| M Janine cox |
17 April 2002 |
Stayed at Beach Garden Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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As for the destination it was very relaxing. The beach was cleanish and empty when we visited. The road that runs along the hotel entrances is a bit grubby and smelly but worth a walk along to see the locals. We didn't actually do any touring, just read books and relaxed and ate!
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| C Keosoff |
14 April 2002 |
Stayed at Casa Del Mar - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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We've never been to Langkawi before but traveled around the East Coast Malaysian Islands quite a bit. I found Langkawi to be much more beautiful than the East coast. There was more to see and we enjoyed an amazing eco-tour where eagles, flying foxes, monkeys, and monitor lizards were seen in their natural environment. We were also lucky enough to see a group of several dolphins that had joined us in a tributary. That was amazing! The rest of the time we spent on the beach and at the pool.
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| W Tsang, ms |
05 April 2002 |
Stayed at Sheraton Perdana Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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We hired a car and saw most of the sights (that is, those highlighted in the tourist map) well within 6 hours. We even managed to 'discover' the Summer Palace which is not 'advertised' but which we find very interesting - a set for the movie Anna and the King - at Pantai Kok.
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| A Mcneil |
07 February 2002 |
Stayed at Beach Garden Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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The beach was pleasant and clean. Water sports including laser and hobi cat can be hired from the Reggae Bar. They can also arrange snorkelling trips to Pulau Payer. This was some of the best snorkelling we had ever done, such a huge selection of fish and coral. There are plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance of the hotel, all good.
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| B Holder |
13 January 2002 |
Stayed at Pelangi Beach & Spa Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Taxis are very good value, drivers friendly and helpful. Kuah, the main city, is interesting and has good duty-free shops; Langkawi Fair is the best shopping complex. Remember to put in the decimal point when trying to get money from cash machines ie 200.00 ringits...we couldn't figure out why it wouldn't give us cash, but we were only tapping in 200.
A sunset cruise is a must, the Bon Ton restaurant five minutes from the hotel is excellent (with a very chic little shop), and golf on the Datai's course is expensive but breathtaking (carved out of rainforest). Pelangi will arrange your transport, and golf. We were told the craft centre was excellent, but did not have time to visit. Watch out for jellyfish in the water.
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| S Whitelaw |
02 January 2002 |
Stayed at Berjaya Langkawi Beach and Spa Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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My 2nd visit to Langkawi, I only ever come for a few days at a time. For those who like beach holidays then this is ideal.
Others may get bored and find that teaming it with several days in KL\Singapore and Penang may be a good idea.
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| F Koller |
02 January 2002 |
Stayed at City Bayview Langkawi - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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island tour was ok, but snorkeling should not be in the program - as cannot compete with other places like lombok, etc - rest rather boring then exiting - we had been in crocodile farm, waterfall, crystal factory and coco beach, crystal factory (coco beach again a very nice picture - which cannot hold up with reality)
all in all a bit disappointing.
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| T Johansson |
30 December 2001 |
Stayed at Beach Garden Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Next to the hotel there is a small place where you can rent bikes, motorcycles and cars. They also arrange tours. We went on a mangroove swamp tour which was really great. The hotel resturant is one of the best in the area and quit close to the hotel there is another resturant called Shampor-Shampor which is well worth a visit.
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| A Oishi |
23 November 2001 |
Stayed at Langkawi Village Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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1. Best thing is to rent a car.
2. We took a trip to Payar Marine Park where we had the best snorkelling so far.
3. "Seven Wells" is a really nice waterfall; just make sure to bring your swimming suit 'cause you can actually swim in there (we didn't know).And be prepared to climb LOTS of stairs...don't give up; it is worth it. :)
4. There's a much better waterfall ( only remember it's just a few km. before Datai Bay; take a look on your map and you'll find it)
5.And don't try to "visit" Datai beach unless you stay there; it's absolutely for the hotel guests...
Have a nice vacation!
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| A Withington |
29 October 2001 |
Stayed at Beach Garden Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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The acquarian was very good. The beach in Langkawi isn't the east coast but is alot better than Pangkor. The only negative feature was the jellyfish. Next time we will hire a car and do some boat trips. Langkawi is an intersting place to visit but to get a total feel of beach life in Malaysia it needs to be followed by a trip to Redang!
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Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Langkawi, Malaysia
