- Travelling to: Malaysia!
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- today let's have a look at Malaysia and what it has to offer . . .
Sabah Accommodation Tours - A Family Experience.
by: Jim Basedow
Sabah, the “Land Below the Wind” is a tropical paradise where there is no shortage of good food to enjoy, tranquil places to stay, things to see, activities to do and the mystical attractions and marvels to experience.
Set against the backdrop of the rainforest, pristine white beaches and clear blue seas, Sabah is now a favourite destination for those yearning for an exotic and comfortable holiday. Only two and a half hours flight from Kuala Lumpur, or 30 minutes from Brunei, Sabah is easily accessible by air from all parts of the world. Here, you can stay in very affordable 5 star resorts adjoining the South China Sea. Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Beach Resort, The Sutera Harbour Resort, The Nexus Resort & Spa and Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort all cater for families with all the amenities and facilities to entertain and excite. Parents are not forgotten with luxurious day-spas and golf courses on hand to rest and relax. The Tuaran Beach Resort even has packages including all meals and activities so that families can have a cheap and well-planned relaxing holiday.
Sabah’s main attractions lie away from the resorts with a myriad of soft-adventure excursions to choose from. Get up-close and personal with an Orang utan at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan. Located 20 minutes outside the town, the centre facilitates the return of Orang Utans back to the wild and allows visitors to observe the ‘man of the forest’ up close. The floodplains of the Kinabatangan River are home to the largest concentration of wildlife in Malaysia. Experience the pristine rainforest and a plethora of animals like the Clouded Leopard, Asian Elephant, Crocodiles, Civet Cats, Otters, all eight species of Hornbills found in Borneo, Egrets, magnificent Kingfishers, Storks, Hawks and the incredible Oriental darter which dive into rivers and lakes to pursue fish! But the most amazing spectacle is the bizarre Proboscis Monkey found nowhere else in the world except Borneo. You may even sight an Orang Utan making it's home in the trees.
With white sandy beaches and the waters surrounding it beautiful and clear, Selingan Island makes an excellent destination for resting and relaxation for the whole family. Famous for its Green and Hawksbill turtles, July to October are particularly good months because more turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. However, visitors are assured that at least a few turtles do come up to nest every night of the year.
Kinabalu Park is Sabah’s first World Heritage Listed park and is home to flora and fauna not seen outside of Sabah. Less than two hours drive from Kota Kinabalu, the park is home to numerous unusual plants such as the pitcher plant, 26 species of rhododendrons, countless orchids and the largest flower in the world, the Rafflesia.
For families, there is no place like to Sabah to keep everyone entertained. With a mix of day tours or mini-stays with your resort accommodation, everyone will be well entertained.
Swim, snorkel, dive and para-sail in the crystal clear waters off the coast, visit water villages built over the water or visit a local market. Sabah has an unhurried, friendly and easy-going nature – the ambience is relaxing.
About The Author
Mike Henry has lived in Japan for over ten years and is operator of the website Tokyo Essentials - a travel and tourist guide to Tokyo.
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VM Destination Malaysia Destination - Virtual Malaysia syndication Pulau Tinggi Pulau Tinggi offers a range of sea sports as well as comfortable accommodation with white sand beach and clear blue sea. Mount Lambak Recreational Forest Located at the foothill of Gunung Lambak, some 5km from the town of Kluang is this recreational forest. It is a favourite retreat for picnics, bathing and mountain-climbing. Mengkuang Dam The Mengkuang Dam, the biggest dam in Penang, has a storage capacity of 23,639 million litres of water. Kapalai Between Sipadan and Mabul Island lies a sandbar that sits on the reef known as the Ligitan Reefs. The reef, a very extensive stretch bordering the deep and vast Celebes Sea. Gunung Mulu National Park Nature left its best creation right here! Covering an area of 544 sq. km, the park encompasses the second highest mountain in Sarawak, Mount Mulu (2,376 meters). Mantanani Island Three wrecks have been discovered which still hold plenty of secrets and are now home to a menagerie of marine creatures. Gemas Railway Station Located in a small town called Gemas, this station, built in 1922 is functional till today. Muara Ikan Bakar, Tanjung Harapan Formerly known as the Esplanade, Tanjung Harapan near North Port of Pelabuhan Klang has been and still is a haven for seafood lovers as you will find here a number of popular restaurants specialising in the oceans harvest. Deer and Ostrich Breeding Centre, Sungkai Wildlife Reserve This place is one of the efforts done by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in order to protect the endangered species. Conservation work at this centre focuses on captive breeding programme for the sambar deer and indigenous pheasant species. Lata Tembakah (Tembakah Waterfall) The sprawling 300 square hectares is blessed with a beautiful seven-tiered cascading waterfall with its highest point reaching 50 metres. Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park Get back to nature and laze the day away in realms where endless spectacles unfold... Redang Island Pulau Redang is one of Terengganu's most popular tourist destinations. The reefs of the Redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and 100 species of fish. Endau-Rompin Johor National Park When you feel a yearning for space, and the urge overtakes you to toss that deadline, ditch your handphone and take a break, it's time to pack your bags and experience the thrill of nature! Cultural Museum/Melaka Sultanate Palace The museum, also known as the Istana (Sultanate Palace), is a replica of Sultan Mansur Shah's palace, the famous Sultan who ruled Melaka from 1456 to 1477. Tenggol Island Marine life that can be seen here includes sharks, rays, nudibranch and a wide variety of hard and soft coral. Before being declared a marine park, Pulau Tenggol was a favourite hunting ground for spear-fishermen, particularly for snappers and groupers! Thank you for visiting SimplyTravels.com, - have a Nice Day and come back soon! |
