Taking a family holiday can be a stressful thing – coordinating your annual leave schedules, agreeing on a budget, deciding where to go, purchasing the flight tickets, making hotel bookings, packing a …
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The small town of Malim Nawar has great charm
Ever wondered what it is like to go on an adventure in the stillness of the predawn hours? Some 35km from Ipoh lies a hidden gem of unparalleled beauty, a place rich in biodiversity – the rustic town …
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A global campaign to showcase experiences close to St Giles Hotels through virtual reality (VR) has been launched. Guests and personalities will bring viewers on a journey across the sights and sounds …
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Earn points when you travel with Tourist Guide
Travellers can now earn points when they join an online travel network with the launch of homegrown portal Tourist Guide. The points earned, in turn, can be converted to hotel bookings, flight booking …
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3 cities in Malaysia make the Top 10 Asian destinations for 2017
IF you want to limit your travels next year to destinations in Asia we have good news for you. TripAdvisor has come up with the Top 10 destinations on the rise for Asia and some of them are practicall …
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Don’t kick the seat and more in-flight etiquette
News that Delta Air Lines has banned a belligerent, pro-Trump supporter for life serves as a gentle reminder that boorish in-flight behaviour bears consequences – often stricter consequences than on t …
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Sailing is for everyone, so all aboard!
“Sailing is not just a rich man’s sport. That’s a misconception,” said Shawn Rathgeber, 33, his eyes ablaze as he spoke to Star2 during a recent interview. He was a participant in the 27th Raja Muda S …
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MAH to address security issues at hospitality conference
Safety and security in forging Malaysia’s tourism industry will be the highlight at the inaugural MAH National Hospitality Conference today on Dec 5. The full-day conference – organised by the Selango …
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Sweet suffering on the Borneo Safari
Story and photos by PAUL SI The trail was tough and the mud was deep. We had gulleys to cross, and hills to climb, and many metres to go before we could sleep (yes, I was thinking of Robert Frost). We …
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Here’s a good way to get to know the real Malaysia
It’s all about seeking those “#authentic” travel experiences in the age of Instagram – and what’s more genuine than trips designed by, and taken with, a local? Petaling Jaya-based startup Lokalocal t …
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