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BEACH RESORTS
7 nts with flights from £ 1449pp extra night from £ 61pp
SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA , KOTA KINABALU
5★ Kota Kinabalu , Sabah
This secluded resort on exquisite Pantai Dalit Beach is surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation , including a unique nature reserve with some amazing animals including the flying fox . Facilities include a magnificent spa , an ecologically friendly championship golf course and a fun filled children ’ s club . Wellappointed rooms , spread over two wings , are luxuriously furnished and the enticing range of restaurants offer a variety of cuisine .
Features : 499 rooms • 6 restaurants • 2 bars • 2 swimming pools , one exclusively for the Ocean Wing • fitness centre • tennis • The Spa
• adjoining Dalit Bay Golf Club • watersports • Cool Zone children ’ s club 4-11 years ( 9am-9pm )• children ’ s activity park • canopy walkway
• nature reserve where activities include hiking to a peak followed by breakfast with a view or a night walk with night vision goggles to observe nocturnal wildlife • shuttle bus to Shangri-La ’ s Tanjung Aru & Kota Kinabalu
• free WiFi
Accommodation : In Garden Wing superior rooms with bath / shower , mini fridge and balcony with rainforest views .
Room upgrades : Garden Wing deluxe rooms from £ 3 • Garden Wing deluxe sea view rooms from £ 11 • Ocean Wing junior suite garden view ( 5★luxury ) from £ 36 which include breakfast served in Oceano Restaurant , Nespresso machine , filled mini bar on arrival with selection of non-alcoholic beverages & snacks ( replenished daily ), exclusive check-in and access to the Ocean Wing pool , jacuzzi and garden area • Ocean Wing junior suite sea view rooms from £ 48 .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 31 and all inclusive from £ 79 . Private transfers : 45 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discounts up to 30 %: On selected dates Oct 24- Mar 26 . Minimum stay also applies .
Family offer : Up to two children 0-5 years eat FREE in the buffet when dining with paying adults , maximum 2 children per room . Children also receive FREE entrance to Cool Zone for daily activities .
Garden Wing deluxe sea view room
7 nts with flights from £ 1585pp extra night from £ 77pp
GAYA ISLAND RESORT
5★ Gaya Island , Sabah
This beautiful beachfront resort resides on the largest of five islands within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park . With a stunning view of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon and surrounded by sandy beaches , ancient rainforest , protected mangroves and coral reefs , the resort blends seamlessly into the natural environment . Idyllic villas nestle on the slopes of a hill offering contemporary elegance and a variety of views . Those wishing to explore have wilderness activities and cultural excursions , whilst there are sporting options on land and sea . Sustainable practices to minimise carbon footprints are in place along with proactive conservation projects .
Features : 120 villas and 1 suite • 3 restaurants • bar • swimming pool
• children ’ s pool • spa • gym • marine & wildlife centres • watersports
Accommodation : In Bayu villas with bath and separate shower , safe and veranda .
Room upgrades : Canopy villas from £ 10 which have views of the rainforest canopy or tropical mangroves • Kinabalu villas from £ 19 which offer sea views • Suria two bedroom suite on request .
Meals : Breakfast . Full board from £ 53 .
Transfers : 30 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and then a 15 minute speedboat transfer .
Note : A Sabah Parks conservation fee of RM35 per person will be collected for first night of stay , then an extra RM25 per person per night is payable locally . This resort is not suitable for the less mobile due to hillside location .
PREMIER PLUS
Multi-centre FREE nights
6 for 5 : On selected dates Aug 24-Mar 26 . Stay 5 nights at Gaya Island Resort and receive 1 extra free night at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur .
Early booking & long stay 10 % villa discount : On selected dates Oct 24-Mar 26 . Minimum stay also applies .
FREE 50 minute couples massage : 01 Aug-19 Dec 24 , 06-25 Jan , 07 Feb-19 Dec 25 , 06 Jan-13 Feb & 26 Feb-31 Mar 26 if you stay at least 5 nights .
Canopy villa visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
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