{"id":173838,"date":"2016-06-07T09:44:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T01:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/?p=173838"},"modified":"2016-06-08T19:46:06","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T11:46:06","slug":"malaysian-islands-to-explore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/travel-my\/now-or-never-my\/destinations-my\/malaysian-islands-to-explore-173838.html","title":{"rendered":"Island Hopping: 10 Malaysian islands to explore"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>If you're planning a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/fashion\/trends-and-tips\/runway-style\/beachwear-looks-spotted-on-the-runway-170943.html\" target=\"_blank\">beach getaway<\/a> this holiday, you won't have to go very far. Malaysia is teeming with islands to explore, especially if you just want to enjoy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/dive-10-best-snorkelling-spots-asia-121962.html\" target=\"_blank\">a good dive in a beautiful coral reef<\/a>. Not only that, some of these islands house the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/paradise-island-10-private-resorts-get-away-141969.html\" target=\"_blank\">most luxurious resorts<\/a> and beautiful historical sites and temples for the whole family to enjoy. No more spending unnecessary money to travel to crowded tourist spots like Bali or Phuket - just head on down to a tranquil beach right in your own home country!<\/p> <p>From commercially developed beach destinations, to amazing diving and snorkelling locations, and even to small fishing villages, we've got just the list for you to complete your dream holiday or a simple day trip out of the city. You've definitely got to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/islands-galore-10-best-secret-getaways-in-asia-148043.html\" target=\"_blank\">visit these islands<\/a> and experience them for yourself, and make sure to take lots of photos to remember how beautiful your country can be!<\/p> <p><em>Dione Chen<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many islands surrounding the heart of Malaysia, you won't have an excuse not to visit them today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":565,"featured_media":174129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Make a trip down to one of these beautiful spots for a lovely weekend 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