Getting Here
Explore the many possibilities by land, sea, roads and air travels to come to my island Penang for your holidays.
You get to know more about getting here to my island by planes. And cruises if you are on a holiday in neighboring countries.
With flight, we have Malaysian Airlines and Airasia to support you.
Some visitors do come to Penang with the cruises from Klang or Singapore or Phuket.
Well, you can come by train too from Thailand or Hatyai. The point of arrival for train is in Butterworth, which within walking distance from the ferry, buses and train.
Flight to Penang is make easy with many airlines landing in Penang International Airport or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Maybe a map of Penang might help you. Click on it for a bigger map. You will find more maps, some trails and hikes of Penang.
As Penang is an island, there are two ways to get into Penang. One is by the ferry in Butterworth and the other is by Penang Bridge. By land whether you are driving or taking a bus, these two points of entry are fun way to travel within. Don't forget to check the weather before coming to Penang.
Enjoy the train, ferry or bus ride and see our way of life here. Our diverse cultures and warmth is one you will enjoy. People arriving by ferry in Penang disembark at either the Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda jetty or the Port Swettenham pier. There are also ferry services between Penang Island and several destinations including Butterworth, Langkawi and Medan.
And if traveling by bus is something you would enjoy or on a budget, there is plenty of choices here. The bus terminal in Penang is situated in Sungai Nibong and for Butterworth, it is within walking distance from the ferry and train station. You won't miss it.
Any day in the year you come to Penang, there is always some kind of festivals. It is as if Penang never sleeps. I share some events and happening here. In Malaysia, we do enjoy a fair share of holidays. It would be good to know whether it is low or peak season before setting out here. Get to know some local news would be an advantage in preparation for your visit.
Have fun and enjoy your stay here. And if I can be of any help, do keep in touch. If you have any more queries, do write to me. I will try my very best to help you. Cheers.
So come here and enjoy our sunshine and wholesome healthy life style here in Penang. Get my newsletter here.
London to Sydney by coach
Can't bear the thought of 24 hours on a plane with horrendous jet lag awaiting you at the other end? Well, passengers desperate to see Australia but wanting an altogether more leisurely way of getting there can take the slow route down under - without compromising on comfort.
A recently revamped overland coach service, Oz-Bus, connects London to Sydney via an epic 92-day journey that travels through 17 countries. Tickets are on sale for £4399 per person and stops en route include Turkey, Iran, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia.
http://www.oz-bus.com/en_index.html
Affordable Airlines Promotions
Continental Airlines is offering a round-trip economy promotion for flights between Hongkong and various cities in the US and Canada in celebration of its 75th anniversary.
Passengers can fly to New York, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC, Miami and Orlando for HK$5,550 (US$716), to Toronto for HK$5,350 (US$690) and to other East Coast and Midwestern cities for HK$6,550 (US$845). Fares do not include applicable taxes. Call tel 852 3198 5777 for reservations.
www.continental.com
Scandinavian Airlines in Thailand has launched a fare deal for Business and Economy Extra passengers from Bangkok to 36 destinations in Northern Europe.
Passengers pay THB67,000 (US$1,964) in Business and THB47,000 (US$1,377) in Economy Extra and tickets can be booked until August 15 for travel between July 21 and December 15. Prices exclude applicable tax.
http://bit.ly/4jNc41
Tiger Airways has launched a seat promotion for flights out of Singapore in celebration of its nine millionth passenger. Travellers pay S$0.09, excluding tax, for flights between Singapore and Penang, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Clark, Haikou, Hanoi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Macau, Ho Chi Minh City and Shenzhen. Tickets are on sale until July 22 and are valid for travel between August 1, 2009 and March 27, 2010.
www.tigerairways.com
Enhancements
AirAsia will commence flights between Singapore and two cities in Borneo from September 9. These are the four-times-weekly Singapore-Miri and thrice-weekly Singapore-Tawau services.
www.airasia.com
Jet Airways has launched its first service to Saudi Arabia, a daily flight between Mumbai and Jeddah utilising a Boeing B737-800 aircraft.
www.jetairways.com
Korean Air (KE) and Uzbekistan Airways (HY) have expanded their existing codeshare to allow KE passengers to accrue Skypass miles on HY’s twice-weekly Incheon-Tashkent service.
www.koreanair.com and www.uzairways.com
Tiger Airways has announced that it will resume its four-times-weekly Singapore-Krabi service from October 25.
www.tigerairways.com
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Hard Rock Hotel
For happy travellers wanting a great holiday in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel is certainly a great choice.
With 249 room with great balconies and sea views, one can have vacation with a sweet smile.
Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa
The grand dame of Batu Ferringhi is Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa which has catapulted Penang to fame
as the first beach resort in the region with a five star hotel status.
Top notch with a spacious living room, dressing area, large marble bathroom, separate bath-shower and soaking
bathtub on balcony, feel like a king and queen during your stay!
Golden Sands Resorts
Shangri-La's Golden Sands Resort, Penang brings together the magic of the east and the comforts of the west,
with its rooms and suites offering all the amenities you would expect from a deluxe resort. Recreational
activities include exciting water-sports, jungle trekking, or simply lounging at one of its many pools.
Hydro Majestic Hotel
Hydro Majestic Hotel is situated along the famed Batu Ferringhi beach, a perfect hideaway for holiday makers
and the businessperson. It is 25 minutes by car to Georgetown and 45 minutes to Bayan Lepas.
Bayview Beach Resort
The Bayview Beach Resort is the perfect retreat for holiday-makers, conference and business travelers. Lay back and
enjoy the sun-drenched beaches and swaying palm trees from the hotel's award-winning landscaped gardens.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The wonders of Blue Mansion. Don't get me wrong, the exterior may be crummy, the interior of Cheong Fatt Tze mansion is an architectural marvel. God only knows how many times my breath was taken away when I gawked at the ceramic relief paintings, the old-encrusted wooden frames and the majesty of the spiral staircase.
Tg Bungah Hotel
Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel is the ideal venue for your banquet or corporate event.
Whether its a wedding, group convention, theme party or a business meeting, the team of special event specialists will ensure that everything is arranged without a hitch.
The Copthorne
Everything you made need or want to spend your tourist dollar on is within 20 minutes of The Copthorne. Now, what about the hotel. The most important part, the management and staff that initially started the improvements are still there and worked hard on making our Copthorne Orchid in Penang stay a fantastic one."
Paradise Sandy Bay
Staying at Paradise Sandy Bay for the fact that it is situated near the beach and the room rates are really value for money, considered the 5-star looked a liked room.
Flamingo by the Beach
Formerly known as Penang Crown Jewel Penang hotel, it is now the Flamingo by the Beach hotel. It is one of Penang's hotel with good reputation for facilitating very well trained employees. Being situated in this vibrant area has many advantages such as good access to nearby points of interest.
Northam All Suite
The Northam All Suite is the first all suite Business Hotel in a resort setting in Gurney Drive Beach Hotels, Penang.
G Hotel
A bold, beautiful creation in homage to modern, contemporary design, G Hotel fuses cool modernity with stylish comfort.
The stunning atrium lobby, washed in sumptuous lighting is accented with an imaginative and carefully selected collection of designer furniture.
Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences
The newest Hotel in Penang is The Gurney Resort Hotel and Residences. The Gurney Drive Beach Hotels is a sea-front resort cum business and entertainment hotel, highly regarded as one of the most prominent deluxe hotels in the city of Penang or Pulau Penang.
Evergreen Laurel Hotel
Evergreen Laurel Hotel, has a magnificent oceanfront location overlooking Georgetown city, and featured recreational facilities.
Enter a World of Elegance and discover a new level of unrivaled hospitality; one that is extravagantly luxurious yet meeting all travelers needs with a finesse.
Berjaya Georgetown Hotel
Berjaya Georgetown Hotel Penang is part of the 1-Stop Midlands Park, a complex comprising condominiums, offices, shopping arcades, supermarkets, bowling alley, water theme park, food and entertainment outlets.
