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Malaysia Islands of Malaysia

Penang is the former British trading post and the original Far Eastern holiday island. Heavily commercialised but still relaxed and easy-going with a good choice of hotels and spas along the main Batu Ferringhi beach strip and in Georgetown. Penang provides traditional, uncomplicated holiday ingredients with all mod cons, varied dining and plentiful international fast food outlets.
Recommended for families.

Neighbouring Penang and the largest island of an archipelago of over 100 islands to the far north west of Peninsular Malaysia Langkawi is steeped in romantic legend, with dense vegetation and sleepy resorts contributing to a generally laid-back, soporific mood. On beaches or coves fringing jungle-clad hills, hotels and spas are dotted around the island. Activities include golf, tennis, water sports and duty-free shopping in the main town of Kuah. Or for views of thick jungle and nearby islands board the cable car from Pantai Kok to the peak of Mount Mat Cincang.
The beach road that runs from Pantai Cenang to Pantai Tengah has many cheap and cheerful bars and cafes and now are being joined by hip restaurants and bars with their minimalist designs and fusion cooking.
The twin islands off the west coast easily reached by short flight or overland and ferry from Kuala Lumpur. Pangkor has a first class resort with every amenity on a secluded white sand beach. Pangkor Laut is home to an elite hotel and spa covering the entire island with different styles of luxurious suites. Recommended for honeymooners!


	The Datai One of Asia’s great resorts...secreted in a hillside rainforest overlooking a beautiful bay on the north west coast of the island, surrounded by tropical flora, fauna and marine life.


	Pangkor Laut Resort Lavish island retreat... One island, one resort off the west coast state of Perak with 148 Malay-style suites and luxury water villas plus eight magnificent Estates alongside a nearby secluded cove. All elegantly designed and furnished and with every amenity.


	The Eastern & Oriental Class act...old colonial haven and authors’ retreat. Host, among others, to Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and Noel Coward, the E&O oozes history and old world charm with its teak floors and cool, cavernous rooms bedecked with palms.


	The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Amongst ancient rainforests... Overlooking the turquoise waters of Datai Bay it is a deluxe low-rise resort nestled in the rainforest with 188 spacious rooms and suites; several restaurants with choice of indoor and outdoor dining; spa, pools, fitness centre, children’s club, tennis, trekking, mountain bikes, nature walks and mangrove tours.


	Parkroyal Penang Bright and modern...beach front resort, recently renovated with a selection of family rooms, children’s club, three restaurants, two bars and local cafes nearby.