Penang is one of the most-visited states in Malaysia. Known also as the Pearl Of The Orient, this state consists of the island as well as a narrow strip of the mainland coast known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley). The population of 1.3 million people has been enjoying a time of economic growth in the past decades as many multinational companies have built their factories here.
Langkawi consists of a group of 99 islands located off the north west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The biggest island is called Langkawi Island, approximately 30 km from Kuala Perlis, Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah, Kedah. The island is a duty free island where goods such as perfumes, cigarattes, liquor, cosmetics, leather wear and confectionery are sold without duty imposed by the government. Langkawi Mall, Langkawi Fair Shopping Complex and Jetty Point Duty Free Complex are some of the shopping complexes that offer lots of goods for your selection.
Good beaches that you can explore and swim include Kok Beach, Cenang Beach, Tengah Beach and Burau Bay Beach which are all located at the west coast of the main island. Go round the island of Dayang Bunting and experience the cool breeze and breathtaking view of Langkawi.
Cameron Highlands is a well developed hill resort which is located in the state of Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia. It was named after a British surveyor, William Cameron who discovered it in 1885 during a mapping expedition. Since 1920, the hill has undergone various development that makes what it is today - an excellent place for tourists to spend their holidays.
Its temperature ranges from 10 °C to 25 °C hence a favorite place for one to escape the heat of the cities. One can easily take a slow drive up or down the highland depending on which route one takes and stop by the many strawberry farms, vegetable gardens, cactus gardens, bee farms and rose gardens. Buy some of the products that are sold as you visit the farms. 
Fraser's Hill resort is one of the least developed hill resort compared to Cameron Highlands or Genting Highlands. As such, this resort which is located at an altitude of 1,524 metres above sea level is an ideal place for one who just want to enjoy the undisturbed nature in a cool environment. Activities that you can do here include bird-watching, camping, horse-riding, jungle trekking, fishing, golfing as well as discovering the many flora and fauna that abounds in this hill.
This hill was founded by Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who established tin ore trading station at the end of 1900. He used to use mule to transport the goods. However, he mysteriously disappeared in the jungle of Fraser's Hill without a trace in the early 1900s. In 1919, the hill was developed into a hill station for those who want to escape the heat and humid weather at the lowlands of Malaysia.
The falls consists of 3 layer, where the top and middle falls is almost 8-10 feet water deep. The water was cooling even in the mid afternoon when we arrived. One our arrival, we were met with a 9inch millipede by the waterfall. It seems the little fella was just getting ready to swim...About 20 mins later, the fella was underwater while we photograph him/her and the rest of our gang crowded over the peculiar little swimming millipeded.
The waterfalls here are easily accessible with plenty of parking bays. Concrete steps have been built to enable you to climb up to the cascading waterfalls which is usually crowded especially during the weekends. This place is an ideal get-away for the entire family as you will be able to reach the waterfalls within 10 minutes of walking from the entrance.
Cameron Highlands is one of the wonders of Malaysia; it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country. This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village.
