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Family Holidays in Sabah/ Borneo
The large separate island of Borneo is located to the southeast of the Malay peninsular and is divided administratively into three parts, with areas of the island belonging to Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
Sabah and Sarawak are the two independent Malaysian states located in the northeast of the island that make up Malaysian Borneo, just over a two hour flight east of Kuala Lumpur. Eco adventure is the main attraction of Borneo and the combination of Sarawak and Sabah is outstanding. Home to dense tropical rainforests, mountainous terrain, outstanding beaches plus an equally attractive under water scene, both are also rich in culture with over 30 different ethnic tribal groupings.
The region of Sabah offers superb beaches and totally undeveloped offshore islands. It is a nature lover’s paradise with the opportunity to see wonderful marine life plus orang-utans in their natural habitat. Discover dense tropical forests with gentle and challenging trekking and climbs to the lower levels of Mount Kinabalu. Sabah offers fantastic appeal for those wanting to combine high quality accommodation with eco adventure opportunities, both on land and at sea.
Sarawak, the largest of the Malaysian states has a diversity and culture to rival anywhere in the world. There are stunning beaches combined with outstanding wildlife, traditional villages and stunning natural surroundings.
Being such a lush island, the rainfall in Borneo can be heavy year round, however this will usually be in short, sharp bursts. April to October are generally considered the most pleasant months as the rainfall can be particularly heavy from December to February.
To plan your holiday to Borneo, call our Far East specialists today for more information.
The holiday options below are designed to give you inspiration and ideas. Call us for a tailor-made quote to fit your specific dates, duration, room type, board basis, flight upgrades and any other requirements that you may have.
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From rainforests to mountains and everything in between, Malaysia and its essence lives up to what most of us perceive as ‘True Asia’. Considered to be one of the great cultural melting pots, the nation is host to many cultures outside of its own.
This can best be seen while wandering through the streets where you will pass gold-domed Malay mosques that tower over hindu style bustling markets. Far away from the city centres are untamed pieces of natures that offer rare and exotic species and hints of tropical wildlife.
Although lacking in ancient ruins and deep cultural ties such as neighbouring countries, Malaysia still brings a unique cultural heritage all its own that the people of the country can rejoice and celebrate about.
Becoming more of a strong economic force in the last decade, Malaysia often serves as an important trading port between India and China and this is reflected in various sectors within the country, especially in retail.
Malaysian food is heavily inspired by the Indian palate but also influenced by traditional spices and herbs from neighbouring Thailand. Many dishes are made with or blended in coconut milk and curry and other exotic flavours such as galangal, lime, and lemon grass.
Rice is a staple in traditional Malay meals, often accompanied by fried chicken or fish, vegetable dishes, and small condiments such as shrimp paste. As seafood is popular, fish, prawns, and squid are often bestsellers at most restaurant menus.
The most popular Malay dish is Satay, delicious barbecued skewers of marinated chicken, beef, or mutton that are to be dipped in chilli peanut sauce.
You will also find popular dishes from other Asian countries, particularly Chinese Food and Peranakan cuisine.
You will easily find a variety of beverages no matter where you go including traditional western soft drinks and bottled water, both still and sparkling.
From rainforests to mountains and everything in between, Malaysia and its essence lives up to what most of us perceive as ‘True Asia’. Considered to be one of the great cultural melting pots, the nation is host to many cultures outside of its own.
This can best be seen while wandering through the streets where you will pass gold-domed Malay mosques that tower over hindu style bustling markets. Far away from the city centres are untamed pieces of natures that offer rare and exotic species and hints of tropical wildlife.
Although lacking in ancient ruins and deep cultural ties such as neighbouring countries, Malaysia still brings a unique cultural heritage all its own that the people of the country can rejoice and celebrate about.
Becoming more of a strong economic force in the last decade, Malaysia often serves as an important trading port between India and China and this is reflected in various sectors within the country, especially in retail.
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