Kuala Lumpur

 This city is a monument for Malaysia's modern lifestyle. The Petronas Towers symbolise the country's hip architecture and design. But under the facade of a modern city you can still find the colourful and colonial buildings that represent another era. Chinatown, Little India and Kampung Baru are all worth seeing. The Lake Gardens are a cool place to relax with a drink in your hand.

Kuala Lumpur is an edgy city where old meets new and where mosques and temples stand alongside skyscrapers, shopping malls and trendy nightspots. Head 200km north to find the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. This is Malaysia's hill station, an alpine escape of blue peaks, green hills, tumbling rivers and small towns. Enjoy the cool fresh climate and spend days trekking and tea tasting. The perfect base is Cameron Highland Resort, a 56-room boutique hideaway surrounded by peaceful plantations.