GUID E VELAA. Rixos. Atmosphere. Shirouma-so. The Kingsbury Hotel. Kanifushi Maldives. Private Island Maldives. Asia & Australasia.

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AN INSIGHT FOR THE AFFLUENT TRAVELLER GUID E www.luxurytravel-guide.

1 AN INSIGHT FOR THE AFFLUENT TRAVELLER GUID E Asia & Australasia HAVEN IPOH An Exclusive Retreat in Malaysia The Kingsbury Hotel A Beautiful Setting in Colombo, Sri Lanka VELAA Private Island Maldives An Island for all the Senses Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives A Little Slice of Paradise Affordable & Luxurious Rixos President Astana An Outstanding City Break in Kazakhstan Shirouma-so Traditional Accommodation in the Japanese Alps

The surrounding hills are more than 280 million years old, and show their age in a craggy, rugged exterior.

2 The Haven Ipoh The Haven Ipoh is an exclusive retreat, nestled into the pristine hills and mountains of the Kinta Valley near Ipoh City. 200km north of Kuala Lumpur, in the centre of the Perak region, this remote location provides excellent accessibility, whilst not compromising on quiet spaces and gentle beauty. The surrounding hills are more than 280 million years old, and show their age in a craggy, rugged exterior. The nearby city, Ipoh, houses a wide range of colonial, traditional and modern architectural features. The colonial style train station, opened in 1917, was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, and includes a large park in Ipoh Station Square. In the newer part if the city, a flowing Japanese garden and carp pond are located in the D. R. Seenivasagam Park. The resort consists of 512 condominiums spread over three, 26-storey towers that sit comfortably within their natural environment. These residences are available for guests to use for long weekends, weeks at a time or even longer, and can also be bought for permanent use. The Haven Ipoh is a lake-side paradise, facing into its own private corner of green forest, with a curving blue swimming pool, melting into the clear lake that backs onto the mountain side. Atmospheric lighting creates a luminous grotto out of this spacious area, giving the impression of being inside a secret and private location. Integrated walkways surround the pool and lake, giving guests the opportunity to stroll around this peaceful space and take in all the natural sights. There are hundreds of species of animals to be seen in this semi-enclosed ecosystem, with butterflies, insects and small birds creating flashes of colour in the lush green background. Secluded dining and viewing areas are dotted around the lake too, if guests want to seek absolute seclusion, they only need to go for a short walk to find it.

The Resort The Haven Ipoh was designed as part hotel, part condominium investment project, with both sides of the endeavour complimenting the other.

3 The Resort The Haven Ipoh was designed as part hotel, part condominium investment project, with both sides of the endeavour complimenting the other. Long term residents mix with holiday guests to keep the atmosphere fresh, energetic and exciting, whilst keeping its sense of serenity and quiet. Shuttle services run between the resort and the nearby Ipoh, and excellent security systems and teams keep guests safe and secure. The clubhouse provides a fully equipped gym, with huge windows and decks from which to take in the view over the infinity pool and lake. There is also a Jacuzzi to unwind from a day in the hills and badminton and squash courts to keep in shape and have fun with friends. The pool includes a deck, perfect for yoga or Pilates, a spa pool, heated pool and lap pool, as well as cultured and curated raised garden walkways that are disable-friendly. High end business conferencing spaces are also available, with high-tech meeting rooms and banqueting spaces provided by the Haven Ipoh. The peaceful setting does not mean that the outside world is hard to access, and a high-speed wireless network along with shuttle buses to the local shopping centres and golf courses are always on hand. The Cuisines Poolside Bar serves innovative cocktails and snacks during the day, and buffets and grills out under the stunning stars during the evening. Guests can choose from the outdoor area, or the covered indoor dining area. Food will be cooked by qualified chefs in front of guests, in this unique setting. The Premiere Restaurant serves local Malaysian dishes, classic western and middle-eastern dishes and twists on Asian dishes in the first floor of the conference centre. Incredible views over the lake compliment this wonderful dining experience. These spaces can also be hired for private events or special occasions.

4 The Haven Ipoh is a lake-side paradise, facing into its own private corner of green forest, with a curving blue swimming pool, melting into the clear lake that backs onto the mountain side. An experience not to be missed.

Local Interests Ipoh is an area of wonderful natural beauty, and also some great sights. The Kek Lok Tong Cave Temples are a fantastic day out, used since the 1920s as a place of worship.

Located about five km south of Ipoh city, the caves and the Zen gardens around them provide a unique perspective on local history, worship and spirituality.

5 Local Interests Ipoh is an area of wonderful natural beauty, and also some great sights. The Kek Lok Tong Cave Temples are a fantastic day out, used since the 1920s as a place of worship. In the 60s, the cave was expanded in an iron mining effort, and then once again became a place of great spiritual significance to those living in the local area. Located about five km south of Ipoh city, the caves and the Zen gardens around them provide a unique perspective on local history, worship and spirituality. There are also other fascinating caves worth exploring. The Ipoh Heritage Walk is another cultural favourite in the area, and involves a guided tour around the old colonial buildings in Ipoh, the art and sculptures created over the years and also the newer pieces of modern architecture that blend themselves beautifully well with the old town. There are also many wall murals created that highlight the culture, people and loves of the local people. The Lost World of Tambun Theme Park is definitely worth visiting if guests have a spare day to enjoy. This vast entertainment park has thrilling rides, eco-adventures, historical artefacts and animals. It is a great day to bring children to, and they will be amazed by the petting zoos, where they can interact with rabbits, racoons, turtles and tortoises, peacocks, marmosets, snakes and parrots. The Rain Forest Trail will bring you into a noisy world of looming canopies and swirling animal movement. The Serpentarium will introduce you to some of the most iconic snakes in the world, and take away some of the fear and misconceptions associated with them. The Marmoset Tree House will show you these squirrel sized monkeys interacting playfully with each other, and in the Bird Paradise section you can greet more than 500 birds from 18 different species, all in their own natural habitats.

6 Team building activities are an excellent way of creating tighter bonds between your employees, and showing them how to work with each other more efficiently.

7 Team Building Packages The Haven Ipoh is perfectly situated for a close-quarters corporate retreat. Besides relaxing by the lakeside pool, or enjoying the powerful natural sights, guests can take part in several adventure activities: Challenge Courses and Team Building Activities & Programmes. Team building activities are an excellent way of creating tighter bonds between your employees, and showing them how to work with each other more efficiently. These fun days can also help you to identify key leaders within your team, find out people s particular strengths and weaknesses and how to get the best from individual members of the team. Your team members can also gain confidence by succeeding at difficult tasks, and greater personal confidence will lead them to self-belief and corporate success. The combination of a luxury resort, where every detail has been carefully planned, as well as some adventurous play and perhaps a little work too, will rejuvenate the office and push your teams to greater heights.

8 contact / reservations@bestwesternhaven.com.my

Asia & Australasia The resort was designed as part hotel, part condominium investment project, with both sides of the endeavour complimenting the other.

Shuttle services run between the resort and the nearby Ipoh, and excellent security systems and teams keep guests safe and secure.

9 Asia & Australasia The resort was designed as part hotel, part condominium investment project, with both sides of the endeavour complimenting the other. Long term residents mix with holiday guests to keep the atmosphere fresh, energetic and exciting, whilst keeping its sense of serenity and quiet. Shuttle services run between the resort and the nearby Ipoh, and excellent security systems and teams keep guests safe and secure. The clubhouse provides a fully equipped gym, with huge windows and decks from which to take in the view over the infinity pool and lake. There is also a sauna to unwind from a day in the hills and tennis and squash courts to keep in shape and have fun with friends. The pool includes a deck, perfect for yoga or Pilates, a spa pool, heated pool and lap pool, as well as cultured and curated raised garden walkways. High end business conferencing spaces are also available, with high-tech meeting rooms and banqueting spaces provided by the Haven Ipoh. The peace and isolation does not mean that the outside world is hard to access, and a high-speed wireless network along with shuttle buses to the local shopping centres and golf courses are always on hand. The Cuisines Poolside Bar serves innovative cocktails and snacks during the day, and buffets and grills out under the stunning stars during the evening. Guests can choose from the outdoor area, or the covered indoor dining area. Food will be cooked by qualified chefs in front of guests, in this unique setting. The Premiere Restaurant serves local Malaysian dishes, classic western dishes and Middle Eastern dishes in the first floor of the conference centre. Incredible views over the lake compliment this wonderful dining experience. These spaces can also be hired for private events or special occasions. The Haven Ipoh has our full support for the Luxury Retreat of the Year Asia award. LuxuryTravelGuide G lo b a l Awa r d s visit website

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