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As I completed my first lap of the Club Med buffet at Cherating Beach I was told to “eat with my eyes”.
I was a little miffed but, as I later realised, the advice had nothing to do with my loaded plate. Instead, it referred to the Malaysian philosophy of using all five senses to appreciate your meals.

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Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is well named: every year it basks in 300 days of sunshine and that makes it just perfect for an escape from gloomy southern days.

Tucked in under the towering presence of Mount Coolum is the Coast’s best-known resort, Hyatt Regency Coolum. The resort prides itself on a high level of sophistication and service, delivered with informality and a ready smile.

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Ramada Bintang Bali is a world-class Balinese resort set amid more than 6 hectares of tropical garden. It is the only resort along the Kuta stretch with a lagoon-shaped beach protected by an offshore natural coral reef. It is also a resort with the only beach-front spa in Bali, where you can “feast” on magnificent sunsets while your body is being pampered and massaged.

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North Sumatra is a land of lush valleys, majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, and active volcanoes. In this region of multiple attractions, the major magnets for tourists are the city of Medan, Lake Toba with its holiday resorts, and the wonders of nature, including the orang utan.
MEDAN – GATEWAY TO THE NORTH