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mac666

My wife and myself would like to spend our 2-3 weeks vacation in Malaysia.
We would like to know what cities and places to go?
Our interests are very quiet scenic mountain and very quite beaches, we avoid crowded beaches and noisy places.
We don't know much about different regions of country and where to go first and then MUST see spots.
what hotels we should stay, we can afford good hotels.
If there are any good guide books or other helpful links, which can help us, please guide us.

We appreciate any help.
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A. Khan

Gravitas

Mabul Island (Sabah - Borneo)
Mount Kota Kinabalu (Sabah - Borneo)
Langkawi Island (Kedah)
Pangkor Laut Resort (Perak)
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat (Ipoh, Perak)
Kenyir Lake / Coast area (Terengganu, Perlis)
Taiping - Maxwell Hill Station / Lake Garden
Kuala Sepetang (Port Weld nr Taiping) - Fish Restaurant on River
Penang Island (Georgetown UNESCO Heritage / Penang Hill on foot
Iban Long Houses / Tribes (Sarawak - Borneo)
Taman Negara Rainforest

mac666

Thanks a lot, I wish I could find out where to start and end.
A.Khan

Gravitas

If you research the ideas, you may want to eliminate some.  Basically its a 2hr 30 minute flight from KL to Borneo. There are internal connecting flights from KL to Penang, Langkawi, Terengganu and other cities. Once you have an idea what the different places are like and whether they are of interest its probably going to be easiest to use KL as your arrival and departure point.

You can also get a travel agent to set you up an itinerary.

Here is a link to tours available in various destinations (helps to explain the type of environment):

12fly.com.my/excursion/malaysia/

Malaysia's tourism is still very underdeveloped. You should note that it is still developing its 21st century identity. Simple and laid back would be how I would describe what is on offer.  It has some lovely destinations but they require a bit of hands-on enjoyment and best discovered on foot (with frequent stops for a cooling drink).

Be aware which time you come to Malaysia because of weather conditions during the different seasons as there are monsoons affecting the climate.

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