<strong>Free at sea: "</strong>Most people never in their life can do this -- explore the ocean, see the animals, feel so free," says Mega Water Sports guide Shahrul Rizwan, center. "I'm always smiling, always happy when I'm out in the ocean. I feel like I can do anything I want."
Free at sea: "Most people never in their life can do this -- explore the ocean, see the animals, feel so free," says Mega Water Sports guide Shahrul Rizwan, center. "I'm always smiling, always happy when I'm out in the ocean. I feel like I can do anything I want."
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<strong>Island adventure: </strong>Located off the coast of northwest Malaysia, Langkawi is home to more than 100 islands. While the most popular way to see the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unesco.org%2Fnew%2Fen%2Fnatural-sciences%2Fenvironment%2Fearth-sciences%2Funesco-global-geoparks%2Flist-of-unesco-global-geoparks%2Fmalaysia%2Flangkawi%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"><strong>UNESCO Global Geopark</strong></a><strong> </strong>is on a boat tour, it pales in comparison to exploring the islands by jet ski.
Island adventure: Located off the coast of northwest Malaysia, Langkawi is home to more than 100 islands. While the most popular way to see the UNESCO Global Geopark is on a boat tour, it pales in comparison to exploring the islands by jet ski.
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<strong>Pregnant Maiden Lake: </strong>Dayang Bunting island is home to the famed Pregnant Maiden Lake. The name comes from a local legend that infertile women who trek through the island's dense forest and bathe in its mystical lake will be able to have children.
Pregnant Maiden Lake: Dayang Bunting island is home to the famed Pregnant Maiden Lake. The name comes from a local legend that infertile women who trek through the island's dense forest and bathe in its mystical lake will be able to have children.
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<strong>Dayang Bunting Island:</strong> A monkey protects its baby on Dayang Bunting Island.
Dayang Bunting Island: A monkey protects its baby on Dayang Bunting Island.
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<strong>Langkawi landscape: </strong>The main jetty at Dayang Bunting island.
Langkawi landscape: The main jetty at Dayang Bunting island.
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<strong>Abundant biodiversity: </strong>Langkawi is filled with small yet lofty islands, their steep<strong> </strong>cliff faces rising up towards lush jungle.
Abundant biodiversity: Langkawi is filled with small yet lofty islands, their steep cliff faces rising up towards lush jungle.
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<strong>Soaring high:</strong> Brahminy kite eagles are an icon of Langkawi.
Soaring high: Brahminy kite eagles are an icon of Langkawi.
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<strong>Photo stunt: </strong>Thanks to the jet skis' nimble nature, travelers can circle each island at their own pace, locating the best angles for photos, drifting through caves and pulling up at tiny beaches.
Photo stunt: Thanks to the jet skis' nimble nature, travelers can circle each island at their own pace, locating the best angles for photos, drifting through caves and pulling up at tiny beaches.
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<strong>Clear seas: </strong>Fish frolic in the translucent ocean waters of Langkawi.
Clear seas: Fish frolic in the translucent ocean waters of Langkawi.
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<strong>Abundant biodiversity: </strong>Many of Langkawi's islands are uninhabited.
Abundant biodiversity: Many of Langkawi's islands are uninhabited.
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