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   Langkawi Notice Board - national + state holidays / events
     Planned  service interruptions of the Cable Car for maintenance see here 

    2 Oct   (Sun)
  29 Oct   (Sat)
  12 Dec   (Mon)
  25 Dec   (Sun)

Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah) 
Deepavali * 
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)
Christmas

* Subject to change.

If a public holiday falls on a weekly rest day (Friday or Sunday as applicable), the following day shall be a public holiday, and if such following day is also a public holiday, the subsequent day shall be a public holiday.
If a public holiday falls on another public holiday, the following day shall be substituted as a public holiday.

URL: http://www.onestopmalaysia.com/holidays-2016.html

Note: every We - if the cable Car is working -  it starts only at 12.00 noon
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FREE CULINARY EXPERIENCE FOR A PHOTOGENIC COUPLE

Whether a Langkawi resident or a traveler - here comes your opportunity to enjoy an exquisite dining experience at the island’s most unique award-winning restaurant!!

Producing an atmospheric short film, I’m looking for a couple relaxed to be themselves while in front of a camera. Only a few shots will be staged. With a single filmmaker, no lighting crew around and no script to follow - you simply enjoy your dining experience :-)

PREREQUISITES: attractive, 25 - 35 years’ old, Caucasian man, lady of any background. Both must be comfortable sitting cross-legged and dress for the shoot in a style that fits the atmosphere of the venue.

Intrigued? If so, kindly email the dates of your stay, including a picture of you two: guides.langkawigazette@gmail.com

WhatsApp or Viber messages are fine as well :-)  Kamila +6 012 570 7171

 

Hornbill Cafe LangkawiHORNBILL CAFÉ

DATAI BAY

5 min drive from
the Temurun Waterfall

Tel: +6 04 - 959 2700
       +6 019 - 322 3180

Email: rafiq@elsclubmalaysia.com

Operating Hours: 7 am - 8pm

Planning to visit the spectacular Temurun Waterfall or to enjoy a scenic ride along the winding road that leads through the pristine Machinchang Geoforest Park in the northwest of Langkawi? If so, the ‘Hornbill Café’ is the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or dinner break!

Charlie's Bar & Grill LangkawiCHARLIE’S BAR & GRILL

ROYAL LANGKAWI YACHT CLUB

KUAH
Jalan Dato Syed Omar

Tel: +604 966 4078
Email: office@langkawiyachtclub.com

www.langkawiyachtclub.com 

Operating Hours
Daily 7am -11.00pm

Located between the Jetty Point and The Westin Langkawi, the famed and recently re-opened ‘Charlie’s Bar & Grill’ is without a doubt THE dining venue with the most spectacular view in the whole of Kuah! With a layout that stretches along the coastline, there are only two rows of tables. So regardless of where you choose to take a seat, you are sure to enjoy great vistas of the marina!

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TIME FOR ROMANCE

Planning to spoil your loved one? If looking for romance, Langkawi Island is without a doubt the perfect destination! Long sandy beaches invite to leisurely strolls, stylish yachts tempt with dreamy cruises in-between spectacular limestone cliffs, and the nightly sky sprinkled with shining stars is so intoxicating, you are likely to turn into a poet when softly whispering how much your darling means to you.

Wondering where to stay? Whatever your taste and preference, this comprehensive list of best Langkawi Hotels is sure to help you find a love nest that is just perfect for you and your sweetheart!

In case you are looking for something truly extraordinary – have a closer look at these properties:

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VIP Spa LangkawiSpa Guide by Kamila Delart

VIP SPA

FAVE HOTEL - PANTAI TENGAH


Tel: +6 04 955 8089
      +6 012 - 787 3943
      +6 012 - 429 6426

Operating Hours: noon -11pm

While tempting with a rather bold promise, the VIP Spa does live up to its ambitious name - delivering a highly customized Spa experience in an environment designed in mind with the preferences of Western travelers.

Quite untypically for Langkawi, the boutique Spa has a contemporary, light and airy ambiance. The refreshing scent of Lemongrass along with beautiful displays of antique Buddha statues, Tibetan singing bowls and a ‘money plant’ that symbolizes good fortune set the tone for a truly relaxing Spa experience.

NEST ON THE BEACHNEST on the Beach Langkawi

PANTAI TENGAH

Tel.       +6 012-655 5984
Email:   info@nestonthebeach.com
www.nest-creations.com 

Operating Hours:  5pm -1am
Mondays Closed

Stirring up the air with inspired wing beats, the ‘Nest People’ managed within a few months to completely change the island’s chillout scene!

First by opening the ‘Nest Rooftop’ that quickly became Cenang’s favorite spot famous for its stunning 360 degrees’ view. And just a few weeks back, they added ‘Nest on the Beach’. Yet another chillout hideaway predestined to become a hit among travelers, resident expats and locals alike!!

Pisang Art and Handicraft LangkawiPISANG
HANDICRAFT & ART VILLAGE

On the roadside between
KUALA TERIANG & PADANG MATSIRAT

Operating Hours:  9.30am - 6.30pm
                             Fridays closed

Tel:   +6 04 - 955 7730
         +6 012 - 332 6606

pisanglangkawi@gmail.com 
www.pisanglangkawi.com

Looking for an original gift with a truly Langkawian flair?! Head to Pisang - a Handicraft & Art Village situated between Kuala Teriang and Padang Matsirat. Founded nearly 20 years ago, the store specializes in hand-made gamat soaps & lotions that are so popular, they are distributed also to other parts of Malaysia and sold abroad. The miracle ingredients that makes them so unique? Sea Cucumber and Virgin Coconut Oil!

Nest Rooftop Langkawi

NEST ROOFTOP

PANTAI CENANG

Tel: +6 04 953 2308
       +6 017 229 1063

Email: info@nestrooftop.com
www.nestrooftop.com 

Operating Hours:
7am - 11am +  

Dinner 5pm - 11pm

May - Oct: 6pm - 9.30pm
Nov - April: 5pm - midnight

One of the island’s top chillout & dining venues, the Nest Rooftop has an amazing atmosphere! Situated on the 5th Floor of the Royal Agate Hotel (white-blue-red building opposite the Sandy Beach Resort), the 5,000 square feet roof terrace offers a breathtaking 360-degree view with sprawling mountains in the back and the glistening Andaman Sea in front. Coupled with spectacular sunsets - an incredible vista! But it’s not just the spectacular setting that makes the place so popular! Beautiful wall paintings, tons of colorful pillows spread over rustic loungers made of recycled pallets, great affordable food, chill-out beats, amazing staff and the laid-back atmosphere strike a chord with locals, resident expats and tourists alike which makes for a really vibrant experience!

Arabic Restaurant in Telaga LangkawiLANGKAWI’S TRENDY RESTAURANTS  -  by Kamila Delart

TELAGA ARABIC 
CAFÉ & RESTAURANT

PANTAI CENANG

Tel: +6 04 9552225

Operating Hours: noon - midnight

Conveniently located in the very middle of Pantai Cenang, Telaga Arabic Café & Restaurant is famous for its attentive service and delicious Arabic cuisine.

Surrounded by tropical plants, with Arabic music gently playing in the background, the canopied outdoor patio lures with a relaxed atmosphere. The air-conditioned indoors with built-in partitions offer privacy appreciated especially by Arabic guests and couples.

Kayaputi Restaurant in St. Regis LangkawiKAYUPUTI
THE ST. REGIS LANGKAWI

KUAH

Tel: +6 4 960 6666
Email: stregis.langkawi@stregis.com

Operating Hours: noon - 11pm

Raised on stilts above the shimmering blue of the Andaman Sea and conceptualized by the renowned architect Bill Bensley as a vintage beach house, Kayuputi exudes an atmosphere of relaxed glamour while taking one’s breath away with panoramic ocean views.

Opening with a ritual creak, the antique entrance door from the grand Dutch embassy in Yangon reveals a spacious, airy interior. The sunlight entering trough French windows gently bounces off the white-washed wood paneling, creating such a unique atmosphere, the ‘white wood’ which translates as ‘kayu puti’ inspired the name of this exquisite dining venue.