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As well as spending time on Penang’s soft, sandy beaches you should visit Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or some of the many temples dotted around Penang’s hills. Hotels in Penang and Penang Resorts range from the modern, luxurious 5* properties on Batu Ferringhi beach to smaller boutique guesthouses. A Penang holiday is great for foodies and dining ranges from picking up spicy street food to enjoying gourmet dishes in an exclusive restaurant. Try Nasi Kandar, rice and a variety of curry dishes made with fish, chicken and beef; Laksa coconut milk curries and Char Koay Teow fried noodles. Penang is Malaysia’s only island state and is home to around 1.5 million people. Reach the island via the Penang Bridge or by ferry. Penang holidays offer the best of Asia, showcasing its friendly people, sandy beaches, delicious food and interesting culture. It is one of the easiest Asian destinations to travel around, enabling holidaymakers to visit beach resorts, sleepy fishing villages and the historic capital. Penang offers a variety of accommodation to suit most budgets, from luxury 5* resorts for those wanting to splash out, to budget hotels for those craving cheap holidays to Penang. Visitors can choose to stay in UNESCO World Heritage city George Town, in the hills or beside the beach. Holidays to Penang are great for families and those looking to enjoy an active holiday in a unique culture. The colourful Penang festivals will entertain youngsters and adults. There are many festivities that take place all year round. Take in a Dragon Boat Festival, fireworks and sparkling lights at Chinese New Year, or watch for spirits that roam the earth during the Hungry Ghost Festival.

Take a package holiday Penang to capitalise on good deals for families in some of Penang’s resorts. Many provide rooms and facilities that cater specifically for families, such as the interconnecting family guestrooms at the Shangri La Golden Sands 4*+ resort, which also provides family activities. A holiday in Penang should take in the sights of historic George Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its impressive buildings from the end of the 18th century. Heritage buildings of interest include St George's Church, Fort Cornwallis, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the Blue Mansion and the Goddess of Mercy temple. It is interesting to wander through the narrow streets, watching tradespeople show off their wares; Joss-sticks, woodcarvings, rush mats. Batu Ferringhi is where many Penang hotels are located. Batu Ferringhi, or 'Foreigners Rock', is bordered by a pretty stretch of coves and beaches. The main resort strip, known as Jin Batu Ferringhi, is home to large resorts and hotels, shops and restaurants. This stretch of beach can be very popular, but you can find good Penang deals at many of the 4 and 5* hotels. Visit Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia , which overlooks the town of Air Itam. The best time to visit is Chinese New Year when thousands of lights mark the occasion. Penang National Park, Muka Head, in Pantai Acheh is a good spot for picnics, swimming, fishing and walking. Visit one of the Hotels Penang showcases, the Shangri La Rasa Sayang 5*. The resort and spa offers visitors maximum rejuvenation and relaxation in a luxury retreat beside Batu Ferringhi Beach. This Penang resort has two main buildings set in 30 acres of gardens; the 189-room Garden Wing and the exclusive 115-room Rasa Wing. The CHI spa contains eleven private spa buildings and offers an extensive array of treatments and therapies. Also on Batu Ferringhi beach, the Penang Hotel Shangri La Golden Sands 4*+ has top-of-the-range sports and activity facilities including a water sports centre, tennis courts, a golf course, two swimming pools and a family entertainment 'Adventure Zone'. There are 387 opulent guestrooms and suites in six categories. Luxury Malaysian resort Hard Rock Hotel 4* has a contemporary, stylish feel with Wi-Fi connections, iPod stations and LCD TVs in the 250 guestrooms. Part of the Hard Rock concept, this Penang hotel provides music, fun and live bands every night at its five restaurants and bars, including the Hard Rock Cafe, the Starz Diner, a pizza restaurant poolside and a swim-up pool bar. Bayview Beach Resort 4* is situated on the northwest coast of Penang, 45 minutes from Penang International Airport. This comfortable Penang resort offers 360 spacious rooms and suites overlooking either the hills or the ocean. The resort offers dining experiences in the Mistral Euro-Oriental Restaurant and the Marco Polo, which serves Chinese cuisine. There's also a sunken pool bar, lobby bar and Wi-Fi bar. Check out Penang late deals with airlines such as Malaysia Airlines which operates over 20 daily flights to Penang International Airport. Singapore Airlines, connecting in Singapore, and Cathay Pacific, connecting in Hong Kong, also fly to Penang. Budget airlines Air Asia and Firefly connect with the island.  Holiday Penang and visitors can generally enjoy sunny weather year-round. However, monsoon season lasts from August to October. You can expect rainfall in the evenings during the monsoon period. Humidity is high all year, as are the temperatures which can reach 35C in the hottest months. Visitors on holidays in Penang will most often stay in George Town, with the possibility of combining a holiday with a visit to the resort beach of Batu Ferringhi. Batu Ferringhi is the second most popular destination in Penang after George Town. It has a lively night market as well as many restaurants and entertainment venues. Daytime activities include parasailing and windsurfing. Tanjung Bungah is located between Gurney and Batu Ferringhi; around 30 minutes’ drive from George Town, and is another of Penang’s popular resort destinations. Penang Water Sports Centre is based in Tanjung Bungah. There are a number of luxury Penang hotels and resorts in this area which may often provide cheap Penang holidays.