Archive for the ‘Malaysia’ Category

January 30th, 2012 - 10:03 am § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Malaysia, Spain, United Arab Emirates

Top 10 new luxury hotels for 2012

Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives Having opened in December 2011 Jumeirah Vittaveli is already gathering outstanding reviews and it’s little wonder with the Beach Villa lead-in room types spanning an interior of a whopping 184 sq m. It’s space, comfort and luxury all the way as each villa comes with it[...]

January 19th, 2012 - 4:17 am § in Destinations, Malaysia

Lunar New Year Celebrations in Kota Kinabalu

The Lunar New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, luring thousands of friends and families to participate in games and watch Lion and Dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations and other fun events. We witnessed no less than three lion dances in various areas throughou[...]

December 6th, 2011 - 4:35 am § in Destinations, Malaysia, Thailand

More top tips on 6 honeymoon destinations

I blogged a few weeks ago offering tips on 5 leading honeymoon destinations, so I thought I’d continue the theme and share my thoughts on 6 further resorts with you. Mauritius A colleague of mine has recently returned from Mauritius, where she hired a car and saw most of the country’s key highligh[...]

November 2nd, 2011 - 7:08 pm § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Malaysia

Special feature: Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

The Mandarin Oriental Group of hotels requires no introduction on a blog about luxury travel, as the brand is famous for its prestigious hotels and resorts. The interesting thing, though, is that they are all quite different from one another. Whilst they all maintain standards of excellence, this is[...]

September 28th, 2011 - 2:29 am § in Destinations, Malaysia

Climbing and Diving in Sabah (Malaysia)

guest post by Samantha Deavin Climbing and diving are two of the main attractions of Sabah – the Malaysian state located on the northern point of the island of Borneo. The famous Mount Kinabulu is a magnet for adventurers and climbing enthusiasts wh...[...]

September 28th, 2011 - 2:29 am § in Destinations, Malaysia

Climbing and Diving in Sabah (Malaysia)

guest post by Samantha Deavin Climbing and diving are two of the main attractions of Sabah – the Malaysian state located on the northern point of the island of Borneo. The famous Mount Kinabulu is a magnet for adventurers and climbing enthusiasts wh...[...]

August 30th, 2011 - 7:56 am § in Destinations, Journals, Malaysia

The Radar: Vienna’s Musical Heritage, Malaysia’s Best Dishes, Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag

The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.[...]

July 31st, 2011 - 12:44 am § in Destinations, Malaysia

Special feature: That Little Wine Bar, Penang, Malaysia

Penang has a reputation for being a food lover’s paradise. Really? I’ve looked hard but very rarely seen it, and that’s despite being a nomadic gourmet who likes to try all kinds of new things. I’m always on the lookout for exceptional places which provide an oasis from the u[...]

June 22nd, 2011 - 2:59 am § in Asia Travel Blogs, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Malaysia

Holistic Retreat in Perak, Malaysia – Banjaran Hotsprings

Tucked away minutes from Ipoh in Perak, Malaysia, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is Malaysia’s first luxury wellness hot springs retreat nestled in a 16.59-acre valley. Located amid lush tropical jungle, natural geothermal hot springs and a cluster of magnificent limestone hills, the self-contain[...]

June 8th, 2011 - 4:37 am § in Destinations, France, Greece, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia

The world’s best pools

In the highly competitive tourism industry, pools have become a focal point in most of the world’s finest resorts and hotels. They are not only a place to unwind, swim a few laps or work on your tan; many are architectural wonders. For the family oriented market, indoor and outdoor water parks are [...]