Penang:The famous beaches of Penang--Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang --offer all the scenic delights of a tropical island paradise. Penang is a resort island in full swing, with an abundance of fine hotels, discotheques, and all-night restaurants--the ideal playground for sun worshippers who gain speed as the sun goes down.

Langkawi: Pulau Langkawi, a group of 104 islands, offers natural attractions unsurpassed by any other in the region. Visitors looking for a tropical island holiday and a place far away from the maddening crowd can find their haven in Pulau Langkawi. Besides its lush vegetation filled with exotic flora and fauna, its white sandy beaches and limestone hills would attract the adventurous. Langkawi is steeped in history, its past is full of legends of wronged maidens and lovelorn princes, all of whom have left their mark for posterity.

Pangkor:Pulau Pangkor has an enchanting beaches on its western shore. There are also quiet coves and untrodden bays at Tortoise Bay, Teluk Nipah and Teluk Chempedak, which offer complete privacy. A round-island trip is one of the best waysto take in Pangkor Island; it costs about RM25. Pualu Pangkor is also famous for its fine fishing. There is a direct flight from KL by Pelangi Air to the island.

Tioman: Tioman is a watersports haven: scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, boating, water-skiing and wind-surfing. But at the Marine Park next to Kampung Tekek, you can have the thrill of swimming among the fishes as you feed them. The swirl of fins and colorful shimmering bodies around you is definitely an unforgettable experience. The boat ride from Mersing takes about 1 1/2 hours, while from Singapore will be about 4 1/2 hours. Pulau Tioman is also served by Pelangi Air and Berjaya Air.

Redang: Pulau Redang is relatively uninhabited except for a fishing village built on stilts over the sea. Its surrounding waters support a variety of marine life--hard and soft corals of every hue, anemones, and colorful clams. The crystal clear waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Ferry service is available from the Kuala Terengganu jetty and it takes 45 minutes to get to the island.

Perhentian: Pulau Perhentian is a resting spot for fishermen and seabirds alike. The island lies 21 km off Besut in Terengganu. The sea journey takes about one and a half hours from Besut. Blessed with a long stretch of white sandy beach and exceptionally clear waters, Pulau Perhentian is a fine destination for snorkeling, scuba-diving, wind surfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Chalets and campsites are available. To get to the island, take a bus or taxi to the jumping-off point of Kuala Besut from Kuala Terengganu. It takes about an hour. From the Fisheries Complex at Kuala Besut, take a boat to Pulau Perhentian. The boat ride takes about 1 1/2 hours.