SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA
2018 - 2019 HELLO SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA Discover the multi-cultural countries of Singapore and Malaysia. Uncover a world of possibilities in Singapore as culinary delights and diverse cultures meet endless shopping opportunities and futuristic infrastructure. Marvel at the enormity of the Gardens by the Bay and wander through the culturally diverse neighbourhoods of Little India and Chinatown. Experience the fun and excitement of Sentosa Island. Venture to Malaysia and discover a melting pot of cultures, delicious food and stunning beaches. Delve into the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, relax on the beaches of Langkawi and discover street art in Penang. Explore the jungles, mountains and wildlife of Malaysia’s largest states, Sabah and Sarawak where nature is at its best. As passionate and experienced travel professionals, we understand what goes into creating great holidays. For a holiday you’ll remember and want to tell everyone about, chat with your local Helloworld Travel agent today.
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Image Cover: Chinatown, Singapore Valid 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019. Image This Page: Merlion Park, Singapore Contents
Navigating This Brochure 4
Travel Tips 6
Top 10 Things To Do 8
Singapore 10
Sentosa Island 31
Bintan Island 36
Malaysia 38
Kuala Lumpur 39
Penang 45
Langkawi 49
Regional Malaysia 53
Borneo 54
Accommodation Index 58
Booking Conditions 59
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Accommodation Ratings Australia
ADELAIDE & MELBOURNE GOLD COAST THE KIMBERLEY MELBOURNE & VICTORIA NORTHERN TERRITORY The ratings featured in this brochure will provide SOUTH AUSTRALIA BROOME • STATIONS & WILDERNESS CAMPS • CRUISING & VICTORIA a general indication of the standard of accommodation and may alter throughout the year due to a change of circumstance. These are our views and are not related to any other rating system. We recommend checking with your travel consultant to find the accommodation that best 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 suits your needs and budget.
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Pricing Guide
Prices in this brochure are based on the lowest available price at the time of print and are a guide only. All prices are subject to availability and subject to change due to factors such as currency 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 fluctuations, taxes or seasonal surcharges. International Accommodation ‘From’ prices are per person per
night twin share using the lead-in room type in CENTRAL EUROPE AFRICA ARABIAN PENINSULA BALI CANADA low season based on the length of stay indicated & ALASKA & SCANDINAVIA on the individual property listing. A minimum stay is generally required. Where a price for more than a one night stay is featured, the nights must be taken consecutively. Ask your travel consultant for the best price available, other room types or travel dates and refer 2018 - 2019 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 to the inside back cover for our complete booking HONG KONG COOK ISLANDS FIJI HAWAI‘I ITALY conditions. & CHINA FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL
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Properties offering free Wi-Fi access in common areas and rooms. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 Properties offering in-room
PACIFIC ISLANDS SINGAPORE disabled facilities. NEW ZEALAND SAMOA • AMERICAN SAMOA • TAHITI SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND • VANUATU • TONGA • NIUE • NEW CALEDONIA & MALAYSIA Properties offering facilities catering for families, which may include kids club, family rooms, child menus, highchairs and cots.
A special bonus offer (e.g. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 sparkling wine) is available if you
are celebrating your honeymoon. VIETNAM, UK & IRELAND USA Details must be provided at the CAMBODIA & LAOS time of booking.
Villas offer a private and intimate alternative to a hotel stay. Generally villas are stand-alone with a separate living area and one or 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 more bedrooms. Villas may include private pools, concierge and butler Our Specialty Collection service. Ideal for families, large groups or longer stays.
MaldivesSTUNNING BEACHES • CRYSTAL CLEAR LAGOONS UniqueLUXURY Rail AND ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEYSJourneys SignatureIDYLLIC LUXURY • CollectionEXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Weddings & Honeymns Properties featuring the Luxury Collection symbol, in our view, provide an exceptional standard of accommodation, facilities and service.
LUXURY 2017 – 2018 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 2018 – 2019 4 COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION Navigating This Brochure Let Helloworld Travel inspire you to The Qantas Holidays Difference discover these fantastic destinations
Australia Creating Holidays for Over 40 Years
ADELAIDE & MELBOURNE Qantas Holidays has been in the business of creating amazing holiday experiences for Australian travellers for over GOLD COAST THE KIMBERLEY MELBOURNE & VICTORIA NORTHERN TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA BROOME • STATIONS & WILDERNESS CAMPS • CRUISING & VICTORIA 40 years. We’re experts at designing holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Our team has exceptional destination knowledge and a passion for travel. Exceptional Product Range Our comprehensive product range includes hotels, flights, sightseeing, cruises, car hire, rail, extended tours and much more! The products in this brochure are just a start. We can book everything you need to make your dream holiday 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 a reality providing great value and unparalleled choice.
PERTH QUEENSLAND ISLANDS QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST SYDNEY & & THE WEST COAST & WHITSUNDAYS RAIL HOLIDAYS & BRISBANE NEW SOUTH WALES MARGARET RIVER • NINGALOO REEF • GOLDEN OUTBACK INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF FRASER COAST • SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CANBERRA • NORFOLK ISLAND • LORD HOWE ISLAND Multi-Award Winner Over the years we’ve picked up many travel awards and we were thrilled to win the highly coveted ‘Best Wholesaler – International Product’ at the 2017 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards. We Care We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. That’s why our Customer Care
2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday.
TROPICAL NORTH Bonus Offers TASMANIA QUEENSLAND INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Everyone loves a bonus offer! Free nights, free breakfasts and free room upgrades are just a few of the exceptional deals on offer with Qantas Holidays. Look for the BONUS offers through this brochure and ask about our special offers released throughout the year. We Love It! Look for this symbol to see some of our best selling products and experiences. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Our customers love them and so will you! International Exclusive Packages Our Product team have crafted a range of fantastic packages exclusively for our customers. CANADA CENTRAL EUROPE AFRICA ARABIAN PENINSULA BALI & ALASKA & SCANDINAVIA EXCLUSIVEL Y Choose from one of our City Breaks which include our most popular accommodation and FOR YOU ‘must do’ experiences. Just look for the packages displaying ‘Exclusively For You’. Earn Qantas Points Qantas Holidays is proud to be among the select group of companies who offer Qantas Frequent Flyer points on combined air and land packages when flying with Qantas or Jetstar. See below for full details.
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HONG KONG COOK ISLANDS FIJI HAWAI‘I ITALY & CHINA FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent with Qantas Holidays
Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 1 point per $1 spent on Qantas Holidays combined air and land packages when flying with
2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 Qantas or Jetstar (excludes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific)^. Plus Qantas Frequent Flyers can also earn points on eligible Qantas and Jetstar flights when booked as part of these packages. That means members can earn twice – once on the flight PACIFIC ISLANDS SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND SAMOA • AMERICAN SAMOA • TAHITI SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND • VANUATU • TONGA • NIUE • NEW CALEDONIA & MALAYSIA and again on the package! Redeem your Qantas Points for Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers Did you know you can use your Qantas Points for a Qantas Holidays Gift Voucher? Visit the Qantas Store at qantasstore.com.au to purchase a voucher using your points, then call Qantas Holidays or see your travel agent to book your holiday package#. Not a member? 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free at: qantaspoints.com/freejoin/qantasholidays~
^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. Multiple VIETNAM, # UK & IRELAND USA carriers are permitted, provided one sector is a Qantas or Jetstar service or on a service with a Qantas or Jetstar flight number. Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers are available from the Qantas Store. For delivery in Australia only. Valid for 12 months from CAMBODIA & LAOS the date of issue for travel from Australia only. Store Terms of Use and voucher terms and conditions apply. See qantas.com/store for details. ~Complimentary membership is offered by Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901, and is available with Qantas Holidays bookings but may be withdrawn at any time. Each application is subject to approval by Qantas. T&Cs apply.
Flying with Qantas Flying with Jetstar With over 95 years’ experience, Qantas has built a reputation for Jetstar is a low fare carrier and operates a fleet of 120 aircraft excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering, maintenance to more than 80 destinations and 17 countries across the
2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 and customer service. As a founding member of leading airline Asia Pacific region. alliance, oneworld™, Qantas gives customers access to almost Our Specialty Collection 1,000 destinations worldwide.
MaldivesSTUNNING BEACHES • CRYSTAL CLEAR LAGOONS UniqueLUXURY Rail AND ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEYSJourneys SignatureIDYLLIC LUXURY • CollectionEXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Weddings & Honeymns
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How to Get There Languages BY AIR Qantas operates direct flights daily from Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil are the official Events & Public Holidays Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to Singapore. languages of Singapore. Jetstar Asia operates direct flights from Melbourne, April Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the official language Perth and Darwin to Singapore. Connecting flights are Thai Water Festival (Songkran), available from all major Australian cities. Qantas offers of Malaysia, however English is widely spoken. Penang, Malaysia 13th codeshare flights operated by Jetstar Asia between Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of Bintan Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Connecting flights are Island. English is widely spoken particularly in major May available from all major Australian cities. towns and resort areas. Sabah Fest 4th-6th A ferry transfer from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Borneo Jazz Festival 11th-12th (Singapore) to Bintan Island is available. Etiquette Beginning of Ramadan 15th Visas & Passports In respect to local traditions and religious beliefs, arms and legs should be covered and shoes Australian passport holders must have a valid June removed when visiting places of worship. Food passport with at least six months’ validity beyond Singapore Food Festival TBC their stay in Singapore, Bintan Island and Malaysia. should be handled with the right hand. Topless Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore 18th Australian passport holders do not require a visa sunbathing (by women) is not permitted. Pointing for visits of up to 30 days in Singapore and Bintan with the foot is not considered polite. Hari Raya Puasa (last day of Ramadan) 14th Island, and 60 days in Malaysia. Travel advice Ramadan is available from the Australian Government at July smartraveller.gov.au. Singapore, Bintan Island and Malaysia include Rainforest World Music Festival, a large Muslim population. Ramadan is observed Currency Sarawak 13th-15th by many throughout these countries and we Georgetown Festival, Penang, Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD) recommend you make yourself aware of how Malaysia TBC Bintan Island: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) that may affect your travel. Daytime is often Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) quieter, business hours are generally shorter with August Major credit cards are widely accepted throughout restaurants and cafés screened off or closed out Singapore International Singapore, Bintan Island and Malaysia. of respect for those who are fasting. In the evening, Festival of Arts TBC Electricity cities come to life, public places will be busy well Singapore Night Festival TBC 220-240V 50Hz. Three rectangular prong. into the early hours of the morning. Hari Raya Haji 22nd
Weather Guide September Singapore Constantly hot and humid, with a daily average temperature range of 24ºC to 31ºC. 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 14th-16th The wettest months are November to January and driest May to July. Malaysia A tropical climate with high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. November Monsoon season for the south-west is from May to September and the north-east from November to March. MotoGP, Malaysia 2nd-4th On the west coast, the wet months are May to October, while on the east coast, the wet months are Deepavali, Singapore and Malaysia 6th September to December.
Temperature average in Singapore Kuala Lumpur December Summer (Dec – Feb) 24ºC to 31ºC 24ºC to 33ºC ZoukOut, Singapore TBC Autumn (Mar – May) 24ºC to 33ºC 24ºC to 33ºC January Winter (Jun – Aug) 25ºC to 31ºC 24ºC to 33ºC Thaipusam, Malaysia 21st
Spring (Sep – Nov) 25ºC to 32ºC 24ºC to 33ºC TBC – Dates for this event were yet to be confirmed at the time of printing. 6 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THAILAND ATTRACTION N PHILIPPINES
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LANGKAWI KOTA KINABALU Mt Kinabalu SANDAKAN PENANG SABAH MALAYSIA BRUNEI CAMERON HIGHLANDS
KUALA LUMPUR BORNEO MALACCA SARAWAK SINGAPORE KUCHING BINTAN ISLAND (INDONESIA)
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SINGAPORE SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT JURONG SINGAPORE CITY
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7 Top 10 Things To Do
1 Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
1. Gardens by the Bay Sprawling over 101 hectares on the Marina Bay waterfront, Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. Spend time exploring the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Dome. Marvel at the futuristic Supertree Forest with vertical gardens rising from nine to 16 storeys. See page 12.
2. Langkawi Laze away your days on one of the 99 Langkawi Islands. Find the perfect spot under a swaying coconut palm and swim in the sapphire waters of 2 Cenang Beach, Langkawi the Andaman Sea. The archipelago is also home to picturesque rice paddies, jungle-covered hills and unique rock formations. See page 49.
3. Singapore’s Neighbourhoods A melting pot of cultures, Singapore’s neighbourhoods provide a fascinating insight into the city’s diversity. Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new while Little India buzzes with a vibrant Indian community. Discover Perankan culture in Joo Chiat with an endless array of culinary choices and visit Kampong Glam which boasts rich history, living traditions and trendy shops. See pages 12,14. 4 Orchard Road, Singapore 4. Orchard Road Shopping Singapore’s Orchard Road offers over two kilometres of luxury brands, local labels and ethnic wares and art galleries. Lined with large, shady Angsana trees, the well-known street is chock-a-block with shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment.
5. Orangutans No visit to Borneo is complete without seeing the large, gentle, red orangutan. Visit these magnificent creatures at Sabah’s Sepilok Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum, Orangutan Centre or Sarawak’s Semenggoh 3 Chinatown, Singapore 5 Orangutans, Borneo Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. See page 55. 8 6. Sentosa Island Located just a cable car ride off Singapore’s southern shore, Sentosa Island is the perfect holiday destination. Relax on the white sand beaches and experience the oceanarium, butterfly park, water rides, KidZania indoor theme park as well as the integrated resort of Resorts World Sentosa which includes Universal Studios. See pages 12, 13, 31, 32.
7. Georgetown Penang’s heritage is well preserved in Georgetown. Be sure to visit the distinct indigo-blue Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Clan Jetties and Kek Lok 6 Singapore Cable Car, Sentosa Island 7 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Georgetown, Penang Si Temple. Amazing, colourful street art sits right beside centuries-old temples in the very walkable streets. Check out Kungfu Girl, Boy on Chair, Kids on Bike and Trishaw Man. See page 45.
8. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur is a curious blend of old and new. Gleaming high rise buildings contrast against the lively precincts of Chinatown and Little India. Enjoy excellent shopping, tasty cuisine and interesting cultures. See page 40.
9. Marina Bay Sands Discover one of Singapore’s most iconic hotels, 8 Kuala Lumpur Marina Bay Sands®. Crowning the hotel is Sands SkyPark® and infinity pool which provides an unrivalled 360 degree view across the city. From celebrity chef restaurants, world class entertainment to over 270 retail stores, it’s all under one roof. See page 29.
10. Authentic Cuisine Taste your way around Singapore and Malaysia. From Laksa and Chilli crab to Nasi Goreng and Rendang, the delicious flavours will leave you wanting more. Whether you choose to dine in luxury or enjoy street fare with the locals, there is a cuisine for every taste. See page 14. 9 View from CÉ LA VI 10 Authentic Cuisine 9 10 SINGAPORE
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