By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2009-01-30 20:10:49 | Word Count: 711
charming beaches, pristine waters, a pleasant climate, lush green surroundings, a rich culture and history and an abundance of entertainment and activities! Malaysia offers you all this and more! Malaysia’s one of the best holiday destinations in South East Asia because of its position, topography, amiable people and its hospitality. Let’s see what makes Malaysia such an entertaining place to visit –
- Location
Malaysia’s in the center of South East Asia, bordered by Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines and Indonesia. This location makes it convenient to reach Malaysia from any of these five countries. Apart from this, Malaysia’s linked by air to all other parts of the world. The national carrier Malaysian Airlines and the low cost carrier Air Asia have their base in Malaysia. So the capital city Kuala Lumpur is connected to a vast network of cities in all countries. Get great deals on Kuala Lumpur flights from London, Australia and all countries in Asia on the low cost carrier Air Asia. Travel to Malaysia on board the friendly Malaysian Airlines from USA, London, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand or any country in Asia.
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- Accommodation
Accommodation in Malaysia is very cheap when compared to other similar countries. You can book a good five star accommodation at less than $60 per night. And if you are a budget traveler, there are lots of decent low frills hotels available at very cheap rates. Most of the hotels offer free breakfast. The staffs are friendly and service is invariably efficient wherever you go in Malaysia.
- Travel
A holiday to Malaysia would be absolute if you visit all the significant destinations - Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Johor, Malacca, Sabah and Terengganu. Your holiday to Malaysia should ideally start from the capital city Kuala Lumpur. To travel to other destinations in Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur, it’s ideal to use the public transport system which is very dependable. Take a ferry or flight to go to Langkawi. Taxis are very dependable in Malaysia. So it’s better to take a taxi to travel to your destination than driving on your own which can be tiresome .
- Places to see
4. Kuala Lumpur –The capital city of Malaysia has a lot of sights to offer. Take a day trip and see the city sights –stroll through Chinatown, see the Petronas tower, visit National Museum, go to the top of the KL city tower for a magnificent view of the city and take a trip to Batu caves. Spend a full day in Genting Highlands; get to experience the world’s fastest cable car and experience the theme parks in the “city of entertainment”.
5. Langkawi
This is a charming archipelago of islands that can be reached by ferry or flight from the mainland. Make sure to book a resort for your stay here and enjoy the sun and the beach.
6. Penang
Penang is a dream destination for a holiday with lush emerald mountains and lovely beaches. There are lots of activities in Penang for the adventure minded like snorkeling, surfing, hiking, sailing and cycling. Visit Georgetown, Penang National Park, botanical gardens ad Penang Beach. Penang’s a great place for cheap shopping.
Other than this, visit Terengganu for its marvelous beaches, the Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor, Mount Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu bird sanctuary in Sabah and ort Margherita and Sarawak Museum in Sarawak.
Malaysia travel agents can get you a cheap holiday package that includes accommodation, travel and sightseeing. So, if you want a cheap tour to Malaysia, contact a travel agent and get holiday package information from him. Malaysian Airlines also sometimes offers some tour packages that offer a three night accommodation package for travelers to Malaysia. Make use of such offers for a great inexpensive deal.
The internet is also a good source to get superb Malaysia holiday deals. You can get details of Malaysian travel agents on the net whom you can contact for the best travel deals. These agents should be able to provide with details of reliable Malaysian travel guides to direct you around all places of interest.
