My kind of local honeymoon destinations

Every couple feels almost obliged to go on a honeymoon after the wedding right? So I've been told anyway. Flipping through a travel magazine recently (I think it was Kunang2, Fireflyz's inflight magazine), I came across an article on a wee place in the hills of Negeri Sembilan called The Dusun. The photos were absolutely gorgeous and the layout of the chalets allowed for a lot of privacy while being at one with nature. Some chalets even have their own pools (based on the photos I saw). Convenient!

Berembun House @ The Dusun

(Photography: Jason Tan
© 2010 The Dusun)

I told HB about it and he loved the idea. The location is not too far and it seems quite suitable for a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. I mentioned it to my colleagues and they suggested some similar places where couples could go for their honeymoon or for friends to get away together for a weekend. Check out The Dusun's website for more information, as well as photos of the place.

Jojo mentioned that there was a place near Rawang called Serendah so Google was employed to enlighten us on the mystery that is Sekeping Serendah Retreat. They have 5 'sheds' or 'glorified tents' (their words, not mine), all equipped with a kitchen, queen sized beds with mosquito nets and outdoor showers.

Glass Shed @ Sekeping Serendah Retreat

(Photograph © 2010 Sekeping Serendah)

Meggie also mentioned a place in Penang where her cousin had been to called Jerejak and what we found online was the Jerejak Rainforest Resort and Spa. They have quaint-looking chalets while offering services such as spa packages and team-building programmes as well as providing banquet and conference halls for various events. It's more for families who want to go away for a holiday as it has everything for everyone. I think I did also see an article on Jerejak in the same issue of Kunang2 as the The Dusun article. The night photography was absolutely breathtaking. Gotta love beautiful photos.

I still like The Dusun the best as it is still far away from everything as far as the eye can see and the layout as well as the concept doesn't seem too contrived. I'm constantly on the lookout for inspiration and ideas so feel free to let me know of some secret places you know of.