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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Expedition Holiday in Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands provide all travelers and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a memorable holiday no matter what time of the year it may be. Many people will surely not have seen a butterfly in the open for a long time.

A trip to Cameron Highlands Malaysia gives one an opportunity to view these magnificent insects in its two absolutely wonderfully attractive butterfly farms. A journey to the Highlands is like going back the old days where one could savor fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables. The visitors will be surprised to see farms dotting the highlands throughout. This is mainly due to the cool climate and fertile soil of the highlands. A visit to the fruits and vegetable farms is generally followed up with a trip to the tea plantations. It is said that a trip to the highlands is incomplete without paying a visit to its fabulous tea plantations. A most common attractive feature of the highlands are the 'strawberries farms' which can be found almost anywhere in the area. The attractive feature is that they offer locally grown strawberries and home made strawberry jams at reasonable prices. At times one might be fortunate to come across strawberry farms which allow visitors to pluck strawberries for themselves and charge them according to weight.

The Cameron highlands are a very popular destination for the adventurous tourists. The highlands provide ample scope for camping activities which is gaining in popularity with each passing day amongst the more adventurous of the travelers. To spend a night/nights in the rainforest away from one's usual city lifestyle is an enriching and unforgettable experience. Most tourists who are fond of the wild and love nature, usually, have it on their agenda to make a trip to the mountains. The travelers and hikers can get hold of maps for the more common routes at local shops or from tour operators to make it easy for them to negotiate the mountain trails. The range of jungle treks come in such a variety that they are able to satisfy a wide range of nature lovers. The majority of the trails are located in the vicinity of the area around Tanah Rata. The jungle treks invariably lead waterfalls and the mountains!

The way to get to the highlands is by road. Ever since the opening of the new Simpang Pulaia road, traveling to the highlands has become easier. Earlier there was just one route from the south via Tapah. One can take another third route from the east coast via Gua Musang in Kelantan. However, traveling along this road has not yet been gazetted by the authorities. The roads have a lot of sharp bends. However, if one drives a little carefully, it can be quite pleasant especially because the roads have been recently upgraded. The travel along the roadways provides one with some great views of the mountains. The Cameron Highlands accommodation include some guest houses which provide one with motorbike rental services which the tourists can use for their movement around the town. The terrain is not conducive to bicycles and more so because of the high traffic.

Nancy Eben is an associate editor of http://www.a1malaysiahotels.com The website offers exclusive information of Malaysia and Cameron Highlands Hotels etc.

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Malaysia - Essential Visits

Located in South East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, Malaysia achieved its independence from British rule on the 31st of August 1957. With a population of approximately 23.5 million (58% Malays, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians and 10% others), Malaysia is rich in differing cultures and traditions. The uniqueness of Malaysia is that all these differing religions live alongside each other in harmony and peace.

You may be asking "What's there to do in Malaysia?". Malaysia offers natural beauties in tropical rainforest, scuba diving; Shopping haven in all major cities; Friendly citizens across the country. Whatever you want to do, ranging from being a potatoe couch at the hotel to extreme adventures, Malaysia has it all.

Having said that, I will now point out to you the essential visits that you should take part in order to make your trip whole (in no particular order):

Petronas Twin Towers
Towering at a height of 452 metres (1483 feet), the Petronas Twin Towers is the highest twin towers in the world. Built to 88 storeys and 32000 windows, the towers are connected via a skybridge. You must book your time to access the skybridge for an excellent birds-eye view of the Kuala Lumpur city. The towers were featured in the movie Entrapment starring Sean Connery and Caterine Zeta Jones. When visiting the towers, take a stroll at the KLCC park (20 hectares or 50 acres) located adjacent to the towers and indulge yourself in shopping at the Suria KLCC located inside the towers.

Pulau Pinang (Penang Island)
Affectionately known as Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its natural beauty and exotic heritage. Located at the northern part of Malaysia, Penang, a bustling island, has a large variety of culture, people and food within the 285 square kilometres enclave. So diversed, you will be able to find churches, Chinese temples, Indian temples and Muslim mosques all within a five minutes walk. Colonial buildings still exist and are constantly being restored to its former glory. When you are at the Pearl of the Orient, you must sample the hawker food found at abundance, take a ferry ride (especially at night) and stroll along the beaches of Batu Ferringi.

Sipadan Island
Located on the north-eastern part of Borneo Island, Sipadan is one of the world's best dive spots. White sandy beaches borders this 12ha island. The island was formed from a undersea volcano and is raised 650meters from the sea floor. Sipadan is famous for its reef wall, rare reef creatures and the regular appearance of sea turtles. If you are a diver, this is one place that you would not want to miss.

East Coast Islands
On the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, an abundance of idyllic white sandy beaches. To escape the hustle and bustle of the city, hop over to the east coast, put on a sarong, grab yourself a coconut, relax and enjoy the pounding of the waves. Out in the sea, islands such as Perhentian, Tioman and Redang are famous for their dive spots and family getaway.

Cameron Highlands
This 1800 meters above sea level region is a popular getaway from the tropical heat for Malaysians and tourist alike. Cameron Highlands was discovered by a British surveyor named William Cameron in 1885. This highlands resembles England as old English inns, chalets and bungalows still exists today. Attraction in Cameron Highlands includes mountain and jungle hikings, tea plantations, fruits and vegetable farms, flower nurseries and its people. Cameron Highlands has two golf courses if you are game.

Proboscis Monkeys
Living exclusively in Borneo island, proboscis monkeys have the largest nose amongst all primates. Reaching up to 17.5cm long, the reason for the elongated nose is unknown. Another distinctive feature of this unique creature is its pot belly. The proboscis monkey is an endangered species and is listed under the IUCN Red List. Visiting these creatures in its natural habitat is well worth the journey.

About the Author
Mij Gnow is an avid traveller who is infected with the travel bug throughout the year. Weighed down by the corporate world to earn a living, Mij continues to write articles in preparation for his future travels. Mij is also the creator and administrator of Travel Corridor, http://www.travelcorridor.com; a site containing essential visits around the world.

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