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Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws, although for scuba diving there are better options as the waters can be a bit murky.
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Selangor is the wealthiest, most urbanized and, with 4.1 million people, the most populous of Malaysia's states, surrounding but not including the capital Kuala Lumpur and the capital-to-be Putrajaya.
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Johor Bahru (JB for short) is the state capital of Johor in southern peninsular Malaysia, just across the causeway from Singapore.
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Malapascua is known as one of the best shark diving locations in the Philippines, with several interesting shipwrecks in the vicinity . Over the past few years, it has quietly earned a reputation as a backpacker's paradise.
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Mactan Island is a coral island just off the coast of Cebu with several world-class beach resorts. Lapu-Lapu City is the domestic air hub of the Philippines with close to 60 flights daily on average.
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The capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu is the starting point for dive trips to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.Coral beds and marine flora is abundant here and various dive spots can be found along all the designated dive sites in the Park.
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Terengganu is a state on the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Malaysia. The primary attractions of the state are the beautiful tropical Perhentian and Redang Islands which provide excellent diving opportunities.
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Not a traditional dive destination, Singapore none-the-less has a number of dive operators that provide regular tours to the more traditional dive sites in Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo, Vietnam & Indonesia.Changi Airport provides easy connections to the rest of Asia.
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Scuba diving in a coralwonderland, hiking or mountain bike riding in the hills. The door isopen. If you wish to be pampered, there is aremarkable choice of world class resorts within easy reach.
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Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, 30km off the mainland coast of northwestern Peninsular Malaysia, and is part of the Pulau Payar Marine Park. Scuba diving is offered by the tour operators to Pulau Payar.
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Tawau is a bustling town, facing the Celebes Sea to the east and the interior mountain ranges to the west.
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Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and by far its largest city with an estimated population of over 10 million. Khao San Road is a famous starting point for backpackers and tourists alike, and is full of travel agencies willing to arrange dive trips to anywhere in Thailand.
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Nusa Lembongan is the most popular of the 3 islands across the Badung Strait. The reefs are enjoyed by scuba divers and the snorkeling is awesome.
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Padangbai is a small town in eastern Bali, Indonesia. It serves as a ferry port for travel to Lombok, The Gilis and other of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
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Visayas is the central island group, heart of the country’s antiquity, nature and biodiversity.
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Denpasar has various attractions. The white sandy beaches are famous all over the world. Some of the famous surfing beaches are Kuta Beach, Legian Beach and Canggu Beach. Sanur beach has calmer waters and is excellent for sunbathing.
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The term "Nusa Dua" can be used in two ways: either it can refer to the entire peninsula at the southern tip of Bali, or it can refer to the purpose-built, safe and sterile tourist enclave at the southeast side of this peninsula.
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For those not coming to Lombok via ferry from Bali, Mataram's airport is the natural entry point, however most serious divers quickly move on to theGili islands where there is some seriously good diving to be found.
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Peninsular Malaysia is located between Thailand and Singapore, and provides access to dive destinations on both the east and west coasts.
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The Perhentians offer excellent diving and draw divers from far and wide. In addition to coral and fish, the Perhentians are home to sea turtles and many species of shark -- none of them dangerous unless provoked though.
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Kuala Besut is a small town in Terengganu, on the east coast of Malaysia. It is the gateway to the Perhentian Islands.
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Scuba facilities are readily available, and the diving is reasonably good, especially in view of the proximity to Singapore. Popular dive sites are: Paya: A group of rocks adjacent from the beach offers a variety of colourful coral and fish.
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Most visitors to Puerto Galera are attracted by the excellent scuba diving provided by the protected marine sanctuary. There are a number of dive shops in the area that provide access to a macro (i.e. small life) heaven.
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Kuala Lumpur, or KL, is the capital of Malaysia. With the world's cheapest five-star hotels, great shopping and even better food, increasing numbers of travellers are discovering this little gem of a city.
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Bohol is not as internationally famous as nearby Boracay, but is well-known locally as a paradise for divers and snorkelers. In addition to white sand beaches, Bohol is also home to the intriguing Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and Balicasag Island fish sanctuary.
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