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Visit Langkawi
Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands lying just 30 kilometers of the Malaysian mainland. In 2007, the main island of Pulau Langkawi was awarded the prestigious UNESCO status of a World Geopark, in recognition of its conservation efforts within this spectacular paradise. For visitors to these sun-drenched islands, the beautiful beaches and cool, clear waters of Langkawi are equal to anywhere in the world. Langkawi’s hotels are spread around the island’s sandy beaches, and sheltered bays, offering something to suit every budget.
As these beautiful islands have become increasingly popular over recent years, transport linking the island to the mainland has increased tenfold, particularly during the long, dry season. With a choice of boats coming from as far afield as Satun in southern Thailand, and flights arriving regularly from the near islands of Penang, Phuket, and Singapore, while direct flights from European destinations are becoming more and more common every year.
Aside from lazing around on the beach or by your Langkawi hotel pool, the area offers a myriad of attractions and activities. Be sure to visit the summit of Gunung Mat Cincang, accessible by a steep cable car, that slowly ascends through the mountainous terrain, offering stunning views of the entire area, including the distant islands in Thai waters. Try scuba diving, go sailing, explore the many national parks with freezing waterfalls and unique wildlife, or head into the local villages and sample delicious food from any number of small eateries and local restaurants.
Malaysia Sport Events March 2010 23/02/2010
Le Tour de Langkawi 2010
1 March 2010 Until 7 March 2010
Start at Kota Baharu
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Golf: Maybank Malaysian Open 2010, March 04-07
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kuala Lumpur
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New Flight Service From Phuket To Langkawi 23/12/2009
A new air route from Phuket via Hat Yai to Langkawi which started operations on December 19, is expected to propel duty-free Langkawi as a major tourism destination and reduce the travel time from ...
New Flights To Langkawi From Phuket And Hat Yai From Oct 29 02/10/2009
Happy Air Travellers, Thailand's latest airline, will offer daily flights to Langkawi from two major southern Thai tourist destinations -- Phuket and Hat Yai -- beginning Oct 29.
Its sales and ...
Jetstar To Start Singapore-Langkawi Flights 05/08/2009
Jetstar is scheduled to launch flights between Singapore and Langkawi in October.
Tiger Airways will have one flight a day to Langkawi, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Langkawi is its ...
China Southern Plans Two International Routes In August 31/07/2009
In August, China Southern Airlines plans to launch two new international direct routes from Guangzhou.
A direct charter flight from Guangzhou to Surat Thani in Thailand will take off at 20:30 ...
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Hotels Langkawi
The Datai Langkawi
The Datai Langkawi is tucked in the middle of an ancient tropical rain forest, on the northwestern tip of Langkawi, with a secluded white sand beach facing the calm Andaman Sea. The Datai offers the ...
Mr. Francois Sigrist appointed new general manager of Parkroyal Penang
Mr Francois Sigrist has been appointed as the new General Manager of five-star tropical resort and spa, Parkroyal Penang, Malaysia.
Mr Sigrist previously served as the General Manager for the ...
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| Eating and Drinking Langkawi
Niyom Thai Restaurant - Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Pantai Cenang Kedah Darul Aman
At the Niyom Thai Restaurant, the aroma of tantalizing Thai dishes will tease and tempt your palate. A wide range of authentic Thai dishes is available, including savory appetizers, salads, soups, vegetarian dishes and meat specialties, as well as mouth-watering desserts. Fresh seafood, such as lobsters, tiger prawns and garoupa, is available and prepared according to your taste. The restaurant is open daily for dinner from 6.30pm to 11pm.
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| Langkawi Weather & Climate
Since Langkawi is sited near the equator, the island enjoys an equatorial type of climate and observes an average temperature of 24oC to 33oC. The island observes two different seasons during a year. Dry season and wet season are the two prevailing seasons. The dry season extends from the month of November to March, when the winds from the Northeast dominate the region. During these months, weather remains pleasant and cool breeze (though dry) sails throughout the archipelago.
For the most part, temperature lingers around 30oC. On a hot sunny day, the climate tends to get warm and average temperature strikes the mark of 32oC. The wet season prevails from the month of April till October. During these months, winds from the west and the southwest dominate the island. This is the time when rain can be frequently expected. Langkawi enjoys heavy rainfall, and its average rainfall is 2500mm (100 inches). On rainy days, the heavy downpour is often accompanied by thunder and lightning. However, humidity level remains high about 80% throughout the year.
The months of August and September observe the maximum amount of rainfall. Seeing that rains low down the temperature, the island enjoys an average temperature of 24oC during rainy season. Langkawi is beautiful in all seasons, but the best time to visit Langkawi is during the months of November to June. It's the time when skies are reliably blue and the seas good enough for snorkeling. People usually don't prefer rainy season to visit the island, as water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving cannot be enjoyed at this point of time.
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