Pulau Pangkor Has Been Named The 8th Best Honeymoon Destination in The World

Malaysia has been featured in many tourism-related rankings by various publications and organisations worldwide as of late, including being named the world’s top destination for Muslim travellers for the 9th consecutive year!

Besides that, the capital city of Kuala Lumpur was named the 10th trending travel destination by TripAdvisor, the world’s 18th best holiday destination by a UK-based non-profit organisation, the world’s 6th most visited city by travellers and the 7th best city in the world for food.

The world’s top 20 honeymoon destinations

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Now, it’s Pulau Pangkor’s time to shine as the global car rental service aggregator website EnjoyTravel has named the underrated island as the 8th best honeymoon destination in the world!

Ranking a combination of luxury and budget-friendly honeymoon destinations worldwide, EnjoyTravel made the list by looking at 7 separate metrics, namely:

• Attraction Affordability
• Culinary Experience
• Luxury Accommodation 
• Wine and Dine
• Honeymoon Packages
• Romantic Ambiance 
• Unique Experience

Accordingly, here are the top 20 best honeymoon destinations in the world according to EnjoyTravel:

1. Koh Chang, Thailand
2. Patagonia, Chile
3. Rajasthan, India
4. Zanzibar 
5. Sri Lanka
6. South Africa
7. Kenya
8. Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia
9. Sumba, Indonesia
10. Curacao
11. Peloponnese
12. Tuscany, Italy
13. Kyoto, Japan
14. The Maldives
15. Mallorca, Spain
16. British Colombia, Canada
17. San Juan Mountains, Colorado, USA
18. Iceland
19. South Island, New Zealand
20. Bordeaux, France

Pulau Pangkor is the 8th best honeymoon destination in the world

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As you can see from the list, Pulau Pangkor is ranked 8th in the world and is one of only 3 Southeast Asian destinations on the list. 

In the report, EnjoyTravel said that Pulau Pangkor is known for its Maldives-style overwater bungalows on a budget and for being a laid-back and stripped-back tropical paradise with a handful of excellent hotels.

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It added that if you can drag yourself away from the hotel to explore, you’ll find a beautiful, quiet and remote island.

Furthermore, EnjoyTravel asserted that Pulau Pangkor is the place to be if you’re looking for incredible, affordable seafood restaurants, untouched white sand beaches and space to unwind with your new spouse.

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Awesome! So, what do you guys think of Pulau Pangkor being ranked the 8th best honeymoon destination in the world? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Also read: Study: Malaysia is the Country With the 6th Most Beautiful Women in All of Asia!