20 Minutes To There

Hi

I am behind time catching up on blogging these days. Now I am spending more time with yet another form of pastime, I just rediscovered.  I won't call it a hobby for me now though at one time in my younger life I had a great interest in it. I hope to blog about it if my interest sustains.

Today it's just about my outing with the family . . .

When it is festival time you would not want to be stuck lonesome in the house while crackers and fireworks are blasting away and everyone else is having a good time.

So during the CNY holidays recently when the children asked me to join them for a day fun at the hotel resort, yes! Why not. That it did not involve traveling far and it was for only a day stay, it suited me fine. You know how hot the days were around that time, I did not want to leave my plants dry.

There was not much prep and packing we just hurriedly put a few things in a basket small luggage and then drove 20 minutes to there, the Lexis Hibiscus.

When we reached the hotel as expected at festival time there was a crowd at the lobby. But I was not to worry the son who booked two on-water chalets for the whole family has checked in earlier and so we headed to the rooms.

Wait. You got to get a buggy, too far to walk.

It was also a very hot day. Seen earlier someone was near faint being pushed in a wheelchair. Many people were wearing the face mask too and that got me to be a little worried, you know, with all the news, but that negative thinking soon been wiped off by the sea air. With the efficient buggy service, we soon reached our chalet.

Wow! The chalet was spacious, to me, quite luxurious, good lightings to create ambiance, plush, with two king-sized beds, a flat-screen TV, a sofa,  working table etc, as usually provided. The other end the chalet opens to a balcony that has a dip pool.

 At the wardrobe/dressing area adjoining the bath area, there is a thick solid glass panel on the floor through which you can peep view the marine life below. It might be interesting for a little kid.

Further back there is the spacious bath area which comprises two washbasins, the 'small' room, the two designated areas one for the shower and the other for the bathtub.

Adjoining the shower area is the steam/sauna room which also opens out to the balcony where the dip pool is.

So from your bed, you can come out, plunge into the dip pool. After dipping and exercising until bored or tired you can go straight to the steam room and relax. How good is life hah . . .

If you don't like to wet yourself you can just relax and have your coffee there and enjoy the scenic view, especially in the early morning. I even had my Subuh prayer there at the balcony, the sound of water and the calming spaciousness of the open sea evoke such a peaceful feeling.

The hotel chalets are positioned in a hibiscus pattern in the sea. Ours were in the stamen part. It is quite a long walk to go to the main hotel building, say to go and have your complimentary tea served at the lighthouse. It is good if you walk before loading yourself with calories from their afternoon teatime spread and the coffee or the free-flowing fruit juice but riding on the buggy with the whole family is fun.

 I am not very sure what the hotel programs provided for the visitors apart from those activities like cycling and biking. Those funny types of bicycles and bikes that you don't ordinarily found on our roads. Fun to ride them. Or if you want to be more adventurous you go for the boat ride or the jetski. Or take a helicopter ride to view the Lexis Hibiscus from the top. Of course, all these activities don't come free. Free activity is walking of course. Quite a distance but with a nice view.

A day of stay won't allow us to explore whatever more there is the hotel could offer but of course, sigh . . . the $$$$$ . . .

Breakfast time was meriah. Nearly all the seats in the big hall were taken up and the atmosphere made more festive by the CNY music songs and dance by the hotel staff. Little Adli also got entertained by the catchy music.

After the heavy breakfast back at the chalet, we went for another dip in the pool but just a short while because check out is at 11.00am which I think is too early.

Sharing with you pictures and videos here . . .

Adli and sisters enjoying themselves in the dip pool

Morning scene

Evening scenes  

Adli's father and sis no 1 went for a helicopter ride

Going to the Lighthouse for tea

To the hotel main building

The hotel logo

All in all, it was quite an enjoyable stay. Nice chalet, prompt service, friendly staff and not to forget the good food.

And most thankful to the one who generously belanja . . .

Well, I would like to go again someday . . . only 20 minutes, you don't call it travel, right?


Happy holidays.