Our family tot of going for short getaway but we have a toddler with us. My dad is a typical type of asian dad and doesnt appreciate shopping or museum visitation.
2007-03-01 12:32:23 · 10 answers · asked by Marcia 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
Hi, I think for short gateway - a hassle free - no traffic jam - and ideal vacation for family. Nothing compare to Kuching. Hotel rates are so much cheaper there as compare to other places, for example in a 5 star rated hotel such as Merdeka Palace, you can get suites as cheap as RM300 for 2-rooms, RM380++ for 3-rooms.
Don't like museum and anything related to it. Then go nature. Plenty of choices - either going to Matang National Park, or hike up the Santubong mountain, better still just head off to some of the islands, or Bako National for wild life sight-seeing.
Tired of doing that, then board a romantic river cruise plying the scenic Sarawak river in the afternoon, or simply shop around for souvenirs such as "Tikar Sarawak", Pua Kumbu, and Orang Ulu handicraft called "ajat". Sarawak is the most plural state in Malaysia with at least 37 known ethnics some 40 different dialect spoken by her people. So you've variety of choices.
Visit real "rumah panjang" or longhouse to experience Sarawak natives hospitality. It just 30 minutes away from Kuching - the cleanest city in the world.
Food are cheap. For family dinner of 5 pax you will only pay RM100++ at Carpark Food Court, with endless choices of local delicacies. Trying the "miding belacan" - you can't find this delicious fern leaf cook with "belacan" anywhere else in Malaysia.
2007-03-01 15:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by calvinjemarang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about Kuantan? cos my dad is also like urs, who doesnt favour shopping or those museum stuff.. i was at Kuantan last Dec for 4 days 3 nights.. we spent almost everyday at Telok Chempedak Beach, where we can just look at sea waves, play with sand (kids would like that), pick seashells, fly a kite, sometimes juz sit there to enjoy the sea breeze.. there's a 24-hours McDonalds over there and some eateries as well.. especially over weekends, the beach would get crowded until the wee hours.. and we are planning to go there again during this June holidays..
2007-03-05 10:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by shufang84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD SAY..
one of the islands.
SINCE I AM A PENANGITE, i would say Penang. I mean. you get good food. The place is not as modern as KL. Still with some essense of Malaysia. and.. the same time. Not as backwards as some of the other states. People generally are nice.
TONNES OF ATTRACTION.
and moreover, why stop there? take a 2 hour van ride to Thailand as well. =)
2007-03-02 14:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by orlyandsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to Langkawi island. A peaceful, friendly people, good and fresh seafood, tranquility scenery and good weather all the year round. I am from Langkawi island living overseas. Email me at plaisio2@yahoo.com if you need help when you decide to go there.
2007-03-02 02:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by azman aziz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does yr dad loves to do, is he loves fishing,? if he does take him to pulau sibu or anywhere for fishing. But if he doesnt like fishing, try out resort with rivers or lake just for a stroll walk or for fun with his grandson and grandaughters.
2007-03-02 10:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by ironlady42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hilltop resorts... And a gentle reminder since you mentioned that you have a toddler, check with the hotel if they have water heater...
2007-03-02 00:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by aUDREy TTT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest u go to langkawi island..
my dad always wants to go to a place where he can have a relaxing days & less trafic (which give him headache)
langkawi offers both thing..
relaxing moment & stuff..
Other activity to carry out..
Scenic spots.
-Cable car up to Matchinchang Mount.
-Island Hoping where u can go around the island.
-Eagles nest areas.
-Natural waterfall & sunset at beaches.
-Lots of mosque, night market & stuf.
-legendary/ history places..
2007-03-05 02:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by azayi1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Cameron highland. Nice place to relax and family get together. weather is cooling and good for steamboat.
2007-03-02 02:13:21 · answer #8 · answered by anderson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
langkawi..he'll enjoy visiting mahsuri's tomb and the paddy field =P
2007-03-03 04:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
penang for food but i will always opt for malacca for chicken rice and nyonya delicacy
2007-03-01 22:47:49 · answer #10 · answered by zirconiag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋