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Tanjung Aru Beach, Sabah

Planning for a babymoon to Tanjung Aru, Sabah? You have certainly made the right choice as you and your spouse are sure to have the time of your lives. A babymoon is all about being together and creating those special memories that you will look back on after many years. Tanjong Aru is just the place for a fantastic babymoon with your better half and the little life growing inside you.

Tanjung Aru has got its name from the Casuarinas or Aru trees that you will find on the beach. The main attraction of Tanjung Aru is its fantastic beach that is 2 kilometers long. When on this beautiful beach destination, don’t miss out on the sunsets that are truly spectacular. The wide horizon above the sea breaks out into a myriad of colors, displaying a fantastic, resplendent sunset in all its glory. Experience this marvelous sunset with your loved one, and you have a memory to cherish forever.

Doctors recommend pregnant women to take regular walks, and Tanjong Aru beach is an ideal place to take walks through the lapping waters and the soft sands. There is nothing like a refreshing walk on the beach to soothe and calm your nerves. If you live in a city where everything around you is busy and hectic, a babymoon in the peaceful ambience of Tanjung Aru beach will bring you that much needed peace of mind. When not in the mood to walk on the beach, you can take a stroll in the lovely green park that lies between the beach and the road leading to one of the resorts. This park is informally known as the Tanjung Aru Beach Park, and formerly known as Prince Philip Park.

Whenever you are troubled by hunger pangs, there are plenty of food stalls close to the beach that sell ready-to-eat fruits, seafood snacks as well as dried fish. If you love to munch on seafood, Tanjung Aru beach provides many surprises and delights to keep your taste buds active and happy. As a pregnant mom, you will feel the need to keep your appetite satisfied; there are also many stalls close to the beach that sell boiled corn and roasted peanuts. Munch away on delicious snacks as you enjoy your day on the beach. For main meals, there are plenty of open-air restaurants that serve sumptuous seafood. And when you are thirsty, quench your thirst in any of the coconut stalls for a refreshing feeling. Fresh sugarcane juice is also available in some of the stalls.

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Tanjung Aru is a quiet and peaceful destination, ideal for a relaxing babymoon. The place gets a little crowded and bustling during the weekends; you might want to spend most of your babymoon during the weekdays when the place is quieter. Pregnant moms will especially love the soothing sea breeze as they walk through the sandy beach.

Great places to stay in Tanjung Aru Beach include Kinabalu Yacht Club, Kinabalu Golf Club, and Shangri-la’s Tanjung Aru Resort.

When in this fascinating beach destination, you can also visit nearby attractions that include Atkinson Clock Tower, Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, Monsopiad Cultural Village, Sabah Museum, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and lots more. Your babymoon will be more than just a beach holiday when in Tanjung Aru - there are so many places to see and experience - all a short drive away from the beach.

Compared to a holiday in a busy city where all you will do is visit malls and shopping centers, a babymoon in Tanjung Aru will take you closer to nature and help you reconnect with yourself and that special person in your life.

It is very easy to reach Tanjung Aru. Once you reach Kota Kinabalu, this beach destination is just a short drive away.

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