For those who love hot and spicy Malay food, the dishes found in Negeri Sembilan are usually prepared according to the Minangkabau tradition which often uses generous amounts of cili padi, or small hot chillies. A very popular dish is masak lemak cili api. The sauce is made from coconut milk blended with turmeric powder and ground cili padi. It is then added to fish, meat or vegetables.

Another specialty of Negeri Sembilan is lemang , glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and served with rendang, a curried meat dish. Lemang is a must for the family meal during the annual Muslim Hari Raya festival. These local delicacies can be found at many roadside stalls in the state.

For seafood lovers, the many restaurants in Port Dickson offer an exciting and delicious array of sea-food preparations. Food stalls can also be easily found along the beaches, as well as the town center. Being a seaside resort, PD's specialty would naturally be seafood.

More popularly known as PD, Port Dickson is synonymous with sun and fun on the beach. Situated a mere 32km from Seremban and 60km from Kuala Lumpur, PD has long been a weekend retreat for many inland dwellers, especially those from the city seeking temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of a hectic and stressful life.

Originally a town where charcoal was made and was once called Arang, it was later sought to be developed as a port. While it never did develop into a full-fledged port, PD's popular beaches attract thousands of weekend visitors from the cities. PD's main attraction is its 18km stretch of white sandy beaches that extend from Tanjung Gemuk in the north to Tanjung Tuan in the south. These are carefully protected by rows upon rows of casuarina palms, coconut trees, and elegant Bayan trees. Located near Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan), Blue Lagoon is the most famous picnic spot and is an excellent spot for the water sport enthusiast. PD usually comes alive in August each year during the "Pesta Port Dickson". This annual event draws in crowds from all over the country. This would be one great time to visit PD's beaches as there would be several activities and cultural events relating to the life of the locals.

Accommodation should pose no problem for the visitor as this resort town has a place to stay for all. Accommodation can be found in the form of government chalets, hotels, and bungalows or even privately owned apartments that are rented out at reasonable rates.

With frequent buses, commuter trains, and taxis plying between Kuala Lumpur and the resort, Port Dickson's appeal lies in its easy accessibility and the attractions of a beach getaway.