Experience the Best of Both Worlds at Shah’s Beach Resort

If you want to experience the best of both worlds during your vacation, then Shah’s Beach Resort in Malaysia is a good place to head to. The resort fuses rustic and traditional beachside living with the modern luxuries in a bustling countryside.

All accommodations at Shah’s Beach Resort are designed to give guests a relaxing homey atmosphere, yet are equipped with contemporary comforts for a stress-free stay. All rooms come with coffee/tea makers, air-conditioning, radios, private baths, IDD telephones, and televisions. Other resort conveniences include safe deposit boxes, free parking, free Wi-Fi at the hotel lobby, laundry service, wake-up calls, and room service. Airport transfers and city transfers are also available upon request.

For visitors who want to do more than just lie down and relax, the resort gives them the option to unwind at the resort’s beachfront, poolside, Jacuzzi, private museum or library. Guests can also opt to dine and chill at Serai, the resort’s open-air restaurant which serves both Western and Malacca specialties. Fresh fruit juices and yogurt mixes are also available at the Watson’s refreshing juice bar. Beachside and poolside barbecues are also available.

For special occasions and functions, Shah’s Beach Resort is home to the Balai Sri Tanjong, the resort’s theatre-style conference hall which can accommodate up to 150 people.

For resort inquiries or for direct online reservation, log on to http://www.shahsresort-melaka.com/ppc.

Selangor's One World Hotel Supports Earth Hour

The five-star hotel in Selangor, Malaysia has announced that it it will join the Earth Hour program initiated by the World Wildlife Fund.

On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm local time, the entire hotel will will turn off all their lights to do their bit to protect the earth.

Earth Hour is a global initiative that asks people around the world to switch off their lights for an hour in a bid to highlight the need for action in the race against global warming.

For more information on Earth Hour and to sign up to be counted as a participating hotel or resort please visit http://www.earthhour.org

One World Hotel is a 438-room hotel nestled in a prestigious residential enclave. It is ideal for both business and leisure because of its great location and accessibility. One World Hotel is adjoined to 1 Utama Shopping Centre--one of Malaysia's most successful shopping centres--which showcases 600 retail outlets, 2 cinema complexes and a 36-lane bowling alley. Rest and relaxation is a mere 35-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by road and a 15-minute drive away from KL Sentral which is the Express Rail Link (ERL) station to KLIA, that takes 28 minutes.

For more information about this five-star Malaysia hotel, visit http://www.oneworldhotel.com.my

Extend Your Stay at the Mandarin Court Hotel

Site-seeing can be a fun and delightfully distracting activity when you're in Kuala Lumpur. Famous tourist spots such as the Petronas Towers and KLCC, the shopping havens of Bukit Bintang, Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10, and the local Chinatown of Pasar Seni are just some of the must-see places when you're in this vibrant city.

Recognizing the Malaysian capital's lure amongst its visitors, Mandarin Court Hotel has come up with two new promos for their guests this March to encourage a longer stay in Kuala Lumpur. Conveniently located near most of the major tourist destinations in the area, the hotel is an ideal place to relax after a long day of shopping and touring. With its 250 well-appointed rooms and fully-equipped business facilities, it is quite popular with executives on the go and leisure travelers alike.

With Mandarin Court's Family Weekend Package, guests get three (3) days, two (2) nights at RM173++ per night, a complimentary extra bed, a 15% discount voucher for coffee house, complimentary breakfast for two (2) persons with additional breakfast at RM18 nett per person, flexibility on early check-in, and free use of Internet access in the room. With the Executive Long Stay Package on the other hand, guests will get five (5) days, four (4) nights at RM131++ per night, a 15% discount voucher for coffee house, complimentary breakfast for two (2) people, 20% discount on all business center services, flexibility on early check-in, free use of Internet access in the room, free pressing for up to two (2) garments, complimentary newspaper, and extended check-out at 1500 hrs., subject to room availability. Both promos can be availed when reserving the Deluxe Room of the hotel and is valid until March 31, 2009.

For more information on Mandarin Court Hotel and their promo packages for March, visit the hotel's website at http://www.mandarincourthotel.com.my/ and make your reservation online.

Make a pit stop at Hotel Armada this F1 season

Come April, the F1 Malaysian Grand Prix excitement is expected to reach fever pitch as the entire nation gears up for this momentous occasion. Tourists and locals are expected to flock to Penang, where the hyper-modern Sepang International Circuit can be found. Hotel Armada, located in Serangol Darul Ehsan, expects the inevitable influx of people from all corners of the world. It gears up and celebrates this big event by offering discounted rates in all its rooms during the duration of the race.

From the 3rd to the 5th of April 2009, this strategically-located Serangol hotel is offering a special discounted rate on all their rooms. Guests may book the Deluxe Room for only MYR 308.00 a night, the Grand Deluxe for only MYR 310.00, the Junior Suite for only MYR 358.00 and the Executive Suite for only MYR 448.00. Aside from its world class accommodations, guests may also enjoy the different entertainment and dining options Hotel Armada offers.

For a wide range of local and international a la carte menu selections, dine in Utara Coffee House where they serve buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is most famous for its non-stop Marathon Buffet during weekends. For guests who are fans of kopi tiam, Coffee Terrace is the best bet for its kopi tiam-style dishes. When the day draws to a close, unwind in The Merchant Pub, which is famous for having the longest bar counter in town. There is a live band featured nightly, except Sundays. Pool tables are also available for billiard buffs. If your choice of a night cap is somewhere more mellow, then Piano Lounge is just the destination for you. This lounge provides a relaxed ambiance and serves an extensive selection of beverages and snacks. They hold a Happy Hour every Sunday where house pouring brands are sold at half the price.

Hotel Armada's generous offering to F1 fans is for a limited time only and is subject to availability of rooms. To secure your reservation as early as now, visit http://www.armada.com.my/

Enjoy Hotel Midah's recession-friendly rates

Hotel Midah brings the best of Malaysia closer to you. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the country’s business and leisure hub, this business hotel offers both traveling executives and vacationers the perfect base from which to enjoy the city.

The location of this prime hotel is really apt for the demanding business traveler who also wants to get a slice of the leisure pie from time to time. There’s a myriad of things to do for the thirsty travel hound. Midah's Hotel has a scheduled shuttle service, which transits guests to popular tourist attractions such as Chinatown, KLCC, Mid Valley Megamall and Bintang Walk. Whether you decide to while the time away doing nothing or doing everything, rest assured that you are at the hub of Kuala Lumpur's thriving commercial district.

What better time to take a break than now with the hotel's discounted offers on all its rooms and suites? Book the Deluxe Room for only MYR 135, the Premier Deluxe Room at MYR 215, the Premier Club Room at MYR 235 and the Premier Suite at MYR 300. All accommodations are furnished with modern comforts like a satellite TV, private bath & shower, and mini-bar. These rates can be availed if guests book for a minimum of ten nights and a maximum of twenty nights. This promo is valid until the 28th of December 2009. Offer is on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your reservation online at http://www.hotelmidah-kualalumpur.com/ppc/

Bukit Bintang: A Shopper's Heaven

Shopaholics fancying a shopping spree while visiting Kuala Lumpur would want to give the Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle area a visit. The place is actually a large area that is outlined by three main roads: Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail, and Jalan Raja Chulan, where a variety of stores that suit every taste and budget can be found. Popular destinations such as the Berjaya Times Square, the Kuala Lumpur Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, Lot 10, Low Yat Plaza, and of course, the Bukit Bintang Plaza (more popularly known simply as BB Plaza) offer a wide range of both high-end and budget-friendly merchandise that would attract avid shoppers easily. Whether it's clothes, accessories, or electronic gadgets, one is sure to find what they are looking for at the Golden Triangle. Aside from the numerous stores, the area is also littered with restaurants, entertainment hubs, and city attractions that keep the place vibrant and exciting for its visitors.

Conveniently, several hotels are also located just a few meters away from these shopping havens, making it easy for weary shoppers to take a break and relax. Dorsett Regency Hotel for example, is situated on the Jalan Imbi Road and is just meters away from the Golden Triangle, making it an ideal place to stay. Incidentally, this Kuala Lumpur hotel is currently offering their Deluxe Hottest Deal promo to their guests, providing discounts and other treats to those that make reservations of the Deluxe accommodation at the hotel.

With Dorsett Regency Hotel's Deluxe Hottest Deal promo, guests are given food and beverage credit worth RM100.00 redeemable during their stay, 20% discount on laundry or pressing, and 50% discount on other food and beverage items excluding alcoholic drinks when they reserve a Deluxe accommodation at the hotel. The promo also provides welcome drinks for two (2) persons and the option to upgrade their reservation for free to Deluxe Premier for a minimum of three (3) nights' stay. Strictly no cancellation is allowed however, once guests have decided on their reservation choice.

For more information on Dorsett Regency Hotel and their new Deluxe Hottest Deal promo, visit http://www.dorsettregency-kl.com/ppc/ where you can make direct reservations through their online reservations system.

Maytower Hotel's La Maison Restaurant Observes Yee Sang Tradition

La Maison, the in-house restaurant at Maytower Hotel and Serviced Apartment, unveils its Yee Sang Promotion as the whole of Malaysia ushers in the Year of the Ox. The offer, complimentary to the KL hotel’s ongoing Room Package Deals, will last from 15 January to 10 February 2009.

Yee Sang for Good Luck

What exactly is the significance of Yee Sang and why is it so popular among Chinese-based cultures? Yee Sang, also called ‘Yusheng’ or ‘Yuu Sang,’ is a salad dish that is prepared for good luck in Chinese New Year feasts. The salad meal is a delectable mixture of thin vegetable strips, raw fish, and various sauces. Its origins could be traced to the fishermen of ancient China, who are said to have feasted on their catches every seventh day following the New Year.

Migrants are said to have adapted the tradition and brought it to Southeast Asia. In 1964, Lai Wah Restaurant master chef Than Mui Kai is said to have first served the Yee Sang as it is known today in Chinese and Southeast Asian cultures. The practice of preparing and eating Yee Sang is mostly prevalent among the Chinese families in Malaysia and Singapore. Indonesia and Vietnam have their own versions of the appetizer.

Yee Sang is a colorful salad because of the various vegetables prepared to make the salad. Green papaya, carrots, turnip, jicama, daikon, yam, ginger, cabbage, and cucumber are among the most commonly used vegetables to make Yee Sang.

The vegetable strips are arranged artfully around the plate then raw fish, usually a salmon, is placed in the center. Sauces and condiments are then poured while garnishes like wanton skin and shrimp crackers could also be added.

Yee Sang not only symbolizes good luck, it also stands for prosperity, vigor, and abundance. Businessmen and families start their Chinese New Year feast by mixing the salad together in one plate using chopsticks. The tossing practice is known as Lo Hei. Not many kids like Yee Sang but adults love the dish.

This year, the practice of Yee Sang carries on as people continue to hope for a more fruitful year. Malaysia is one of the most enthusiastic celebrators of the Chinese New Year, many of its inhabitants coming of Chinese descent.

The La Maison Restaurant in Maytower Hotel offers the best Yee Sang salad meals for only MYR 68 and MYR 88, for half and full meal servings, respectively. Visit the hotel website, http://www.maytower.com.my, for more details about the Yee Sang promo and the room package deals.