Find the best getaway in Malaysia

 

 

A country with diverse natural beauty Malaysia has got something for everyone. Whether you prefer to visit islands, go to the hills, know the flowers of the forests or spend time in plush shopping malls; all are present in Malaysia.

 

Whether you are in Kuala Lumpur, or in Langkawi, or Penang or Borneo, you would find world class accommodation everywhere in Malaysia. Here are few famous hotels in Malaysia which you can choose for staying while you are in Malaysia.

 

Some of these are:

 





Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur: The location of the hotel has made it popular among the tourists. Not only is it near the KL Central railway station but also close to Mid Valley Shopping Center as well as Central Market. Spacious rooms and suites are tastefully decorated providing a grand mix of luxury and sophistication. Swimming pool, world class gymnasium and excellent dining facilities are the other attractions of the hotel.





 

 





Crowne Plaza Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Amid 5 hectares of landscape you would find this towering hotel of Kuala Lumpur. Stay in the deluxe room, Executive Suite or Deluxe Suite and enjoy a memorable vacation. A beautiful outdoor swimming pool, world class spa and the onsite health and recreation center are the other attractions of this hotel. Two restaurants, two bars, a gourmet shop satiate the taste buds of the guests.





 

 





Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort: A short car ride from the Langkawi International Airport will take you to the Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort. A place where you would find luxury and tranquility. The hotel has 238 well-furnished rooms, world class restaurants offering both national and international delicacies, lounge and bars. Swimming pool, health club and the children play area are the other facilities that you can enjoy in this hotel.





 

 





Holiday Inn Resort in Penang: It is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in this beautiful island. The elegantly decorated guestrooms come with all the amenities that you need for a comfortable stay. For tasting the best of international and local cuisines visit the on site restaurants; while the bars give you an opportunity to sip in your favorite drink. Your vacation would become more enjoyable when you can engage in activities like para sailing, water polo, beach volleyball and swimming.





 

 





Parkroyal Penang Hotel: Batu Ferringhi is the best beach in Penang and the Parkroyal Penang Hotel is the best getaway in the beach. Surrounded by lush greenery it seems that the lobby of the hotel stretches to the sea. No matter in which room you stay, you can watch the breath-taking surrounding beauty from the comfort of your room. Exotic swimming pool, well-equipped gymnasium and spa services are aimed at making the vacation of the guests truly fruitful.





 

 

 

These and the other hotels in Malaysia are indeed ideal for spending a long-awaited vacation in Malaysia.

 

The month-long, delightful Food Carnival and Extravaganza is back. With the start of Ramadhan here in Malaysia today, you can find stalls selling varieties of mouth-watering food and drinks for the breaking of fast everywhere in Langkawi from today right up to 30th. September. It is known as the Ramadhan Bazaar or “Pasar Ramadan” in Malay. The bazaars normally will be open daily from 4pm and closes at about 7.15pm ( right before the breaking of fast).

The month of Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, and is a month where Muslims must fast (”puasa” in Malay) from sunrise till sunset.

It is a month for spiritual reflection, prayers, and essentially training the body and mind to be a good, righteous, complete and perfect Muslim.

Fasting is not only forgoing food and drink from sunrise till sunset, but also “fasting” of the mind from unhealthy thoughts, the mouth from uttering bad words, the ears from listening untrue gossips about others, and the eyes from looking at prohibited matters.

The Ramadhan Bazaars (or Pasar Ramadan in Malay) are different from night markets in the sense that these Ramadhan Bazaars sell mostly food and drinks for the breaking of fast.

As in previous years, there will be a variety of delicacies and freshly baked treats to tempt the eye from basketfuls of kuih (local 1 cake) assortment to rows of side dishes and drinks to complement a family dinner.

There is no better time for locals and tourists to titillate taste buds than by touring the various buka puasa (breaking of fast) spots and trying out the various delicacies each site offers during the month-long Ramadhan Bazaar. Two main Ramadhan Bazaars here are located in down town Kuah (Pandak Mayah area) and Padang Matsirat near the Langkawi Airport while you can find smaller bazaars or other licences stalls everwhere throughout Langkawi.

This is the time when tourists can join Malaysian Muslims and non-Muslims alike to savour authentic Malay dishes offered by street vendors and restaurants in hotels throughout the fasting month.

VARIETIES OF FOOD AND DRINKS

The food traders, who are given temporary license at allotted spaces by the local authority, sells usually under canopies and huge umbrellas.

Stalls are normally set up as early as 4pm and by late evening they would be packed with people of all races. For the stall traders, some of them part-timers, it is a time when they can earn extra income for the family to be used for buying essentials and luxuries to celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri.

These stalls attract Muslims and non-Muslims alike to their special once-a-year delicacies and favourite foods.

 

For more related stories and happenings in Langkawi please read my Langkawi Photograpger Blog: Langkawi Photographer Blog

To view more images of events and special occasions in Langkawi visit my photography website: AFFENDY.COM