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Hi, I really need your advice as I do not know exact dates when I will be in Perhentian I can not book any place to stay. So maybe someone knows how possible would it be just to arrive in Perhentian at mid March 2011 and get a room without reservation? Thank you so much in advance for the help.

Help please we are in a dilema. We are thinking of going to the islands of Perhentian for a few days from KL. Does anyone have any other suggestions of alternative ideas. We land in KL mid April 2011 and have four days to kill (we are already stopping in KL for severqal days earlier in the month so want something different). Idealy we are after a little bit of paradise, not completely dead, perhaps a little nightlife but not too hectic and dont mind flying to the destination or train or ferry or nanyother form of transport that can take us to our yet endecided destination. The only thing is that we have only four days in total to arrive at the destination before getting back to KL on the fourth day. Does that make sense. Many thanks for your help poe n pat

Greetings. Can anyone advise the best way to get from Kota Bharu airport to the jetty for Perhentian island ferry and how long does it take together with coat. How frequent do the boats run from Perhentian (big island) to Kota Bharu. Many thanks and please see my other question posed for alternative destination. poe n pat

Hi we are going to Perjentian besar in April 2011. We want a beach front Accomodation. We were told about the Perhentian Island resort but hav seen some bad reviews on Trip Advisor. can anyone suggets best place to stay. Oh and its for our 25th wedding anniversary so we want something special, located on the beach. Many thanks Pat n Poe

Some helpful observation i made while in Malaysia If your looking to get to Penang from West Coast i.e. Redang etc their are lots of Mini Van taxi's that do this for around 80RM per person. Also Premiership football is on most of the smaller islands i.e. perhen and redang so dont threat :P Cocohut Chalet was an ok place to stay but the beach next to it was very small and some contruction is on-going... not a great beach but the good news is they have many boat taxi's who take you to all the islands and pick you up for example Turtle Beach or Shark Bay etc (no sharks left) usually for 10RM to 15RM. In KL most of the Taxi's charge 15RM to goto most local hotels if metered can be around 10RM but most wont bother because of the traffic so 15RM sounds reasonable.

Hi, Have just booked flights to Malaysia in October and was wondering what the weather is like on the islands mid-late october. Is it still worth going and is it stilllargely open at this time?

Hi everybody We have been trying and trying to get in contact with Abdul Chalet, but all the phobe numbers we can find in here and other sites on the internet is not working... Hope, that somebody can help us??? How to book a room at Abdul Chalet??? A phone number that works or a travel agency??? sincerly Jannie and Simon - Denmark

Hello, I'm looking for contacts and in particulare fax of abdul's chalet, in palau perhentian besar. I'd want to reserve a double room directly with the hotel property, without trave agency. could someone help me,please? thanks for help ciao:)

Can anyone tell me which island has more fun? Perhentian Besar or Perhentian kecil?

Hi, any idea if i can get places to watch the sports channel when i'm on perhentian island? i'm going there during the premier league time...thanks!

Hello, What's the best beach in Perhentian Besar? Teluk Dalam on the East side? Or the beach on the West side where Perhentian Island Resort is? Southwest around Tuna Bay Resort? Considering the landscape, water quality, number of people/resorts around... Thsnk you so much for your opinion!

me and my friends planning to look for a tour guide to bring us around when we are at pulau perhentian. do anyone had such experience and can provide me tour guide contact no. and also the price list?

I have searched everywhere online but no luck, trying to book a room with them directly. Can anyone help please? Thanks, Miana

Hi everyone... im going to perhentian besar this friday. will be staying in arwana perhentian resort, but i dont think they ahve a tennis court there. anyone know where in perhentian besar that has a tennis court that i can rent? Thanks!

Hi, My wife and I are planning to travel to Perhentian Island in June. We would like to spend some time together. I like photography and would be looking at photographing our journey. We do not want to fly, but we dont mind driving,train or bus. Since i like photography, is the train route good? How long would it take by train. I have no idea, how to travel from KL, all i know is i need to get to the Kuala Besut Jetty, Planning to book at Perhentian Island Resort, is this good? Anything else you can recommend? Also, is June a good time to go? Would like to see nice sunset. Please do advice, as much as you can. Thank you

Hi all, planning for a visit to perhentian this June. booked the earliest ticket to kota baru to reach the island. now some important queries arised: I have a small boy (will be 8months by then) and wife accompanying 1. is the boat journey safe? i heard that there are only small boats available with mostly open decks. would we get wet? baby? rolling? 2. planning to stay on Besar. is there a lot of mosquitoes? should i really be worried about the child's safety? maleria like attacks can be there? what about dangers from other insects/animals? 3. need a budget hotel, with standard facilities and security... are there available options? 4. food - do they have number of options and quality foods there? thanx in advance for your feedbacks.

I and my friend (have 6 person) planning to visit pulau perhentian this may but we so hared to make decision booking the accommodation between tunabay resort and perhentian resort. which resort have a good service and the price is reasonable?? Any advice can help us??Thanks

Hello. Does anyone suggest me a good cheap accommodation in Palau perhentian besar,please? I need a basic, but clean room, with a good location . I'd want to spend max 60 euros for a room. Thanks

do you know if there is a train that goes from singapore to kota barhu that is called "jungle train" that goes through the jungle? is it ok? is there a daily faster train than that, that does the same route?how can i buy tickets? thanks

i will travel at the end of february or the first days of match.the monsoon are over?how is the weather then?is it worthed then or shoyld i go somewhere else? and second! how can i travel to kota baru fron singapore? i heard about some trains.can anyone inform me about the trains that exist? and what about air asia? is safe? if someone can help me on these matters please do! thanks

Hi, My family and I will be going to Perhentian Island next week end. We would like to know currently what is the taxi fare from Jeterh bus terminal to Kuala Besut Jetty, do they charge by meter or charge per person. Thank you. cheers........!!

Hey guys, is perhentian island resort a good place to stay? i have read the reviews bout it, it has nice beach and clear water.. how bout the food and room condition?? thx!!

Me and 4 other girl friends of mine are planning to take a break this May.. Im kind of hoping to not exceed my RM280 budget... Any advice on where exactly we should go and how do we get the best deal out of perhentian.. and of course good fun!

Hi - has anyone got an opinion about which of these places is quieter/more comfortable/suitable for a family. I have had quotes from both of them but dont know which one to go with! We have an 8 yr old and really just want a few days swimming and snorkelling preferably from outside our chalet!! Thanks - Beranie.

My boyfriend and I are going to Malaysia next August and want to spend 5 days in Perhentians. We wanted to stay at Tuna Bay as we were told it is the best resort in Besar but it is already fully booked, so I don't know which resort to book. I have seen Cocohut chalets and Perhentian Island Resort as alternatives but not sure if PIR is worth the price and if Cocohut will be comfortable. We are not looking for luxury but for a clean and comfortable place with A/C and hot water, near a nice sandy beach suitable for swimm. I am also considering the option of staying at Bubu Resort on Kecil, but we would prefer to stay in a chalet ,not in a hotel room. And Kecil will probably be two crowed or noisy. Could you help me , please ?

Hi, Is there many rock climbing sites in perhentian? I was thinking of going for a snorkel n climbing trip soon.

Hi.. I'll be going to perhentian this march.. am thinking of staying at tunabay.. still undecided to take fullboard package or room+bf only.. which one is more worth it? Want to get some opinions here.. How about d price of ala-carte food in tunabay? Are there any other restaurants nearby? thanks guys!!

Hi Given there's no cashpoints on the island, I'm looking to establish how much to budget for my 6 night stay. What's the going rate for a decent meal & drinks on this island? Rgds Tom

I already posted a request fo an e address on an earlier question. I have tried all the suggestions and still have not managed to make a booking. I was hoping for Mama's Chalets but suggestions for any budget accommodation that I can book in advance would be good. Thanks

Does anyone know if it is possible to book this on the internet? Anyone been there? Is it easy to get to and would you recommend the accommodation as budget but good? thanks for any information. Is there better budget accommodation?