The Payar Marine Park
Snorkle among the fish
Snorkle among the fish at the Payar Marine Park
Payar Marine Park. Swim with the fish
Swim with fish at Payar Marine Park
Consisting of the main island of Pulau Payar, and
the smaller islands of Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu
and Pulau Segantang, Payar Marine Park is a
fisheries protected area. It shows diverse marine
life including 36 genera of hard corals, 92 other
marine invertebrates and 45 genera of fish. When
the sea is calm and the visibility is good the 'Coral
Garden' is a spectacular sight.
Tell me a little about the island of Langkawi
KUAH
Lining a large sweep of bay in the southeastern corner of
the island, KUAH is easily the largest town on Langkawi,
and has a ferry terminal, hotels and shopping complexes.
Beside the ferry terminal is Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)
and Lagenda Langkawi Dalan Taman, a landscaped
"theme park" of giant sculptures based around the
legends of the islands. Most of the hotels are further
around the bay.
Situated 30km off the coast at the very northwestern tip
of the Peninsula is a cluster of 104 tropical islands, the
largest of which is PULAU LANGKAWI . Pulau Langkawi
has seen unparalleled development in recent years:
some of the country's most luxurious hotels are here,
and there's a new airport, but the mountainous interior,
white sands, limestone outcrops and lush vegetation
have remained relatively unspoiled. The principal town
on Pulau Langkawi is Kuah , a boom town of hotels and
shops in the southeast of the island. The main tourist
development has taken place around two bays on the
western side of the island, at Pantai Tengah and Pantai
Cenang . Of these, Cenang is by far the most
commercialized. The best beach on the island is at
Pantai Kok in the west.
PANTAI KOK
Pantai Kok lies on the far western stretch of Langkawi
and is the best beach on the island, a large sweep of
powdery white sand with relatively clear and shallow
water - quieter and more secluded than Cenang and
more intimate in feel.

The road after the turn-off to the Berjaya Resort leads up
to the island's most wonderful natural attraction, Telaga
Tujuh or "Seven Pools", where the mossy rocks enable
you to slide from one pool to another, before the
fast-flowing water disappears over the cliff to form the
ninety-metre waterfall. It's a steep 200-metre climb to the
pools from the base of the hill - in total, it's about a
45-minute walk from the road near the Burau Bay Resort.
PANTAI CENANH
Five hundred metres north of Tengah, the development
at PANTAI CENANG is the most extensive on the island.
The bay forms a large sweep of wide, white beach with
crisp, sugary sand. Plenty of places offer watersports and
boat rental. The main attraction on Pantai Cenang is the
huge Underwater World where the highlight is a
walk-through aquarium.
Langkawi - A great place to vacation
Beach - Fishing - Snorkeling - Diving - Water Sports - Sailing - Island Hoping
Boasting spectacular views of the Andaman Sea from
a secluded location among the forest and tropical
gardens, the Sheraton Perdana Resort provides
resort accommodations for leisure and business
travelers to Langkawi, a Malaysian island located
northwest of mainland Malaysia.
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
Poolside at the Sheraton Langkawi Resort
SHERATON LANGKAWI RESORT
Dining and entertainment options at the Westin
Langkawi Resort include Sambar Ria, serving fusion
food in a casual oceanside setting; the Grove
Restauraunt, featuring regional and international
cuisine; and the Bayu Lounge, serving cocktails in a
venue overlooking the sea.
CASA DEL MAR - LANGKAWI
An ideal oasis for a peaceful and romantic retreat, Malaysia's
discreet Casa del Mar in the Langkawi Islands stands right on
Cenang Beach near vibrant restaurants, bars and shops.
Guests can enjoy outdoor adventures including wind surfing,
canoeing, snorkeling, swimming, para-sailing, and renting
bicycles for leisurely rides through villages and countryside.
Casa del Mar is nine miles from sightseeing spots such as
Burau Bay, Oriental Village and Seven Wells waterfall, and 12
miles from shopping in Kuah Town.
Guest room at the Casa Del Mar in Lamgkawi
Island Cruise
Sunset in Langkawi
Visit the Fish Farm in Langkawi
Fish Farm - Langkawi Island
Visit the many local bazaars
Visit the many local stores or bazaars for a variety of
goods ranging from clothing to local delicacies,
books to religious articles.
Langkawi Island - Sailing
Langkawi is fast gaining recognition as a world-class
sailing destination. The island's waters are ideal for
sailing as distances between islands are short, waters
are warm, winds are favourable and there are many quiet
sandy bays for mooring, swimming and picnicking.

The island also offers sailing in sheltered inlets as well as
on open seas. Because of favourable winds, sailing is
best from November to April. Marina facilities too, are
second to none.

Telaga Harbour Park Langkawi at Kok Beach is a 32-acre
Mediterranean-themed harbour town - the first of its kind
in the region.

Stroll along the boardwalk or sip an espresso at Alfresco
cafés whilst marvelling at the plush mega-yachts and
elegant sailboats docked at the marina. After weeks at
sea, yachters can drop by the post-office and bank, stock
up on groceries and tuck in hearty meals. At night, the
town comes alive with bands playing on the sidewalk,
lively pubs and brightly lit retail shops.

Developed to cater for sailboats and mega-yachts, as
opposed to other marinas in this region, the park has
good depth and draft, good astern mooring for yachts
50m long and excellent quality floating docks. Also, the
harbour is sheltered from erratic winds and tide
conditions.

Other notable marinas include the Royal Langkawi Yacht
Club at Kuah, the Awana Porto Malai Langkawi at
Tengah Beach, and the Rebak Marina Resort on Rebak
Besar Island. All have first-class accommodation with
excellent dining, entertainment and shopping.

Held annually in mid-March, the Royal Langkawi
International Regatta is a spectacular race organised by
the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Some 60 yachts with 400
participants were attracted to the inaugural regatta in
2003. Enjoy the fun carnival spirit with dinners, concerts
and games as part of the festivities.

Sunsail, the world's largest yacht charter company, and
other prestigious boat charters also have bases on the
island. They offer sail and cruise options such as sunset
dinner cruises, round island tours, honeymoon
escapades, and many more.
*Tourism Malaysia
Datai Resort in Langkawi
The Datai offers the weary and sophisticated urbanite
a retreat to nature. Hear, see, and feel nature at its
pristine best as footpaths take you through century's
old virgin tropical rain forest. All villas, suites and
rooms offer spectacular views of the natural
landscape, be it the lush jungle or the shimmery
Andaman Sea.  
The Datai Resort in Langkawi
The Datai Resort in Langkawi
Pamper Yourself - You deserve it!
THE DATAI RESORT
LANGKAWI ISLAND
MALAYSIA
Excellent Destination - Great Beaches
Warm Waters - The Heart of Asia
If you like the sun and the
sea, take an island cruise
around the many islands
of Langkawi. It is a great
way to relax, take in some
rays and enjoy the
beautiful scenery. The day
cruises which last for a
couple of hours can
include snorkeling.
For the romantic, a sunset
cruise is a spectacular
event.   Nothing comes
close to an exotic sunset
and a great meal shared
with a loved one.
Langkawi Island - Frangipani Hotel
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a quaint resort
right on the beach in Pantai Tengah, on Langkawi Island.
The resort has adopted a 'Go Green' philosophy and you
will notice recycling efforts practiced to support the
natural beauty of the island. Accommodations include
private chalets right on the waters edge or amongst a
garden of tropical fruits and flowers.  A unique feature of
the resort is the 'open roof shower stall' that gives the
feeling of being one with nature. Try a shower in the
moonlight!
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World
Heritage
Sites
Malaysia
Gunung
Mulu
National
Park
Sarawak
Kinabalu
Park Sabah
Go there.....
Great diving sites on Sipadan Island
Some of the most
spectacular dives in
Malaysia are off the
island of Sipadan
located off the east
coast of Sabah.
Praised by renowned
diver and film maker
Jacques Cousteau as
one of the best diving
spots in the world,
Sipadan island is an
oceanic island on a
limestone pinnacle,
abundant with marine
life.
Go there.....
Pomelo a local citrus fruit
Pomelo
A local citrus fruit
Mount Kinabalu 4101m in Kinabalu National Park
SABAH 's beauty
lies in its natura
l
resources, wildlife
and intriguing mix
of ethnic peoples.
Until European
powers began to
gain a foothold
here in the
nineteenth century,
the northern tip of
this remote
landmass was
inhabited by tribal
groups who had
only minimal
contact with the
outside world, so
that their costumes,
traditions and
languages were
quite unique to the
region.
Go there.....
Fishing in
Pemanggil Island.
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Tea plantations on the hills in Cameron Highlands
Visit the tea
plantations of
Cameron Highlands
Go there.....
Snorkel among fish
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