[Travelhappy.info] Perhentian Islands, Malaysia: A Quick Guide

[Chris]

The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia are an increasingly popular backpacker destination that still feel as if they are paradise islands off the beaten track

Last month I visited the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia, close by to the Thai-Malay border. The Perhentians have become an increasingly popular place for backpackers to visit over the last 5 years - two secluded islands lying 20 minutes off shore with white sand beaches, palm trees and beautiful blue water in which to snorkel and scuba dive. Best of all, the Perhentians are pretty cheap - you can get a room for around $15 a night in one of the beach huts, while scuba diving will set you back around $30 a dive, less if you do multiple dives. It's the perfect place to escape and relax without breaking the bank.

I wrote a full report about the Perhentian Islands, including info on how to get there and recommendations about who to dive with, on travelhappy's sister site, divehappy.com - take a look if you're interested in more info.

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Posted by Chris to Travelhappy.info at 7/29/2006 07:35:20 PM