Langkawi is an island located approximately 25 miles off the mainland of Malaysia in the Andaman Sea. Part of an archipelago made up of 104 islands Langkawi has a population of about 65,000. Traditionally thought to be cursed the Prime Minister declared it a duty-free province in order to attract visitors and began transforming it into a tourist resort in 1986. In 2007 it was designated a UNESCO World GeoPark. Noted primarily for its population of native eagles, found mostly in the forested mountains.
We chose not to get off the ship at this port, no need testing the legendary curse. J
Some of the 104 islands as we sail away.
Next stop Phuket, Thailand.
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