Top Beautiful Island Destinations in Malaysia

If you travel to Malaysia during this summer vacation, you do not want to miss visiting some of the most beautiful islands in Southeast Asia in Malaysia itself. These sandy beaches and palm trees as you would normally dream of can become a reality when you put your foot on the paradise islands.

Visit these beautiful islands can be a perfect breakaway group from your daily hectic office life. If you want to move away from visiting the cities and see skyscrapers, Malaysia has more than enough islands to complete your dream vacation.

One of the top islands that you do not want to miss is Tioman Island is located in the eastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. It has been rated as one of the world's most beautiful islands and the largest and most impressive one in the east coast. The western part of the island is covered with a brisk jungle filled with many kinds of flora and fauna, waiting to be explored by visitors from around the world.

There are numerous villages in Tioman Island, each offering different types of activities for tourists and the like. Snorkelling in the island's crystal clear water is the most popular activity, together with diving and exploring the underwater world. If you want to play golf on the island, you should book a room at Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort where it has its own 18-hole golf course for you to enjoy your time there.

Langkawi Island is another great destination popularly known not only for its beauty and charm but also its legendary legends and stories. Speak with local and they can tell you all the legends you need to know. What's more, the island is full of places said to be related to these mythical stories for you to check out and see for yourself.

Instead, if you want a little shopping, you will be pleased to know that Langkawi is a duty free island which means that the majority of items in your shopping list would be cheaper than when you buy them outside the island. There are so many things to do in Langkawi as well other than the usual things such as snorkeling, or diving.

Its Geopark status means there is plenty of wildlife attractions that you can explore such as waterfalls and caves. Arts and crafts can be seen a lot in Langkawi island as if you're into it, it's a nice place to admire the beauty in the locals' masterpiece.

Other major islands in Malaysia including Pangkor Island on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Redang Island on the east coast. Pangkor has the advantage of not being influenced by the north-eastern monsoon generally occurs between November and March each year in Malaysia. There is also a lot of fishing settlements on the island where you can watch the fishermen bringing back their catch, which includes squid and anchovies.

Redang Island is famous for its marine parks and marine sports such as windsurfing. The pearly white sandy beaches along the coast is one of the biggest attractions, but there are more that Redang Island can offer that makes your trip a good visit.

These are just some of the paradise islands that Malaysia can offer. Visiting these islands will surely make your visit to Malaysia the most memorable one. If you have time to spend, move away for awhile from a typical trip to city full of skyscrapers and enjoy the breathtaking experience of these beautiful islands in Malaysia.