malaysia hotels - Awana Genting Highlands Resort

malaysia hotels - Awana Genting Highlands ResortRooms & SuitesFor total comfort and relaxation, nothing beats the newly-refurbished Double Deluxe and Superior Deluxe Rooms at the Resort.These charmingly-designed rooms with delightful fittings, comfortable furnishing and yes, breathtaking views, are truly a home away from home!Restaurants & DiningRajawali Coffee HouseTopEnjoy fresh mountain air while dining at the balcony with unobstructed view of the highlands. Select from ala carte meals and sumptuous buffet spreads.The Buns StrabëTopThe Buns Strabë is the perfect venue for casual get-together with friends. Soothing live music, along with soft lighting, creates a relaxed setting.Imu KunchëTopDiscover the exquisite taste of...

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Genting HighlandsMaps and Travel Guides

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malaysia travel - genting higlands tag info

Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah TinggiGenting; Chinese: 雲頂高原; simplified Chinese: 云顶高原)otherwise known as Resorts World Genting isthe flagship integrated resort developed byGenting Group. It is nestled on a mountain peak(maximum elevation about 1760m) within theTitiwangsa Mountains on the border between thestates of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia.Resorts World Genting is operated by GentingMalaysia Berhad (formerly known as ResortsWorld Bhd), which also operates Awana chain ofresorts & hotels. It is accessible by car fromKualaLumpur in one hour, or also accessible by a cablecar called Genting Skyway (3.38 km[1])which at itsopening used to be the world's fastest and SouthEast Asia's longest gondola lift.HistoryThe idea of creating a hill resort located inproximity toKuala Lumpur came up...

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malaysia travel : Penang guide

Here are maps of Penang, and here’s information on Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport and how to get to Georgetown from there. If you are taking an express bus, you will probably arrive at the new bus terminal Sungai Nibong and the Railway Station is on the mainland, located at Butterworth, Seberang Prai, if you took the KTM train. Ferry services are also available from Langkawi daily.There’s so much to see and do in Penang, good food everywhere, and beautiful beaches to relax your mind.Most of Penang’s fancier accommodation is in the form of beach resorts on the main tourist beach of Batu Feringghi. More backpacker-friendly options, as well as a few classical luxury hotels, can be found in Georgetown.Penang (Pulau Pinang in...

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malaysia travel : Those who eat together, stay together

I am sure the sight of it may be shocking to some, or worrying to a few for the unhygienic way that we Asians love to eat the communal way. Imagine plates and plates plus bowls and bowls of various food from dry to soup dishes laid out on a table where everyone surround and scoop out with their own spoon or fork or chopsticks right into their mouth and then continue the same cycle again and again. To paint it clearer, imagine a Chinese family, surrounding the food, gobbling down food, then someone look up to take more to go with their rice, bite and suck on the end of their chopsticks while their eyes scan the dishes to decide which they would like and then once targeted, they take the chopstick right out from their mouth with a smacking sound and zoom right down to the dish and...

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malaysia travel : Sipadan

malaysia travel : SipadanSipadan Island is the only oceanic island in Malaysia. It is well-known for its international diving fraternity as one of the world’s five best dive sites. Rising 600 meters from the seabed, Sipadan Island is located in the Celebes Sea east of the major town of Tawau and off the coast of East Malaysia on the Island of Borneo. This beautiful oceanic island was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop.Sipadan Island is located in the centre of the richest marine habitat in the world, the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin. In this ecosystem, over 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified.In the waters around Sipadan, rare diving scenes are frequently seen such as schools...

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malaysia travel : Diving in Malaysia

malaysia travel : Diving in MalaysiaLocated in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin where scientist believe the marine life of the pacific ocean evolved, Malaysia is one of the leading dive destinations of the world. From schooling hammerhead sharks, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something to fascinate the diver. The variety of fishes, corals, and shells found in these waters are said to outshine even those found in the Pacific Islands. The diversity of the marine ecosystem here makes it an ideal location for underwater explorations.For sheer beauty, Tioman is a magical spot, as is Redang Island. Both locations boast coral reefs of breathtaking majesty, and...

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malaysia travel : Golf Malaysia

malaysia travel : Golf MalaysiaMalaysia is a golfing heaven with world class golf courses to suit all tastes. Whether you’re thinking of a Malaysia golfing holiday or just a quick round of golf during your vacation, Malaysia is both a golfer’s paradise and simply paradise for a round of golf. There is a wealth of world-renowned course designers who have designed a wide-variety of layouts taking advantage of the mountains, the rain forests and the seashore in their design concepts.Two courses that have attracted attention of late are The Mines Resort and Golf Club, just outside Kuala Lumpur, which hosted the 1999 World Cup featuring Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara as well as the Women’s World Cup in 2000. In Borneo the Borneo Highlands...

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malaysia travel : Pulau Redang

malaysia travel : Pulau RedangOne of the largest and the most beautiful of the east-coast islands, Pulau Redang has, inevitably, been targeted by big developers, and there are few options for the independent traveler; nearly all visitors come on all-inclusive package deals. reef is teeming with fish, turtles, live corals and other spineless creatures Pulau Redang is one of nine islands that form a protected marine park, and it offers excellent diving and snorkeling. Of most interest to travelers are the beautiful bays on the eastern side of the island, including Teluk Dalam, Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang. Most resorts are located around the sandy beaches at Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang. Berjaya Beach Resort is located at Teluk...

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travel malaysia: Pangkor Island, Pulau Pangkor

Pangkor Island, Pulau Pangkor Lying off Perak on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, this tranquil island with its white sandy beaches and charming fishing villages will enthrall you.The name Pangkor may have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko meaning “Beautiful Island”. However others believe it may have been a memorial to Pang Kui, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to the bands of pirates this island once sheltered.Pangkor’s main attractions are undoubtedly the wonderful offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline. Name after a legendary lovelorn princess, Golden Sands Beach or Pantai Puteri Dewi is one of the most popular beaches on the island. Located on the northwest of Pangkor, this 1.2 km stretch boats...

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travel malaysia: Langkawi, Malaysia Guide

The island of Langkawi, Malaysia is an exotic holiday destination that offers accommodation of all kinds (from budget beach chalets to the most sybaritic five star resorts) and amenities sitting side by side with idyllic beaches, ancient rainforests and quaint villages. Langkawi Malaysia is an archipelago of 99 tropical islands (or 104, depending on tide) off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 30km from Kuala Perlis on the mainland. They’re accessible by boat from Penang, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Kedah and Satun, Thailand, or by air from Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The only island with any real settlement is the eponymous 478sq km Pulau Langkawi; the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. The archipelago...

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malaysia travel : Mount Kinabalu

malaysia travel : Mount KinabaluMount Kinabalu IntroductionMount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain between New Guinea and the Himalayas and reigns over an astonishing variety of scenery. While the lower reaches of the mountain serve as a botany fanatic’s dream, it is the upper reaches that captured the hearts and imaginations of climbers. Mount Kinabalu is known to be one of the most accessible peak and no specialized mountain climbing skills are required to ascend it. Thousands of tourists visit Kinabalu National Park every year with the intention of reaching the summit (number of visitors at park headquarters now hovers around 200,000 per year). the upper reaches that captured the hearts and imaginations of climbers Most people take...

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malaysia travel : Genting Highlands

If you are looking to spend some quiet time to relax, this may not be the ideal vacation location especially during peak season where Genting Highlands can get really chaotic with the influx of tourists from Singapore. Long queues are a common sight at hotel lobbies, and don’t expect good customer services. Apart from the casino, Genting also houses an outdoor and indoor theme parks as well as a wet park. Its First World Plaza is the place to go for shopping and dining. There are also few hotels at the resort, ranging from budget to five star hotels – Genting (5 star), Highlands (5 star), Resort (4 star), First World (3 star) and Theme Park (3 star). The furnishing of most hotels are pretty old and worn out. In fact, most of the...

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