The South China Sea has the most beautiful deep blue water. The clear kind so you can see fish a couple of feet under you. And the little island of Redang is right in the middle of this sea. Redang is an incredible place to dive. Or relax. Or get away from it all by surrounding yourself with miles and miles of perfect blue.
TO DO:
Dive, snorkel, play beach volley ball or lie by the beach and stare at the idyllic blue. There are diving courses for amateurs depending on how many days you spend in Redang. All divers and snorkelers definitely see the beautiful corals. The lucky ones see sea turtles.
The main tips for amateur divers are- find a good buddy, ensure you have no ear pressure issues, take the training class very seriously, and stay calm in the water.
Jet Skiing and Water Skiing are banned to protect the corals, so the only other water activity you can try out is kayaking.
TO STAY:
We landed up staying at a secluded diver’s lodge –Redang Kalong which would have been a better bet for serious divers rather than us casual holiday goers. In fact diving is such serious business here that the owners of the lodge are called fish whisperers because they can spot or hear any fish.
A day into our holiday though, we discovered another beautiful resort – Laguna Redang Island Resort– literally across the thicket of trees that we assumed led into more seclusion. It became the perfect mix of isolation and activity, as and when required. Redang is a must visit if you’re a beach person and/or a diver.
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