Thanks TrueBlue. I looked at fireflyz yesterday thinking I might do a day trip to Langkawi but you're right the first price doubles almost immediately when they add in their fees. This was on a sale and the price would have been about what I'm paying to fly on Jetstar back and forth from SIN. Ah well, I'm sure I'll have plenty to do in Penang. Does anyone have any reflections on the airport and money changing in PEN. I'll need some cash right away for the taxi to the hotel. Does immigration and customs move pretty quickly? I arrive in late afternoon and have to get to the hotel pretty quickly because they shift out their staff and prefer the guests arrive before 6pm. It looks like a nice place so I'm willing to cooperate.