Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 152

acrosstheSTRAITS acrosstheSTRAITS Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Prices range from MYR840 for Garden Wing Deluxe - MYR1430 for Garden Wing Executive Suite Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel: +60 88792 888 www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/ rasariaresort/ Just a 45-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort is settled along the coastline of Pantai Dalit Beach. Hedged by the abundance of flora and overlooking the South China Sea, prepare to embrace the wonders of what nature has to offer. Zealous adventure-seekers will rejoice over the selection of outdoor activities like deep-sea fishing, horse riding, diving and the all-terrain drive. Indulge in their selection of salubrious luxury spa treatments at Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La and head out for a tantalising treat at their award-winning Coast Restaurant and Bar. Spice up your taste buds with North Indian cuisines from Goa at Naan – Flavours of India. For a quiet afternoon, tee off at the Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, home to a 18-hole championship golf course, with the prominent figure of Mount Kinabalu in the background. Afterwhich, luxuriate in Golfers’ Terrace for a bite after the game. It is hard to miss the aroma of the local cuisine from Tepi Laut Makan Street just along the beachfront. Prices range from MYR1250 for Lagoon Villa – MYR3500 for Palm Villa Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel: +60 88 27 1098 www.gayana-eco-resort.com Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa With exposed sandstone outlining the contours of the island, Pulau Gaya stands with an outstanding glow on the South China Sea and houses one of the most luxurious resorts in Sabah – the Gaya Island Resort. The architectural featu