Langkawi holidays in Malaysia

Situated 18 miles off Malaysia’s north west coast, Langkawi comprises  99 islands, of which only five are inhabited. The main island, Pulau Langkawi is fringed with picture-postcard beaches, while its scenic interior is a peaceful landscape of paddy fields, sprawling rubber plantations and small villages. Popular Cenang Beach, on the south western corner, has fine sands shelving gently towards the enticing waters; Burau Bay provides an idyllic setting for doing as little as possible; while north coast Datai Bay tempts with an exclusive stretch of sands.

A top island attraction is the Langkawi SkyCab (cable car) and SkyBridge, both accessed from Oriental Village. The exhilarating experience begins with a steep ascent by cable car over rainforest, lush valleys,...