Welcome to tropical island vacations.. and you're holidaying in the Langkawi, Tioman or Labuan islands, brace yourself for something more than just the glorious sun and blue sea - SHOPPING! Carrying duty free status, these islands offer an extensive range of items to be purchased at special tax exempted prices. Langkawi has long been heading the list in duty free shopping in Malaysia. In Kuah town, which is also the central district of the island, rows of stores can be found selling electronic gadgets, household goods, branded products, cosmetics and fragrances, chocolates, cigarettes and liquor - all tax free. Just about everything on this island is much cheaper than it is on the mainland. Sitting in the pristine South China Sea in East Malaysia, Labuan, Malaysias off shore financial district is also creeping up in popularity as a duty free shopping destination. Stores selling cheap tobacco, alcohol, chocolates, cosmetics and fragrances are strewn all over the island. Visitors to Tioman, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, enjoy more than sun- drenched beaches and rich marine landscapes. The islands duty free shops are stocked well enough to often drag holiday in a sun-seekers away from the palm-fringed beaches. Though lazing on a beach hammock would seem the ideal way to spend your holiday, do try and shop around for a bit. The duty free prices are certainly worth a few hours of your island vacation. | 
