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Asia - Malaysia - Penang

With its warm tropical climate, beautiful sandy beaches and bustling cities with great value shopping, Malaysia is one of the few places in the world where your visit can easily combine city, beach and jungle in one amazing easily arranged.

Penang is well known for its historical buildings, delicious food and great value shopping, Penang has long been a favourite holiday destination for discerning visitors. The capital Georgetown is distinctly oriental in flavour and a busy contrast to the white sandy beaches and relaxed resorts nearby. It is often called Malaysia in miniature and is also referred to as the 'Pearl of the Orient'.

Bayview Beach Resort 3*

The family-friendly beach hotel enjoys magical surroundings and offers the perfect combination of luxury and tranquility for conference guests, business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The air-conditioned resort comprises 366 rooms (including 98 suites and penthouses), a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a café, a nightclub, a restaurant and conference facilities. Room and laundry services as well as a car park may be taken advantage of.
This hotel lies right on the historical beach of Batu Ferringhi, on the north coast of the island of Penang, with idyllic views over Batu Ferringhi Bay. Just north of the equator, Penang is a tropical paradise with breathtaking beauty, and offers a fascinating natural heritage and friendly, hospitable people. The centre of George Town and the shopping Mecca of Gurney Plaza are just 18 km away, 20 minutes by car or bus, while Bayan Lepas International Airport is only 33 km to the south, a quick 45-minute car ride away.

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La 4*

The hotel comprises a total of 395 rooms. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, safes, a currency exchange facility and a lift. The hotel combines the elegance of the east with the comfort of the west. A culinary delight is to be experienced in Golden Sands. For a romantic evening by the sea, guests may enjoy dining on the Italian and continental cuisine at the restaurant. Room and laundry services are available to guests, and there is a car park for those arriving by car.
This hotel is nestled on the first-class beach of Batu Feringghi amidst a lush landscape of tropical vegetation. Against this backdrop guests are able to enjoy the comfort and hospitality of Penang. The hotel is just 16 km from Georgetown and 30 km from Penang Airport. Penang Island is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge spanning 13.5 km across the channel, and the island's numerous attractions include sandy beaches, a diverse culture and heritage as well as fine food and shopping.

Shangri-Las Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa 5*

This recently renovated beach hotel comprises a total of 304 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, housed within the club resort's distinctive Minangkabau architecture from which guests step out into 30 acres of extensive garden grounds framed by towering rainforest vegetation. The spa resort's amenities include dedicated club lounge facilities. There is a lobby area, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and a hairdresser as well as a bar, a pub and a restaurant. Guests may take advantage of the room service and there is parking for those arriving by car. The resort is the ideal location for executive business retreats and motivational group gatherings. The Pelangi Ballroom - with direct access to the car park area - has been cleverly linked to 14 other variously-sized meeting and function rooms, and can accommodate 400 people for a banquet. The hotel offers state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment including a satellite TV conferencing facility, electronic projection, simultaneous microphone and PA systems, remote control screens and built-in sound systems.
This resort is located on the famed, sandy beach at Batu Feringgi, nestled between the sea and emerald green hills. Guests may explore the Batu Ferringhi night market which is only 10 minutes on foot from the hotel. The Penang Butterfly Farm and the Tropical Spice Gardens are 10 minutes away by car. It is just 16 km from the centre of Georgetown and 25 minutes to the shopping facilities of Gurney Plaza, while the tourist centre at Penang is a 35-minute drive away. Penang Island is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge spanning 13.5 km across the channel, and the island's numerous attractions include sandy beaches, a diverse culture and heritage as well as fine food and shopping. Penang Airport is 30 km away.

Holiday Details

Duration	7 Nights	From	01-09-2012 to 30-11-2012
Accommodation	3/4/5* Hotels	Depart	Dublin
Bedroom	Double	Prices From	€ 1,119 Per person sharing (Bayview Beach Resort 3) € 1,189 Per person sharing (Golden Sands Resort 4) € 1,419 Per person sharing (Rasa Sayang Resort 5*)
Includes	Return flights from Ireland to Penang, 20kg lugage allowance, 7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis. Taxes and charges are included. Travel insurance and transfers are extra.

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