Air Asia X flights from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing

There is no denying that with Air Asia coming into the picture, Malaysians and Asean folk alike travel a lot more. Holiday travel has escalated to a whole new level with the advent of cheap tickets and increased flight frequencies.

For instance, flying to Beijing is now so convenient, Asia Asia X flies to Beijing four times a week from Kuala Lumpur and soon there will be daily flights as announced by Air Asia X CEO, Azran Osman Rani.

AirAsia Group CEO, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, announced recently the setting up of the airlines’s regional operations in Jakarta to help solidify the low-cost carrier’s position as an Asean airline in its future dealings with China, according to Azran.

Indonesia and China are two very huge markets with a 600 million and 1.3 billion population, respectively.


Source: The Star..CEO: AirAsia X made right move in stopping KL-Tianjin route

Resorts World Genting hotel room for RM48 per night

Genting Highlands, a short hour's drive away from the city of Kuala Lumpur, is a popular holiday destination for visitors and locals alike. At an elevation of a little over 6000ft above sea level, the pleasant cool weather up at Genting Highlands makes it a much sort-after holiday spot all-year-round. Genting Highlands has been dubbed 'City of Entertainment'. On a clear day or night, the sprawling holiday resort complex can even be seen from Kuala Lumpur.

To date, Genting Highlands Resort has six hotels (namely Maxims, Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort. The First World Hotel, holds the Guinness World of Records as the largest hotel in the world since 2006, with a total of 6,118 rooms. (Wikipedia)

Planning to take your family to Gentings for a holiday? Here is a great hotel deal that you can take advantage of if you time your visit for July or August. Book a room at only RM48 a night. That is a steal really. Click on the image below to go to the Resorts World website..

A Cruise for the Break

Guest post written by A Tropical Holiday

This year for Christmas, my wife Janine and I are doing something very exciting. Our kids are away at grad school and work full time, so they unfortunately cannot come back home this year. Janine and I were pretty sad about having an empty house for Christmas, so we decided to take a special vacation this year and head to the Bahamas on a week online cruise. This is our second year of retirement, and we decided that it was time to really treat ourselves.

We are almost all packed, and I just purchased a new pair of MiracleEar hearing aids so that I don't miss a thing on this vacation. Janine and I have plans to Jet Ski and parasail on the third day of the cruise. How exciting does that sound? This is truly going to be a memorable Christmas for just the two of us. Sure it's really sad to not have our family this year, but after they graduate in a few months we are looking forward to a family vacation. We haven't had one of those in years!

RM1 airticket for 100million AirAsia travellers

If you are planning a holiday for next year between April and August, you are in luck for a HUGE airticket discount!

AirAsia is once again offering airtickets for just RM1 each to 100million travellers! And to make it a double great deal, they are also giving away rooms for also One Ringgit each. Hurry! Offer lasts until Oct 17 which is Sunday.

Huge fare discounts at MAS travel fair

From The Star:

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair 2010 (MATF’10) until March 7 is dangling attractive offers to customers including a 75% discount to 49 destinations worldwide.

The travel period starts from March 24 until Jan 14 next year.

Tickets can be bought via the airlines’ ticketing offices, travel agents or www.malaysiaairlines.com, said Malaysia Airlines (MAS) senior general manager (sales) Datuk Bernard Francis.

MAS will also be extending these offers to its customers in Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, where the fair will run concurrently, he added in a statement.

Customers can purchase one-way air tickets to any destination in Asia; starting from as low as RM133 to Medan, RM213 (Phuket) and RM359 (Hong Kong).

Those planning on flying down south can fly at only RM639 to Perth one-way, and RM1,069 to Mel- bourne (one-way).

Customers heading to Europe can opt to fly one-way to London, Paris or Rome for only RM1,549.

They can also opt for package deals of four days, three nights travel from MASholidays – inclusive of return airfare, airport transfers, accommodation and breakfast.

A trip to Bangkok will cost RM264; Beijing (RM487), Sydney (RM754) and the Gold Coast (RM816).

Additionally, customers intending to go on their umrah and ziarah journeys can opt for MASholidays’ travel package from RM4,999 for 14 days/ 12 nights to Jeddah, with three nights in Madinah and nine nights in Mecca.

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Visit Penang instead

What with the worry of swine flu and the possibility of it ruining your holiday plan, if you are in need of a holiday for you and your family, why not visit Penang instead?

The island of Penang has everything that makes up a great holiday. There is the sun and the sea, the beach and the shopping, great hotels, incredible food choices, lots of local attractions and more. On top of that, the Penang State Tourism Development Board has in place some interesting events lined up for the month of May and rest of the year.

There is the Visual Arts Exhibition and the French Art Festival a Jazz concert, Penang Bridge Marathon Photo Exhibition, French Film Festival and Penang Floral Festival 2009.

For sports, there is the Cendana Hikathon, Bukit Jambul Hiking Competition and Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2009.

Here, check out the Events Calendar for May as well as for the rest of the year.

Hotels in Penang - Make it a Beach holiday

Malaysia, with her many islands and resorts, offers much for beach holidays.

Penang, the Pearl of the Orient, is most popular with its long stretch of sandy beach, plenty of food choices and lots of interesting charming places to visit, including Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, Snake Temple, museums, the latest being the Toy Museum believed to be the largest of its kind in Asia showcasing toys from different genres - anime, Hong Kong movie stars, horror, science fiction, fantasy and others. While in Penang, Gurney Drive is not to be missed. Here you would be able to catch beautiful sunsets and enjoy some of the island's best hawker food.

When it comes to accommodations in Penang, you will be spoilt for choice. Just along the Batu Ferringhi stretch of sun, sea, and sand alone, you will find the best hotels and resorts in Penang.

Below is a list of hotels courtesy of The Star's article, Fun in the Sun

The Lone Pine Hotel - 604-8811511
97, Jalan Batu Feringghi, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang

The Lone Pine Hotel is the very first hotel on this stretch of beach, this boutique hotel was established in 1948 and has since been providing its guests an Old World charm, beautiful sunsets and an unobtrusive view of the sea, shaded by tall Casuarina trees.

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La - 604-8811811
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11101, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang

This resort is home to the award-winning and only authentic Italian trattoria on the island, Peppino, and a number of lounges and bars for guests to while away the time after a long trek around the island. It also has a family entertainment centre called Adventure Zone.

Bayview Beach Resort Penang - 604-8812123
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100, Batu Feringhi, Pulau Pinang


Overlooking the scenic bay of Batu Ferringhi is Bayview Beach Resort. It is well-known for its service and its numerous restaurants, such as La Veranda Coffee House, which is famous for its local cuisine and extensive menu of western favourites; the Mistral Euro-Oriental Restaurant that offers nouveau Euro-Oriental creations and good grill selection; and not forgetting the Kelapa Coffee & Wi-fi Bar delightfully situated within its beautifully landscaped gardens.










Holiday Inn Resort Penang - 604-8811601
No. 72, 11100, Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang

Here’s an open secret: this is the only resort that offers children “kidsuites” which are based on three themes: Adventurous Jungle Escapade, Robinson Crusoe’s Treasure Island and Out of Space. Holiday Inn is also closest to the night markets, shops and restaurants along Batu Ferringhi.

Hydro Majestic Hotel - 604-8905999
Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, 11102, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang

Just to unwind or to enjoy a quiet weekend with the family, opt for this hotel which offers great food and a non-guided jungle trekking that is just a stone’s throw away from the hotel. Like other hotels on the scenic Batu Ferringhi beach, it also offers a beautiful view of the sea, especially in the evenings.

Park Royal Penang
Centrally located on the scenic Batu Ferringhi beach, Parkroyal Penang has great service with typical Malaysian hospitality thrown in for good measure. If food is your main objective, try out the ever-popular Tiffi ns Restaurant and Cool Banana, the poolside café and to unwind, the Sunset Bar and Javana Lounge.

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa - 604-8811811
Batu Ferringhi Beach Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang


This resort offers more than just a bed> It offers a luxury retreat with exclusive touches and butler service that is unique in this region. It sits on 13ha of lush gardens, majestic ancient rain trees and offers lots of privacy.

Sri Sayang Resort Apartments
This is a viable option for big families and each apartment comes with sea view. The beach is only a three-minute walk away. Food outlets are also available at the resort for the convenience of its guests, besides amenities such as a tennis court, swimming pool and water sport facilities for wind surfing and jet-skiing.

Paradise Sandy Beach Resort - 604-8999999
Blok 527, Jln Tanjung Bungah, 11200, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

Only 15 minutes away from GeorgeTown, this beach hotel is the place to be if you plan to indulge in sea activities, such as sailing a catamaran, parasailing or even jet-skiing besides the many land activities that can be arranged by the hotel. Beach games and pool games for children are also organised, especially during the school holidays.

Copthorne Orchid Hotel - 604-8923333
Jalan Tanjong Bungah, Hotel Orchid, 11200, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

If peace and quiet is what you seek, then this is perhaps one of the best hotels by the beach. It is on a secluded and sheltered beach, away from the maddening crowd and noise. Enjoy the sea and the sun and indulge in the hotel’s great spa services.

If a nice and clean bed and decent bath facilities are what you require, you may want to check out Tune Hotel which opened on April 1 (a few days ago). Tune Hotel is run by Air Asia, Malaysia's budget airline.

Touted as a “5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price”, Tune Hotel is located along Burmah Road, downtown Penang, next to New World Park and within 5 mins drive to Komtar and all the heritage sites in George Town.


Batu Ferringhi runs along the northside of Penang Island. Below is a Google map of the location of Batu Ferringhi for your reference:


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Source: The Star

MAS super low fares are back

Are you planning a holiday this year? Then you might be lucky enough to travel on MAS at their super low fares to many countries around the world. Check out below.

The Star reported:
Malaysia Airlines all-inclusive low fares are back with tickets to Britain and Europe up for grabs.

From Feb 2 to 15, a one-way trip to London starts from RM1,450 while flights to Frankfurt, Rome and Stockholm are going as low as RM1,500 one-way.

“We are delighted to extend our low fares to Britain and Europe due to demand from customers,” said MAS commercial director Datuk Rashid Khan in a statement.

The low fares are also extended to various destinations in Australia, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Dhaka, Chennai, Bangalore. Hyderabad, Jakarta. Yogjakarta, Surabaya, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu, Phuket, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Singapore.

The travel period is from March 2 to Aug 31 for all destinations except Australia and Europe (travel period is March 18 to Aug 31). The fares are only available on-line.

AirAsia giving away One Million Free Seats

Are you planning a holiday for next year between April and July? Then, there is great news for you.

AirAsia is giving away One Million Free Seats for travel from 1 April to 31 July to a whole lot of destinations including Bangkok, Bali, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Phuket, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Perth, Melbourne, Macau, Siem Reap, Guangzhou, Guilin, and many more. Check out AirAsia site for more details.

Hurry! Booking window is only until 31 August.