Suria Cherating Beach Resort, Kuantan

Advantages: Relaxed pace of life, plenty to see and do, relatively cheap, friendly people, good standard of food and accommodation
Disadvantages: none really

...In 1997 my husband was offered a job in Terengganu, Malaysia. We were very lucky to be able to spend several years in a location that most people dream about. We had a penthouse apartment overlooking the South China Sea and the nearby resort hotel for leisure and entertainment. The Awana Kijal Golf and Beach Resort can be found at the edge of the Malaysian kampong known as Kijal. This is in the state of Terengganu on the east Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, roughly opposite Kuala Lumpur. The nearest large town would be Kuantan, in the state of Pahang. I think that the hotel opened in 1995. The hotel itself is owned by the Genting Group of Companies, a Malaysian conglomerate specialising in the retail and leisure market. There are other Awana hotels to be found in the Genting Highlands, (outside KL) and on the island of Langkawi... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful Beach, warm weather, nice authentic food
Disadvantages: Not much of night life

...into the palace, the structure of the building itself is beautiful. If you like Five star hotel treatment then stay in the Cherating Hotel. It is located by the sea and has good service. It will cost you approximately £30 a night. But if you can rough it out there are many travelers lodges around the city and will cost you anything between £6-£10, depending on which sort of package you choose. Kuantan is also famous for it Nasi Dagang ( a type of local fish and special rice). So don't miss on trying it. If you are lucky you might also get to see turtles at the beach. But this not as common as in Terengganu (another state in this country). To me going to malaysia once is not enough. there is a lot of things about this country that remains undiscovered. Especially the way the people live.... Read review

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Advantages: Medium Size, Pool, Good Staff, Trips, Beach
Disadvantages: Sea Wall, Rough Sand, Green/Green Decor

...This review is based purely on our holiday to Lily Beach Island Resort in February 2005. We were a bit unsure about this holiday whether we were going or not due to the Tsunami 26th Dec 2004. I would like you to spare a thought for those who lost their lives in such a tragic event and those who lost everything they owned. There are many different islands offering many different holidays. For a impartial view on all holidays I suggest you buy RESORTS oF THE MALDIVES by Adrian Neville Tour Operator Hayes and Jarvis Price £1620 Each 14 days Feb 2006 Room Beach Villa Flight Operator First Choice Airlines Star Class (cattle class to you and me) Upgrade to Premium Star Class is about £295 Flight FCA046 Outbound FCA047 Inbound but these have since changed Flight time Outbound 10.5 to 11hours Inbound 12 to 12.5 hours Flight... Read review

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