The island of Langkawi may just be one of Malaysia’s best kept secrets, as it boasts some of the finest stretches of tropical beaches and turquoise seas in the world – enough to rival those of Thailand, the Maldives and the Caribbean. The exquisite beachfronts are peppered with many choices for a 5 star hotel in Langkawi poised to cater to your every whim. In point of fact, the Westin Langkawi Beach Resort and spa offers fine five-star accommodation and is an ideal Langkawi beach resort for roving tourists and executives. Langkawi is home to quality expanses of pristine sand with a different set of vibes, so pick which one suits you and head over for some quality R&R – Malaysia style. Tan Jung Rhu is just what the medicine ordered for a secluded beachfront, and you’ll be able to savour translucent waters, white beaches, accessible via an intriguing ride through dense jungle foliage, heightening your sense of adventure. A few roadside stalls offer the local favourite – mee gulung – but other than that, it’s a quiet Eden in the sun all the way. Pantai Cenang is the main beach frequented by tourists in Langkawi. It is a favourite hangout of an eclectic mix of backpackers, Asian tourists, expatriates and families who roam the main thoroughfare to eat, drink, and shop. Located further south is Pentai Tengah, which features a broad range of spas as well as intriguing sightseeing options in the form of eagle-feeding mangrove tours and excursion of island-hopping. Pantai Kok boasts a fine yachting marina peppered with an excellent selection of shops, quality bars, and fine restaurants, in addition to a gas station, post office and bank. It is also outfitted with a cable-car that will transport you to Mat Cincang Mountain, and well as the beautiful Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. So explore the various little enclaves of Langkawi; you never know what you might encounter!
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
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