snorkelling malaysia islands

[sonyafm]

Hi
we have 5 days in mid sept to spend on a tropical island in Malaysia. We want mod cons with accom ie hot water and a/c , good views, good choice of eating places and snorkelling spots off the beach or easily accessible. I am a novice diver also so dive sites suitable for me are a requisite. Not fussy am I !
Looking at Pulau Redang, Perhentian, tioman or off the Sabah / Sarawak coast. Is Mid sept a bit risky weather wise for Perhentian / Redang area ? would tioman or Sabah be safer?
thanks for your help
cheers
Sonya

 

[victor]

Sonya
It is getting close to the end of the season but the weather should be Ok anywhere on the peninsula in September.
You have not given us a hint about your budget but here are some ideas.
You might want to look at JapaMala Resort on tioman
http://www.japamalaresorts.com/aboutJapa.htm
Limited on the eating locations but should meet your other requirements.
If you are looking for an international standard hotel then
http://www.berjayaresorts.com/index.html

Here is a good site to see what the resorts on Perhentian are like
http://www.pulauperhentian.com.my/pir.php
I did not see an international style resort there, but then again I was not looking.

I stayed on the small island and loved the peace an quiet.