Holiday Destinations in Malaysia

TANAH AINA Tanah Aina currently has five resorts in Raub, Backstroke, Bentong (Pahang), and Pengerang (Johor). Tanah Aina built in the area surrounding the existing river allows visitors to enjoy the pleasures of bathing in the river, which was refreshing. Address:  Wisma Tanah Aina No 1, Jalan Mesra 1, Taman …

Perhentians: Hippie hideaway While many backpacker haunts have become gentrified over time, the Perhentians have managed to retain their low-key vibe. They might not be easy to get to, but the Perhentian islands off the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia have achieved iconic status on the backpacker trail.   In …

Tioman: An island for flashpackers The island of Tioman and the waters surrounding it are protected nature reserves, which has helped it retain its wild vibe. Although part of the Malaysian state of Pahang, Tioman is actually reached from the Johor town of Mersing. There’s also a direct ferry from …

Langkawi: Best for luxury Don’t worry, Langkawai has the same stunning beaches as the rest of these islands. We just thought you might be tired of looking at white sand. Located hard by the border with Thailand, Langkawi is part of the Malaysian state of Kedah, not Perlis which is …

Food and heritage  Dusk falls over Kapitan Keling Mosque in Penang’s capital, Georgetown. The Pearl of the Orient has a long and illustrious history. “Discovered” by Captain Francis Light in 1786, Prince of Wales island, as it once was known, was for a long time one of the jewels of the …

Labuan: An isle of bankers  Clear waters, white sands and offshore banks. What everyone looks for in an island. Located off the coast of East Malaysia, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah, Labuan is one of three Federal Territories (the others are Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya). Its special status as an …

Layang-Layang: Isolation guaranteed Would you call this an island? Layang-Layang’s isolation makes it one of Asia’s best diving experiences. Little more than a coral reef with a runway, the tiny island of Layang-Layang is located some 300 kilometers northwest of the Sabah capital of Kota Kinabalu (KK), the state to …

Sipadan: For hard-core divers In his 1989 film “Borneo: The Ghost of the Sea Turtle,” famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau said, “I have seen other places like Sipadan, 45 years ago, but now no more. Now we have found an untouched piece of art.” At the end of 2002, following …

Avillion Port Dickson Avillion Port Dickson is an award-winning spa resort in Malaysia that sits over 23 acres of coast scenery and faces the Straits of Malacca, offering 240 exquisitely designed rooms, chalets and villas. Designed with the architecture of an Old World Malay fishing village in mind, the resort …

THE TAARAS Tucked away and hidden from the outside world on a small island found just off the unspoilt East Coast of tropical Malaysia. Considered to be one of the most beautiful island locations in the South China Sea, the isle of Redang is home to our natural, yet stylish …