{"id":5409,"date":"2019-02-15T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T00:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=5409"},"modified":"2022-07-20T23:00:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T23:00:28","slug":"family-travel-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/experience\/family-travel-school-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Take the Kids on a Family Vacation during 2019 Malaysia School Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As usual, this year across Malaysia there will be 4 school holiday periods. Plenty of time to whisk the kids away on a family vacation where they can play and learn, out in the world. And the parents get a treat too, of course.<\/p>\n<p>The two term breaks in March and August are suitable for a 1-week family vacation. The mid-year school holidays lasts 2 weeks from late May &#8211; early June &#8211; a good time to travel a little further. The year-end school holidays in Malaysia are of course the best time to travel with the kiddies free from school for a whole month. You could anywhere in the world!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best places to visit for a fun-filled family vacation in 2019, and why they kids would love them.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Destinations for a Family Vacation in 2019<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>1) Osaka, Japan \u2013 Good for June School Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cJapan\u2019s Kitchen\u201d needs little introduction to travellers as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Osaka.d179897.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osaka<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most visited cities in Japan.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/osaka-8677-800x534-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>City Buzz, Good Food and Shopping<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s best known for its mouth-watering cuisine and glitzy neon-lit neighbourhoods. You can go shopping along pedestrian-friendly Shinsaibashi and Namba throughout the day followed by street food sampling, from okonomiyaki to cheese tarts, along Dotonbori after dark.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/osaka-shops-trove-1-800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/thedownlo\">Lauren Monitz<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/span><\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/osaka-snacks-trove-800x533-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/d\/17ylW-%E9%81%93%E9%A0%93%E5%A0%80%E8%A7%92%E5%BA%A7-chuo-ward-japan\">\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Maurizio Mangano<\/span><\/em><\/a><em style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"> \/ Trover<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Themeparks<\/h4>\n<p>Once your luggage and tummies are filled, it\u2019s time to revel in all the fun at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/things-to-do\/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a><\/strong>!\u00a0The best time to visit this wildly popular theme park is in June due to the warm weather and prolonged daylight.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Studios Japan has all your favourite movie and television characters like Shrek, Spiderman, Jurassic Park and even the lovable Minions. Grab a two-day pass so you can fully enjoy the roller coaster rides, 4D shows and street performances without any rush or fear of missing out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-destinations-2-800x412-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-destinations-1-800x414-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Potterheads will also want to make a stop at <strong>The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/strong>, the only Harry Potter theme park in Asia. Test your mettle on the \u201cHarry Potter and the Forbidden Journey\u201d and \u201cFlight of the Hippogriff\u201d rides and let a magical wand choose you as its rightful owner at Ollivanders Wand Shop.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, grab a butterbeer at The Three Broomsticks in a stunningly perfect recreation of Hogsmeade Village for a job well done!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/osaka-harrypotter-600x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2822590596\">Sharrie Shaw<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/span><\/em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1E.jpg\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">\u00a0Instagram \/\u00a0@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/28yJ3Ux2jK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hannahalim<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>2) Perth, Australia \u2013 School Holidays Anytime of the Year<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a different kind of outdoor adventure,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Perth.d180013.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perth<\/a>\u00a0has it all.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/perth-hyde-park-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Gardens and Parks<\/h4>\n<p>This resplendent garden city is a very family friendly holiday destination, with parks and trails fit for a stroll or a cycle. Elizabeth Quay, Hyde Park and Kings Park are all located within the city centre and are great for kids to run around the playground and splash about in the water play area. You can have a nice little picnic at these parks since Perth\u2019s weather is pleasant all-year round.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-destinations-8-634x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"800\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Br688V1gqKq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indzeera<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Beaches<\/h4>\n<p>Beach lovers can also take a ferry to nearby <strong>Rottnest Island<\/strong> with over 70 different beaches and bays. This island is best covered as a day trip just lounging around beaches and taking a dip. Places like Little Salmon Bay and The Basin have shallow waters suitable for toddlers and even infants to wade in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-destinations-10-800x416-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Animals<\/h4>\n<p>Rottnest Island is also home to quokkas, giant rat-like marsupials inhabiting this island for centuries. These cute and furry creatures found throughout the island are really friendly and photogenic so you can go up close to them and even take selfies! Be careful to zip up any bags because these cheeky quokkas tend to unashamedly rummage for food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13394 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/quokka-rottnest-island-600x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2803868701\">Andy Mumford<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3) Koh Samui, Thailand \u2013 Good for March and August School Holidays<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Koh-Samui-Islands.d3657.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Samui<\/a>\u00a0is the right-size island getaway for families as it is accessible throughout the year except the October to December monsoon season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/koh-samui-trove-cortez48-800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2818553994\">Cortez48<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Family-Friendly Island with Affordable Beach Resorts<\/h4>\n<p>Most resorts are located alongside sprawling palm trees, azure waters and spotless beaches.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of family-friendly resorts around Koh Samui but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Koh-Samui-Islands-Hotels-Centara-Grand-Beach-Resort-Samui.h54665.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centara Grand Beach Resort<\/a>\u00a0in Bo Phut tops the rest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/hotels\/1000000\/60000\/54700\/54665\/e583891b_z.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Centara is an affordable five star resort designed in a contemporary Thai manner that looks familiar but given a local touch. The resort has a huge seafront infinity pool to splash around all day and even a few water fountains to play in. Centara is also near Bo Phut so you can explore the town and grab some local food and indulge in some shopping.<\/p>\n<p>The kids will definitely enjoy playing at the <strong>Baan Ling Noi Children\u2019s Club<\/strong> with its sandpits, trampolines and slides at the outdoor area and a room full of movies, games and toys. The children\u2019s club is the most action-packed club with up to four activities every day like coconut leaf weaving, Thai boxing and cookie baking!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/hotels\/1000000\/60000\/54700\/54665\/264dc12a_z.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/hotels\/1000000\/60000\/54700\/54665\/89116312_z.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>4) Dubai, UAE \u2013 Best During Year-End School Holidays<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai.d1079.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a>\u00a0can be seen as a rich people\u2019s playground but it still has many attractions suited for family travellers.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dubai-Lights-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Shopping Extravagance<\/h4>\n<p>You can spend the first half of your trip hitting Dubai\u2019s massive shopping malls like Mall of the Emirates with its very own indoor ski resort and Dubai Mall\u2019s Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Then, make your way up to the clouds by ascending Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world standing tall at 828 meters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dubai-Mall-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Desert Safari<\/h4>\n<p>You can then escape the air-conditioned metropolis for an overnight desert safari!<\/p>\n<p>The safari begins with some dune bashing in a 4WD that takes you to camp. There, you can go on camel rides, sand boarding and quad bikes until the sun sets. Feast on a barbeque dinner while be entertained by live shows like belly dancing, puppet show, tanura dance and fire show before returning to your tent for a sound sleep under the starry desert night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dubai-Desert-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dubai is best visited from November to December when the weather is much cooler and the desert is not scorching hot!<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>5) Cotswold, England \u2013 Perfect for Mid-Year Family Vacation<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cotsworlds-glouchester-trove-laurenpennington-800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2827871275\">Lauren Pennington<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Countryside Experience<\/h4>\n<p>If you are looking to experience the English countryside, head on over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cotswolds-Hotels.d553248622845059959.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a>, a region about two hours away from London, consisting of quaint little English towns, medieval castles and hiking trails. The two-week mid-year school holidays are perfect as Cotswolds comes alive with activities during the summer months of June to August.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13400 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cotswolds-bilbury-trove-partiksha-rai-800x533-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2864977574\">Pratiksha Rai<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>The Village Experience<\/h4>\n<p>Bourton-on-the-Water is a village so charming people dub it as \u201cVenice of the Cotswolds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Windrush River runs through Bourton over little bridges and it becomes the centre of attraction when visitors can actually wade in the shallow waters during the hot season. Once you are done snapping photos of adorable cottages and shops, check out Birdland Park and Gardens and the miniature Model Village for the kids to explore and release all their energy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5A.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5B.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Farm Animals<\/h4>\n<p>Meanwhile, Chipping Norton is home to Fairytale Farm where your little ones can interact with farm animals at \u201cAlfie and Friends\u201d, saunter along the \u201cEnchanted Walk\u201d and go wild at the \u201cHuff and Puff\u201d adventure playground. Everyone can also get their hands dirty as Fairytale Farm has a vegetable patch where you dig out veggies using a spade.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/school-holidays-destinations-6-796x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkDCe_hhmNd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markparry1234567<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cheltenham.d4597.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheltenham<\/a>\u00a0is the ideal base while traveling around Cotswolds. You can stay at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Gloucestershire-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information?exp_dp=&amp;exp_cur=&amp;exp_partner=1D_V2&amp;exp_ts=1546089317759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doubletree by Hilton<\/a>\u00a0which is an elegant mansion-like hotel complete with a full service spa.\u00a0While in Cheltenham, experience a real-life Thomas the Tank Engine and hop on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, a heritage train that takes you along Cotswolds\u2019 rural scenery.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/doublebyhilton-chelthenham-800x533-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7910 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/family-divider-800x46-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"46\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>6) Sandakan, Sabah \u2013 For 1-Week School Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>The coastal city of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Sandakan.d3111.Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandakan<\/a>\u00a0in eastern Sabah is great for those week-long school breaks.<\/p>\n<h3>Meet Endangered Species<\/h3>\n<p>Sandakan is rich in nature attractions and the kids would have an eye-opening experience witnessing orang-utans go about their day at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. The nearby Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre is also a good sanctuary for visitors to learn about efforts in protecting this indigenous bear from extinction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6A.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6B.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another animal facing the threat of extinction are turtles and the <strong>Turtle Island Park<\/strong> off the coast of Sandakan is a safe haven for these turtles to lay their eggs. Make your way to Selingan Island to the park headquarters and get insight on how a turtle hatchery is run and book an overnight stay to catch turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs at night!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13402 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/turtle-island-park-trove-800x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2831758549\">Savina Wachter-Dontchev<\/a>\u00a0\/ Trover<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>There you have it \u2013 the six best family-friendly travel destinations for the 2019 school holidays. Waste no time in planning your trip and book as early as you can to score best bargains on offer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As usual, this year across Malaysia there will be 4 school holiday periods. 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