It doesn’t always have to be the City of Love – lovers can find romantic hideaways in faraway countries, as well. The exotic towns of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu in the Malaysian part of Borneo, for example, await couples with fantastic hotels and quaint bays in their immediate vicinity. They are ideal starting points for exploring the natural beauty of Borneo, such as the Rafflesia (the world’s largest flower), ocean turtles, sun bears and wild orang-utans.
Sutera Harbour Resort by Kota Kinabalu on Sabah is particularly suitable in this respect: Be it a candlelight dinner on the beach or on one of the resort-owned ships, a ride on the historic steam railway or a long day on the golf course – a dream for two! The superbly trained resort personnel do their part in assuring a memorable stay with their friendly nature, typical for Sabah (www.suteraharbour.com).
The current „Valentine Companion Special“ by Singapore Airlines will offer couples inexpensive flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu through the end of March – 709.14 euros per person, including taxes and fees, as an example. Prices apply to flights from Frankfurt and may vary on a daily basis, dependent on the exchange rates, and at least two persons must travel together. Tickets will be available for booking until February 28, the travel period is from February 13 to March 31, 2009. The offer may be booked directly via Singapore Airlines’s website, www.singaporeair.de, or via travel agencies.
Three additional destinations on Malaysia’s west coast are available for the same price: Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang.
Much like all of Malaysia, the capital of Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of cultures. The shopping metropolis is famous for the Petronas Twin Towers, in particular, the tallest twin towers in the world.
The popular resort island of Langkawi, situated on the west coast, is a romantic tropical paradise, featuring first-class hotels, wonderful, long strips of sandy beach and ancient jungle, as well as outstanding duty-free shopping opportunities.
The island of Penang has recently been declared one of the top 3 islands in Asia for its vivid beaches, interesting architecture and Asian fusion cuisine. Georgetown, the main location on Penang, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since summer of last year.
