Langkawi Island

Langkawi is an island situated off the coast of western Malaysia, not far below the border with Thailand. It is home to people from many cultural backgrounds, all of whom are friendly and charming and cannot do enough to help. Our two week holiday in early May 2004 began with a direct flight to Langkawi with Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow. The 21.00hrs flight was virtually full, but leg room was better than average and the flight crew were attentive and anxious to please. This direct overnight flight takes around 11.5hrs. A note of advice on the food though, it was curry curry all the way, even at breakfast time! Entertainment was excellent with ...

Introduction ------------------- The sun, the beach, the trees... this is what langkawi really is about. Do not be tricked by advertisements about its aquarium, it's crocodile farms and all sorts. The essentials of this mystical place is its natural nature beauty. Transportation ---------------------- You can arrive there by plane or by a ferry from Penang or Kedah (states in Malaysia) and transportation in Langkawi relies on rented cars and taxis. There are no buses around but really there isn't much need for it because it's a duty free island, cars are extremely cheap, and petrol in malaysia is naturally cheap. Legend ...

If you enjoy long haul tropical holidays it really might be worth saving hard for this one. The Datai Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia. Details available on the internet through any good search engine.The weather in our winter is hot but beware that you may catch heavy rains up until December. Luxury is the Datai's middle name. They look after you with traditional Malaysian hospitality plus a bit more. This is not a resort for those who want night life or action. It is quiet, relaxing and emphasises wildlife and fine cuisine (The catering manager takes the quality of his food personnally down to the smallest detail and the hotel has qualified guides to show you the best ...