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Asian Diver Annual 2008 magazine (Singapore) | 01 April 2008 |
Gateway to underwater wonderland
Malaysia’s dive sites are easily accessible and suitable for all levels of divers. You’ll never tire of the variety and diversity of marine life here. One of Asia’s top diving destinations, Malaysia offers a vast array of scuba-diving attractions ranging from sloping reefs to wall dives, deep dives and wreck dives. Five designated marine parks in Malaysia have been sanctioned to protect the reefs and marine life. Apart from being a diving haven, Malaysia is also home to picturesque national parks and wondrous caves.
BERJAYA LANGKAWI BEACH & SPA RESORT
Step closer to nature by booking yourself a holiday at the award-winning Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort. Sprawled across Burau Bay, this massive resort (502 rooms!) offers plenty of activities to keep you occupied. By the time you are done with them, you’ll need extra days just to recuperate!
The resort offers Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean and Indian cuisine to whet your appetite but if you are looking for a healthier menu, then head on to the Spa café. You can also wind down at the lobby lounge or the pub after dinner.
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Resort Facilities
Guests will feel right home with a wide range of facilities available: For cuisine and entertainment, there are restaurants, cafes, the lounge and the pub to choose from. Other amenities include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, children’s playground, board games, foreign exchange service, laundry services, gift shop, clinic, safe deposit boxes, Internet access and bicycle rentals. |
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Activities and Services
There is something for everyone! After spending the day diving, get pampered at the Ayura Spa or opt for a romantic sunset cruise around the islands. Eco-adventurers can book bird-watching tours, go mangrove kayaking or jungle-trekking in the 500-million-year-old rainforest. Tee-off sessions can also be scheduled for golfers. Just inform the front desk. Other recreational activities offered include windsurfing, jet-skiing, canoeing and fishing. |
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Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort
Karung Berkunci 200, Burau Bay
07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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BERJAYA REDANG BEACH RESORT
Perched on a cliff 140 feet above sea level, the 273-room Berjaya Redang Beach Resort offers breathtaking views of the South China Sea. Its wide selection of restaurants also caters to every taste bud; choose anything from local to international fare. Need to let your hair down a little? Enjoy “live” entertainment as you sip cocktail or head to the karaoke lounge and sing to your hearts content.
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Resort Facilities
Among the facilities available include restaurants and bars, karaoke lounge, gift shop, babysitting services, safe deposit boxes, foreign exchange service, laundry services, clinic, postal services, spa, swimming pool, games room, beach volleyball and tennis. |
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Activities and Services
Looking for some jungle adventure? Then book a guided tour. Fish-feeding and guided cruises around the marine park are also some of the recreational services you can opt for. Those who intend to take scuba-diving lessons can sign up for classes. If you are lucky, you might catch endangered leatherback and loggerhead turtles that return to the beach during certain seasons just lay their eggs. |
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Berjaya Redang Beach Resort
Pulau Redang, PO Box 126,
Main Post Office
20928 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
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BERJAYA TIOMAN BEACH, GOLF & SPA RESORT
This prestigious resort with its own private beach that stretches for miles offers a wonderful combination of traditional and modern comforts that will appeal to any visitor. Built on one of the five sanctioned marine parks in Malaysia, Tioman Island is famed for its crystal clear waters and rich aquatic life. Take the glass-bottomed boat ride and you’ll have a greater appreciation of nature’s marvellous realm – the marine world with its colourful gardens and beautiful aquatic creatures!
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Resort Facilities
Find a selection of facilities to keep you and your family busy: There are restaurants and bars, karaoke lounge, amusement centre, department store, three swimming pools, children’s playground, beach volleyball, bike rentals, basketball, table tennis, tennis, gym, babysitting services, clinic, laundry services, prayer rooms, safe deposit boxes, and Internet access available here. |
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Activities and Services
Done with diving for the day? Why not charter a boat to neighbouring villages that dot the island’s coast? Or choose an eco-tour to learn how you can contribute to the conservation efforts of the marine and rainforest eco-systems. After al that jungle-trekking, you may also want to treat yourself to a massage at Ayura Spa. |
Courtesy of Asian Diver Annual 2008 |
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Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort
Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia
P.O. Box 4, Mersing,
86807 Johor, Malaysia
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