In its effort to protect the Kinabatangan flood plain, WWF-Malaysia engages its stakeholders and partners (government agencies, oil palm companies, tour operators and the local community) to address the issues of reforestation, protection and management of the area.
Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today released its annual shortlist of eco-friendly hotels.
Tanjung Datu has a lot to offer, with its crystal clear blue water and well-preserved corals; lush greeneries of the tropical forest filled with a high density of exotic flora and fauna.
This year marks the 55th year of Malaysian independence, and to help promote domestic and international travel to this richly multi-cultural country, Agoda.com has secured 55 hotel deals in some of the country’s best destinations.
Blessed with 99 islands, Langkawi promises to be an unforgettable holiday destination. This island has been declared a duty-free island in 1987, and locals especially, flock to Langkawi to shop for chocolates and crockery!
It is such an amazing experience to visit and to explore Labuan, the Pearl of Borneo. This island, known for its status as an offshore financial centre offering international financial services, is also gazetted as one of the three Federal Territories of Malaysia (the other two being Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya).
To encourage Malaysian citizens and residents to travel domestically and learn more about the country’s own tourism offerings, Gaya Travel Magazine, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, kicked off the programme called Kembara Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia (KCC1M) with the trip to Perak, from the 14th until the 17th of October 2011 and followed by Pahang, which was from the 11th to the 14th of November 2011.
Putrajaya has always been the business destination for almost all tourists who come here since this is the country’s centre of administration.However, little that people know, Putrajaya is not all about government offices, it has so much to discover whereby the tourists will get to enjoy the beautiful sceneries, splendid gardens and park, wonderful architecture and bundles of other attractions and landmarks that will surely take your breath away
As we arrived at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Bharu, we were greeted with smiles from our tourist guide, Bukhari Mat, along with other Tourism Malaysia Kelantan Officers. We had lunch at Restoran Nasi Ulam Cikgu, Kg. Kraftangan which is not far away from the airport. Kelantan delicacies are hard to miss. We had masak lemak tempoyak ikan patin, fried catfish, budu and ulam.
Terrapuri is a beautiful heritage village with elegant rustic wooden structures that offer guests more than just accommodation – this is the place where guests appreciate the Terengganu Malay traditional architecture.
PPhenomenal! If J-Pop culture and Harajuku Dolls are your things, waste no time and make your way to Level 6, Pavilion to experience yourself the ambience of the Land of Sunrise, Japan. Tokyo Street is the new attraction for tourists, local and international, to dive into the indulgence of shopping experience for people who are looking for something new and trendy.
Teratak Riverview is an eco-tourism destination that is known for its well preserved natural surroundings and extreme sports and activities. It is not only a destination in its own right for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies but also famous for being the team-building campsite of choice among university students and nature lovers.
Concorde Kuala Lumpur is considered as an institution by many in the hospitality industry and even among KLites. Situated at an enviably strategic location that makes it remarkably accessible, the hotel initially started off as Merlin Kuala Lumpur, but then rebranded into Concorde Kuala Lumpur some 21 years ago.
The town of Bario, located on the northern part of Sarawak, is not only the home of Kelabit and Penan tribes (both belonging to the Orang Ulu ethnic group) but also the source of exotic food and crafts.
Situated along Jalan Tun Razak, one of Kuala Lumpur’s main thoroughfares and commercial arteries, GTower Hotel offers new experience that could rival even the more established properties in the city.
Strategically located on Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Furama Bukit Bintang is simply a 5-minute walk to Imbi Monorail Station. As a business hotel, the 433-room Furama Bukit Bintang can be considered close to Kuala Lumpur’s golden triangle, aiming to become the travellers’ home away from home.
Grand Lexis Port Dickson, formerly known as Legend International Water Homes, is one of the prestigious resorts in the country that offers luxurious accommodation for guests in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, which is only around an hour and a half’s drive away from Kuala Lumpur. The rebranding of the property brought with it a whole new level of experience that is sure to enthrall both leisure and business guests.
Indonesian travellers can now access a greater selection of Malaysian travel packages on Tourism Malaysia’s website and for the very first time, buy the packages online directly with the introduction of a SOTA widget on the website.
LEGOLAND MALAYSIA, the first LEGOLAND theme park to open in Asian-Pacific and the sixth in the world, today officially joins the global LEGOLAND movement, by announcing a series of milestones,beginning with the complete installation of steelworks for its iconic roller coaster ride called the LEGO TECHNIC Test Track; and the sale of annual passes.
If you crave to be surrounded by lush greenery and great outdoor experience, why not take the train from KL and drop off at Ipoh and then head to out-of-city destinations like Kampung Dew and Kampar River? Gaya Travel team did just that and we were truly bowled over by what Perak has to offer when it comes to eco-tourism.
Gaya Travellers is proud to declare that we now have officially visited all states in Malaysia and we have Tourism Malaysia to thank for that final tick on our checklist!
