HOTELS, HOSTELS & RESORTS

REVIEWS No one knows passion or romance like the French do. It’s not surprising, then, that one of the sexiest things to do this Valentine’s Day is to get a dose of French philosophy at Berjaya Hills in Pahang.

REVIEWS A stone’s throw away from Kota Baru in Kelantan is Pasir Belanda Resort — a charming place that allows a glimpse into kampung living.

REVIEWSThe Sphinx and Big Ben are great and all, but a vacation is not officially a vacation unless there’s a beach and an umbrella drink.

REVIEWS If your idea of a nature holiday includes sunken tubs, warm waters, lush tropical greenery … and a flat screen TV, then head to the elegant JapaMala.

REVIEWS If you happen to visit Kuala Berang town in Hulu Terengganu, try not to miss a stopover at Warisan Pahlawan Resort. Located just 5km from Kuala Berang on the road to Lake Kenyir, this heritage-style resort is ideal for family or individual vacations to soothe tired minds and bodies.

ACTIVITIES To get back into the diving season after a three-month hiatus, I decided to ease into it in a more leisurely way. My recent visit to Pulau Tenggol was suitably laid-back.

REVIEWS In quaint little Ipoh, a boutique hotel called Indulgence Living is making waves with its one-of-a-kind rooms.

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Tapping into what our country offers naturally to bring tourists flocking to our shores just makes sense, says one of the country’s premiere hotel and resort developers.