Lost in Malaysia

Language tips for traveling in Malaysia

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:44:47 +0000

When traveling around Malaysia, if you stick to the most populated large cities of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru, you could probably get around speaking only in English (or Mandarin/Cantonese if you only approach Chinese locals) . However, should you wish to venture further afield, or gain the good favor of a local, it is always good to know a few familiar phrases in the national language of Bahasa Malayu (also known as Malay and later referred to as BM in this article).

Usually, when in Malaysia, some shopping is definitely in order. Although bargaining is definitely encouraged (never pay sticker price, always ask the salesperson), I would not advise bargaining for large ticket items or even touristy trinkets in Bahasa Melayu since usually those kind of places have English speaking staff who will whip out a calculator and type in various numbers as the bargaining process ensues.

However, it is useful to know a little BM should you find yourself wanting to get items such as gum or bottled water in small shops or towns where people are less likely to speak English.

A typical exchange may be as follows (BM stands for Bahasa Melayu, E stands for English)

Tourist – pointing at item

BM: Berapa?

E: How much?

Storekeeper

BM: Lima Ringgit

E: Five Ringgit

(Ringgit is the national currency of Malaysia, you may sometimes hear and see it termed as RM which stands for Ringgit Malaysia)

Tourist – After buying item

BM: Terima Kasih

E: Thank you

Of course, the price of an item will not always be 5 RM, so below is how you count in BM

1 Satu

2 Dua

3 Tiga

4 Empat

5 Lima

6 Enam

7 Tujuh

8 Lapan

9 Sembilan

10 Sepuluh

11 Se-belas

12 Dua-belas

For numbers in the teens, just say the -belas (ie: 13 is tiga-belas)

I could give you all the numbers up to 100 but I think the numbers above are sufficient, if in doubt, just look questioningly at the store keeper and give him a pen and paper or calculator.

Incidentally, 0 in BM is Kosong. Kosong also means empty or nothing.

Some other phrases you may also find useful are listed below

Tandas – Toilet

Boleh – Can (as in can do) or Yes/No Problem

Tak Boleh (shortened form of Tidak Boleh) – Cannot do or No

Polis – Police

Kiri – Left

Kanan – Right

Minum – Drinks

When sitting down at a local food store often people will come up to you and say minum, they are NOT telling you there is a minimum amount you have to buy, they are asking you what you want to drink. If you want to order a soft drink, then no translation is needed, just mention the brand such as Coke, Pepsi, etc; however if you wish to be more adventurous and order other beverages please see examples of some common drinks below.

Teh – Tea (Local tea sweetened with condensed milk)

Teh Ais – Tea with Ice

Kopi – Coffee (Local coffee sweetened with condensed milk)

Kopi Ais – Coffee with Ice

Milo – Chocolatey drink common in South East Asia and the Carribean

Milo Ais – Milo with Ice

Teh Cina – Chinese Tea

Another few words which are useful when in a restaurant are the following

Makan – Eat

Lagi – More (Point at something and say “Satu Lagi” which will mean I want one more)

Panas – Hot (Waiters/Waitresses may say this to warn you to get out of the way)

Ayam – Chicken

Ikan – Fish

Kambing – Goat or Mutton

Daging Lembu – Beef

Nasi – Rice

Mee – Noodles

Saya Tidak Makan (Ayam/Ikan/Kambing/Daging Lembu) – I don’t eat (Chicken/Fish/Goat/Beef)

Apa Ini? – What is this?

Of course, there is much more to the Malay language than this article, but it should give you a pretty good start to some common phrases which you are likely to use or hear in Malaysia as a tourist.

What to know about traveling in Singapore

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:29:25 +0000

There are 5 basics think to know when you traveling to Singapore which is How to get here, Where to stay, Where to eat, How to go around and What to do.

How to Get Here

Singapore is a small country between Malaysia and Indonesia. You can be here by air via Changi Airport, sea via HabourFront terminal, and by road via Woodland checkpoint if you come in from Malaysia.

Where to Stay

There are plenty accommodation across the island, from backpacker room to luxurious hotel, coming soon Singapore will have integrated resort.

Budget room normally located around Bugis, chinatown or Geyland area.

What to Eat

Singapore is one of food paradise in Asia, any type of variety food easily found around the island. Start of the cheapest one, Hawker Center/KopiTiam – one food center with many stall selling different food and drink in non-air condition place, the food sold here can be very authentic with a very cheap price, example chicken rice at $2, one of most famous hawker center is Newton circus near Newton MRT station, Lau Pa Sat between TanjongPagar and Raffles Place MRT station.

Next level is Food-court, similar with hawker centre but food-court normally located in shopping mall, because equip with air-con the food price is slightly more expensive but still affordable. Next level will restaurant, which you can find easily every where depend on your budget.

How to go Around

Singapore transportation is one of the best in the world, you can travel by MRT, bus or taxi. From Changi airport or HabourFront terminal, all already linked by MRT. The MRT route is consist of East-West Line, North-South Line, and North-South line. Almost all of Singapore public bus are with air-con, in each of the bus stop there is a bus route for each of the bus no. Taxi is the most convenience way to travel, taxi fare is quite cheap in also.

What to Do

Singapore is a tropical country, the weather is consider hot all year. People who like nature can visit places like Singapore Botanical garden, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Bird Park. Beach will be in Sentosa island, East Coast and West Coast. Shopping will be Orchard Road, Little India, Bugis, Suntec City, Marina Square.

More detail you can visit www.visitsingapore.com

Using the power of passion to advance

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:44:52 +0000

When something gets done with passion, it means that the person does it with the greatest dedication and commitment. It also means that the person gives more than one hundred percent and makes it appear that he/she was/is the benchmark for all others to follow, at any given point in time.

Passion has a great reason to be celebrated in business too. It all takes the will to understand the exact needs of customers, get the chemistry right, and then deliver. When this happens, the organization prospers and the entire society stands up and takes notice.

This can possibly be illustrated with a number of examples from India, where I work and live. We can also draw a number of lessons, and extrapolate such lessons to form a sort of a baseline for all to adopt and advance.

Chennai is India’s fourth largest metropolis. It is often called the Gateway of South India. Some fifteen years ago, there was no single good vegetarian restaurant in this city. This gave birth to one Mr. Rajagopal, who came from a small village from the Southern tip of the Tamil Nadu State (Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. He understood that if he brought in the best quality raw materials, and the best cooks from his own native place, he can simply make money.

The passion with which he made money in those days, is still discussed. He scouted for specific places where he could get the best quality raw material, and all the South Indian dishes were prepared under close supervision. Since the quality was so good, his small restaurant started bringing him record profits. He opened a few more in different parts of the city, and today, there are more than sixteen of them in Chennai city alone. Not content with being confined to Tamil Nadu, he has gone as far as New Delhi, the capital of India, and hs made history there too. Yes, the food sold in Saravana Bhavan is very costly, but one can always rest assured that he/she would never fall sick at any point in time. The customer service is good, the quality is excellent, and the most important point is the passion with which the entire chain makes money.

Today, Saravana Bhavan has a presence in New York, Canada, Malaysia,Singapore and a few other countries as well. Though there are franchises that run these restaurants,the same quality is maintained in each one of the outlets, and the standard of business excellence has attracted many a B-school graduate to understand the nitty-gritty of understanding what it takes to operate

Looking down at KL from top of the world

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:38:03 +0000

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur apart from being Malaysiaâ€™s tallest building and the Worldâ€™s tallest building till 2004 offers visitors a day of fun filled wholesome enjoyment. Apart form the awe of visiting the worldâ€™s second largest building and walking across the sky-bridge on the 41st and 42nd floor, the twin towers are full of activities that will keep the traveler occupied.

Perhaps the most well known attraction is the crescent shaped Suria KLCC shopping mall that features six stories of stores, cafÃ©s and food courts. Most Malaysians will tell that it is the most hi and happening up-market shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. Another crowd puller is the Aquaria KLCC; it is a world class aquatic exhibition spanning over 60,000 square feet and features more than 150 species.

Galeri PETRONAS is chic art gallery that exhibits paintings, sculptures, and works of art on paper, fabric and other medium throughout the year. For those who prefer a bit of cultural stimulus, a world-class concert hall known as the Dewan Filharmonik. The architectural design of the hall incorporates Malaysian motifs one of the most acoustically sound in the world. It regularly hosts concerts of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra as well as traditional and jazz musical shows.

Strategically located amongst other Kuala Lumpur Hotels, The Petronas Towers are only two kilometers to the north east of the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. It is a Kuala Lumpur luxury hotel that offers guests five star amenities with easy access to sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur top enjoy an unforgettable experience in Malaysia.

How to save money when travelling

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:02:26 +0000

Frugal traveling takes more than common sense though having that is useful.

When I was eleven when my grandma sent me on my first European tour and she wasn’t rich. What some people who THOUGHT we were rich then didn’t know is that as long as one is below twelve years old, you get fifty percent off the plane rates.

To travel cheap but classy is possible even today though. First, one has to determine ones vacation budget and where one wishes to take a vacation.Planning for a vacation a month or two in advance is prudent. The planning stage is when you are to choose your destination, determine your budget, take vaccine shots (depending on your chosen destination) like anti-rabies, anti-tetanus,anti-TB- plus other shots your doctor may recommend. Taking these shots actually may save you money because most of those who travel to “exotic destinations” pay a higher price when they get sick.

After deciding where you’re going, go online and do a research about that place.I do not personally recommend the “cheap hotel” ads, but I’d go for something like a “The Vacation Home Exchange” particularly if you plan to take your family along. This will cut you ALL your hotel budget and give you the choice of looking at houses/flats you want.If you intend to travel within the USA, it even gets better- because they do ensure that you get into a vacation home that has all the modern facilities you need. And the cost is 39.00 too join it!

If you decide to use the plane, schedule your flight on a Tuesday. For some reason, most airlines drop their rates considerably on Tuesdays. Or you can do what Laura Bauman did and stay online to track the cheapest fares of every airline :

Laura Bauman can testify to that. She went online every hour on the hour on the Spirit Airlines website one Wednesday looking for flights to Orlando, until “about 1:30 p.m., when I noticed they had their fares for $8 each way,” she says. “I punched in the days that they had available for tickets, and I was so excited to see that I was able to get my airfare.” 2008, Detroit Free Press.

Travel light and make sure that you bring clothing fit for the climate of the place. More important, wear the right comfortable shoes because you probably will do a lot of walking, hiking or climbing.If you’re going to Arizona or New Mexico or Orlando during the summer for instance, thin cotton tops and jeans would suffice.If you’re taking a vacation outside the USA, choose “cheap countries”. These are countries like Bangkok, Vietnam, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines where you can probably live on 15 dollars a day.

Use cabs only when you must while on vacation. Public transportation is the cheapest so use the bus, rail lines, subway system, or tram (if you’re in Europe).You cut about 25 percent of your vacation cost by learning to travel using public transportation plus you see more of the environs.

Shop at flea markets, malls and the marketplace. When possible (if you’re on a vacation exchange or home swap) cook you own food. Or eat at a huge meal at a restaurant during lunch and buy your fast food or snacks to get you through the day. If that doesn’t work for you, find a worker and ask them where they eat- workers usually know where the best and cheapest meals are served. If you’re in Europe do not miss the “traveling market” where they sell the best quality food at cheap prices and can be stocked and eaten.

Decide to enjoy your vacation even before you get there. There will always be petty annoyances but keep a positive spirit and make a DECISION to enjoy your vacation. You will.

Choosing an Asian Travel Destination

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:29:04 +0000

Choosing a destination point in Asia for your next vacation means choosing between the following locations: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, East Timor, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen. Russia and Turkey are part of Europe and Asia, by the way.

How to choose the right destination spot is the focus of this article.

Where To Begin

There are really so many options here that you must narrow it down quickly or get overwhelmed. Exclude those countries that are at war or have a high level of violence associated with them at the moment. Then, break down the possibilities according to what interests you most. Is it religion, cuisine, architecture, art, crafts, natural phenomenon, history, a particular event, or even a particular animal? Choose a category or come up with your own and then consider further breaking down the chosen category.

Building On An Idea

For instance, an interest in the religions found in Asia could center around Hinduism and a trip focused on visiting the various areas where Hinduism is concentrated. Building on this idea add the category of architecture. Now you can locate and visit the Hindu temples in the regions you have identified. Further add the crafts that are associated with the Hindu religion and you now have something to collect on your trip.

Lets try another one. Start with cuisine. Maybe you love hot, spicy food. What makes food hot and spicy? What if your whole trip centered around chili? Discover which country has the kind of spicy food you love best and not only eat your way through the trip but visit the farms and people where these chili’s are grown and harvested. Build this trip further by learning about the history of the plant and discover whether there are particular tribes, a person or a location connected to the cuisine and worth adding to your trip.

Triggering The Travel Bug

In taking the first steps to plan a trip, you may stumble upon a new idea or path to follow. If a topic tugs at your interest, read up on it and see where it takes you.

Another way to choose an Asian destination is to plan a trip based on a favorite region. Even a trip like this can be overwhelming to plan due to the vast landscape of Asia. Again, break it down once you have chosen a region. What is it about the region that draws you in?

Plan your daily activities around a city, a district, or an idea. What if you were to follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan? What if you have family history in Asia?

One visit is not enough when visiting Asia because its vastness and variety do not fall under one category. Each country, each city, each street corner is filled with something worth traveling to see. Be prepared to return again and again.

The beauty of multicultural marriage

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:15:29 +0000

Multicultural marriages aren’t really the norm in Malaysia, at least not if you walk around in the streets. Growing up though, I never noticed it, mainly because my family and cousins were mainly products of multicultural marriages. My family designation was “Lain-Lain” with our status being “pra-bumiputra.” In layman’s terms, this meant that we weren’t really part of the trinity of main races in Malaysia: we were neither Malay, Chinese nor Indian. It also meant that we were considered to be part of the people who had been here a long time: “bumiputra” means sons of the soils and the “pra” in our status indicated that we enjoyed some of the privileges of being a bumiputra (but not all).

For a child, the biggest beauty of a multicultural marriage is the many holidays they’ll get to celebrate. My mother was a Hokkien Chinese, while my father was a Portugese Eurasian, so that meant we celebrated Chinese New Year and Christmas. The best part was that we never really had to worry about pleasing both sides of the family during the holidays because each had their own special holidays.

Then there was all the presents: We’d get money during Chinese New Year and presents during Christmas. Shopping for new clothes was easy as the holidays were close to one another, so one shopping spree could take care of a few festivals, which suited me just fine. There was also a wide variety of food to try and enjoy; my family never knew want for lack of food. Unlike other places, we’d never worry about running out of restaurants to try: We could always eat Malay when it was Chinese New Year, Indian food during Hari Raya and Chinese during Deepavali.

The best thing about it though, is that you grow up colour blind. I never really thought about race until I entered college. Before, race was simply something that ensured your placement in classes. I was proud to have friends of many different colours and beliefs. It’s always fun to debate and talk about matters close to the heart with friends who understand, even though they may not be the same race as you.

My best friends are Bangladeshi, Chinese and Indians. My boyfriend, whom I hope to marry, is a Muslim. My cousins are a mix of various races, just as I am. The only differences we have, are religious rather than race. We may worship different Gods, but we believe in the same thing.

Don’t tell my mom though: She thinks everyone should be in a religion.

Agoda ha propuesto una lista de TOP 10 Hoteles Verdes en AsÃa

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:02:06 +0000

SINGAPORE, 18 Julio 2007 — En apoyo al Movimiento Mundial â€œHacerse Ecologistaâ€ ?Agoda.com, una compaÃ±Ãa de viajes en lÃnea especializada en precios de hotel con descuento asegurado, ha publicado â€œUna lista de TOP 10 Hoteles AsiÃ¡ticos que protegen el medio ambiente.

Como los viajeros de todo el mundo se dan cuenta de que la protecciÃ³n del medio ambiente es una responsabilidad compartida, ellos? aceptan un estilo de vida verde, escudriÃ±ando los hoteles y los destinos donde quieren alojarse. SegÃºn La Sociedad Internacional de Eco-Turismo,?? aproximadamente 70% de los viajeros prefieren pagar una tarifa prima para un hotel respetuoso con el medio ambiente en lugar de uno con el precio mÃ¡s bajo pero desprovisto de normas de responsabilidades sociales.

El Gerente General y co-fundador de Agoda, Michael Kenny dice: â€œEs muy lÃ³gico que los viajeros conserven los sitios que visitan y devuelvan algo bueno para la comunidad. De ser una? Agencia de Viajes, Agoda aplaude a los hoteles que trabajan para el? desarrollo? del medio ambiente y el turismo sostenible.

Es muy importante â€œhacerse ecologistaâ€ esto no solo estÃ¡ relacionado con el medio ambiente, sino que tambiÃ©n consiste en trabajar en todos los aspectos de sostenibilidad y responsabilidades sociales. Para conseguir el estÃ¡ndar verde, como fue definido por la Sociedad Internacional de Turismo, hay seis puntos claves: administraciÃ³n general del medio ambiente, polÃtica y marco, entrenamiento del personal y conciencia, compras, gente y comunidades, y protecciÃ³n del destino.?

A pesar de que Agoda es una compaÃ±Ãa que ofrece servicios de turismo a nivel mundial, el conjunto tiene un gran experiencia en el mercado de viajes en AsÃa especialmente, es por esta razÃ³n que ellos han limitado una lista de â€œLos Hoteles Verdesâ€ en AsÃa.

TOP 10 Hoteles Verdes en AsÃa por Agoda son:

Banyan Tree Phuket, Tailandia: Este sitio ha sido transformado de una mina de estaÃ±o abandonada (que una vez fue descrito por UN como un â€œPÃ¡ramo tÃ³xicoâ€) a una imagen respetuosa del medio ambiente y ahora eso nos demuestra que tan poderoso es el turismo responsable. La herencia del Grupo Banyan Tree lo es. Ahora tanto el santuario de la fauna y flora como un complejo del hotel se sirven como un a inspiraciÃ³n a todos. Los huÃ©spedes pueden estar seguros de que los precios que pagan por el alojamiento en Banyan Tree sean dirigidos para la conservaciÃ³n del medio ambiente y a la comunidad local.

La Residence dâ€™Angkor, Siem Reap, Camboya: DiseÃ±ado para formar un conjunto armonioso con el medio ambiente, La Residence tiene un compromiso intenso con el turismo sostenible.? MÃ¡s allÃ¡ de su prÃ¡ctica respetuosa con el medio ambiente (la cual incluye el tratamiento del agua para que esta pueda ser regresada al rÃo, y la conservaciÃ³n del petrÃ³leo? para producciÃ³n del Bio-petrÃ³leo) el hotel muy frecuentemente dona a las organizaciones benÃ©ficas locales e invita a los huÃ©spedes para que estos hagan lo mismo.? En particular, ellos apoyan al Hospital para NiÃ±os de Angkor mostrando un video donde los huÃ©spedes tienen la oportunidad para hacer preguntas al personal del Hospital para poder? contribuir con artÃculos de segunda mano o con dinero.

Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa, Tailandia. ?Las casuchas con techo de paja de Evasor Hua Hun Resort no despistan en cuanto a su carÃ¡cter respetuoso con el medio ambiente. Recurriendo al uso de productos biodegradables y aceptando las prÃ¡cticas que conserven la energÃa y minimizen los desechos, el hotel apoya algunos actividades como ConservaciÃ³n del Bosque de Mangle, la FundaciÃ³n de Kervorkian (creada para ayudar a los bebes y niÃ±os que sufren de VIH+), ademÃ¡s ellos proveen a los invÃ¡lidos de oportunidades de empleo y patrocinan su granja de verduras orgÃ¡nicas.?

Nihiwatu, La Isla de Sumba, Indonesia: No hay otro sitio en el mundo como la isla de Sumbu. AquÃ las tradiciones indÃgenas y la cultura animista de Gente de Sumba permanecen completamente intactas. el hotel no tiene ninguna intenciÃ³n de cambiar esto. Ubicando en el bosque tropical de 438 acres y rodeado por algunas de las playas mÃ¡s vÃrgenes que hay en el mundo,? Nihiwatu es un sitio para visitar y sumergirse en la naturaleza. El hotel estÃ¡ seriamente dedicado en sus alrededores a la mejora de la calidad de vida de la gente de Sumba.

Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Tailandia. Situado en jungla tropical en una provincia del Norte de Tailandia, AnantaraÂ´s Goleen Triangle este Hotel tambiÃ©n realiza una labor muy importante en la conservaciÃ³n de los elefantes. Siendo una divisiÃ³n del Centro de ConservaciÃ³n de los Elefantes Tailandeses, para el Gobierno de Tailandia ese proyecto estÃ¡ dirigido a la protecciÃ³n de los elefantes y conservaciÃ³n del medio ambiente similar a los campamentos de mahouts tradicionales los cuales apoyaron alguna vez la industria prospera de logging. Junto con los programas Ãºnicos para los huÃ©spedes que consisten en el entrenamiento por los mahouts, trekking en elefantes y habilidades de supervivencia en el bosque, la experiencia de conservaciÃ³n es verdaderamente muy interactiva.

Amar Vilas Agra, India: Siendo una parte de la cadena de hoteles estimados de Oberoi Resorts and Hotels, este lujoso hotel estÃ¡ ubicado solo a 600 metros del majestuoso Taj Mahal. AdemÃ¡s de su diseÃ±o arquitectÃ³nico y un entorno natural Ãºnico Amar Vilas se dedica a las actividades filantrÃ³picas (incluyendo la educaciÃ³n y el apoyo a personas fÃsicamente minusvÃ¡lidas) y tambiÃ©n realiza programas de conservaciÃ³n del medio ambiente a nivel local y tambiÃ©n al patrimonio cultural.

Popa Mountain Resort, Bagan, Myanmar: Este hotel estÃ¡ ubicado en el bosque a un lado de la montaÃ±a Popa, este lugar ha sido diseÃ±ado muy sensiblemente de tal forma que no haga daÃ±o al medio ambiente que lo rodea.? Los huÃ©spedes estÃ¡n rodeados de un terreno muy vibrante, aÃºn tranquilo, aquÃ hay una gran oportunidad para hacer hiking y visitar la MontaÃ±a Popa con su impresionante brillo. Usando los productos biodegradables y adaptando sus prÃ¡cticas de reciclaje para asÃ evitar daÃ±os al medio ambiente, este hotel pequeÃ±o puede mantener la naturaleza en su forma mÃ¡s pura.?

Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldivas: Como todas las propiedades de Six Senses, este hotel tiene una polÃtica muy extensa hacia sus responsabilidades sociales y medioambientales. Suneva Fushi en particular apoyo a la Comunidad de Maldivas A travez de la plantaciÃ³n de Ã¡rboles en la Isla Eydafushi, la preservacion de los campamentos de ojos donde los nativos pueden obtener un tratamiento gratis de oftalmÃ³logia, el patrocinio al Centro Cultural de Malvidas y mucho mÃ¡s.?

Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel, Langkawi, Malasia: Como dice su nombre y slogan, este hotel es literalmente un? santuario para la gente que â€œno le gusta los hoteles grandesâ€ pero tienen una pasiÃ³n por la naturaleza.? The Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel no hace una lista de sus polÃticas para el cuidado del medio ambiente pero si diseÃ±a y practica las ideas del turismo sostenible. Es muy importante que ellos provean un entendimiento Ãºnico hacia la flora local y fauna a travÃ©s de las visitas educativas para sus huÃ©spedes.

Alila Ubud and Manggis Resorts, Bali, Indonesia: Estos dos hoteles estÃ¡n muy cerca el uno del otro hace poco ambos han conseguido un status de Globo Verde. Alila Ubud ha sido nominado por sus excelentes resultados en la prÃ¡ctica del reciclaje de los desechos como han logrado reciclar el 80% del agua ya usada. Alila Manggis se ha superado en la reducciÃ³n del consumo de agua y electricidad, tambiÃ©n se ha superado en la contribuciÃ³n a la comunidad por emplear el 85% de los nativos que viven a menos de 20 km a su personal.

Kenny continua: â€œNosotros queremos proveer a nuestros clientes con informaciÃ³n que les sea muy Ãºtil y esta lista pueda dar un entendimiento valioso de las opciones de alojamiento, que tienen los clientes en los mejores hoteles de Asia respetuosos con el medio ambiente. Mucha gente ya es consciente de las iniciativas en los Estados Unidos y Europa pero tal vez no conoce que algo parecido ocurre en su regiÃ³n. Nosotros creemos que esta tendencia en particular es muy importante porque? las posibilidades de elegir los alojamientos verdes han salido como actuales.â€

Para obtener mÃ¡s informaciÃ³n acerca de Agoda, por favor consulte pÃ¡gina Web www.agoda.es o contacte el Equipo de Agoda a travÃ©s de correo electrÃ³nico info@agoda.com. ?Para buscar mÃ¡s informaciÃ³n de la lista de los hoteles verdes por Agoda, por favor, envÃenos correo electrÃ³nico a green@agoda.com.For media enquiries:

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admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:53:06 +0000

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Terengganu, Malaysia

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Terengganu, Malaysia

Despite the discovery of offshore oilfields, Terengganu with its fine beaches remains a holiday maker’s dream. Terengganu is one of the Malaysian states, which is endowed with a wealth of charming and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic islands, lush virgin tropical jungles, quaint fishing villages, and dazzling waterfalls. Her islands are among the most picturesque and fascinating.

Terengganu’s history goes back to as far as the 1st Century and has long been an important area of Malay settlement. Throughout that time up to the present day, Terengganu has been ruled by 16 Sultans.

Kuala Terengganu

These days, the capital is a hive of activity. Changes have been brought about and is showing marked changes in the skyline. New buildings are replacing the old ones; the general upliftment of the state’s economy brought about by oil and gas has provided an acceleration into industrialization. Yet, the charm of the old world is neither lost nor forgotten. Fishmongers can still be seen haggling over prices of various seafood. It is as if nothing has changed. It was the way of the old days and is still the way of the present day. This can be seen daily on the waterfront.

Terengganu State Mosque

The mosque was built on the estuary of Terengganu river and its intricate design gives viewers the impression that the mosque is actually floating on water. This place of worship is beautifully lit at night and provides a holy landmark for the city.

Marang

A picturesque fishing village that is furnished with tall swaying coconut trees, cool fresh air, an incredible beautiful lagoon, and a fleet of fish trawlers. Any visitor to Marang will be easily captivated by its natural beauty and simple ambience.

Chendering

About 6km south of Kuala Terengganu is “Sutera Semai Centre”. It is Malaysia’s pioneer silk weaving center where visitors can witness different stages of silk manufacturing. Here, visitors can witness the painting of batik designs onto the fabric, thus resulting in beautiful batik shirts, scarves, handkerchiefs, and more.

Kenyir Lake

Located in the interior part of Terengganu, Kenyir Lake is the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Covering an area of 369 sq. km, it is also Malaysia’s largest rock-filled hydroelectric dam. Sharing its border with Kelantan in the west and Pahang in the south, this immense lake also servers as another gateway to Malaysia’s National Park.

Sekayu Waterfalls, Kuala Berang

A favorite retreat for visitors and locals alike, it has seven cascades surrounded by its natural landscape of lush jungle-clad hills, a fruit orchard, a mini zoo, a bird park, a flower garden, and countless species of flora and fauna. Various facilities such as shelters, changing rooms, chalets, and rest-houses have also been provided for visitors’ convenience.

Rantau Abang

About 60km south of Kuala Terengganu, the beach at Rantau Abang is the venue for the annual migration of huge leatherback turtles. Visitors have to lay in wait quietly from midnight to dawn to watch giant leatherback turtles laying eggs. These giant turtles, up to 2.5m in length and sometimes weighing more than 375kg, is indeed a phenomenal sight to behold. From the months of May to September, Rantau Abang is one of only six places in the world visited by these turtles.

On the northeastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia are some of the most beautiful underwater spots in the country. And they are located off Terengganu’s coastline. Among the numerous beaches in Terengganu, visitors should at least visit Redang Island, the Perhentian Islands, and Kapas Island.

Redang Island

Redang Island is a scuba diver’s paradise, which is located 50km from Terengganu. The island is surrounded by crystal clear waters, pearly white shores, a colorful Array of spectacular marine life, a breathtaking sunset, and what could be the world’s most mature coral garden.

Perhentian Islands

Situated 21km off the coast of Terengganu, Perhentian Islands consist of two islands: Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil, which are both tropical paradises.

Kapas Island

A long kept secret by lovers of the underwater world, this island offers many secluded areas, which are unspoiled and quiet.

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