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A Perhentian Pulau Heavenly Vacation Perhentian Pulau makes it easy to escape the city for a weekend getaway on a paradise Malaysian island. The only difficult part would be making the choice of which island to go to as there are various beautiful islands to choose from in Malaysia. Off the east coast of Malaysia is the Perhentian Islands, or Perhentian Pulau in Malay, which is very accessible from Kuala Lumpur. An overnight journey by executive air-conditioned coach from the city brings visitors to Kuala Besut, Terengganu, the jumping off point to the island, early the next morning. Alternatively, travelers can fly to Kota Bharu or Kuala Terengganu, then take a taxi to Kuala Besut. From here, it is only a mere 30 minutes by speedboat to the island. As its name suggests (perhentian means "stopover"), the island is a resting place not only for the fishermen who go out to sea for weeks on end, but also for visitors looking for a beautiful island retreat. The Perhentian Islands are actually made up of two islands in the South China Sea - Pulau Perhentian Besar (Big island) and Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small island). Pulau Perhentian Besar (Big Island)- Perhentian Pulau The main beach on Pulau Perhentian Besar is located along the west coast of the island and stretches for about 1 km with some rocky headlands here and there. This is where most of the resorts are located. Meanwhile, Teluk Dalam is located in the south of the big island. Its wide and curved beach, and shallow waters make it the perfect place for swimming and sunbathing. Compared to the other beaches on the island, it is much quieter and peaceful here. Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Island) - Perhentian Pulau Pulau Perhentian Kecil is the smaller of the two islands. Most of the village locals stay at Kampung Pasir Hantu on the southern end of the island, where there is a school, a clinic, a police station and a mosque. The main beach areas frequented by tourists are Pantai Pasir Panjang or Long Beach on the east coast and Coral Bay or Teluk Aur on the west. Long Beach is particularly popular among backpackers who travel to Malaysia and the atmosphere here is lively due to the young international crowd. There are plenty of accommodation and café choices here as well as dive centres. The beach is long and wide, perfect for sunbathing, however, the waves here are big and swimmers are advised to be cautious when out in the waters. A quieter beach is the Coral Bay which is a mere 15-minute walk from Long Beach through the jungle. There are fewer chalet operators here, some dive centers and cafes, making the atmosphere here intimate and peaceful. Visitors can snorkel off the beach or explore the area for their own "private" beach. Perhentian Pulau Kecil also has several other beaches that are secluded and offer total privacy to guests. (Tourism Malaysia)   "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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