By Rob Hodgetts @CNNMoney July 11, 2017: 8:06 AM ET
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Tanjung Biru near Cape Rachado is known as the Blue Lagoon.
KL International Airport lies about 60 kilometers to the south of the Malaysian megalopolis. And the beaches of Port Dickson are just about an hour's drive away.
Stretching south from Port Dickson is a string of sandy bays overlooking the Malacca Strait, some more developed than others.
Teluk Kemang, Pantai Cahaya Negeri and Pantai Saujana are some of the best beaches in the area, with fine white sand and a leafy backdrop.
Jungle-backed Blue Lagoon, towards Cape Rachado at the southern end of the coastal strip, is also worth a visit. But at 17 kilometers from Port Dickson, it requires more time to reach.