Before we visit the renowned Waikiki beach of Hawaii and the Copacabana beach of Rio de Janeiro, lets us discover first the astounding and undying beauty of our very own Pulau Redang! Pictures and words are not enough to describe how beautiful the island is!
Pulau Redang and summer holiday became inseparable, and 90’s babies surely know why! Summer Holiday is a movie filmed in the pristine coast of Pulau Redang, and since then, the place became a hot spot on the eyes of travel enthusiasts.
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Wander the picturesque beauty of the beach and its rich marine biodiversity.
If you think beautiful places can only be seen on postcards, you’re definitely wrong! At Pulau Redang, you can see a sapphire clear sea, sunny blue sky, and smooth white sand! In addition, few walks from the beach, you can go to Marine Park and relish the magnificent beauty of the aquatic animals underneath the sea. If the season is right, adorable baby turtles walking in the coast or sea.
Because the island is protected, there are more or less three thousand kinds a fish and thousand of bivalve creatures! Most of the resort in the area is equipped with diving and snorkeling centers, so it won’t be a problem for you to witness the life under water.
Summer Holiday shooting location
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Probably most of us no longer know the movie “Summer Time”. It was a film from Hong Kong that took place in Pulau Redang. The movie displayed colorful cabins which pave way to the popularity of Pulau Redang.
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Most of the scenes took place at the More More Tea Inn. It is located in front of Laguna Redang Island Resort and it is now a souvenir shop and bar.
Where to stay in the island?
There are about 15 hotels in the island and each hotel has their own characteristics. The map below shows the location of each resort.
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1. Laguna Redang Island Resort
It is 15 minutes away from Marine Park. The resort offers various cuisines including continental-style meals, bar and barbecues. At night, they will entertain you with their evening concerts.
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2. The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort
This resort offers luxurious holiday vacation. It is 45 km away from Sultan Mahmud Airport and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Shahbandar Jetty. It is equipped with water and land activities.
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3. Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Redang
It is a 5-star resort and serves sumptuous local dishes all day long! It is ideal for a luxurious honeymoon.
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4. Redang Reef Resort
Compared to other resorts, this one is more affordable but still famous among tourists. The place is perfect for a moonlight viewing!
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5. Redang Beach Resort
Travelling on a strict budget? You should consider booking at this resort! The facilities are simple but you can still have fun especially during Saturday night where their famous Open-Air night club is at high!
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It is good to pay attention to the place warnings and signals. The network and mobile phone signals in the area is not stable. Also, villas hung up their red flag to indicate that the climate isn’t suitable for swimming. Safety always matters.
How to get to the island? When is the best time to visit?
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Redang Airport is the only airport on the island where passengers can fly directly from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. you can book your flight via Malaysia’s successful group of airlines.
If you think the flight is too expensive, you can also opt for a drive going to the port of Kuala Terengganu (Kuala Terengganu Shahbandar Jetty). The port will provide you a boat service going to the island. It is also recommended to stay in contact with the hotel staff, some resorts provide a private speedboat service to their guests.
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When you should visit the island? From November to the end of February, most of the island’s resort and facilities are closed, this is because of the heavy rain caused by the northeast monsoon. It is best to travel between March to October where the climate is tropical. To enjoy the island, you must not forget to bring your sunscreen with you!
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More and more tourists flock to this island because of its natural beauty and rich marine ecology! Give yourself an opportunity to visit this one of a kind place!
