Malaysia Travel Tips

Emirates Airline is offering special fares on direct flights from Dubai, UAE, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Round-trip economy class fares are AED3110 (USD850) inclusive of all taxes and airline surcharges. Fares include checked luggage and on-board meals and beverages. Promotional fares are available on select travel dates now through September 30, 2012.

Book online to enjoy rates as low as MYR170 (USD55) for a Deluxe Room at the Awana Genting Highlands Resort inclusive of breakfast for two people. The quoted price is for the low season; rates start from MYR239 (USD77) during the shoulder season and MYR286 (USD92) during the peak season. The “iHoliday Best Deal” promotion is available until December 30, 2012.

Book two nights or more at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kuching and enjoy a special rate of MYR200 (USD65) for a Comfort Room, buffet breakfast for two people, and late check-out until 4pm. A 10% service charge and 6% local taxes are additional. The “Simple Pleasures” promotion is available until December 31, 2012.

Be among the first guests at the new Hatten Hotel in Melaka and enjoy special deals.  Opening rates start from MYR182 (USD58) on weekdays and MYR232 (USD75) on weekends for a Superior Room with breakfast for two people. The quoted rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% local taxes. This promotion is available for stays now through August 31, 2012.

Book two nights or more at the Swiss Garden Hotel in central Kuala Lumpur and enjoy a 30% discount off their already low rates. After applying the discount, nightly rates start from just MYR231 (USD74) for a Deluxe Room with free internet access. This rate includes 10% service charge and 6% local taxes. This promotion is available until June 30, 2012.

La Pari-Pari, a new boutique hotel on beautiful Langkawi Island, is offering an opening discount of 20%. The discounted rate is MYR220 (USD70) per night with free WiFi and continental breakfast for two people.  La Pari-Pari offers just 12 guestrooms and they are furnished with your choice of one king or two twin-sized beds.  The “Opening Special” is available from April 1 to June 30, 2012.

The Tune Hotel Ipoh officially opens on March 30, 2012, and promotional rates start from just MYR39 (USD13) per night for a Standard Room. A 10% service charge and 6% local taxes are additional. At Tune Hotels you only pay for what you use, and separate charges apply for air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, and breakfast.  Opening rates are available on select dates now through July 31, 2012.

Enjoy a comfortable stay in Penang for as little as USD45 per night at the Berjaya Hotel. Room-only rates start from MYR140 (USD45) for a Super Single Room, MYR180 (USD58) for a Superior Room, and MYR210 (USD68) for a Junior Suite. A 10% service charge and 6% taxes are additional. Quoted prices are available now through December 31, 2012. 

From April 1, 2012, AirAsia X offers direct daily flights between Sydney, Australia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Promotional fares start from AUD447 (USD478) for round-trip economy class travel. The quoted price includes taxes, airline surcharges, and carry-on luggage. Promotional prices are available on select travel dates now through August 31, 2012.

For a comfortable stay for the whole family in downtown Kuala Lumpur, try the “Family Package” at the Corus Hotel. Starting from MYR405 (USD130), the package includes a spacious Family Suite, 2 roll-away beds, buffet breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children, and internet access. A 10% service charge and 6% local taxes are additional. This promotion is available until December 31, 2012.