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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Kuala Lumpur : One of Asia ’ s most vibrant cities , KL brims with colonial and Moorish buildings as well as atmospheric markets all jostling for space amongst the towering skyscrapers of modern times , including the must-see Petronas Towers .
George Town : Absorb centuries of heritage and culture in Penang ’ s capital , which is a UNESCO World Heritage site . Street food is big here too , with Gurney Drive a real hotspot .
Cameron Highlands : A hill station with a quintessentially English vibe , temperate climate and rolling hills of tea plantations . It ’ s also great for walking .
Taman Negara : This national park is a haven for a huge variety of wildlife , although much of it is very elusive . Another great destination to put on your walking shoes and admire Mother Nature at her very best .
Malacca : Vist the UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to a medley of cultures having left their mark .
Langkawi : Boasting some of the best beaches in Malaysia along with rainforests teeming with wildlife and traditional villages .
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GETTING THERE Non-stop flights from the UK to Kuala Lumpur takes around 13 hours .
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PENINSULA MALAYSIA
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Kuala Lumpur
South China Sea
Kota Bharu
Malacca
Kuala Terengganu
Taman Negara
Kuantan
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Johor Bahru SINGAPORE
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Kuala Lumpur
31
6
14
32
7
13
33
7
21
33
7
26
32
7
20
32
7
13
32
7
14
32
6
15
32
6
19
32
6
26
31
5
27
31
5
23
Penang
31
8
9
32
8
10
32
8
15
32
7
23
31
7
25
31
7
19
31
7
22
31
6
23
30
5
32
30
6
41
31
6
28
31
7
14
Langkawi
33
8
5
34
8
4
34
8
9
33
8
16
32
7
25
32
6
21
31
6
23
31
6
24
31
6
33
31
6
34
32
6
21
32
7
9
Kuantan
29
5
32
31
7
18
31
7
17
33
7
16
33
7
16
33
6
14
32
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14
32
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16
32
6
19
32
5
25
31
4
35
29
4
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22
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23
6
22
23
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25
23
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27
23
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MALAYSIA with

PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Kuala Terengganu
Many combinations are possible , depending on the time you have available , your interests and budget . Here ’ s just a few ideas : -
TOURING OPTIONS
See all sides of Malaysia ’ s personality with one of our tours . Legendary Malaysia ( page 89 ) is ideal for fi rst time visitors , or you could try Luxury Colonial Malaysia ( page 90 ) for a step back in time plus amazing hotels .
SHORT TOUR EXPERIENCES
Whether your interests lean towards history and UNESCO World Heritage sites , awesome natural scenery and wildlife or a taste of the British Colonial era , we have a short tour experience to fi t your holiday itinerary . Choose from Cameron Highlands , Taman Negara , Malacaa and George Town on pages 91-93 & 101 .
BEACHES
With sweeping sands and idyllic islands Malaysia has a beach resort to suit , whether you seek hustle and bustle or somewhere to get away from it all . Either way , our featured beaches are ideal to follow on from a KL stay or an escorted tour as well as a standalone tropical holiday . See pages 98-107 .
MIX & MATCH
Malaysia ’ s location and excellent flight links mean that you can easily combine Malaysia with a neighbouring Asian country or with a stopover in the Middle East for a taste of Arabia . Check out our favourite combinations highlighted on page 87 or contact our Travel Experts who will be delighted to put together your own unique itinerary .
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Taman Negara
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George Town , Penang
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88 MALAYSIA visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444