Malaysia Holidays
Petite and enormously versatile, Peninsular Malaysia packs a lot of temptation into its 50,400 square miles. Here, some of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest sits alongside a bustling capital city, where you can sample authentic dishes inherited from places as distant as China and Arabia.
Off the coast, you'll find beautiful tropical islands to suit just about any beach holiday style you might fancy, from excellent diving and secluded honeymoons, to tranquil low-key bays, and pristine sand just metres from some of Malaysia’s finest spas.
What else? Ah yes - the tea. When you’re tired of the tropical temperatures, head up into the Cameron Highlands tea-growing region, following the footsteps of heat-weary Victorian British Colonials, who retreated here a century before you. You’ll find their gorgeous stately buildings converted into tranquil modern accommodation, in a landscape lush and green with tea plants and mountain vegetation.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, is a thriving modern metropolis where it’s fun to be out after dark, whether you’re exploring the streetfood markets, or surveying the skyline from a cocktail bar atop one of the city’s impressive towers.
KL's modern bustle is balanced by a couple of historic counterpoints. A couple of hours south sits beautiful old Malacca - once the greatest trading port in South-East Asia, and responsible for importing many of the country’s diverse influences in centuries gone by. To the north, you’ll find Colonial Penang, the oldest British settlement in the country, part of which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Langkawi is probably the best-known of Malaysia’s islands, with its long sandy beaches, smart hotels and effort-free infrastructure, but there are many others, notably the laid back Perhentian Islands, with their picture-perfect beaches, the idyllic and versatile Tioman Islands, which are as good for families as they are for diving, and the height-of-luxury Pangkor Laut.
Things to love in Malaysia
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The Selective difference
With us, you are taken care of from enquiry until your reluctant homecoming. Your holiday is designed by a specialist who knows your destination first-hand. Throughout your travels, you'll have expert personal guides where requested & our full logistical support. And, it goes without saying, we'll be waiting to hear all about it once you're home.
LOCAL EXPERTISE
Our Brighton-based Destination Specialists spend each day working closely with colleagues and partners across Asia. This ensures we stay several steps ahead when designing inspiring holidays, staying up to date and overcoming obstacles, which means your holiday will be crafted using both local and international expertise.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
The welfare of our destinations and their communities is incredibly important to us. We are focused on ensuring that your money makes a positive impact, as often as possible, by supporting communities and wildlife conservation through dedicated initiatives and by very carefully choosing our partners in Asia.
EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS
We may be partial to the occasional bad pun, but we don’t joke around when it comes to designing first class travel experiences. Over 90% of our clients rate us 5/5 after their holiday, and we're not ashamed to crack a proud grin on behalf of our award-winning teams in the UK and Asia.
WORRY-FREE
We know your time is precious, before and during your trip. We want you to have a smooth and relaxing experience so that your main concern on holiday will be whether to order noodles or rice. There will be no hidden extras, and your holiday will be orchestrated seamlessly by your Destination Specialist plus our local guides and behind-the-scenes crews in your destination.
