Beaches Tag - Happy Go KL

Beaches
Mid-range
Resorts

DurianMama
November 27, 2023

A spa-cation at DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut

Picture this: the kids are happily playing in the pool, their dad is watching them with a glass of ice-cold beer and mum is enjoying…

Beaches
City breaks
East Malaysia

RadiantMama
October 18, 2023

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu: great for a family getaway

Malaysia offers many options for vacations, from nature retreats to stunning islands. Our recent adventure took us to Sabah, where we stayed at the magnificent…

Beaches
Islands
Mid-range

RadiantMama
October 9, 2023

A family escape to Coral View Island Resort

Hello fellow travellers and adventure seekers! Let me share with you the incredible journey my family and I recently made to Perhentian Besar. This trip…

Beaches
Hikes
Islands

ActiveMama
April 19, 2023

Langkawi: hikes and island-hopping

During a recent long weekend, we decided to visit beautiful Langkawi. Full of myths and legends, I had never truly appreciated what a cool, laid-back…

Beaches
Hikes
Islands

ActiveMama
November 21, 2022

Sabah: sun, sea, city, food and mountains

We took the teens on a trip to beautiful Sabah, with Kota Kinabalu as our base. It’s now perhaps my new favourite place in Malaysia.…

Beaches
Sporty Fun
Travelling with kids

ActiveMama
May 11, 2022

A getaway to Kuantan with kids

Mid term break saw us taking a short trip to Kuantan. We wanted to drive somewhere easy with some waves, since we love body boarding…

Beaches
Islands

KaraokeMama
March 14, 2022

A great getaway at Rawa Island Resort

A gigantic slide that goes into the sea… Who wouldn’t want to have a go on that!? After hearing about Rawa Island Resort from friends…

Beaches
Desaru
Johor

KaraokeMama
December 19, 2021

Surf’s up in Desaru!

As a family that loves the beach and the water, we were all excited to try surfing in Malaysia, something we didn’t know was even…

Beaches
Day trips
East Malaysia

SpanglishMama
March 1, 2021

10 family favourites for your Malaysian bucket list

There is no better time like the present, to start researching and putting together a bucket list of adventures that you would like to go…

Beaches
Cherating
Outdoors with kids

Happy Go KL
February 24, 2021

Cherating: great for surfing and camping

Nearing the end of winter break, my parents took me and my siblings on a surfing trip to Cherating. With Covid-19 causing most families to…

Beaches
Islands

DIYMama
October 21, 2020

The Sun, the Sea and the Dive at Rimba Resort

Wouldn’t it be nice to take the family for a getaway to Rimba Resort? Well, here’s another CMCO that prevents us from taking the family…

Beaches
Cherating

DIYMama
September 28, 2020

A beach fur-cation in Cherating

Have you ever thought of taking your fur kids along for a beach holiday? If so, we found the perfect place for you: Ruby’s Resort…

Beaches
Cherating
Hotels

MakanMama
August 31, 2020

A relaxed getaway at The Kasturi in Cherating

Summer break was almost over and we went to The Kasturi in Cherating for a final hurrah. The Kasturi was just what we needed before…

Beaches
Cafés
Kids

DurianMama
August 8, 2020

Puteh Beach Bar, Kuantan

The SNAPSHOTS series are back! With short and sweet stories about great spots that we really want to share with you. In the spotlight this…

Beaches
Travelling with kids

Lattemama
July 25, 2020

Getaways from KL part II – within 5 hours by car

In this second part of best family getaways from KL, you need to be prepared to charge those Ipads and get on the road early.…

Beaches
Hotels
Kids

SpanglishMama
July 22, 2020

Holidaying at the Hard Rock Hotel in Penang during the RMCO

In 2019 the decision to go holidaying could be made at the drop of a sunhat. These days, families trying to decide whether they should…

Beaches
Perhentian Islands
Travelling with kids

Adventuremama
July 20, 2020

Bubbles Dive Resort: a family friendly Perhentian hotel

The Perhentian islands are one of the most beautiful islands we have been since we moved to Malaysia. The beaches are amazing, the water is…

Beaches
Travelling with kids

Lattemama
July 20, 2020

Getaways from KL part I – within 3 hours by car

After a few months of lockdown the big question is: where to go for a quick and easy weekend trip? We have put together a…

Beaches
Hotels

Happy Go KL Partner
July 16, 2020

Jalan-Jalan with YTL Hotels

Reconnect with your favourite sanctuaries closer to home. Drive to your next #JalanJalanWithYTL adventure and discover their beachside beauties to breezy highlands – there’s something for everyone. …

Beaches
Hotels
Travelling with kids

Hoochiemama
July 14, 2020

Hyatt Regency – a classic Kuantan resort

We jumped for joy last month, when we found out we could travel interstate again. We didn’t take long to book a room and head…

Beaches
Travelling with kids

Happy Go KL
July 7, 2020

Sea Gypsy Resort, Sibu Island

I know there are a lot of great beach resorts in Malaysia. Every time it comes down to booking a holiday though, I find myself…

Beaches
Hotels
Travelling with kids

Chaimama
June 18, 2020

Pangkor Laut Resort: the jungle is neutral

A three hours drive from KL and you arrive in Lumut. Ferry across to Pangkor Laut Resort to experience Malaysian luxurious hospitality at its finest……

Beaches
Hotels
Travelling with kids

Tartanmama
June 16, 2020

A family getaway at Rimba Resort

With only 21 chalets set on a natural private bay, Rimba Resort is that perfect escape where you really feel cut off from reality (don’t…

Beaches
Hotels
Splurge

Happy Go KL
June 9, 2020

Tanjong Jara Resort

Tanjong Jara Resort reopens this 19 June! We’re allowed to travel interstate again and this great hotel in Terengganu is definitely worth the trip. Tanjong…

Beaches
Hotels
Travelling with kids

DurianMama
June 4, 2020

A jungle holiday home on Pulau Pangkor

Pangkor Island is one of the many great Malaysian islands, but it is also close enough for a short getaway from KL. It only takes…

Beaches