{"id":6571,"date":"2010-08-22T18:16:12","date_gmt":"2010-08-22T22:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=6571"},"modified":"2024-09-12T08:34:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:34:23","slug":"the-perhentian-islands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/malaysia-travel-tips\/the-perhentian-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perhentian Islands Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia are hugely popular with snorkelers and divers, as the reefs and crystalline waters surrounding them are home to a wide variety of coral, sea turtles, sharks, and colorful fish. The Malay word Perhentian roughly translates to \u201cstopping point\u201d \u2014 an appropriate name considering most travelers who visit here end up staying longer than anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Perhentians are composed of two main islands, Perhentian Kecil (“Lesser Perhentian”) and Perhentian Besar (“Greater Perhentian”), as well as three uninhabited islands. Despite being the smaller island, Kecil is the busier of the group, offering cheaper accommodation and more things to do. Besar has more resorts and caters to families, honeymooners, and upscale travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These islands are where travelers come to slow down, relax, and enjoy the laid-back pace of island life. While the islands are more expensive than the rest of Malaysia, they are worth the price. They\u2019re the perfect chill-out spot to disconnect, soak up the sun, and lounge away the days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel guide to the Perhentian Islands will show you how to make the most of your visit and save money while you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n\n\n