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ISLAND HIDEAWAYS

7 nts with flights from £ 2049pp extra night from £ 127pp

BERJAYA TIOMAN

5H Tioman Island

Just a short flight from KL or Singapore , the recently renovated Berjaya sits against a backdrop of granite boulders , coconut groves , jungle and waterfalls bordering sandy beaches . The island is also known for its rich , colourful marine life and those in search of wondrous aquatic adventures have 15 dive sites to explore . Enjoy lazing by the pools , on the beach or make the most of the range of exciting leisure facilities . You ’ ll also find sumptuous guest rooms featuring traditional Malay wooden exteriors and a range of dining venues .

Features : 268 rooms & suites • 3 restaurants • bar • 2 swimming pools • children ’ s pool • jacuzzi • tennis • spa • gym • 18 hole golf course • watersports • PADI dive centre • bicycle rentals • children ’ s playground • jungle trekking • free WiFi

Accommodation : In garden view chalet rooms with shower , mini fridge and veranda .

Room upgrades : Garden terrace rooms from £ 5 • garden premier chalets from £ 10 • garden premier terrace from £ 56 • beach terrace from £ 87 .

Meals : Breakfast .

Transfers : 4½ hours by road from KL to Tanjung Gemuk , then 1½ hour ferry transfer to Tekek Jetty and 5 minutes by road to the hotel .

PREMIER PLUS

FREE nights 5 for 4 : 01 Aug 23-04 Jul & 01 Sep 24-31 Mar 25 . 7 for 6 : 01-31 Aug 23 & 05 Jul-31 Aug 24 . Early booking room discount up to 18 %: On selected dates Aug 23- Mar 25 . Honeymoons : Receive an upgrade to next room category , subject to availability at time of arrival .

Garden premier terrace room

7 nts with flights from £ 1789pp extra night from £ 84pp

PANGKOR LAUT RESORT

5Hluxury Pangkor Laut

Exclusively situated on a privately owned island , surrounded by lush , unspoilt rainforest and coves of beautiful beaches encircled by an emerald sea , this secluded resort is entirely at one with nature . Comfort and traditional luxury is provided in the serene setting of the Malaysian-style villas from those lying peacefully in the hills to those on stilts over the water . Enjoy delectable delights at stunning restaurants , romantic sunset cruises , numerous activities from jungle treks to yoga , an award-winning Spa Village and , perhaps most importantly , peace and tranquillity .

Features : 140 villas • restaurants and bars • swimming pool • tennis

• squash • gym • spa • TV lounge • excursions • free WiFi

Accommodation : In garden villas with bath and separate shower ( some have an outdoor bath in a courtyard ), mini bar , safe and balcony or veranda .

Room upgrades : Hill villas from £ 11 which perch dramatically on the hillside offering magnificent sea views • Beach villas from £ 20 which lie within walking distance of the Royal Bay beach • Sea and Spa villas from £ 60 which stand on stilts over the sea and are linked by wooden walkways ( neither have a television ).

Meals : Breakfast . Full board from £ 57 .

Private transfers : 4 hours by road from KL airport to Marina Island , 2 hours 40 minutes by road from Penang to Marina Island , then 15 minutes from jetty to resort by speedboat .

PREMIER PLUS

Multi-centre FREE nights

4 for 3 & 8 for 6 : 01 Aug-19 Dec 23 , 06 Jan-06 Feb , 19 Feb- 19 Dec 24 , 06-25 Jan & 07 Feb-31 Mar 25 . Stay 3 nights at Pangkor Laut and receive 1 extra free night at Hotel Stripes , Kuala Lumpur ; stay 6 nights at Pangkor Laut and 2 extra nights free at Hotel Stripes , KL .

Early booking 10 % villa discount : On selected dates between Sep 23- Mar 25 . Minimum stay also applies .

10 % villa discount : 01 Aug-19 Dec 23 , 06 Jan-06 Feb & 19 Feb- 31 Mar 24 if you stay at least 5 nights ; 01 Apr-19 Dec 24 , 06-25 Jan & 07 Feb-31 Mar 25 if you stay at least 7 nights .