World Tourist Destinations

To arrive at Kangaroo Island, you have to first fly into Adelaide. The capital of South Australia is also the country's capital of food, wine and festivals! Voted Australia's most liveable city, Adelaide is well connected with direct international and domestic flights in addition to interstate coaches and train services. It's a well-planned city, easy to explore by foot, embraced by the sea on one side and charming hills on the other. Cricket fans love the charming Adelaide Oval ground, home to many historic matches. And to Sir Donald Bradman's Museum, with the legendary batsman's personal collection of memorabilia. Come, try your luck at the casino tables of Sky City Adelaide.
Shop till you drop. In Adelaide's centre is Rundle Mall, with more than 600 shops in its many arcades. The Harbourtown Outlet Shopping is a one-stop destination for designer brands and homeware at 60 % daily discounts.
Foodies Heaven. Over 700 restaurants offer value for money Chinese, Italian, Thai, Australian and Indian cuisines. Great choice for vegetarians too. Say cheers with delicious South Australian wines.
A twenty minute drive takes you up to Adelaide Hills. Visit quaint towns, full of hertitage homes, where time has stood still. Explore historic Hahndorf German village. From top of Mount Lofty Summit, Adelaide city and the ocean lie below your feet. At Cleland Wildlife Park, cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos…What a feeling!
An hour away from Adelaide, lies the picturesque, Tuscany-like landscape of the Barossa Valley. It's the world's most famous Shiraz wine producing region. Over 60 wineries invite you in for wine tasting. At the wine visitor centres of Jacobs Creek, Wolf Blass, learn all about how wine is made. In fact, blend your own wine at Penfolds winery. Put your name on the bottle and say cheers with friends back home. What a treat!
At Whispering Wall, whisper to your loved one 140 metres away! Visit Lyndoch Hill Rose Garden with 2000 varieties in bloom! Spend time at the Lyndoch Farm with its 60 varieties of lavender. From Menglers Hill, check out the Sculpture Park and the spectacular view.
One third of Kangaroo Island is protected as conservation and national parks. Imagine this. Seals basking on quiet beaches. Koalas munching on gum trees. Echidnas wandering around without a care. Kangaroos and wallabies hopping and skipping at every turn. The award winning Parndana Wildlife Park is famous for its birds. At the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre, find out where Fairy Penguins go wandering at night.
You won't believe your eyes when you sight Remarkable Rocks. Over the centuries, the wind and weather have carved out the most awesome sculptures from these ancient granite boulders. Nearby is Admirals Arch, from where you descend to the blue waters. Half an hour away is Seal Bay. From specially constructed platforms, listen to a large colony of Australian Sea Lions sing as they nurture their young.
Fancy a five star stay? Overlooking a dramatic coastline, Southern Ocean Lodge will welcome you. 21 luxurious guest suites, each with stylish sunken lounges, glass walled bathrooms and outdoor terraces. Plus a restaurant, bar, boutique and spa. Three and four star hotels are also available on the island.
So come to South Australia. Whether you are a nature lover, gastronomic foodie, wine connoisseur or adventure seeker. Just remember your honeymoon to Australia is incomplete without Kangaroo Island. That's the most romantic place to start a lifetime love affair.

When you think of Malaysia, it's usually the pretty peninsular part that instantaneously comes to mind, the one which stretches from Thailand to Singapore. What many people don't realise (or know) is that East Malaysia, also known as Sabah and Sarawak or Malaysian Borneo, is the part of Malaysia located on the island of Borneo (which is, interestingly, the third largest island in the world!). It consists of the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. It lies to the east from Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia), which is located on the Malay Peninsula. The two are separated by the South China Sea. While East Malaysia is less populated and probably less developed than West Malaysia, its land mass is larger and its locations are a lot prettier. East Malaysia contains the five highest mountains in Malaysia. It also contains the two longest rivers.

Sabah
Sabah, which lies on the northern tip of Borneo, has some of the world's best natural wonders. From the soaring Mount Kinabalu, which at 4,095 meters is also the highest mountain in Borneo and the 10th in Southeast Asia, to pristine rainforests, beaches, wildlife and underwater spectacles, Sabah is nature's veritable paradise.
The world famous Lok Kawi Wildlife Park offers visitors the chance to see Borneo's wildlife up close. The animals at the park are split into three main habitat areas. The orang-utans, bats, snakes and eagles live in the forest canopy zone while large animals such as sun bears and elephants are put in the forest floor zone. Gibbons, turtles, crocodiles and monkeys can all be found at the water edge enclosures.
Sabah’s stunning wildlife and lanscapes make it one of the top spots for travellers from all walks of life.

Sarawak
Malaysia's largest state, Sarawak, lies on the northwest side of Borneo.
Explore the historic city of Kuching (its administrative capital) and discover the legends of the White Rajahs, visit Gunung Mulu National Park, or seek an authentic jungle experience - Sarawak has a fascinating array of attractions..
Known as the 'Land of the Hornbills', Sarawak is known for its rivers and the longboats used to travel these water highways to the deep interiors. Here you will find the land of 'head-hunters and hornbills', where you can be hospitably entertained. While in Sarawak, don't miss the Rainforest World Music Festival, the region's premier world music event that attracts more than 20,000 music fans every year.
A land of calm and tranquillity, Sarawak invites you to experience a colourful ethnic diversity. It is sure to entice you off the beaten track.

Langkawi
Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the Straits of Malacca, is a district of the state of
Kedah in Northern Malaysia.
Offering some of the worlds best kept secrets - secluded coves and long stretches of white sandy beaches, Langkawi is an escape from the hustle of city life. The archipelago is famous for its white beaches and relaxed island life. However, the jewels in the tourism crown are also the Langkawi Geopark and its natural treasures of serrated mountains
that are home to a vast array of birds, butterflies,
reptiles and animals.
Langkawi is especially recognised for its excellent diving opportunities and hides a treasure trove of other exciting holiday opportunities. From the expansive Underwater World Langkawi along Pantai Cenang to the soaring Cable Car in Pantai Kok, it is an electrifying location that keeps visitors coming back for more. It is also the regional shopping hub for duty-free goods, offering both international and local products.

Penang
A state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, Penang is located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca.
Penang has been ranked by Yahoo! Travel as one of the '10 Islands to Explore Before You Die' and listed in Patricia Schultz's bestselling '1,000 Places to See Before You Die' travel book. Visited by Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Noël Coward and Queen Elizabeth II among many others, Penang has always been a popular tourist destination, both domestically and internationally. It is known for its rich heritage, multicultural society and its vibrant culture, its hills, parks, and beaches, shopping, and good food.
The most popular beaches in Penang are located at Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang, and these contiguous beaches are home to Penang's famed hotel and resort belt. More secluded are Muka Head, which hosts a lighthouse and a marine research station, and Monkey Beach - both within the Penang National Park.

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think of a 'Destination Wedding'? More often than not, it'll be lush tropical islands kissed by the sun. When it comes to white sandy beaches and blue crystal waters, there are few better locations than Hawaii, Bali, Mauritius, Maldives and the Caribbean. And while each of the above mentioned is truly a tropical paradise, a new challenger is steadily rising to the fore, knocking over the competition and etching its place as the number one wedding destination in the world. Welcome to Malaysia - the ultimate dream location for your wedding.
Why Malaysia? The reasons are numerous. But let's examine what we believe are five distinct advantages that this amazing country holds over its competitors…

1. Price Factor
When it comes to India, you just can't take the 'price' factor out of the equation. Every Indian - and that includes the crème-de-la-crème - wants the best product for a competitive rate. Where weddings are concerned, costs simply tend to escalate. Malaysia offers the best value for money when it comes to hotel accommodation, honeymoon packages, wedding coordinator, catering, etc. For example, cost of a room in a five star hotel can be almost 40% less than in India. Then again, when you're shopping - be it imported goods or locally made products, you're sure to get a lot more your money's worth. And that makes perfect sense because nobody wants to risk starting their marriage in debt.

2. Proximity To India
The distance between India and Malaysia is 3,810.7 km (2,367.8 mi). Approximate flight duration time from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai is a little under 5 hours. And that means if you take the night flight from India, you'll still arrive in the wee hours of morning in Malaysia, fresh as a daisy. And no jetlag that Europe and the Americas bring!

3. Beautiful Beaches
Malaysia has a gorgeous coastline to tempt even the most jaded traveller. Blessed with a tropical climate all year through, it has scores of island and beach resorts situated both in peninsular Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia that rival the ones in Thailand and Indonesia. Beneath the warm coral seas, world-class dive sites await exploration. Being relatively unknown, you are quite likely to discover cheaper and unspoilt virgin destinations that are waiting to be explored. More sun, sand, and sea is what Malaysia promises - and delivers as well. That's enough reason to continue your honeymoon here!

4. Delectable Cuisine
According to the Lonely Planet travel guide, Malaysia has 'one of the best assortments of delicious cuisines in the world. True indeed! Malaysia is hands down one of the finest destinations in the world to satisfy any culinary yearning. The dynamic mixture of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines are just a few of the popular influencing flavours. Many Malay dishes revolve around a rempah, which is a spice paste or mix similar to Indian masalas, which are made by grinding up fresh or dried spices and herbs to create a spice paste which is then sautéed in oil to bring out the aromas. During your Malaysia stay, do try the Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang, Roti Canai, Nasi Goreng, Curry Laksa and Satay. One thing's for certain - your wedding guests will be left licking their fingers.

5. A Multicultural Society
Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures. Comprised of two regions separated by 640 miles of the South China Sea, with Peninsular Malaysia to the west and Malaysian Borneo to the east, the country is a federation of 13 states that is home to an estimated population of nearly 30 million people belonging to different ethnicities. So how about incorporating a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in your wedding? Or have Malay music played in the background of your reception? Or having a traditional Malaysian wedding? By blending different cultures together, it will guarantee a truly memorable and extraordinary wedding experience.

For well-heeled Indians - and you're certain to find a teeming swarm of this species in a country of 1.2 billion - there simply isn't any upper limit when it comes to spending on a wedding celebration. An Indian wedding is a status symbol, and families often save for years to host a big fat one. 'The bigger it is, the better it is!' That seems to be the operative mantra as far as we Indians are concerned. When it comes to planning a wedding, everything has to be lavish and larger than life - be it the sangeet ceremony, hotel accommodation for guests, the rituals, fireworks, festivities, celebrity appearances (and that may include live jigs by Bollywood stars), or the exotic honeymoon location - for this big-money magnum opus.
And what about the global economic slowdown that has ripped into incomes and reined in extravagant spends the world over? GFC be damned; Indian weddings, as we know, are recession-proof, as the rich and famous will stop at nothing to host an unforgettable event.
The latest trend that seems to have caught the fancy of Indian couples-to-be and wedding planners alike is destination weddings, wherein the entire ceremony and celebrations are shifted to a vacation-like setting at an fancy location to which the invited guests must travel and stay for a few days. This could range from an exotic beach experience in the tropics; an idyllic retreat in the mountains, or a lavish event in a metropolitan resort. Today, the Indian wedding has well and truly hit the road with each party trying to outdo the other. Evidently, there's distance that can't be bridged - the favourite wedding destinations for Indian couples include far-flung locales like Switzerland, France, Dubai, Thailand, Macau Mauritius and Maldives.
Malaysia is quickly emerging as one of most hip and happening wedding destinations of the world. For Indian couples looking for something out of the ordinary with a dash of exotica, a Malaysia wedding may well be a classic recipe. Combining jaw-dropping natural landscape and scenery, mist-covered valleys and mountains, fantastical, often totally secluded beaches and deep green lagoons; Malaysia weddings offer the chance to tie the knot in an enchanted land. Each and every one of Malaysia's many resorts, including the world-renowned Penang and Langkawi, is imbued with the spirituality of past and present generations - and a Malaysia wedding ceremony is sure to reflect the local philosophy of achieving peace and tranquillity perfectly in tune with your surroundings.
A former British colony, Malaysia comprises of the mainland peninsula; and the eastern states on the island of Borneo in the heart of South-East Asia. These are separated by the South China Sea with 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) in peninsular Malaysia and two states and 1 federal territory (Labuan) in East Malaysia.
Being a land of fascinating sights and attractions, Malaysia never fails to leave its visitors in awe. From pristine rainforests to breathtaking mountains, unspoiled islands to amazing underwater kingdoms, bird watching wetlands to mega shopping bonanza, wherever you go the diversity of Malaysia guarantees you good memories that will last you a lifetime. Especially if you're planning to get married or have your honeymoon there!