My boyfriend and I planned a trip to Perhentian Island on whim to just spend some time away from the city. Away from the city it was...
Upon arrival, we were dropped off at their cute little jetty in the middle of the sea and were told that there will be someone picking us up shortly. Unfortunately no one came and we had to call them to tell them we were at the jetty waiting for the pick up. They told us that no one saw us on the jetty when there were plenty of them hanging around the reception/restaurant area just right opposite the jetty.
When we were shown to our room. We were surprised at how small and old it was... there's only enough space for a twin bed, small closet and small dressing table. The bathroom is quite horrifying as the first time we wanted to take our bath the water came out smelling like horse droppings. It got better after that and apparently it was just the natural mineral smell from the water as it was taken from underground water source. There were termites digging up the old wooden panel floor as well as we could see tiny wood dust in the morning at certain spots on the floor.
The food and drinks there are expensive. Please bring as much snacks and mineral water as you can as they do overcharge you. Dining options are very limited as there really isn't much around.
There was nothing much to do, no night entertainment, nothing. I guess maybe we were just there at the wrong season. We could see WIP for a bar there. So maybe next time there will be something more than just hanging out at the restaurant or in the room after dinner.