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New Straits Times newpaper and website (Malaysia)
29 January 2008

Island Holiday Fun

BERJAYA Redang Beach Resort is set on a gem of a tropical isle with all the comforts for a lovely island holiday. The hotel which is closed for renovations during the Monsoon season from November, will reopen for the season from Feb 7 to Oct 31. During this period, you can expect plenty of sunshine and soothing breezes without the formidable waves.

The resort in Teluk Dalam is fringed by tall swaying coconut trees. The rustle of its leaves in the evening breeze is mesmerising as one walks on the beach. During the day, this same calming rhythm can lull you to sleep.

Those looking for adventure can go scuba diving as the waters here are renowned for splendid corals. The seabed is an aquatic paradise.

Don't worry if you don't know how to scuba dive. You can have just as much fun snorkelling near the beach. The underwater world teems with coral fish, hard corals, moray eels, giant groupers and turtles such as the green and hawksbill turtles.

The West Coast has always been a haven for turtles. You can also hire a glass bottom boat from which you can view the rich marine life underwater without getting your feet wet.

Those looking for more privacy can also hire a boat to go to more isolated beaches. The magic of Redang is that there are many smaller islands nearby for one to explore.

There is a State Government-run turtle sanctuary at Chagar Hutang where rehabilitation of the turtles is carried out. However, you need to get a permit to go there.

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HOTEL

Berjaya Redang Beach Resort
Redang Island, Terengganu, Malaysia
P.O. Box 126, Main Post Office,
20928 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Tel: 09-630 8888, Fax: 09-630 8855

Email: reservation@b-redang.com.my

Website: www.berjayahotels-resorts.com/redangresort.htm

GETTING THERE

Berjaya Air flies to the island from Subang Airport. The journey takes 1? hours. Singaporeans can also fly there on Berjaya Air from Singapore¡¯s Seletar Airport. The journey takes 1hr 25 mins. Alternatively, you can drive to Shahbandar Jetty in Kuala Terengganu and board a ferry to the island which is 22km away.

ROOMS

The most attractive feature of the resort is its timber chalets fitted with tip-top facilities and kingsize beds. The Royal Suite in particular features an exclusive one-bedroom suite with jacuzzi, separate shower room, living and dining room as well as a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave oven.

OVERALL SERVICE

The staff is obliging and is always out to make sure you have a perfect holiday.

F&B OUTLETS

Palms Restaurant (all-day dining), Beach Restaurant, Lobby Lounge Bar, Beach Grill, Ocean Terrace Lounge & Bar and Karaoke Lounge & Bar.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

The Berjaya Redang Beach Resort and Berjaya Redang Spa Resort cross-sharing facilities include swimming pool, games room, tennis, beach volleyball, pool table, fooseball and jungle trekking.

Loosen tired nerves and muscles with the various types of massages and exotic body treatments at the Ayura Spa at Berjaya Redang Beach Resort.

The more enticing treatments are the Ayura signature massage, aromatherapy massage, deep tissue massage, algae seaweed wrap, ginger sea salt scrub and even coffee and cocoa scrub.

PLACES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

The pristine white beach, of course and the jungle nearby. Trekking through the jungle will lead you to several other beaches including the popular Pasir Panjang. Be prepared to get wet though as sometimes you would need to wade in water on the way.

FACILITIES

Padi Five Star Gold Palm Instructors Development Centre has diving and snorkelling equipment for rent as well as provides training for those interested in scuba diving.

RATES

The rates vary from month to month with June-October being the most expensive as this is the high season. The resort usually has special packages. For more details, log on to http://www.berjayahotels-resorts.com /beachresort_redangbeach_rnr.htm

Articles courtesy of www.nst.com.my
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