We love the local flavour of this holistic spa holiday, which aims to bring you relaxation and stress relief through the indigenous Malay treatments that have been handed down from generation to generation.   And it’s not just the treatments that will give you a sense of wellbeing, the whole resort is based on the Malay concept of Sucimurni, which emphasizes the purity of spirit and health.  

This Escape includes:

• Asam Roselle Body Treatment - Malay Signature Experience
• Traditional Malay Massage
• Malay Facial
• Access to group Malay styled yoga class (charged locally)
• 7 nights accommodation
• Full Board
• Return transfers from Kuala Terengganu airport
• Return flights from UK to Kuala Terengganu

Special Offers:

• 01 September - 31 October 2010

Tanjong Jara Resort Details

Location

Tanjong Jara Resort is situated on the East Coast of Peninsular Malayasia and is built on a 17 hectare site facing the South China Sea, surrounded with a wealth of charming natural landscapes, including lush tropical jungles, long stretches of beach along the 225-kilometre coastline, traditional fishing villages and exotic islands.. It is another exceptional property brought to you by the YTL Hotels group and is a sister property to the famous Pangkor Laut Resort. One outstanding feature of this resort is that it is the only spa in Asia that offers purely Malaysian spa treatments, and their expertise in these powerful healing treatments is unique.

Transfer Time -  1 hour 15 minutes from Terengganu Airport

Rooms

This deluxe beach resort features 98 luxury rooms set within the tropical landscaped gardens, some with panoramic views of the South China Sea and direct access to the beach. There are 3 room categories:-

• Bumbung rooms are on the first floor of a two storey building (above the Serambi rooms) and offer a fantastic view of the gardens and ocean.
• Serambi rooms are on the ground floor of a two storey building, and features a queen size bed and huge in-door bathroom. A partially covered verandah overlooks the tropical gardens and is perfect for sun bathing.
• Anjung rooms are single storey rooms situated along the beachfront with sea views, furnished with king-size beds, and en suite bathrooms. A sunken bath is set in your own private courtyard.

Food

There are 3 restaurants at Tanjong Jara all with distinctive dining experiences, from authentic home-cooked Malay cuisine, to the freshest of Seafood or a steamboat serving Asian fusion meals. The settings of each restaurant is also something special to experience, the Di Atas Sungei restaurant sits above the river shaded by a huge Ketapang tree, then there is the Terratia Terrace and The Nelayan (Fisherman Restaurant) overlooks the sea. There is also Villa Service available on request or a BBQ on your terrace served by your own butler (Anjung and Serambi rooms only).

Fitness and Daily Activities

There have a small, but fully equipped, gym at Tanjong Jara, plus two tennis courts and two swimming pools - a free-form pool near the Teratai Terrace, and an another pool by the beach.  You can also rent bikes letting you tone up and burn off the calories whilst exploring the area.

Other Activities

There is a varied choice of activities offered by the Resort such as

• Dungun Night Market, where small traders sell there wares such as Malay delicacies, handicraft and household items,
• Jara Hill Walk, located at the Hill behind the resort dominated by the Langkap palm which grows in the area
• Cooking classes with Chef Ann, the Menu Master
• Eco adventure Marang River cruise with resident naturalist
• Diving at Tenggol island, famous for its tropical jungle, sandy white beaches, untouched coral gardens and marine life - Not available from Nov - Feb
• Watersports - snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and windsurfing. Not available from Nov - Feb
• Guided bicycle tour of a Malay village - included in the tour is a visit to the boat-building yard to see Malay craftsmen building fishing boats by hand before heading for the riverbank to meet the local fishermen.
• Golf can also be arranged for enthusiasts

Insider Tips

• Malaysia experiences a tropical climate throughout the year with temperatures fluctuating between 21°c to 32°c
• From November to end of February it is not possible to swim in the sea, dive or do any watersports at Tanjong Jara due to the South China Sea rip tides, though the weather is still good during this season and there are plenty of land-based activities to enjoy.
• For those who want to bring their children, there is a complimentary baby sitting service provided when adults are having their spa treatments  

Wellness Approach

• This multi award winning Spa Village is dedicated soley to Malay healing treatments which have been handed down from generation to generation. Long held health and beauty secrets help to rejuvenate, relax and restore your total health and wellbeing, using a unique blend of natural ingredients found in local herbs and plants, as well as remedies for health and beauty in the authentic Malay tradition.

Freestyle Spa

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Signature Treatment

Assam Roselle Body Treatment. Over 300 years ago the Roselle plant (Hibiscus)was introduced into Malaysia from India. The red Roselle flower has a high vitamin content - vitamin C, fruit acids, calcium, iron, potassium as well as antosianin, and has long been used in traditional medicine and local delicacies. It is known to benefit the kidneys, lower blood-sugar, and have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It forms natural collagen and assists in vitamin absorption thus improving complexion, and assisting with anti-aging. The treatments starts with an Asam Relaxing Massage (blend of Roselle, ginger, nutmeg, galangal and karoteno oil) to knead the body and nourishes the skin. This is followed by a creamy Roselle scrub to exfoliate the skin, and finally you relax with a cup of Roselle tea which is high in anti-oxidants. Feel 10 years younger!

We Love

• Before each treatment you will enjoy a complimentary Mandi Bunga Malay Floral Bath, a tradition associated with Royal Coronations.  You will be bathed from head to toe 7 times with the blessing of purity, sincerity, health, beauty, happiness, prosperity and longevity.  Will rid you body of negative energies.
• Pak Yahya - their resident head masseuse and skilled healer.  His ability in being able to detect and release knots and tightness in muscles is world renown and has won him Best Therapist Award at the annual Malaysian Spa & Wellness Awards.  All this without a word of English, now that is a real healer!
• You are given a Batik Sarong to use with your treatments and you are allowed to take this home as a memento of your spa experience at Pangkor Laut

Return on Investment

Glowing and Renewed.