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The Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort is located, some 4 hours’ drive from the capital Kuching, on the shores of a spectacular freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains and the unspoiled rainforests of Sarawak. Its design is based on the traditional timber longhouses of the region's native Iban Tribes. The resort's 11 indigenous timber longhouses contain 100 individually air-conditioned guest rooms, 88 of which are standard rooms. These rooms, all with attached bathrooms, come fully equipped with modern amenities - a welcome luxury in the heart of a rainforest. Facilities include the Nanga Mepi Restaurant, the Wong Irup Bar, an outdoor terrace, a swimming pool, and a boat jetty for arriving guests. Nearby is the 27,000-hectare Batang Ai National Park.

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Overlooking Dalit Beach, north of Kota Kinabalu, the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort is situated at the point where the jungle meets the sea and is set in 400 acres of gardens. Most of the 330 rooms afford great views of the sea, gardens and the long sweep of pristine beach, and are furnished in restful earthy colours and wood. All ground floor rooms have private roofed patios accessible through the landscaped gardens and the rest are split-level with private balconies. The Coast Restaurant serves Californian cuisine with vegetarian options,while the Naan restaurant gives you the flavours of north Indian and Goan delicacies. The Sampan Bar is the epitome of a casual beachside bar. The hotel offers extensive leisure and recreational facilities to complement the resort’s 18 hole championship golf course, and 64 acre nature reserve,where you can see the famous orang-utans of Borneo. Another alternative is the hotel's sister property, the Shangri-La TanjungAru Resort just outside Kota Kinabalu (click here).

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Situated near the southern tip of Bali on Seminyak Beach and built in the style of a traditional Balinese village with sloping thatched roofs, The Oberoi Bali offers 60 lanai cottages and 15 deluxe villas, 9 of which have their own private pools.With charming and endlessly obliging staff, this resort really is an enchanting escape from the cares of everyday life. 2 restaurants provide a choice of international and Balinese fare. Relax beside the large swimming pool or let the health club, gym and the Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree take good care of you. Although totally secluded, the resort is just 25 minutes from the bustle of shopping centres and nightlife and Bali’s spectacular temples and handicraft villages are all within easy reach.

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An idyllic garden resort on Medana Beach, The Oberoi Lombok is located on the coast of the island, east of Bali. Set in 24 acres of private grounds, the hotel is a special getaway where you can indulge in the comfort of luxurious accommodation, with superb cuisine, and a conscientious staff. Accommodation is in one of 50 luxurious Villas and Luxury Pavilions,with spacious bedrooms and marble sunken garden baths. All guest accommodation is in thatched roof buildings of local materials. Private walled gardens ensure privacy, overlooking pristine waters and set in its own walled garden. The resort also features a swimming pool,massage centre and full range of water sports. The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree offers a fabulous range of full body and beauty treatments designed to rejuvenate, refresh and restore.

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