Rasa Ria, BORNEO
Airing Date: Nov 22nd, 2004
The resort's rooms are beautifully furnished in earth colours and natural wood. They are all equipped with a phone, central air-conditioning, in-room safe, colour television with satellite news and in-house movies, tea/coffee making facilities and refrigerator. And each guestroom has either a view of the sparkling South China Sea or of the rich rainforest.
But it's the location that sets this Shangri-La resort apart from the rest. Borneo's wilderness is right on your doorstep, with thick jungle, birdlife and friendly orang-utans swinging around.
The resort looks after several orphaned orang-utans, and you can watch them being fed twice a day. The toddlers are hand-raised and eventually weaned off human contact before being released back into the jungle.
It usually takes a couple of years for the orphans to be released, and during that time, guests can get right up close and meet these distinctive animals.
While meeting the orang-utans is usually the highlight for visitors, the resort is also an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts, with a variety of activities available from golf to aqua sports. Some activities are complimentary, and others cost money - a lot in some cases! The resort's 18-hole championship course costs $92 a round.
Whether you choose to go on an organised snorkelling trip, relax on the sand under a swaying palm, or take a horse ride along the beach, you'll find yourself enjoying every moment of this magical resort.
The facts:
As a Great Outdoors special, Spree Island Holidays are offering an eight night package to the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort from $1018 ex west coast and $1115 ex east coast. Includes taxes. Subject to exchange rates. Conditions apply.
This offer includes return economy airfares with Malaysia Airlines, accommodation, breakfasts, massage and free entry to the Orangutan Sanctuary. The offer is available to the first 100 callers only. SAVE up to $1100 per couple!
For latest travel advice on Malaysia visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Spree Island Holidays
Tel: 1300 65 65 66
Suggested reading material: Lonely Planet
Prices correct at 22/11/04
