PAMPER MUM THIS MOTHER'S DAY WITH MEMORABLE GETAWAYS AT GAYA  ISLAND RESORT & PANGKOR LAUT RESORT

Kuala Lumpur, May 2013: Mother's Day on May 12 marks a time of commemoration and celebration of mothers everywhere for their love, care and devotion to their families. Flowers will be delivered, breakfast served in beds, and families will gather the world over. If you haven't got something planned yet, YTL Hotels invites you to treat the special women in your life: whether mother, mother of your children, sister or friend, to a relaxing getaway. Choose fun for the whole family or a romantic retreat for two at our exquisite island properties; Gaya Island Resort and Pangkor Laut Resort have the perfect experiences to suit.

Set on the pristine shores of Pulau Gaya in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Gaya Island Resort houses golden sand beaches and untouched tropical rainforest, with spectacular dive sites just a stone's throw away. With the natural calmness and serenity that surrounds the resort, any mother would feel absolutely loved if given a chance to retreat to this exotic escape.

The Distinctively Borneo package includes The Real Kinabalu, a tailored trail that allows the eyes to become the window to the soul of Borneo, giving guests the chance to discover the many delights of the Land Below the Wind. They will have the opportunity to mingle with the Dusun natives on a village walkabout at Kampung Himbaan Kundasang, followed by lunch at a local restaurant before embarking on the Silau Silau Trail to experience the verdant flora and fauna of the famed Kinabalu National Park. Culminating at the Botanical Gardens, here, one can discover exotic tropical blooms, such as the Rafflesia, the world's largest flower.

Gaya Island Resort also offers a number of complimentary activities on the Island which are sure to make a family holiday all the more exciting. Enjoy the Snorkelling Exploration led by our resident Marine Biologist and immerse yourself in an underwater haven teeming with marine life surrounding the Resort. Alternatively, try your hand at tribal games played on the Resort grounds, offering a bubble of fun for the young ones as they try to kick their way to victory in Sepak Mangga or catch their breath in a game of miniature blow-darts or Sumpit.

While the little ones are having fun in the sun, we suggest the mums make their way over to Spa Village Gaya Island, a tranquil hideaway set amidst the lush and verdant mangroves. The rich tapestry of spa programmes here reflect the cultural healing traditions of Sabah, with the exotic Unduk Ngadau signature treatment paying tribute to the legends and the importance of rice within the indigenous cultures. These three hours of pampering include the red rice, corn, avocado and cinnamon body scrub, a hair masque, indigenous massage with heated rice pouches, and a facial featuring honey and avocado seeds. Also available at Spa Village Gaya Island, the Sabah Scent Adventure explores the powerful realm of scent, ending with a custom blended scent, a perfect gift for mum.  The Distinctively Borneo experience begins at MYR1280++ per night based on a minimum stay of four nights. Please note that Spa Village only allows guests age 16 and above.

For husbands looking to pamper their hardworking wives or strengthen their love for one another, Pangkor Laut Resort effortlessly blends the romance of age-old wilderness with luxury. Nestled along the west coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca, this private paradise invites you to cosy up with your amour with the Romantic Retreat.

Share a bottle of sparking wine as you watch the hornbills dip and dive, then delight in a romantic dinner by candlelight at Fisherman's Cove. A short stroll under the starlit sky will take you back to your villa, where a relaxing flower bath awaits. All of these combine to make the perfect stay, allowing you both to relax, rejuvenate and rediscover.

The Romantic Retreat also includes a deluxe 50-minute spa treatment for two persons at Spa Village Pangkor Laut, a unique award-winning retreat that extols healing cultures of the region. A day at the Spa segues gently into a Sunset Cruise on board a teakwood Oriental junk, marking the perfect end to an amazing holiday. Prices for Romantic Retreat begin at MYR1370++ per night based on a minimum stay of three nights.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact YTL Travel Centre at travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my, call +603 2783 1000, or visit www.gayaislandresort.com or  www.pangkorlautresort.com.

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About YTL Hotels

YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, France and the UK, including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the world's best resort in 2003.

In July 2012, the company added Gaya Island Resort, a luxurious resort on the exotic tropical island of Borneo to the fold, while December 2012 saw the unveiling of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the second heritage jewel in the group's Classic Hotel collection.

With each new experience that it unveils, the company strives to embrace and highlight the natural essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of YTL Corporation Berhad.

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