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The island of Langkawi is
located at the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia, where
the Straits of Malacca meets the Indian Ocean. 30 kilometers
off the coast of Kedah state and the largest of a cluster of
104 islands, Langkawi is an island of natural beauty blessed
with lofty limestone outcrops, dense vegetation, pristine
beaches and azure waters. This diverse setting creates the
perfect getaway for nature lovers, marine and sea sports
enthusiasts, as well as those seeking luxury solitude.
The Datai is 30 minutes by car
from the island's international airport, which is 20
kilometers west of Pulau Langkawi's main town, Kuah.
Domestic flights are scheduled daily between Kuala Lumpur
and Penang, while international flights come in from Changi
Airport in Singapore and London (twice a week).
The airlines that service the
Langkawi airport include Malaysia Airlines System (MAS),
Silk Air and Air Asia.
Departure points for visitors
who opt to travel by boat or ferry to Langkawi are from Kuala
Perlis, Kuala Kedah, and Georgetown on Penang Island. Visitors
from Thailand depart from Satun.
Travelling time to Langkawi can
vary from 30 minutes to 8 hours by air, and 45 minutes to 3
hours by sea, depending on point of embarkation.
Nationals holding Commonwealth
passports and those from the following countries need not apply
for a tourist visa when travelling to Malaysia:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain,
Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cuba,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Leichtenstein, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand,
North Yemen, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San
Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, United States of America, and Yemen.
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