Travel Guide 32 July-Dec 2013 | Page 35

LANGKawi Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is part of an archipelago made up of an archipelago made up of 99 islands and is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. Surrounded by sparkling emerald waters and fringed by powder-fine sandy beaches, the charming tropical island boasts some of the region’s best natural attractions, earning it a UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2007. The island is also shrouded in myths and mystery, making it one exciting and intriguing destination. Cameron Consisting of three main townships – Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang – Cameron Highlands is Malaysia’s largest hill resort. Characterised by a refreshing temperate climate and mesmerising highland panorama, it is made up of undulating valleys, sprawling tea plantations, terraced flower gardens, vegetable farms and a strawberry park. redang An enchanting island approximately 45km off the coast of Terengganu, Pulau Redang is the state’s largest island. With 31 spectacular dive sites which include two World War II historic shipwrecks and a black coral garden, Pulau Redang is cited as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Its waters contain hundreds of coral species and thousands of colourful marine species, including manta rays, stingrays and reef sharks. 40