You need at least two weeks to truly experience what this beautiful island has to offer, and on a typical family adventure holiday in Borneo you can expect to cover a wide range of activities.

Snorkelling is by far the best way to explore the coral reef that sits just off the coast of Borneo and this is usually accompanied by a RIB ride.

You can expect to have a full day of mountain biking, exploring the area around Kota Kinabalu, and should be prepared to get muddy as some of the routes may take you through parts of the rainforest.  Rock climbing will also be on the agenda, with a morning session of practice on an indoor wall and the chance to head outside and even try Mount Kinabalu.

A walk through the stunning rainforest discovery centre will also be on offer as well as a visit to the Gomantong Caves. You will even get the chance to spend a night on the edge of the secondary jungle of Kampung Bilit.  There will be a rainforest boat trip where you may even get to see the Borneo pygmy elephant.  Jungle rafting and diving are also possible.

All in all, an adventure trip to Borneo is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

If you are backpacking in SEA then flying into Singapore’s Changi Airport is great way to start your journey. Going to Asia can be a bit intimidating at first to westerners, as it can be very different to Europe or the US.

However, Singapore is a good transitional place to get you used to the way of life in SEA and there is plenty to see and do. The city is also an excellent place to shop with Orchard Road being a prime destination for shoppers with malls as far as the eye can see.If you enjoy Asian food then you have come to the right place.

Try out the hawker centres where you can enjoy all the local delicacies for great value, with most main dishes only costing a couple of pounds. But if you still long for the treats of back home, there are plenty of western style food outlets as well.

Once you have sampled the delights of Singapore you will be ready for Malaysia and a trip to Kuala Lumpur is well worth while.

The city has more of the vibe of a busy Asian city but still has the western-like infrastructure that makes it accessible to tourists.

Made famous by a number of films, including Entrapment, the Petronas Twin Towers are an impressive sight to behold and you can gain a brilliant view of the city, especially when it’s all lit up after the sun goes down.

Head further north and you will come into the most popular destination in SEA, the Kingdom of Thailand.

What makes this country such a lure to tourists is the fact it really does have something for everyone.

Whether you want to see beautiful jungle landscapes, sit on pristine beaches with warm crystal clear waters, or barter and haggle in the streets of Bangkok then Thailand is the destination for you.

Ascott Kuala Lumpur Hotel

The Ascott Kuala Lumpur is a luxury premier address strategically located across the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) – the most sophisticated shopping, business and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur. It is within easy walking distance of the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest office towers in the world that offer panoramic views of the city from its steel and chrome towers. The Ascott Kuala Lumpur offers unparalleled levels of luxury and comfort.

No 9, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center towers over the Kuala Lumpur skyline with 900 luxuriously appointed suites.

Located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center is an excellent spot for key conferencing and banquet functions.

No 1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Crown Princess Hotel

A 5-Star Hotel in a 5-Star location at the corner of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang. In the heart of the Embassy Row and a short walk to the impressive Petronas Twin Towers and the sprawling KLCC Park. Next door is the City-Square Centre, which has 5 floors of specialty, design and lifestyle stores and the prestigious 60-storey Empire Tower Office building.

City-Square Centre, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Equatorial Hotel

An international business class hotel that emphasises efficiency, comfort, security and value for money — all delivered with genuine Malaysian warmth and hospitality. The 5-star Equatorial Kuala Lumpur is located in the heart of the City’s commercial and entertainment district.

Jalan Sultan Ismail ,50250 Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya is your ‘boutique urban resort’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can experience the newly refurbished 5-star hotel featuring spacious rooms, spa, trendy food & beverage outlets, and many handy facilities adding on to the total experience of Hotel Maya.

138, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Legend Hotel

The 5-star Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers its guests a choice of 414 rooms and 206 apartments. All rooms come with Speednet – a high speed broadband internet in-room facility where guests can be connected to the internet at 2MBps. The hotel is located above The Mall Shopping Complex and opposite the Putra World Trad Centre. A light rail transit (LRT) and a KTM Commuter stations are located right next door to the hotel.

Putra Place, 100 Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the latest luxury hotel in Malaysia’s fast-developing capital. A prime location in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) adjacent to the world’s tallest buildings, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Nikko Hotel

The award-winning Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpurboasts of 473 spaciously furnished guestrooms and suites including the exclusive Executive Nikko Club Floor specially created for the comfort of business travelers. For food connoisseurs, the Hotel offers authentic Japanese cuisine at the Benkay Japanese Restaurant, fine Cantonese and Sichuan specialties.

165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon

Enjoy the spacious comfort of a private serviced residence in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Ideal for corporate housing, the residence is surrounded by offices, banks, shopping centres, cosmopolitan restaurants, trendy cafes and local street fare within the Golden Triange of Kuala Lumpur. The Jalan Raja Chulan LRT station is a few minutes walk for destinations throughout the city.

No 8 Lorong Ceylon, Off Jalan Raja Chulan, 50250, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang Shopping

Good samples of KL’s major shopping centers are found along Jalan Bukit Bintang, an area known as KL’s ultimate shopping district. The variety is extensive and prices cover a broad spectrum. You can’t miss the bright green color of Lot 10, where you’ll find specialty shops, restaurants and an Isetan supermarket and department store. For electronics and computers, Low Yat Plaza has everything for the gadget lover, from cameras to computers, at very competitive prices.

KLCC Suria Mall

A trendy mall at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers. It has three sections, one for designer and branded goods, and two sections where you’ll find more economical labels like Marks and Spencers, Esprit, Zara and Levi’s. The Mall is connected to the KLCC Monorail station.

Petaling Street and Chinatown

This is the place for replicas (read: imitations) of name brand accessories, handbags, watches, clothing and cosmetics. There are many other gifts and handicrafts to be seen, plus fruits, local snacks and other foods. Copies of DVDs and CDs are plentiful.

Pasar Seni and Central Market

Adjacent to Petaling Street, this market has local arts, handicrafts, ethnic jewellery, accessories, clothing, and home decor items. This clean and spacious complex has small stalls, with aspiring artists and shops packed with goods. Here you’ll find items not available in the malls like a Kelantan Kite, beaded silver jewellery, embroidered Songkets, Chinese jewellery boxes, Malaysian dresses and cheongsams and various sculptures. It is a great place to hunt for unique souvenirs.

Pudu Market and Jalan Pasar Market

Here you can see how traditional perishable foods are traded. There are fruits and vegetables, spices seafood, live frogs and other fresh meats, to name a few items. Open from early morning until 2 pm. Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and soiled.

An interesting midnight bazaar is found in the heart of KL, at Jalan Jelatek off Jalan Ampang, near the Petronas Twin Towers. It opens at 9 pm and closes around 2 am. It proves that KL never sleeps.

The central area is called KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Civic Center, and by day it is the center of Malaysia’s finance, trade and commerce. However, when night falls, as it does at essentially the same time all year long, KLCC is transformed into a hotbed of entertainment and late-night fun. There are clubs, bars and pubs scattered throughout KLCC, mostly along Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Sultan Ismail. This is a good area to start your exploration of KL nightlife, though many other areas have good attractions as well.

Beach Club Café

This bar has a beachside theme and is popular with international tourists and expats. It has live performances and DJs that fill the dance floor, and is a reputedly the best pickup spot.

Passion

Passion’s intimate atmosphere attracts a trendy crowd into its stylish realm where a state-of-the-art audiovisual system will stimulate you. There is also a chill-out balcony and even oversized beds where you can hold more private conversations.

Aloha Club. Bistro & VIP Lounge

This club has an Hawaiian theme, with beach huts lining outside its front and inside for its dance club, bistro and an exclusive VIP lounge.

Sky Bar

Surrounded by exhilarating views of the nighttime city skyline, the Sky Bar is the city’s hippest bar with its contemporary, chic décor and chill-out atmosphere.

Zouk & Velvet Underground

Perhaps one of the most well known nightclubs in KLCC, Zouk has four different dance rooms, each with different styles of music, and regular appearances of international deejays. Velvet Underground is Zouk’s elite sister club sensuously classy with its velvet-lined walls.

Glass Lounge in the Crowne Mutiara Hotel

This is a more relaxed place for those who want a place to meet and chat while enjoying live bands or soothing piano music. It has an extensive beverage menu and super gourmet sandwiches

12 SI at 12 Jalan Sultan Ismail

Four clubs in one, Atmosphere, Bliss, Bar Fly and Gerai. Among these, there is something for everyone and a unique experience to be sure. It claims to offer an energy that is both raw and highly polished at the same time.

Seri Melayu

This 500-seat traditional Malay buffet restaurant is always full of patrons. A buffet lunch is served, but Seri Melayu is famous for its huge dinner buffet. At 8:30pm each night they present a spectacular cultural dance show for tourists.

1 Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, +60-3-2145-1833

Albion

Albion serves interesting British-inspired food unique cocktails in an elegant atmosphere, perfect for a quiet, romantic dinner.

31 Jalan Berangan, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, +60-3 2141 9282

Sagar

Sagar specializes in superb North Indian food. Their butter chicken is a KL legend, and they have many fresh seafood selections. It is highly rated.

63A One Bangsar, Jalan Ara, Kuala Lumpur, +60-3-2284-2532

CoChine Bistro & Alfresco

CoChine serves very tasteful Vietnamese and Lao food in classy surroundings decorated with Khmer carvings.

2 Jalan Kiara, Plaza Mont Kiara. Kuala Lumpur, +60-3-6201-0002

Lafitte Restaurant

Lafite serves an exquisite selection of European cuisine in a luxurious atmosphere. It provides an intimate, cozy dining experience, and it’s fair to say, for a stiff price.

Shangari-La Hotel, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, +60-3-2074-3900

Bombay Palace

Perhaps the best Indian restaurant in KL, Bombay Palace has a reputation of serving a wide variety of authentic Indian cosine. Service and ambience is first class.

215 Jalan Tun Razak, +60-3-2145-4241

Li Yen

Li Yen at Ritz-Carlton has sumptuous decor, superb food that you can select from an extensive menu of Cantonese specialties, prepared by their award-winning chef, Leung Kwai Hong. At lunchtime they have fantastic dim sum. It’s the Ritz-Carlton, top up your wallet beforehand.

The Ritz-Carlton, 168 Jalan Imbi, +60-3-2142-8000

Madam Kwan’s Restaurant

Madam Kwan’s serves traditional Peranakan Nyonya food, which is the perfect marriage of village Malay food with Chinese cuisine. This is an ideal place to sample traditional Malaysian dishes.

Suria KLCC, Shop 420-421, Level 4, +60-3-2026-2297

Kelantan Delights

This is another of the great Malay restaurants in KL, located in the Twin Towers. It used to be a street stall, but has moved upscale, and for good reason, since many of its specialties are legend among KL residents.

Suria KLCC Shop 418-419, Level 4, +60-3-2163-4166.

Petronas Towers

The 88-story Petronas Twin Towers are the world’s tallest twin structures. Inspired by Islamic architecture, this lustrous structure is 452 meters (1480 feet) tall. It contains offices, conference halls, and upscale shopping, plus it boasts a 20 hectare (50 acre) park. The towers are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors by a double-deck bridge, making it unique among the world’s tallest skyscrapers.

Menara KL Tower

At 421 meters (1380 feet) above the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, this tower is presently the world’s fifth tallest structure. From the topside viewing deck you have spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. There is a rotating restaurant at the top. Besides a tourist attraction, it is an important communications center.

Chinatown

A bustling district of KL that never sleeps, this is a colorful place to see the lively Chinese sector’s shops and other activities, and also a great place to hunt for bargains. The nighttime main market area, Petaling Street, has hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of goods at low prices, but haggling to lower the price further is expected, so give it a try.

Batu Caves

Batu Caves penetrate a limestone hill, and is one of KL’s most frequented tourist destinations. There are 3 major caves, and Cathedral Cave has a 100 meter (330 foot) arched ceiling that houses several Hindu shrines. The Hindu temple artifacts are about 100 years old and are an important religious landmark for Hindus. It is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of KL.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

This Bird Park is said to be one of the largest in the world, covering 20 hectares (50 acres). There are separated sections such as Hornbill Park, Flamingo Pond, World of Parrots and a free-flight walk-about aviary that contains over 3,000 birds. Delight in the beauty of these fantastic creatures.

Central Market

Once just a wet market, it now houses a variety of traders offering traditional goods like batik, carvings, souvenirs, sculptures, clothes and much more. The different ethnic groups are purposely segregated so that visitors can more clearly see and appreciate the cultural differences of the ethnic groups in Malaysia.