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Malaysia BeachesMalaysia beaches combine warm tropical weather, great scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities, and unmatched beauty. Malaysian facilities are efficient and sophisticated, it's fairly crime-free, and local cuisine is varied and excellent.Beach resorts offer assured heat and mostly sun, with aquamarine seas and powdery sand. Malaysia offers some of the best places for scuba diving in the world. Top east coast dives are around Tioman, Redang and Perhentian islands, while the east coast of Sabah [Borneo] at Sipadan is really outstanding, and Layang Layang is excellent for corals. Getting to the different islands to enjoy the Malaysia beaches will potentially require a bouncy boat ride, especially during off-season.  Pantai Teluk Belanga [Emerald Bay], Pangkor Laut [West-Center] Emerald Bay is frequently listed in the top ten world's best beaches. It sits on a tiny island off Malaysia's west coast and is privately owned by the luxury Pangkor Laut Resort, where only clients of the resort can indulge in its elegant facilities, so it is totally vendor-free. The bay is crescent-shaped, and it boasts of soft golden sand and serene emerald-green water. Despite its commercial success, most of the island stays untouched, with plenty of wilderness and raw beauty just outside this sophisticated resort. It is an all-year destination, but the best time to be there is January to May. October to December can be wet and gray.  Datai Beach, Langkawi Island [North-West]The Malaysia beaches around this well-developed island are reputed to be some of the world's most privy and picture-perfect getaways by many travel gurus. If you are traveling alone, try Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, or the beautiful crescent of Datai beach. Langkawi has also superb snorkeling sites, especially at Palau Payar Marine Park where Malaysia's best coral reefs are. Regrettably most of the best coves are occupied and privately-owned by luxury resorts. The best time to travel around the island is when the sky is clear and humidity is low, this is around November to May and the worst time to go there is from September to November. Tioman island [South-East] One of the most private, palm-lined Malaysia Beaches is Tioman Island, the property of Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort. Despite increasing  developments Tioman Island remains relatively unspoilt and is one of the most spectacular islands in Malaysia.It is a great travel destination for nature lovers, golfers and particularly underwater enthusiasts due to the near offshore reefs and crystalline water. It has small golden sandy Malaysia beaches backed by a tropical jungle. Kampung Juara is the place for total peace and quiet, but it is hard to get to - a 6 km, 2.5 hour trek from Kampung Telek, the island's main village. Best time to go there is around March to September. Avoid going during the monsoon season around November to January [possibly wet, gray with rough seas].  Long Beach, Kecil island, Perhentian Islands [North-East] If you want some action, go to the popular Long beach. Try Coral Bay [on Kecil island] or the other island - Besar - for smaller, calm beaches like Flora Bay. Try to arrange accommodation well in advance if you travel during the high season, June-August. Best time to go is March-Sept, April-May are the best months to go scuba diving. Avoid going there from Nov-Jan for it could possibly be wet and gray with rough seas. Redang Island, Redang Archipelago [most of the islands are uninhabited] [North-East]  Redang Island has at least 12 posh beach resorts and some of the outstanding Malaysia beaches which boast of white coral sand and crystal turquoise seas. It has superb underwater life in the surrounding marine park.Redang Island is a premium target for scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Best time to explore the island is from March to October. It can be reached in 50 minutes by boat. Turtle Beach and Golden Beach, Similajau National Park, Sarawak [Borneo, i.e. far east of the mainland!] The park has chalets with an outdoor café, lodges and a camping site close to some good Malaysia beaches. It has a 30 km golden sand beach, cliffs with tropical wildlife around - with at least 185 species of birds, jungle streams and waterfalls.  The best beaches around Turtle and Golden Beach require a permit to enter, it is a long 8 km walk from the park to the office so hiring a boat is highly advisable. Best time to go is April to September, avoid going there from October to March due to big monsoons.   "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »
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