN, FRESH IDEAS AND PLENTY OF
EXCITING EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…

By Kamila Delart

Have you been to the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club lately? If not, you should definitely visit! To enjoy the lovely marina view and a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the many cafés and restaurants. But also, to get a feel for what is yet to come!!!

When re-opening after a year-long, massive revamp in December 2015, the new Royal Langkawi Yacht Club certainly impressed - whether with the addition of a marine-themed boutique hotel or the variety of dining outlets that comprise the Fisherman’s Wharf. But even more intriguing were the initiatives that followed the celebratory launch!

Once the ribbon is cut and the opening party over, the island’s authorities and private business owners tend to lean back and hope for the best. To judge how successful this strategy is, you only need to visit Air Hangat which has been renovated at great costs just a couple of years back…

So when I noticed that things are handled differently at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, I got curious - keeping my eye at the ever evolving concept and the fresh ideas implemented by the General Manager, Tayfun Koksal. Since what I got to observe was pretty inspiring, I finally asked for an interview so that I can share with you the unusual story behind RLYC’s growing success, and let you in on some exciting projects that are currently in the pipeline.

Read more: One Man - Langkawi

PLANNING A TRIP TO LANGKAWI?!
MAKE SURE YOUR TIMING IS RIGHT!!

While Langkawi is a wonderful destination all year-round and each season has certainly its own appeal, a visit in the middle of December comes with a special perk this year!

Not only is the rainy season likely to be over while you still get to enjoy off-peak accommodation rates at that time, but the island’s greatest musical event takes place on the 16th December!!

Curious? While our little island usually welcomes talented but low-profile bands, this time, the stage belongs to STAYIN’ ALIVE, THE WORLD’S # 1 TRIBUTE BAND TO THE BEE GEES, that has been touring around the globe for 20 years now, filling theaters and rock stadiums in Europe, USA, The Middle East and Asia alike. The band performed even at the opening of the ‘Saturday Night Fever’ musical at the London Palladium, screened live by BBC, and the musicians have been asked to record a Bollywood version of 'Stayin Alive' for the hit film 'It's a Wonderful Afterlife' directed by 'Bend it Like Beckham' director, Gurinder Chadha. So, we have every reason to be excited about the upcoming performance!!

Read more: Planning a trip to Langkawi ?!

YOUR HOLIDAY MEMORIES

CAPTURED IN AN ATMOSPHERIC SHORT FILM

Whether you are visiting only for a few days or enjoying a couple of weeks on our beautiful island - holidays never seem to last long enough. And the joy and excitement you experience tend to fade away sooo quickly…

If you would like to hold onto your vacation feelings for a little longer, let me preserve the breathtaking sights & sounds of Langkawi, the thrill of adventure and all those special moments you experience with your loved ones in your very own atmospheric short film.

SUNSET VOYAGE from THE POETRY OF TRAVEL on Vimeo.

Read more: YOUR HOLIDAY MEMORIES ON FILM

MANTA BLU

Tel: +6 012-9531310
       +6 012-6313142
       +6 012-2531312

Email: yourcruiseservices@gmail.com

Eager to explore the breathtaking beauty of Langkawi Archipelago? With Manta Blu - an experience you will remember for years!

Sailing through the southern part of the archipelago that has the greatest density of tiny deserted islands and spectacular limestone outcrops that rise on a steep angle from the emerald green Andaman Sea - you are in for the most scenic cruise available in Langkawi.

A true beauty, the elegant luxury catamaran lures with a canopied saloon, an oak wood galley and a spacious deck that boasts sun loungers and indulgent sprawl-out trampolines for leisurely hours in the equatorial sun.

Read more: Manta Blu

ENCHANTED

By Kamila Delart

Just like in a fairytale… You step over the threshold of the Alun-Alun Spa, the lively uproar and colorful holiday lights of Pantai Cenang instantly vanish, and you find yourself surrounded by magic…

Having a weakness for interior design, I cannot help but halt every few steps, enchanted by all the beautiful details: antique doors with filigree carvings, mythical statues, delicate seashell lamps quietly moving in the breeze, moss-grown stone frogs proudly guarding the intricate water paths... A tranquil sanctuary that will entice all of your senses…

Sipping a Ginseng-Root tea, the legendary Asian elixir of longevity, my body cools slowly down. My therapist, Zura, presents me with the choice of four different Aromatherapy blends, encouraging me to inhale their fragrances, and select the one I feel intuitively drawn to. My choice of Jasmine seem to reveal far more than just my preference of scent, as Zura sympathetically nods, telling me that she could sense my low energy, promising that the Jasmine oil will help alleviate my exhaustion. Not having properly slept for the last few days, I’m impressed by her accurate ‘diagnosis’.

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Whether a traveler eager to explore Langkawi off the beaten path or a resident slowly discovering the hidden beauty of our island - you may enjoy visiting Wat Koh Wanaram, a Buddhist Temple on the outskirts of Kuah.

Take the Jalan Air Hangat road 112 and look for a signposted right turn opposite the MARA college building (Maktab Rendah Sains Mara).

Thank you:-)

Kamila

Video Production Kamila Delart

A CULINARY HEAVEN WITH A VIEW!

            Fisherman’s Wharf at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club

Eagerly awaited, the ambitious re-development of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club has been completed and while only just open, the venue is quickly becoming the most popular location in town & beyond!

Built in the style of a Mediterranean harbor town, the picturesque place lures with the flair of French Riviera, a dreamy marina view, stunning sunsets and a firework of flavors sure to delight even those with the most discerning taste!

Intrigued? Let me walk you through the  - a collection of themed dining outlets that belong on your must-visit list!

Read more: A CULINARY HEAVEN WITH A VIEW! - Fisherman’s Wharf at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club

     Links:

     reservations@elsclubmalaysia,com

     www.elsclubmalaysia.com 

Video Production Kamila Delart

LA’PAQ AYAQ CAFÉ

ROYAL LANGKAWI YACHT CLUB - KUAH

Tel: +6 04 961 0589
       +6 01 2519 6920

Operating Hours
Daily 7am -11.00pm

Planning to dine in Kuah? If so, you must definitely visit the new LA’PAQ AYAQ CAFÉ! Located at the famous Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, the restaurant is hidden behind ‘Charlie’s Bar & Grill’ and therefore easy to overlook. But the corner location that comes with a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere and a beautiful 270 degrees’ harbor view is hard to beat. And once you experience the great service and get to taste the excellent food, you are likely to find your way back even blindfolded!

Read more: LA’PAQ AYAQ CAFÉ - Langkawi

HUGO’S SUNSET BAR

ROYAL LANGKAWI YACHT CLUB - KUAH

Tel: +6 012 4469079
Email: azham@trinidadholdings.com

Operating Hours
Daily 3pm -11.00pm

Looking for a cozy place to chill out? If so, head straight to the recently opened ‘Hugo’s Sunset Bar’ !! Located on the upper floor of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, the lovely hideout lures with an amazing view and a great atmosphere.

Painted in bright cheerful orange, the place vibrates with the contagious rhythm of Cuban music so good mood is guaranteed!

Read more: HUGO’S SUNSET BAR

FAIZY CRYSTAL

LANGKAWI CRAFT COMPLEX

Close to the Black Sand Beach on
the road connecting Pantai Kok
and Tanjung Rhu

Opening Times:
Saturday - Thursday, 9.30am - 5pm
1pm - 2pm no demonstrations

Tel: +6 04 9594885
       +6 04 9557591
       +6 012 4022650

Email: kamarulfaizy@hotmail.com

www.faizycrystal.blogspot.com 
www.glasscrystal-kamarulfaizy.blogspot.com 
www.faizycrystal-kamarulfaizy.blogspot.com

By Kamila Delart

Although located in a remote corner of the Langkawi Kraft Complex, which in itself is built away from the main tourism spots, Faizy Crystal receives plenty of visitors. With good reason! While the majority of retail stores on the island lure with handicraft imported from the neighboring countries, the unique glass object you will find at the Faizy Crystal showroom are truly Langkawian products. So much so, you can actually enter the adjacent workshop and watch the artisans while they work. (More beautiful pictures !)

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Hi Friends of Langkawi – GOOD NEWS

There is a new development in regard to customs alcohol and cigarette restrictions.

The news is, that the “Chois” 24hrs shops - and probably many others too – can now officially sell beer and cigarettes with no limits and no identification necessary.

When I came across this news I then went to Kuah and here in the 4 big shops selling alcohol there were still the custom people in uniform present. I tried to figure out what the rules are – and I got confirmed that indeed “Chois” (and probably many others) are now allowed to sell alcohol and cigarettes with no limits and no identification.

When I asked if I could here also, in this shop where they were present, buy beer without limit and identification I was told that no, here in the big shop I would have to show my passeport.

Asking what the difference was, it seems that “Chois” is regarded as a 2nd class shop – and what I guess is, that they do not sell hard liquor, but only beer. But as the custom people did not speak English – this is just a guess.

It is now clear that even the system within itself does no longer make any sense – and it looks like a retreat in stages of the custom department to not lose too much face in one go….

Nice to see some sanity coming back to Langkawi :-)