A holiday in Malaysia!

Thought to date back as far as 500 million years, the rainforests of Malaysia are just one reason to visit this wide and varied country. No doubt your journey will begin with the capital Kuala Lumpur, where the buzz of hawker stalls and markets is offset by the serenity of its parks, mosques and temples. Chinatown and Little India are evidence of the country’s past, while the Petronas Twin Towers and glittering shopping malls are glimpses of its future.

Colonial sights on the island of Penang and the quaint hill-country townships of the Cameron Highlands will remind you of home, while the private island of Pangkor Laut and beaches of jungle-clad Langkawi could not be more different. Borneo is not only home to a sandy coast and verdant rainforest but also one of the world’s last populations of orangutans, a must see on your visit here and newcomer Pulau Gaya, just off Borneo’s coast offers that idyllic coral island experience.

Idyllic Beaches – with picture-postcard islands and endless stretches of coast on the mainland, Malaysia has more than its fair share of sandy shores. Jungle & Wildlife – known for the orangutans of Borneo, the rainforests hold many more exotic creatures.

Colonial Backdrop – visit George Town in Penang and you’ll quickly see a cross section of evidence from years of Dutch, Portuguese and British influence. Local Cuisine – satay is not the only story with a vast array of Indian, Chinese and other Malay influences complementing a wide selection of European and international dining options in Malaysia.