Boutique Hotel Courtyard @ Heeren

The Courtyard @ Heeren has won:

FIRST PRIZE
Malaysian Institute of Architect (PAM)
Exterior (2010)

TRAVELER'S CHOICE© 2012
TripAdvisor.com Awards
Family, Best Service, Trendiest, Top 25, Bargain

SECOND PRIZE
Malaysian Institute of Architect (PAM)
Interior (2010)

Unique, Stylish, and Comfortable rooms for an attractive rate.
Each room/suite has been designed in a specific style, combining the Peranakan style with modern elements.

credit to courtyardatheeren

HZtours.com.my : No. 1 Muslim online travel agency

"No. 1 Muslim online travel agency"
I'm happy to inform you that finally my application to partner with HZ Tours has been approved.  Their services includes Malaysia tour, budget hostel, hotel, flights, car hire, student travel.

Check out their about us page:

Founded in 2010 and based in Ipoh Perak, Malaysia with global vision, Hztours.com.my is owned and powered by HZ Travel &Tour Sdn Bhd. HZ Travel & Tour is not just a name, but it's a commitment. Today we stand as one of the new travel management successful companies in Malaysia.
HZ Travel & Tour has close relationship and agreements with thousands of hotels around Malaysia and worldwide destinations. HZ Travel & Tour also has leading technology in ecommerce and internet marketing.
Our primary business is handling outbound tours for Malaysian to Asia countries, Europe, Middle East, Ocenia, Africa and all over the world. We also handle inbound tours into Malaysia by Charter or Regular Scheduled flights. The Company works with several Tour Operators, with the main markets for inbound tours being Australia, Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, India, Spain, UAE, USA.

To get more info visit their official site and make your booking.

Philea Resort Melaka

Night scene of Philea Resort & Spa, Melaka

This piece of paradise has been a delightful heaven in the making. On this paradise, one of the country's premier resort lies in the shade of forest giants as well as the faultless flow of waterfalls. Here, you will find a resort unlike no other - a rustic architecture with secluded bays curled around pristine greenery, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. 

This is the privilege of Philea Resort & Spa. The privilege of peace, tranquility and ultimate relaxation. 

The accommodation at Philea Resort & Spa captures the nostalgic elegance of an age where quality and care were a way of life. Bespoke furniture merges with the beauty of finest quality pine log and railway sleepers that pave the way to create an environment that is both beautiful and comfortable. Surround yourself and relax against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush green forest. 

source : AsiaRooms

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For land packages as low as A$230, visit WesternAustralia.com
Purchase any Perth package and receive travel deals passport with savings worth up to A$2000. You don't want to miss such awesome Perth deals!

I'd like to share fantastic great deal for Perth holiday packages. Perth is one of amazing holiday destination in  Western Australia . Book your place now and save up to A$2000.

Hotels list from IHG

"IHG is a globally recognized brand (actually the largest hotel chain in the world), so please consider partnering up with us can definitely provide benefits for us both. "

That was part of the email I received today from IHG. I'ts been an honor for me to receive the invitation from such a big chain hotels in the world. I really want to take full advantage from this partnership and share with all readers here.

I'm sure many of us have seen those established name in the hotels industry. You might have seen one of these name:

IHG Brand includes:

• Intercontinental Hotels 
• 
  
  Holiday Inn Express
• Crowne Plaza 
• Staybridge Suites
• Holiday Inn Resorts 
• Candlewood Suites
• Holiday Inn Hotel Indigo

Don't forget to Treat yourself to a memorable experience - dinner & breakfast included! 

Checkout their Popular Destinations with Paris provides 22 Hotels, London with 69 Hotels, Los Angeles with 42 Hotels and Munich with 6 Hotels plus more major cities in the world providing hotels in their chain. You definitely won't regret with their offer.

Save up to 65%* on New Year's Flight Deals

Save up to 65%* on New Year's Flight Deals with CheapOair (*on unrestricted flights). Hurry, Book Now!

Don't miss out the chance from 21-Oct-2011 - 1-Jan-2012      
*** This promotion will end in 6 days. ***            

Have you ever watched a sword-fighting action film in 3D before? Grab the tickets now.

Have you ever watched a sword-fighting action film in 3D before? Grab the tickets now.: Jet Li and Tsui Hark meet again with more kicks, slashes and swift moves like never before! Flying Swords of Dragon Gate in 3D can only mean one thing - a cinematic experience where weapons will come flying your way and armies charging towards you in battle! Wuxia fans, check for showtimes and book your tickets now.

London holidays Summer Olympics 2012

Summer Olympics 2012 is not far away from us. The London Olympics will be held from 27th July till 12th August 2012. Even not for Summer Olympics, London already known for some prestigious sports tournaments, such as Wimbledon (tennis) and Wembley Arena (football).

 If I had a chance, I would like to be in London Summer Olympics 2012. Anyway, it depends on my budget and availability.

When talk about visiting London, it will involve with London holidays. As we know, London is one of the most visited places for holidays. Previously in my posts, I’ve mentioned about London holiday apartments and hotels in London.

For some people, they might be looking for best London hotels or maybe a luxury hotel in London for Olympics 2012 accommodation. For others especially with family, they might be looking for self catering London 2012 , cheap hotels London or maybe an apartments in London to get better rate for longer period. There will be great if we can find central london hotels during the 2012 Olympics.

 Anyway, you better reserve a place for Olympics 2012 accommodation if you are planning to get there during summer 2012. I bet there will be extraordinary and irregular visitors coming to London during the Olympics.

Discount coupon: flight, car rental, hotels from OneTravel

I received an alert from OneTravel, to remind me about their fabulous great deals that are starting or coming soon.

 Throughout September, expect superb deals on flights, hotels, car rentals and more! The Great End of Summer and International Flight Deals are on the menu this month! Best bargain hunting for a business hotel stay, weekend rental car or European excursion, while you can save major cash- all while making big returns... up to $35 per booking!

Redeem the codes provided below to get special discount deals and offer when you make booking:


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Cheap hotel rates, discount hotels, hotel reservations

If you are looking for discount hotels and cheap hotel rates for reservation, there are plenty of websites offering this kind of special deals. Still we can’t find the specific website or travel agents providing exact information on the cheap rates hotel term.

Most people will try to google for best way to get cheap hotel rates and they will have thousands and even millions of results on website and blogs, providing the information. Almost everybody claim they have the right information provided for specific term of hotel cheap rates, but how to determine the best information?

When you want to make hotel reservations, normally you will type keyword likes London cheap hotels, cheap hotel rates Las Vegas or maybe cheap hotel rates Orlando. Then, the google results will show all related website and blogs with related keywords.



First of all, you have to make sure that the website provides search tool tables with specific option for desired Destination. Then it should have dates for check in and checkout. Finally, it must have Numbers of Rooms and Guests to accommodate the hotel room.

If the website got them, then proceed with process to get comparison between one hotel to another.

Usually, the website should have info and exact data for hotel rates, rooms and amenities at thousands of discount hotels worldwide. With their search tools, you definitely can find the best hotel selection at the lowest rates that fit your budget

The most important part is reviews from past customers for the selected hotels you chose. From here, you can exactly decide whichever hotel suits your need. A best
cheap hotel rates doesn’t mean good satisfaction for the customers. Let the testimony become your decision helper.

Don’t forget to check for any hotel coupons offers for cost saving more for your reservation. The best part is if they don’t charge you for single cents if the hotel reservations are cancelled or changed.

Al Arab Burj Hotel luxury experience

This will be totally awesome if you are planning to spend your night at Burj Dubai hotel. The luxurious hotel experience provide by Armani Hotel Dubai, with 160 guest rooms on level 5 trough 8 of Burj Khalifa and suites on 38th & 39th.

Giorgio Armani personally designed “The Armani Residences” – the one and two-bedroom luxurious residences, on levels 9 through 16 of Burj Khalifa. Absolutely this is must be superb and won’t be forget by anyone staying here.

There also the world’s first in-hotel Armani/SPA with treatment rooms, thermal suites, a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool on 12,00 square feet built area.

Burj Arab definitely will become one of my wish-list!

Burj Dubai @ Burj Khalifa officially launched as the world tallest building

Burj Dubai officially launched on the glamorous and colorful opening ceremony. Fireworks shows make the opening really alive. How long Burj Dubai will hold the record as  worlds tallest building? I've visited Dubai couple years ago but the building still not completed. Really wish to have another chance to be in Dubai again - perhaps can make Burj Khalifa reservation?

I watch the live video on the news but it was very quick (saw on the news). Here I get the live video from youtube. Let's watch Burj dubai live video opening ceremony.



Facts of Burj Dubai

Currently the worlds tallest building and tallest man-made structure, Burj Dubai is at the centre of Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship mega-project of Emaar Properties in Dubai. The final height of the tower will be revealed on its completion in 2009.

With a development value of over US$1 billion, Burj Dubai, when completed, will fulfill all the criteria of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which ranks the worlds tallest buildings on the basis of spire height, the highest occupied floor, roof height and pinnacle height.

At a current height of over 800 meters (2,625 ft), Burj Dubai has now also scaled over 160 levels, the most number of storey in any building in the world. Burj Dubai has already surpassed the height of the KVLY-TV mast in North Dakota, USA - 628.8 meters (2,063 ft), which held the distinction of being the worlds tallest man-made structure. Burj Dubai is taller than Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which at 508 meters (1,667 ft) has held the tallest-building-in-the-world title since it opened in 2004. The tower also surpassed the 31-year-old record of CN Tower, which at 553.33 meters (1,815.5 ft) has been the worlds tallest free-standing structure on land since 1976.

Leveraging on the advancements in construction engineering, Burj Dubai undertook height enhancement in 2008 and is also upgrading its interior finishes. International designers from California have revisited the designs to make the residences more attractive and functionally superior.

In just 1,325 days since excavation work started in January, 2004, Burj Dubai became the tallest free-standing structure in the world. More than 11,000 consultants and skilled construction workers are employed on site, and the worlds fastest high-capacity construction hoists, with a speed of up to 2 m/sec (120 metres/min), were used to move men and materials.

 source from ImreDubai

Burj Dubai will be among the greatest building in history. I knew not everybody can make a reservation of Burj Khalifa, even to get into the building, will be a very great honor for holiday in Dubai. How much it cost to stay in the Burj hotel?I will find the answer. Another masterpiece for property Dubai.

72 hour Sydney Hotel Sale: Up to 50% off!

This is amazing! If you are planning to go to Australia (for Christmas holiday?), there are special offer from Expedia Australia. They are having 72 hour Sydney Hotel Sale, which up to 50% off! The offer seems unbelieveble, because of the cut down price. It is truly cheap if you book from them.

Among top rated (from the customers) hotels participated with the deals are such asThe Westin Sydney , Swissotel Sydney (Sydney, NSW), The Grace Hotel, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney, Travelodge Wynyard, Vibe Hotel Sydney, Sydney Marriott Hotel, and many more.

Why pay more while you can save a lots and no fees charged for bookings. Hurry up while sales are still available for limited time only. Sales end on December 3, 2009.

Saujana Beach Port Dickson : [Pantai Saujana Batu 4]

Me and my wife stop by at Saujana Beach, Port Dickson last Wednesday, on our way back from Kuala Lumpur. I found the Saujana Beach signage and snap this photo. It says,

"Saujana Beach

Previously known as 4th Mile Beach. It's name was changed to Saujana Beach in 2001 when
beaches in Port Dickson were renamed. Having the distance of 0.6 km in length, stretching from Avillion to Klana Lodge.

The name of Saujana Beach is given based on it's location that is near to Saujana Hill,
which has it's own unique history.

In 1800 during the British administration, there was a colonial bungalow known as Saujana Bungalow. With itsbeutiful colonial architecture, it stands majestically on top of a hill commanding a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. Standing on the site of this bungalow today is the TNB Clubhouse."

View of Saujana Beach area

Every time I have a chance, I always try to make my self available having break at any Port Dickson's beaches. This is because I used to live here during my childhood, until 8. Then my father retired from the army forces - bring us all back to our hometown. I got my d=sentimental value here.

Sometimes, I stay there for couple days if I can find any hotels available. This is because I never have any proper plan every time I been there. Just last minute reservation but it is really difficult to find accommodation during weekend and school holidays. Even Port Dickson Hotels can be found all along the beaches and spread all over the places, but during peak season, most of the resort, hotel, chalet and home stay are fully booked. This is because Port Dickson are really famous in Malaysia for its beauty, attract local and foreign travelers interest. Besides, Port Dickson location is not far from Kuala Lumpur. It takes about one and half hour drive.

There are so many hotel available in Port Dickson. From budget hotel, to 5 star hotel. Avillion hotel, Desa Lagoon Resort Port Dickson, Desa Lagoon Resort and Bayu Beach Resort are among top rated hotels in Port Dickson. I still didn't try the coziness of those accommodation in Port Dickson. Perhaps will have my chance during this coming school holidays on November.