There are plenty of
resorts in Malaysia
where you can go to
get away from Singapore
for a couple of days.
These include small
islands, beaches or
even hill resorts.
You can drive to most
of these places, although
it may be wiser to
book with a travel
agent if you are inexperienced
in these parts. Generally
the best time to visit
the beach resorts
is between February
and October, as the
year-end months bring
with it monsoon rains
and winds.
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| DESARU
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The
nearest
beach
resort
to
Singapore,
Desaru
is
only
about
45
minutes
by
ferry
from
the
Changi
Ferry
Terminal,
or
about
90
minutes
by
car.
It's
a
rather
typical
beach
resort
with
typical
facilities,
but
there
is
an
18-hole
golf-course.
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| TIOMAN
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One
of
the
most
popular,
crowded
and
commercialised
island
getaways
off
the
Malaysian
Eas
Coast.
It's
located
about
45
minutes
from
Mersing
by
hydrofoil,
or
you
can
take
the
high-speed
ferry
from
Singapore's
Tanah
Merah
Ferry
Terminal
(about
4
hours).
You
can
even
fly
there
as
there
is
an
airport
on
the
island.
Tioman
has
nice
beaches,
chalets,
and
more
expensive
hotel
resorts.
The
clear
water
also
makes
Tioman
ideal
for
snorkelling
and
diving.
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| MERSING |
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Better
known
as
a
jumping-off
point
to
the
half
dozen
or
so
islands
near
it,
Mersing
is
a
small
fishing
town
that
provides
quiet
getaways
and
kelong
(houses
that
sit
on
stilts
over
the
sea)
type
chalets.
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| PULAU
SIBU
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If
you're
looking
for
an
island
holiday
with
good
facilities,
this
is
the
best
bet
after
Tioman.
Quite
popular
with
divers.
Check
out
the
Sea
Gypsy
Village
website
for
more
information.
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| PULAU
RAWA
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A
small
island
with
2
places
to
stay
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Rawa
Safaris
and
Rawa
Holidays.
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| PULAU
BESAR |
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Again,
this
island
is
noted
for
its
fishing.
However,
there
are
other
activities
like
snorkelling,
kayaking
and
jungle-trekking |
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| PULAU
AUR |
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Takes
about
4
hours
by
boat
from
Mersing.
Popular
island
with
many
dive
shops
and
groups
in
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| LANGKAWI |
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Langkawi
is
a
group
of
90
plus
islands
situated
near
the
northern
tip
on
Malaysia,
and
is
probably
best
accessed
by
air
from
Singapore.
Famous
for
its
luxurious
resorts
and
beautiful
beaches,
Langkawi
is
more
a
place
where
you
go
to
relax
by
the
pool
or
suntan
on
the
beach,
while
at
the
same
time
have
all
the
modern
amenities
near
you.
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| TERENGGANU |
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Terengganu
is
fast
gaining
a
reputation
with
holiday-makers,
snorkellers
and
divers
alike,
with
its
white
beaches
and
clean,
clear
water.
You
can
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| GENTING
HIGHLANDS
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Located
about
45
minutes'
drive
from
the
capital
Kuala
Lumpur,
Genting
Highlands
(1700
m
above
sea
level)
is
a
popular
destination
with
Singaporeans,
largely
for
its
casino
and
cool
weather.
There
is
family
entertainment
as
well,
in
the
form
of
a
theme
park
and
amusement
facilities.
The
drive
up
and
down
the
winding
hill
roads
can
be
tricky,
so
many
people
prefer
to
take
a
coach
or
cable
car.
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| CAMERON |
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This
is
more
of
a
family
holiday
destination,
with
vegetable
and
strawberry
farms,
chatteau-type
resorts,
an
18-hole
golf
course
and
plush
greenery.
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