Pulau Tinggi- The Best Island for Beach Getaways!
Pulau Tinggi got its name from its tall peak - "Tinggi" in Malay means tall. Located at about 40 minutes speed boat ride from Johor Tanjung Leman Jetty, Pulau Tinggi is an island that you will not fail to miss whenever you head out to the waters of the Johor Sultan Iskandar Marine Park.
I booked my stay at TAd Marine Resort located at Kampung Pasir Panjang. There were some minor renovation going on beside the reception building but it wasn't too disturbing. I stayed at one of the Standard Seaview Rooms - Teratai Room 63.
Although the beach was generally clean, there was some degree of sand flies buzzing around here. So make sure to put on ample insect repellent and also pack some with you if you are sensitive to these bugs.
If you are traveling with a few friends, do give the kayak a try! When I was at Pulau Tinggi, there was a family group kayaking by the shore and it seemed really fun! The rental for kayak is RM20/person.
