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Malaysia's east coast: the Perhentians, Redang and Tioman Malaysia's east coast: the Perhentians Malaysia Remove
In October29°C27 rainy days · sea 31°
Flying time17h 05mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA week
Best forDivers & snorkellers · Beach lovers · Budget travellers
The feel of itLaid-back, reef-fringed, off-grid
Where people stayPerhentian Kecil, Coral Bayor Perhentian Besar
Getting aroundManageable without a car
AccommodationCheap

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