Planning a vacation in the East Coast of Malaysia? Well, there are plenty of resorts in the East Coast of Malaysia but if you are looking for a short weekend getaway with something unique, leisurely and relaxing, you might want to consider heading over to Resorts World Kijal in Terengganu.
Resorts World Kijal (previously known as Awana Kijal) is literally Paradise on Earth with first class hospitality.
With pristine sandy private beaches in its background, Resorts World Kijal offers a somewhat idyllic and romantic back to nature eco-retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Resorts World Kijal offers all sorts of rooms to suit your vacationing needs and can cater to hundreds of guests at one time.
But if you are looking for some privacy or a romantic affair ,this Premier Suite is definitely recommended; with private tub and outdoor jacuzzi with direct access to the beach.
Here’s sharing with you what you can do in Resorts World Kijal apart from enjoying the fantastic view:
Challenge Yourselves to a Game of Golf
There’s more to Resorts World Kijal than just it’s sandy beach.
The golf course is not only open to hotel guests but also welcomes walk-in guests.
Those who loves golfing will appreciate the fact that Resorts World Kijal’s 18-hole championship golf course has a par of 72, and consists of the Palma and Rimba Nines.
Guests who forgot to bring their golfing equipment will be happy to note that golf sets are available for hire.
Telematch/Teambuilding activities
Resorts World Kijal can cater to large groups and therefore, it’s a perfect location for family days or teambuildings.
You may request for the resort to organize a fun telematch for your family day or teambuilding program. They are rather creative in coming up with all sorts of fun games for you to participate in. The best part? Fun telematch can be done by the beach.
Play giant boardgames
Take out your boredom with the life size boardgames. You can play these giant boardgames with your family and friends during your stay at Resorts World Kijal at no cost at all. They have all sorts of nostalgic games for you to pick from, ranging from giant snake&ladder and chess.
Frolick in the pool
Wanna swim but not quite interested in getting the sand on your skin? Feel a tad intimidated with the rough waves at the beach? Well, head over to the huge swimming pool in Resorts World Kijal. The swimming pool provides a safe environment for both adult and children to take a leisurely swim.
Romantic seaside dining at OBB
There are a couple of inhouse restaurants in Resorts World Kijal, but if you are in the mood for some romantic alfresco dining, just head over to Oasis Beach Bistro.
You may request for a gazebo setup like in the picture above to please not only your palate, but your loved one too.
Watch sunrise
One must do thing while you are in Resorts World Kijal apart from taking a stroll along the beach is enjoy the the sunrise. Unlike the beaches in the West Coast where you can only see the sunsets, here in the East Coast you will be able to see the sun rising from the beach and it’s quite a refreshing and breathtaking sight to behold.
Chillax in Hammocks by the beach
There are plenty of hammocks tied up to coconut trees along the beach in Resorts World Kijal. These are for your relaxing pleasure, so do take advantage of these hammocks to sunbathe or to just enjoy doing nothing. They’re perfect to relax in at night too, underneath the starry sky.
Turtle watching/visit the Turtle Hatchery.
Sea turtles are one of the Earth’s most ancient creatures and can be found in all warm and temperate waters throughout the world. Most sea turtles undergo long migrations, some as far as 1400 miles, between their feeding grounds and the beaches where they nest. Sea turtles can be sighted in various beaches in Terengganu, Malaysia, and the private beaches along Resorts World Kijal is one of them.
Basically, the seven species that can be found today have been around for more than 100 million years, since the time of the dinosaurs and they are facing the threat of extinction and it is really difficult to find the population numbers for sea turtles because male and juvenile sea turtles do not return to shore once they hatch and reach the ocean. Only the female sea turtle will return to the same nesting grounds at which they were born and even then, that’s strictly for laying eggs purposes only.
When females come to the shore they dig out a nest in the ground with their back flippers, bury their clutch of eggs and return to the ocean. They emerge at night, move toward the ocean and remain there, solitary, until it is time to mate. Mating season is commonly March-October, depending on the species with 6-10 weeks gestation period. A female turtle could clutch between 70-190 eggs depending on the species.
Turtle landings are not uncommon along the private beach of Resorts World Kijal, especially from May-October every year. Turtles can be sighted laying their eggs at night along the beach in Resorts World Kijal, but then again, it’s all about luck. If the timing is right and you happened to be lucky, you’ll be able to spot a sea turtle or two, but don’t worry if you did not spot any on the beach while taking a brisk walk along the beach at night. Resorts World Kijal have their very own Hatchery where turtle eggs that was found along the beach in Resorts World Kijal are relocated so that the the hatchlings have a better chance at survival upon their release to the sea .
The hatchery is a part of Resorts World Kijal’s effort to spread awareness on sea turtles and help to repopulate the sea with sea turtles.The turtle eggs that have been collected here are planted in the sand and usually hatched in a 60-day cycle.Temperatures of the sand where the turtles nest determine the sex of the turtle: below 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30ºC) is predominately male; above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30ºC) is predominately female.
Turtle eggs relocation and planting demo. Burying the turtle eggs deep inside. After hatching, the young may take as long as a week to dig themselves out of the nest.
Sea turtle hatchlings. When the young hatchlings came out of their eggs, they make their way to the ocean. Few survive to adulthood.
If you visited the hatchery during the hatching season (between May to October), you will be able to see/release the hatchlings back to the sea too.
Here’s a little trivia about the sea turtles; Every 100 hatchings released, only one or two will survived.
Sea turtle mortality rate is very high not only because of the predatory sea but it’s simply the nature of the wildlife where it is all about the survival of the strongest. That said, stop polluting the sea and stop buying turtle eggs. That alone will help in boosting their population.
There is something for everyone in Resorts World Kijal, be it honeymooners, golfers or nature lovers. In all, it is the perfect place to be if you’d like to have an intimate getaway and rest it up.
Wanna rest it up? For more information on booking a getaway at Resorts World Kijal, please refer to the information below.
Resorts World Kijal
Add: Km 28, Jalan Kemaman-Dungun, 24100 Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (609) 864 1188
Fax: (609) 864 1688
Facebook:https://facebook.com/ResortsWorldKijal/