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The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Guard at entrance of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur Lounge Room in a Suite in the Majestic Wing Claw foot bathtub in the Majestic Wing Bedroom in a suite in the Majestic Wing A continental breakfast is served by butlers in suites in the Majestic Wing. Rooms in the Tow…

Where to Stay, What to Eat and What to Do in Labuan

Relaxed and slow moving, the duty free island of Labuan is a financial hub and base for many oil and gas companies operating in the region. Little known to the regular traveler though, is that this quiet and peaceful islet has a number of other attractions drawing pe…

Sights of Sandakan: Culture and Heritage

Sights of Sandakan: Culture and Heritage by Kristin Cosgrove Famous as a gateway to Sabah’s amazing eco-tourism sites like the Kinabatangan River, Sandakan has more to offer than nature. As the second largest city in Sabah and former capital of British No…

Where to Eat in Sandakan

Where to Eat in Sandakan by Kristin Cosgrove Four Points by Sheraton F and B Outlets Stall Food at Central Market English Tea House and Restaurant Try a Terap! Now that’s food with a view! (The Eatery, Four Points) If you’re looking for good eats in Sandakan, o…

Grand Dorsett Labuan, Malaysia

Bathroom Executive Club Room Cocktail Hours in the Executive Club View from the 8th Floor Lobby Lounge Pool View from our room   Grand Dorsett, Labuan, Malaysia Like a tall milky goddess towering between the city and the sea, the Grand Dorsett Labuan, is well …

Anjung Ketam, Crab Restaurant, Labuan, Malaysia

Anjung Ketam, Crab Restaurant, Labuan Anjung Ketam, Labuan, Malaysia Sitting on stilts poking out over the East coast of Labuan sits Anjung Ketam (Crab Verandah). As part of an initiative by the Labuan Tourism Board, the jetty was constructed to provide an oppor…

Three Eco-Sights in Sandakan, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Eco Sights in Sandakan by Kristin Cosgrove I only spent 3 days in Sandakan – barely enough time to scratch the surface of things to do there – but the little I did see whetted my appetite to come back, bring the kids and explore the fantastic sights the are…

Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia

The Reading Room Entrance Tea Plantations Deluxe Room Twin Room Cameron Highlands Resort fronts the golf course Cameron Highlands Resort by YTL Gardens and greenery on Cameron Highlands   Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia Seating Area Rolling tea plan…

The Dining Room, Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia

Waffles Buttermilk Pancakes Dancing Prawns RM45 Cameronian Tomato Soup RM30 Prawn Risotto RM90 Wagyu Beef Cheeks and Lamb Rump RM110 Apple Butterscotch Crumble RM30 Highland Strawberries RM30   The Dining Room, Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia Poac…

Spa Village, Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia

Chamomile Tea Natural Body Cleansers Treatment Room Strawberry Body Polish   The Spa Village, Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia Chamomile tea sipped from floral China teacups and a steaming moist towel with yellow and white flowers are delivered to yo…