Away from KL, Malaysia continues to delight with its verve and diversity. The west coast allures with its paradise beaches and high-end resorts, whilst the east is peppered with laidback fishing villages and quieter beaches fringed by native jungle and coconut plantations. For a taste of the country’s mouth-watering street food you have to explore the buzzing night markets of Penang, the earliest British settlement in Malaysia and home to the UNESCO-listed George Town.

The cooler climes and scenic landscapes of the Cameron Highlands provide a welcome break from sightseeing in the cities. Here you can wander manicured tea plantations and strawberry fields, admire old colonial buildings and explore local produce markets. Equally atmospheric is historic Malacca, strewn as it is with antique shops, Javanese-style mosques and Chinese temples.

Ask one of our Malaysia experts to create a tailor-made itinerary and your luxury holiday to Malaysia could well include island-hopping over to idyllic Langkawi where you can lounge on spotless beaches, visit dramatic waterfalls and paddle in the warm blue waters of the Andaman Sea.