Malaysia
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Malaysia

Borneo rainforest and Penang street tables

Beach weeks·Adventure·Food & wine
The brief

Malaysia — Borneo rainforest and Penang street tables.

Two countries. Peninsular Malaysia for Penang (the Edison George Town) and Langkawi (The Datai, Four Seasons). Borneo for the orangutan country and the rainforest week. Kuala Lumpur as the urban anchor.

Often paired with a Singapore stopover or a Thai island close.

Beach weeksAdventureFood & wineFamilies
When to go

A year in Malaysia

Dec – Mar
West dry

Peak Langkawi and Penang, perfect beach weeks.

Mar – Oct
East dry

Peak Perhentians and Tioman, ideal diving.

Apr / Nov
Shoulder

Inter-monsoon, warm sea, fewer guests.

Mar – Oct
Borneo

Drier months for rainforest treks and orangutans.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Malaysia

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Malaysia

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Langkawi
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Langkawi

Where we send our clients in Malaysia

The Datai Langkawi · Four Seasons Langkawi

Penang
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Penang

Where we send our clients in Malaysia

The Edison George Town

Also in Asia

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