FEATURE BRUNEI
Hotel & Country Club, which the
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL BY BEN LERWILL “I arrived in Brunei with a number of preconceived ideas about what to expect but none of them involved trekking through a rainforest at daybreak. So when, three days in, I found myself hiking up a shaggy hillside as first light appeared over the jungle, it was a pretty special experience. Brunei’s rainforest is among the most pristine in the region – the majority of it is fully protected by law, and there’s just one lodge for visitors to stay in – so there was nothing contrived about the surroundings. Gibbons called from faraway treetops, hornbills soared overhead, and as the sun finally appeared over the horizon, we arrived at a viewing tower looking out over an endless spread of tropical Borneo. An hour later we were back at the lodge, sipping tea and marvelling at what we’d just experienced. As pre-breakfast walks go, it took some beating.”
Sultan spent an absolute fortune building. It’s five- star de-luxe, but because it’s rarely full it offers very good value.”
NICK GHOSH Southeast Asia specialist, Audley Travel “Brunei is one of those
places that most people have some idea about but rarely visit, but that's part of the appeal of the destination. It appeals to those who are looking to get off the beaten track and experience somewhere a bit different. I don’t yet consider it as a standalone destination, but it works well for three or four nights as part of a longer trip.”
YVETTE FARRER manager, Flight Centre Queensway branch “We sell a lot of Royal
Main picture above: Suggest that clients put Kampong Ayer, a sprawling water village, on their 'must do' list
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Brunei Airlines flights through to Australia and New Zealand. Traditionally we had few enquiries about stopovers in Brunei but that’s starting to change, which is great because there’s a lot to see and do. It suits people who have done Singapore, Kuala Lumpar and Bangkok and are
looking for somewhere different.”
Where To Book It AUDLEY TRAVEL – 01993 838 100
www.audleytravel.com The operator can arrange a two-week trip to Borneo, incorporating three nights at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Bandar Seri Begawan as well as a tour of the capital city and a day trip to Ulu Temburong National Park, from £2,850pp. This price includes flights with Royal Brunei Airlines, daily breakfast and private excursions throughout.
JETSET HOLIDAYS – 0845 0257 757
www.jetsetholidays.co.uk A five-night package at the three-star Orchid Garden Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan is priced from £1,159pp. This price includes all transfers, daily breakfast and a full day tour to the Ulu Temburong National Park, and is based on two sharing, with flights from London Heathrow with Royal Brunei Airlines and a departure date of November 2011.
PREMIER HOLIDAYS – 08444 937 099
www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk A mini-break in Brunei is sold as an
extension from either Malaysia or Singapore. From Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, two nights at the five-star Empire Hotel & Country Club costs from £289pp. This includes accommodation, return flights and transfers to and from the hotel itself.
Who Flies There There are no direct flights to Brunei. Options include: ROYAL BRUNEI AIRLINES (via Dubai)
www.bruneiair.com SINGAPORE AIRLINES (via Singapore)
www.singaporeair.com MALAYSIA AIRLINES (via Malaysia)
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