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Relax and Rejuvenate in Perhentian Island

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An island paradise in the South China sea. Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samcotton/1798281654/) Perhentian Island is getting popularity in recent years. Every year, thousands of tourists from all around the world flock to this island to seek for a sweet escape from the noise and bustle of urban city. The island is located in Terengganu, one of the states in Malaysia that has beautiful and attractive beaches. This island is located at the northeastern coast of Terengganu, approximately 21 km off shore of Kuala Besut, which is the main town. In order to reach the island, you will have to take a boat from Kuala Besut jetty. You can opt to go for a speed boat or a normal boat where the journey to the island take about 40 minutes or 1 and a half hour respectively. Boat services can be arranged through local agent at the jetty or booked in advanced by tour agent. Tokong Laut, arguably one of the best dive sites in Perhentian Island, has a lot of very cooperative ...