As the kids grow up and each have their respective classes during the weekends, it is getting increasingly difficult for us to go for a family holiday without interrupting their routine (something that we do not want to do).
The 1st weekend of June 2010 presented us with an opportunity to go for a short 1-night holiday. Braedyn and Shayanne both wanted to go to the beach so it was a toss between Port Dickson or Kuantan. After checking out the room rates at both places, we decided to go to a beach close to Kuantan that we’ve not visited before – Balok Beach where the Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa Kuantan is located.
We left late morning and arrived late afternoon after a lazy drive up the East Coast Expressway. The plan was just to enjoy the beach and the pool without venturing too far away from the hotel (we’ve covered the local tourist spots during our last visit to Kuantan).
The kids enjoyed themselves thoroughly and we’re happy to see that Braedyn is no longer afraid of the waves.
Aerynn a bit hesitant initially but warmed up to the sand very quickly
Shayanne has always liked beaches and she had a great time
Daddykhong not wanting to have Aerynn turn out like Braedyn – taking her out to sea for a good soak
Braedyn finally getting his feet wet after so many failed attempts in the past
More water time in the swimming pool for Aerynn. She’s the water baby in the family.
Practising their leg kicking
Aerynn commencing her climb out of the baby pool
Aerynn climbing out of the baby pool. She never gives up!
We ended up having buffet seafood dinner in the hotel before retiring early.
The next morning, after buffet breakfast (which, surprisingly, was very good for hotel standards – their freshly-baked croissants are to-die-for), we hit the beach and swimming pool again before checking out.
For a change, daddykhong decided to take the trunk road from Kuantan all the way down to Karak, stopping at Temerloh and Mentakab for snacks. We passed the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary as well and that will be our next destination 
Yvonne…I salute you.
You must be very dedicated to find the time to blog like this.
I must join or ask you guys to arrange something like that when I go back
next. I don’t know my way around M’sia at all!!
Good idea!
nice..the place looks nice.. the kids looks happy and your pics.. is very nice!
I always admire yours enthusiastic to bring the kids out, without the maid somemore! Actually i wish i had same activity for my family but it always ends up like “go out happily but come back angrily”, so i think we better just stay at home.
wow! another holiday! Nice photos! looks like alot of fun!
Ah….. finally seeing some updates on this blog!
Great photos!
The kids are all so chubby but Daddy Khong is on the opposite direction hor?
He works too hard and does not get enough rest.
Hey Yvonne, you can do comment threading so you can just click on ‘Reply’ below my comment… very fun one! Don’t have to go edit comments and make it bold now. New function!
Wahhh…ya hor, Alice!!! Cool…!!!
Thanks for telling me…LOL!!!
Errr…so did you get this reply in your email as well??
Nope… coz your blog do not have that function. I think you can go install a plugin for that. Have fun!!!!!
aerynn is definitely a water baby! she is so brave!!! i wish my 2 boys also like dat
this place looks pretty! your kids are too cute!! hehe.
have a fabulous day & take care
jen
Agreed with Huisia, always return home angrily. Really salute with your enthusiastic….
Is Swiss Garden Kuantan good?
I’ll be going there next week.
It’s better than Awana Genting
Wow.. so adventurous ler.. 1 night also you make the effort to bring the kids out to Kuantan.
Aerynn’s face initially was so grumpy at the sand.
wow love your pics!
the trip sure looks fun & you sounded very relax liddat….
your photos r always attractive…..