
Girls-only International Vacation
A first girls-only international adventure
A story by Ishwarya Raja
- Destination
- Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi, Malaysia
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Traveller type
- Friends
- Experience type
- Girls-only International Vacation
- Travelled
- September 2025
In Ishwarya's own words
— Ishwarya Raja, Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi, Malaysia“My best friend and I had been talking about a girls-only trip for years, but somehow it kept getting postponed. We didn't even have a destination in mind honestly, we just knew we wanted to go somewhere international, just the two of us, without the whole family tagging along for once!
When we reached out to SearchMyVacation, we were still exploring options, going back and forth between a few places. But once we spoke to them and shared what kind of trip we were looking for, they suggested Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi, and it just made sense. Good mix of city life and beach relaxation, easy to explore, and perfect for a girls trip. I'm so glad we trusted their suggestion because it turned out to be the ideal choice for both of us.
Once the destination was locked, they sent us the itinerary so quickly, I was honestly surprised. And when we wanted a few changes here and there to match what we actually wanted to do, they didn't make it complicated at all. They just adjusted things until we were both happy with the plan.
Since it was just the two of us travelling, I made it very clear that safety was my top priority, and they took that seriously. We stayed in nice 4 star hotels, and had a dedicated vehicle with a driver for all our sightseeing, so we never had to worry about navigating unfamiliar roads or depending on random cabs in a new country.
They also took care of our flight bookings and even selected our seats for us. Honestly, things like web check-in are so easy to forget in the middle of packing and last minute errands, but their team handled that too. I didn't have to run around doing any of this myself, and there was no last minute chaos before we left, which usually happens with every trip I plan.
The one thing I will never forget - I fell sick during the trip in KL. I panicked a little because we were in a foreign country and didn't know who to turn to. But their team immediately coordinated with their people on ground there, and I got medical attention quickly. That moment really showed me the difference between a company that just books your trip and one that actually cares about you during it.
Throughout the trip, they kept checking in with us, just to make sure everything was going fine. It gave me such a sense of comfort knowing that someone had our back the entire time.
This was my first ever girls trip abroad, to a destination I hadn't even considered until SearchMyVacation suggested it, and it turned out to be perfect. Because of them, I could just relax and enjoy every bit of it with my friend, without worrying about logistics, safety, or what if something goes wrong. It was stress-free from start to end, and that is a rare feeling when you're travelling in a new country.
Thank you SearchMyVacation, for helping us choose the right destination and for taking such good care of us throughout. Already planning our next girls trip with you, and this time, I'll happily let you pick the place again!”
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