Mutiara Burau Bay, Langkawi

Advantages: a perfect getaway from work!
Disadvantages: car needed if you want to travel around the island

...If you are in Malaysia, Langkawi is an island you should contemplate visiting. We went and were not diasppointed. Flying from KL we found Air Asia were cheap, ticketless and no frills. Langkawi Airport is small, clean and efficient cutting out the wait. We hired a car from the airport- you have to use your negotaiating skills here as prices are open to haggling! We chose a hotel on the far west coast which meant we did need the car! being a little island meant you are within access to the town of Kuah which offered a good variety of eating places. The prices of whisky being duty free meant you can afford to drink as much as you can take! Mutiara Hotel Burau Bay where we stayed was a dream with beautiful landscaped gardens and our rooms overlooking the sea and sand. The food was excellent with plenty of choice and some guests... Read review

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Advantages: You can fly there direct from UK. Fabulous beaches and scenery. Friendly accommodating people.
Disadvantages: You can't fly home direct to UK! Extremely high humidity outside the dry season. Mosquitos!

...of the following day. After much advice taking and surfing the net, we had chosen to go to the Andaman Hotel which is situated right on Datai Bay in the north western corner of Langkawi. Our package, booked through ebookers included a private transfer to the resort. This lovely hotel has a four star rating it thoroughly deserves, and is the sister hotel to the five star Datai, which is situated just along and above the bay. Both hotels are built within the jungle and this has been left as intact as possible to preserve flora and fauna habitats. Wildlife is abundant, and monkeys, Gekkos, lizards, butterflies and bugs galore abound. Guests at both hotels can share the facilities at each, along with utilising the extensive dining options available at either hotel. Your first impression of the Andaman is of space and quality - along with heat and high... Read review

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Advantages: Blue Sky, Big Seas,Quiet, A Paradise!
Disadvantages: No night life

...of the best ever museums I’ve ever seen. Located deep inside the jungle(to protect the properties), this museum showcases all of the gifts and awards from All leaders of the world to the Malaysian Prime Minister. My Prime Minister really treasures all the gifts from leaders and he never uses it, even if it was a plate or cup. A day wasn’t enough for me to actually see everything. Entrance fee is only 40pence and no cameras are allowed. Even if you were allowed to bring your camera in, you’ll never be able to fit every single picture of the properties in there. The building consists of 3 annexes, with one newly built with beautiful Islamic architecture and interior. Oriental Village – Located just near the Berjaya Resort & Spa Hotel and Burau Bay Resort, is a small village filled with souvenir shops, lake, restaurants, and of course, the famous... Read review

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