- 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 Sedim River The 15km long Sungai Sedim has fast flowing waters and rapids excellent for white water sports activities. The river is also one of the best heart-stopping water rapids in the world. 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). Dataran Merdeka Here is the place where the Malayan flag, at midnight on August 30, 1957, was hoisted for the first time in the country's history upon gaining independence from the British rule. Kellie's Castle This castle is no fairy tale, you have to be there to explore and unleash its mystery. Pasir Panjang Recreational Park This lush recreational park is situated within a 13-hectare forest reserve at Kampung Teluk, a coastal village in Port Dickson. Pulau Aman Pulau Aman in Bahasa Malaysia means "island of peace" and its name suggests, it is the gateway to tranquility and serenity. Kubah National Park Kubah, gazetted in 1988 is one of Sarawak's most accessible national parks (only 20 kilometres from Kuching) and yet it is probably the least known park in the state. Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) The Petronas Twin Towers was designed to symbolise strength and grace using geometric principles typified in Islamic architecture. Pulau Tinggi Pulau Tinggi offers a range of sea sports as well as comfortable accommodation with white sand beach and clear blue sea. Taman Tasik Perdana Taman Tasik Perdana or the Lake Garden, is the oldest and most popular park in Kuala Lumpur. Its main attraction is the artificial lake surrounded by lush greenery in a 92ha. (227 acres) parkland that provides a refreshing ambience. Cherating Beach Cherating, a lovely village located along the coast of Pahang is truly an exclusive vacationer's paradise offering a variety of activities. Jelita Ostrich Show Farm Ostrich, the amazing long-necked, fast moving largest flightless bird in the world, is the star of the Jelita Ostrich Show Farm. Cyberjaya Conceptualised as a model intelligent city of the world, Cyberjaya is the nucleus of Malaysia's strategic vision for the new economy, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). 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! Danum Valley This conservation area is one of the last remaining primary lowland rainforests in Asia, and preserves many plant and animal species found only in Borneo. Thank you for visiting SimplyTravels.com, - have a Nice Day and come back soon! |
