Heading to Langkawi Island this time around will not be about buying chocolates in bulk, sky bridge, or food hunting, although the latter is a must but it won't be a priority.
This vacation is going to be all about watersports. We’re going to be a little bit on the extreme side so the banana boat ride will not be in this category.
For those surfer beginners and surfer junkies who usually go to our neighboring country Indonesia to surf, like in Bali or West Sumatera maybe can opt for another local option. Pantai Tengah’s waves are mild enough for beginners and fun enough for intermediate surfers to ride.
Might not be challenging for the seasoned surfers but it would be surfing like a breeze. One can either rent a surfing board or take a surfing lesson provided by Waveways Culture. There are many packages to choose from, such as one-on-one with the instructors, and groups and they even have kids' surfing lessons.
Still high on adrenaline after surfing the waves of Pantai Tengah? Head down to Pantai Cenang and hop on a jet ski to go to nearby islands. Going on boat rides to these islands is fun and relaxed but if you crave flexibility and a bit of an adventure taking a jet ski to these islands would be the best.
One can either choose a guide to ride the jet ski or do it yourself. There are many packages to choose from depending on how far you want to go and which islands you want to visit.
This time around I took a ride to Pulau Singa Besar and the famous eagle feeding area near the island. At every stop, you get to explore the islands a bit or just simply take a short swim and continue to other spots. Feeding the eagles in a boat ride is fun but doing it on a jet ski is more exciting.
You really get to be up close and personal with the eagles and it is not for the faint-hearted. JM Watersports is one of the operators in Pantai Cenang that you can choose if you feel like jet skiing yourself to these islands.
Had enough of the sea by now? Choose to rest and relax at a place a little outskirt from the beach instead. Hangouts Urban Eco will give you the downtime you need and hibernate as it is situated in the tranquil paddy fields surrounding Langkawi.
With 16 studio suites and 28 family suites to choose from you’ll be spoiled of choices.The highlight would be its zig-zag swimming pool in the studio suites area.
There are so many activities in Langkawi that cater to everyone’s needs.
Picking and choosing the right activities for families, teenagers, food hunters, or adrenaline junkies would depend on individual preferences.
If you feel like you have done it all in Langkawi Island maybe you should head over there again.
Wan Azfarozza is a communication and media lecturer at a local university. Her quest to discover new cultures and people led to her passion to travel and share her experiences through her writings in various media outlets.