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June 2007 Calendar
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World Tourism
Conference 2007 delegates are invited to the
enchanting islands of Malaysia, a country
blessed with breathtaking islands with
sun-soaked, sandy white beaches and clear waters
that will mesmerise anyone. All these islands
are easily by car/ferry or by air. We have
compiled special airline packages as well as
hotel packages for your selection:
Langkawi Island
Langkawi is a
lovely island, very scenic, with beautiful
beaches and plenty of wildlife. Located in
northern region, this is Malaysia's premier
island holiday destination with full range of
accommodation, perfect for rest and relaxing
retreats. Its activities include round island
tours, island hopping, take a cable ride to the
top of Mount Cincang or take a dive off a
pontoon moored at the captivating Payar Island.
Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia has daily flights
from Kuala Lumpur.
Penang Island
Also known as
Pearl of the Orient, this is an island of
cultures, tradition and customs. Blessed with
beautiful beaches, it has a range of
international accommodation along the infamous
Feringgi Beach. Its people is a tapestry of true
Malaysian multi-racial and multi-cultural
society. Sightseeing tours include visits to
temples and pagodas, village visits, culinary
experiences, trishaw rides, market visits and
exploring heritage trails. Malaysia Airlines and
Air Asia has daily flights from Kuala Lumpur.
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Pangkor Island
A small island off
the State of Perak, Pangkor Island offers the
perfect place for quiet retreats. One can
explore the typical Malaysian fishing village,
sample local seafood cuisine and partake in sea
sports. Berjaya Air departing from Subang
Airport flies to Pangkor 4 times a week on
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Redang Island
One of the most
popular holiday islands located in the east
coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it attracts
thousands of beach lovers each year to its white
sandy shores, crystal clear waters and its rich
marine life. Snorkelling, island hopping,
sunbathing, diving and just doing nothing are
some of the favourite past time. The reefs of
the Redang archipelago are home to over 55
genera of corals and 100 species of fish.
Berjaya Air departing from Subang Airport flies
to Redang daily. |
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Tioman Island
This duty free
island located south of Peninsula Malaysia is a
hop away from Singapore. From the boat one could
see the peaks of the mountains clad in lush
rainforest vegetation topped with misty clouds.
Tioman Island has been voted as the 10th most
beautiful island in the world. The soft sandy
white shores fringed by coconut palms and the
crystal clear warm waters of the South China sea
are perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
Activities include round island trips,
snorkelling and swimming at the nearby Paya
Island, diving and romantic dinners on the
beach.
Sipadan,
Kapalai and Mabul
These
islands in the State of Sabah, East
Malaysia. Kapalai is great dive spot for
watching many critters. At Sipadan, you
can see Jacks, Turtles, Barracudas, but
in Kapalai and Mabul the view diversity
of small creatures is really incredible.
Here in only one dive, you can see Blue
Ring Octopus and different kind of
Frogfish and Ghost Pipe Fish. Kapalai is
one of the best dive sites for macro in
the world and perfect macro photography. |
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Historical Melaka
The Dutch
Square, The Stadthuys, Tan Beng Swee
Clock Tower, Queen Victoria Fountain
Christ Church, Long houses of Heeren
Street, Antique shops at Jonker Street,
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Harmony
Street of Malacca, Cheng Hoon Teng
Temple, oldest in Malaysia, Kampong
Kling Mosque, Sri Vinayagar Temple, St.
Paul’s Hill Complex, The Independence
Memorial, Porta de Santiago commonly
called "A Famosa", the ruins of St.
Paul’s Church, replica of the Palace of
Malacca Sultanate, the Portuguese
Settlement, Portuguese Square.
Taman
Negara National Park
A 3 hour
transfer coach transfer from Kuala
Lumpur to Jerantut for onward 3 hour
leisure river boat cruise into the
heartland of Malaysia. The tropical
rainforests in the Park is reckoned to
be the oldest in the world having
evolved over 130 million years.
Accommodation ranges from 3 star chalets
to backpackers dormitories. Guided
activities include Night Jungle Walk,
Canopy Walk, Rapids Shooting, Tahan
River Cruise and Trekking.
Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah
Kota
Kinabalu fondly known as KK is the
capital city of Sabah. It is home to the
highest peak in South East Asia. It is
also the gateway to excellent beaches,
wildlife santuary parks, the Tunku Abdul
Rahman islands, the cultural centres and
even the excellent golf courses. Visit
the Kinabalu Park and hop over to Poring
Hot Spring for Canopy Walk or dip in
open air sulphur bath. Optionals include
Manukan Island, Padas Whitewater Rafting
or Klias River Cruise.
Kuching,
Sarawak
Kuching is
the capital city of Sarawak.
Sarawak's vast forests are home not only
to Proboscis Monkeys, Orang Utan, Flying
Squirrels but a vast array of wildlife.
Wildlife tours enthusiasts have the
opportunity to take jungle treks to
catch the rare sights of wildlife in
their natural habitats, or even spend
the night in an Iban tribal longhouse
and let the locals take you on a
wildlife hunting tour. The Kuching City
Tour includes panoramic view of Kuching
City from atop Civic City Centre,
Sarawak Museum, Cat Monument, Kuching
South City Hall, China Town, Golden
Triangle of Kuching, Sarawaks oldest
Taoist temple, award winning Catholic
Church, old Malay Village, old State
Mosque with 5 golden domes and Kuching
Waterfront. Not to be missed is the
Sarawak Cultural Village, a living
cultural village of the various tribes
in Sarawak.
Mulu
National Park, Sarawak
The Mulu
Caves is the largest cave chamber in the
world and listed as a World Heritage.
For the adventurous this trip is a must.
The tour entails guided longboat ride to
visit a Penan Longhouse followed by
visits to Cave of the Winds, Clearwater
Cave, Deer Cave and Lang's Cave. Observe
Bat Exodus and try introductory caving
at Turtle Cave, intermediate caving at
Racer Cave or advanced caving at
Clearwater Connection or the Sarawak
Chamber. Other adventures include
the Pinnacles Trek, Headhunters Trail &
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For assistance to other
destinations and tours, please send email to:
leechoonloong@discoverymice.com |
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World
Tourism Conference delegates,
get your attractive
pre/post tour packages here ..
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Kuala Lumpur City
(Open free of
charge for all
World Tourism Conference Delegates with badges)
Departure :
6 June
2007 @ 14:30pm (Duration : 3.0 Hours)
SIC Coach pick-up
at Shangri-la Hotel.
A must for first
time visitor to Kuala Lumpur. An interesting
tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the
old and new Kuala Lumpur. Garden City of Lights.
See the Contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers
and the building of the colonial days.
Highlights
of the Tour :
* Petronas Twin
Tower (Photo Stop)
* OE Jewellery / Handicraft Centre
* King’s Palace
(Photo stop)
* National
Monument
* National
Museum
* National
Mosque (photo stop)
* Sultan Abdul
Samad Building
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www.MATTA.travel

MATTA.travel is the travel portal of the
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel
Agents. Supported by 110 licensed travel
agents, the portal offers over 600 tour
packages in Malaysia and neighbouring
countries. |
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Go Holiday, a division of Air Asia
offers "fly and stay" holidays in
Malaysia and neighbouring countries.
Book online and have a great holiday
with Air Asia. |
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Great Holiday Escapes offers the best of
Malaysia islands - Redang Island, Tioman
Island and Pangkor Island as well as Koh
Samui in Thailand. These fly and stay
packages are offered by Berjaya Air
departing from Subang Airport. Book
online and experience the sunny tropical
islands. |
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