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Travel notebook
from 2010-05 Melbourne
by Indian Link
FLIGHTS: Singapore Airlines has nearly 100 flights a day from five ports in Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth - to Singapore with convenient connections to Kota Kinabalu on six days a week using its regional airline partner, Silkair. See your travel agent or call Singapore Airlines on 13 10 11. Visit www. singaporeair.com.au.
Accommodation
With sweeping views of the South China Sea and within easy walking distance of the Filipino Market, the 451 room Promenade Hotel has a private pool and a choice of five food and beverage outlets. For more information and special internet rates see www.promenade.com.my
The Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa faces the majestic peak. Guests can choose from newly upgraded superior rooms or cosy chalets. Set the alarm so you can see the light from a new day sweep across the mountain face from your room! See www.perkasahotel.com.my
INFORMATION
Tourism Malaysia, tel (02) 9299 4441, e-mail: malaysia@malaysiatourism.com.au will send out maps and guides on the state. See www. tourismmalaysia.gov.my. Assistance in planning your Sabah adventure and more details about specific attractions and activities is available from the Queensland-based Australian representative for the Sabah Tourism Board. E-mail sabahinfo@ bigpond.com. See www.sabahtourism.com
