Datai Bay at its Finest in Langkawi Island

datai bay golden beach

Towards the north-west of Langkawi Island in Kedah lies be Datai Bay, whereby some of the finest resorts on the island are to be found. By finest, we mean star-rated and exclusive! Now, who wouldn’t like a treat to that? Or if resorts aren’t your thing, how about a secluded, private pristine beach where you…

5 Best Island Hopping Spots in Langkawi

Rebak Island Langkawi Island Hopping

Langkawi is an island that has it all; beautiful beaches, great outdoor adventures, perfect sunsets, wildlife sanctuaries, and the 99 islands. There are 104 islands in total; during low tide and 99 when the tide is high. While most of the islands are uninhabited, a few were chosen for tourism so that visitors to Langkawi…

Diving in Tioman

diving in tioman

A tropical country filled with plenty of beautiful shorelines and spectacular underwater marine life, Malaysia is one of the best countries in Asia for an island vacation. No doubt, with diversified of things to do and see in the many islands across Malaysia, diving is the best activity to explore more about the underwater world….

Where is Tioman Island and How to Get There

Tioman Peladang Chalet

Tioman is a tiny island with 12km wide and 39 km long off the south-east coast of Malaysia’s peninsular. The island is located just north of the border of Pahang-Johor and is reachable either by ferry or speedboat from Tanjung Gemuk or from the coastal town of Mersing, located at Johor. If you prefer flying…

How to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Pulau Redang

2 Jetties in Terengganu to Redang Island Shahbandar jetty, the main gateway to Pulau Redang: 30 minutes drive from Kuala Terengganu Airport 3 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk from Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal Served by ferry operated by private company or resort More facilities at the jetty surrounding Shahbandar Jetty Location Map Merang jetty,…

Ferry/Boat timing to Pulau Redang

Shahbandar Jetty – Pulau Redang From Shahbandar Jetty to Pulau Redang – 8.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 3.00pm From Redang to Shahbandar Jetty – 7.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00pm Merang Jetty – Pulau Redang From Merang Jetty to Pulau Redang – Between 8.00am to 3.00pm (depart on demand) From Redang to Merang Jetty – Between 9.00am to…

Travel to Pulau Redang by Flight

1. From Kuala Lumpur (KLIA/KLIA2) or Subang to Kuala Terengganu: Direct – 50-60 mins – daily basis – RM100-150 per way Recommended flight timing: Airport From KL/Subang From Kuala Terengganu AirAsia KLIA2 6.15am/7.00am 13.05pm/5.15pm Firefly Subang 7.15am 2.20pm/5.50pm Malindo Subang 6.20am/7.00am 1.25pm/5.55pm Malaysia Airlines KLIA 7.20am 4.05pm 2. From Subang (SZB) to Pulau Redang: Direct…

Pulau Redang Marine Park Conservation Fee

Adult Child Senior Citizen Malaysian RM5 RM2 RM2 Non Malaysian RM30 RM15 RM15   The Pulau Redang Archipelago consists of 9 islands including Pulau Redang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Ling, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil and Pulau Lima. The marine waters surrounding these islands up to…

Redang Laguna Resort, Pulau Redang

Located on the most beautiful beach, Pasir Panjang, Laguna Redang Island Resort offer its visitors with fine white sandy beach, crystal clear waters and emerald hills. This charming beach resort with 222 spacious rooms and suites is designed with traditional Malay architecture that provides a modern feel set amidst the tropical island surroundings, making it one of the most preferred…

Climbing Mount Kinabalu

Mt Kinabalu view from Kundasang

Mount Kinabalu view from Kundasang Recognized as the highest mountain in Borneo, Mount Kinabalu is the 4th highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago. The mountain is an ultra-prominence peak with 4,095 meters of prominence, making it the 20th most prominent mountain on earth. There are 2 trails to get to the summit of Mount Kinabalu,…

Ranau Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Ranau is a district located in the state of Sabah, which is part of the island of Borneo rather than on Peninsula Malaysia. The Ranau district lies 1176m above sea level, and also encompass the famous Mount Kinabalu within its borders. Many adventurous tourists will attempt the climb up Mount Kinabalu while visiting Sabah. Situated…

Lahad Datu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Lahad Datu is a town and district located in the east of the state of Sabah. The town has a large palm oil industry, with refineries and plants for a deep sea port to export palm oil. Danum Valley Conservation area is a lowland forest lying in the district of Lahad Datu. This conservation is…

Kundasang Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kundasang is a town located in the state of Sabah. It is situated in the district of Ranau, only 6 kilometers away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu National Park. From the town, visitors can get an amazing panoramic view of the Kinabalu Mountain Range, especially during sunrise. The Kundasang War Memorial stands…

Kuala Penyu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kuala Penyu is a town and district located in the state of Sabah. It was once a mangrove swamp forest but has been cleared of by land developers who plan to use the land to grow palm oil plantations. Kuala Penyu is a gateway to the Pulau Tiga National Park, famous for being the filming…

Kota Belud Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kota Belud is a town located in the state of Sabah and serves as the main entry point to Pulau Mantanani. While usually not much to look at, the town of Kota Belud comes alive during the Sunday Market, known locally as “Tamu”. The Tamu is a collection of colorful and noisy vendors gathered to…