Pure Paradise at Pankgo...

Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia We were greeted warmly by Pangkor Laut’s staff in Lumut, three and a half hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur, and only had to wait a short time before speeding off in the slick speed boat to transfer over to the island. Even from a distance, we could see the...

Magical Malaysia…...

I have just returned from a trip around Malaysia and have the serious blues….what a stunning country! From the moment you arrive, any contact you have with the locals is just so welcoming and their faces are lit up with genuine smiles. They really can’t do enough to help and are...

Sandakan, Sepilok and S...

From the beaches of Borneo we head down to Sandakan to see the Orang Utans and other wildlife offered along the Kinabatangan River. Arriving in Sandakan we are met by our guide for a short drive to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center.  We are told on the way that if we don’t...

The Beautiful Beaches o...

Caroline and I headed to Borneo full of excitement but also uncertainty, not too sure what to expect… but we needn’t have wasted our time as it exceeded both our expectations. We spent our first night at the Shangri La Tanjong Aru and being so close to the airport it’s a great...

Imogen Stubbs’ Tr...

I recently went to Malaysia with my fifteen year old son, with no idea of the treat that was in store for us. We flew courtesy of Turquoise Holidays and, although it is a long trip, it was one of the first joys of the holiday. My son is passionate about flying and wants to be a pilot –...

Spotlight on Malaysia: ...

Malaysia is one of those countries that deserves a little bit more love when it comes to the choice of holiday destinations. And when you’re choosing a resort to lavish that love on, you could do much much worse than choosing Tanjong Jara, an exquisitve choice for both romantic...