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or those seeking a different experience in Malaysia other than the usual shopping and the metropolitan ambience, the Seri Kembangan district is a great option. Located just south of Kuala Lumpur, the Seri Kembangan district is now one of the hotspots of Malaysian tourism.

The area is a mere 30 minute taxi ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Seri Kembangan offers visitors and tourists quality healthy living. Most of its hotels and resorts provide spas and other sports facilities for guests to enjoy. The Mines Beach Resort, located just near Sungai Besi Highway, is famous for its world-class spas and water sport facilities. Located around a 60-hectare lake, the resort is also equipped with a full 18-hole golf course with a helipad.

Mines Wellness hotel is one of the spotlight hotels in Mines Beach Resort. The five-story, four-star hotel has an astonishing lake-view and is well-known for its traditional spa and alternative therapies. The hotel’s facilities include a sand-bedded swimming lagoon, convention halls, and a business center for those who can’t escape the work routine.

For those seeking a more luxurious holiday, the Palace of The Golden Horses offers a grand experience. Located in the north side of the resort, guests are greeted with marble floors, golden statues, antique decorations, and a good example of true Malaysian hospitality. The hotel offers 427 elegant rooms and five world-class restaurants for guests to enjoy.

The Mines Beach Resort also provides access to numerous water sports for those who enjoy more challenging leisure activities. From waterskiing, to a simple banana-boat ride for the whole family there are lots of reasons to spend a holiday here.

Shopaholics can also splurge at the Mines Shopping Mall located nearby. Built on top of a canal, the Mines Shopping Mall is walking distance from Mines Wellness Hotel.

Foodies will have lots to enjoy as Seri Kembangan is also well-known for being the center of traditional Malaysian cuisine. Street vendors and restaurants scattered throughout the whole area are all within walking distance.If you wish to avoid Malaysia’s bustling cities and want to immerse yourself in a serene tropical forest, visit Langkawi Island.

Among the other hotels on the island, The Datai Langkawi is the most expensive and also the most exquisite. The deluxe room rates start at RM800 and they have suite that costs around RM2800, or priced from US$250 to $875.

The Datai Langkawi is situated on the northwestern tip of Langkawi Island, nestled inside an ancient virgin tropical rainforest with a secluded white sandy beach facing the calm Andaman Sea.

A perfect getaway for nature lovers, The Datai Langkawi is built amid stunning scenery and offers the utmost privacy, with meandering pathways leading to the private beach. It is one of a kind, built with love and imagination.