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Archive for the ‘Malaysia’ Category
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 worlds 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 [...]
May 24th, 2011 - 12:13 pm § in Destinations, Malaysia
Paint the Town Red (Malacca, Malaysia)
For centuries, Malacca (or Melaka in Malay) has been a rich melting pot of cultures. Occupied at various times in history by the Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, English, Japanese (briefly during World War 2) and Malays, all were interested in its strategic...[...]
May 23rd, 2011 - 4:22 am § in Destinations, Malaysia
Travel Borneo: A Rendez-Vous with Jackie O at Poring Hot Springs
Imagine our surprise when we turned up at Poring Hot Springs in Sabah, Borneo and ended up having a very up, close and personal rendez-vous with their local celebrity, Jackie the Orangutan.[...]
May 16th, 2011 - 10:48 pm § in Destinations, Malaysia
Tea and Trekking (Cameron Highlands, Malaysia)
The Cameron Highlands are Malaysia’s relief valve from the oppressive equatorial heat and humidity of the capital and the beaches. Gloriously cool and refreshing, the Cameron Highlands are gently rolling, misty hills, dramatic peaks and fertile soils...[...]
The Radar: 20 Reasons to Visit India, Fly a Kite in France, What to Eat in Malaysia
We’re back! Thanks for your patience yesterday as we worked to fix our server problem. Intelligent Travel is back up and running. Need a reason to visit India? The Lost Girls give you 20: regional cuisine, folk art, genuine people, Bollywood culture, street food… shall we go on? [The L[...]