Malaysia
Cosmopolitan capital Kuala Lumpur, scenic tropical islands and the jungles of Borneo combine to give Malaysia a great sense of variety, akin to multiple countries in one, populated by a blend of Malays, Chinese, Indians and indigenous groups.
Malaysia is a country of two halves. On one side of the South China Sea lies the Malay Peninsula, where most of the population lives. Here, the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur provide a striking contrast to the tea plantations of the cool Cameron Highlands, or the quiet beaches of the east coast and Perhentian Islands, on which leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs well away from the crowds. Some of the world’s best resorts can be found on the islands of Langkawi and Penang, while mercantile Malacca has many a reminder of its former trading heyday.
The other half of the country is on the northern part of the island of Borneo, where the states of Sabah and Sarawak are home to mighty Mount Kinabalu, not to mention some of the world’s oldest rainforest, greatest dive sites and rarest animals, including our red-haired cousins, the orangutans.
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The Datai Langkawi
Home to The Datai, the island of Langkawi is a natural paradise that boasts forested mountains, centuries old limestone caves, majestic waterfalls and white sand beaches. Set above a secluded cove and nestled in the rainforest, Th [...]
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Occupying a prime position close to the Petronas Twin Towers and the green space of the KLCC, the Four Seasons sets the standard for luxury and style in Kuala Lumpur. A signature of the hotel is Bar Trigona, one of Asia's bes [...]
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Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Combining an impressive selection of dining and leisure options with an ideal location for exploring the entertainment district of Bukit Bintang, the Shangri-la has long been a favourite for travellers and Kuala Lumpur locals alik [...]
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