Five-star resorts, private yachts, fine dining, spas and scenic flights: the best luxury experiences in Langkawi and how to plan them.

The best things to do in Langkawi: the Sky Bridge, Kilim Geoforest Park, beaches, waterfalls, culture, family attractions and food, with a map link for each.

How a yacht trip from Langkawi to Thailand works: the classic route via Koh Lipe, Koh Rok, Phi Phi, Phuket and the Similans, when to go and the paperwork.

Where and what to eat in Langkawi: night markets, seafood restaurants, fine dining at Kayuputi, local desserts and dinner on a sunset cruise.

Langkawi with children: the Sky Bridge, Wildlife Park, Underwater World, 3D museum, family beaches and a private cruise, with a map link and tips for each.

Langkawi or Koh Samui? The two islands compared: weather and the best months, beaches, activities, costs, culture and getting there, and how to see both from the water.

From lively Pantai Cenang to quiet Tanjung Rhu and Beras Basah island: nine Langkawi beaches, what each is good for and how to get there.

A 4-day, 3-night Langkawi itinerary: Pantai Cenang, the Sky Bridge, Kilim mangroves, Mahsuri's Tomb, a sunset dinner cruise and Seven Wells, with maps.

Langkawi on a budget: when to go, budget guesthouses, where to eat cheaply, getting around and the best free and low-cost sights, with maps.

What to pack for a Langkawi cruise: sunscreen, a dry bag, a waterproof camera, light clothes, a hat and sunglasses, plus seasickness remedies and other extras for a sunset dinner cruise.

Langkawi's seasons explained: the dry season from December to March, the transition months, the south-west monsoon from May to October, and the best time for a cruise.

Why a jet ski ride is a great add-on to your Langkawi cruise: fitness, balance, focus, stress relief and fun, and how to book one.