Dream Vacation

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CON DESTINATION SPOTLIGHTS 01-05
Eat In Melaka | Explore Hangzhou, China |
Experience Bali, Indonesia

RESORT LISTING 2016/2017 06-07
NEW HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS 08-11
Bali | Melaka

RCI 12-13
UPDATES 14
PVC AGM | PVC in Middle East | Past Promo

YOU SAID IT BEST 15
Members’ testimonial/Comments

HOLIDAY DIARIES 16-17
Memoirs from PVC members

TRAVEL TIPS/ FOR TRAVEL 18-19
SIMPLE PHRASES
GHHS PROMOTION 20-21

Dream Vacation magazine is published by Editor-In-Chief
Golden Horse Palace Berhad Ricky Yip
Editorial & Publication Office Editorial Assistant
LG-1, East Wing, Palace of the Golden Horses Kelene How
Jalan Kuda Emas, Mines Wellness City Siti Noorhabibah
43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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Off Jalan Changkat Dollah, Pudu,
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Destination Spotlights

E AT I N M E L A K A

Malacca’s Food

Malacca is not only popular because of it’s heritage buildings
and handicrafts but also many tourist come to Malacca because
of it’s food. To try many delicious food in Malacca, weekend is
the best time enjoy a sumptuous meals. Jonker Street is the
most popular place for hunting delicious food, the street is filled
a wide range of cuisine which includes International and Fusion
Cuisine.

1. Steamed chicken with Rice Balls 5. Cendol Melaka

The restaurant only serves steamed chicken together with its soft What makes Cendol in Malacca different is an ingredient used called
rice balls and some chilli sauce. The atmosphere of the restaurant “Gula Melaka” which has natural sweetness. Some of the restaurant
enhances the appetite where wooden chairs and marble-top table adds more flavour like Durian Cendol, Red Bean Cendol, and Cendol
occupies the floor. with ice cream.
• The Kappan House
Kedai Kopi Chung Wah located at Jonker Street, only open from Monday to Wednesday
18, Jalan Hang Jebat, Malacca (11pm – 8pm)
Opening Hours: Daily 07:30 - 15:00 • Jeta Groves Melaka Nyonya Delight
open from 7:45 – 16:00 (Thursday-Sunday) also located at
2. Melaka Specialties Jonker Street
• Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine – open from Sun: 11:30 - 14:30,
Another famous restaurant in Jonker Street is Jonker 88 where Tue - Sun: 18:00 - 21:30
most of the tourist attracted with the interior that carries rustic and
nostalgic interior and of course because of the food here. Three 01Dream Magazine
kinds of specialty food sold here, Noodles & Rice, Rojak & Ngoh
Hiang and Dessert.

Jonker 88
88 Jalan Hang Jebat
Operating Hours: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Weekdays)
12:00pm – 8:00pm (Weekends)

3. Asam Pedas

Asam Pedas is a famous food in Malacca, everyone must try this
food if they are in Malacca. The main spices of this food are chili and
tamarind juice and the main ingredient is fresh fish. Below are some
of the famous Asam Pedas Resturant in Malacca:
• Asan Pedas Claypot (Restoran Kota Laksamana)
Jalan Laksaman 1, 75000 Malacca.
Open from 5pm – 5am.
• Asam Pedas Pasar Borong, Taman Merdeka
Open at night until morning
• Asam Pedas Selera Kampung - G2,
Jalan P.M.3 Plaza Mahkota Square, 75000 Bandar Hilir

4. Seafood

If you like seafood, especially crab maybe this is the best choice for
you. According to the people who have visited the restaurant, their
Black pepper crabs are the best. The fragrance has also become the
main attraction for many people.

Restoran Lee
155, Jalan Bendahara
75000 Melaka
Open for dinners

Destination Spotlights

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province is located in the Best Times to Visit

middle part of the south-east of China, near Shanghai. It is one of Hangzhou belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate. The
the Four Garden Cities in China, along with Nanjing, Changchun average temperature is 17.5°C. The highest temperature in July is
and Kunming. 33°C (91°F) and the lowest is 1°C (34°F) in January. The best times
In the Yuan Dynasty, Marc Polo – an Italian traveler – said Hangzhou to visit Hangzhou are in spring and autumn.
was the “most beautiful and prosperous city in the world”. It has
been famed as the “Heaven on Earth” and “Heaven for shopping” Places of Attractions
since ancient times and the Hangzhou silk is worldwide renowned.
The city is a wonderful mix of old and new with West Lake as the heart West Lake – the Legend of Hangzhou
of the city. This historical place is famous all over China for its beauty
and culture and is one of the most visited tourist cities in the world. Located in the western part of Hangzhou, West Lake is famous
Have you not been to Hangzhou you have not seen the real China. for its stunning scenery and various historical sites. It is described
as a paradise. West Lake was selected as one of the “12 superb
sunset spots around the world” by CNN.
West Lake is gorgeous all year around. Simply spend a day
wandering the circumference of the lake and the causeways, take
a ferry or boat ride to the islands, and you will probably cover
most of the sites anyway
“Impression West Lake” (印象西湖) a performance directed by the
internationally-acclaimed Zhang Yimou, a love story performed
with impressive special effects on the lake. It is a spectacle not
to be missed.

EXPLORE

HANGZHOU,

Source: http://www.chinahighlights.com/hangzhou/top-things-to-do.htm
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hangzhou

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Destination Spotlights

Zhejiang Museum Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) – an active Buddhist temple at the

The largest comprehensive museum in Zhejiang province bottom of a hill. You can take a chairlift to the top of the hill
and collects many rarely-seen treasures founded in Zhejiang, where there is another temple. This is one of the 3 oldest and
especially the celadon porcelains. It shows the elite culture of most famous temples in China.
traditional China in Jiangnan region.
Hangzhou Zoo (杭州动物园), It has pandas and more and is
Wushan Square
located just south of the lake. The entrance fee includes a circus-
Wushan Square and Wushan Hill are a major town center in style animal show with tigers, lions, bears and elephants that is
Hangzhou. The view from the top is excellent on a clear day, and particularly entertaining for children.
there are also trails around the hills from behind the pagoda. The
pagoda itself has been modernized with an elevator and nice Grand Canal – The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is one of the
open-air teahouse at the top.
greatest ancient projects in China and is the longest man-made
Leifeng Pagoda (雷峰塔) – Located on the shores of the canal in the world

southeast side of the lake, all that remains of the original pagoda
is the crumbling foundation, viewable from outside the glass
case. Escalators, elevators, and a totally new pagoda are places
on top of the foundation. The view of the city skyline is one of the
best from here.

CHINA

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Destination Spotlights

BEXAPLERI, IIENNDCOE
Bali, an island with exotic panorama. Its superb natural view Places of Attractions

combined with tranquility gives satisfacation and comfort in Tanah Lot Temple
exploring the island. Ranging from exotic view of the white sandy
beach, cultural rainforest, river, terraced rice field until unique Is famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An
cultural heritage give a wide variety of choice of how to spend the ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly
pleasure time in Bali. And for those who love shopping, there are crashing waves; Tanah Lot Temple is simply among Bali’s not-to-be-
numerous place to choose from the markets in Ubud to the Duty missed icons.
Free Stores in Nusa Dua. The onshore site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside visitors’
leisure facilities that comprise restaurants, shops and a cultural park
Source: http://www.bali-indonesia.com/attractions/#promo presenting regular dance performances.
http://www.balisurfadvisor.com/placesinterest/uluwatutemple.html
http://www.baligoldentour.com/garuda-wisnu-kencana.php Garuda Wisnu Kencana

04 Dream Vacation Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is a Cultural park established as Bali’s
mascot located in Ungasan. The statue is made from a mixture of

Destination Spotlights

ON E S I A Paradise Beaches

• Kuta Beach – the most popular beach in
Bali with white sand, hotels, restaurant and
beautiful sunset.

• Nusa Dua Bali Beach – well known for its
beautiful blue water and pristine white sand

• Jimbaran Beach – one of the best beaches
in Bali where the sand is fine and white and
the sunset view is very beautiful.

• Pandawa Beach – the uniqueness of this
beach is the blue ocean beach and is good
enough for canoeing.

Balinese food

Notable dishes include:
• Satay lilit - minced seafood on lemon grass

stick, grilled over charcoal
• Babi guling — roast suckling pig.
• Bebek betutu — literally “darkened duck”,

topped with a herb paste and roasted in
banana leaves over charcoal.
• Ayam panggang bumbu bawang mentah —
Grilled chicken with sliced shallots, chillies
and lime
• Ayam tutu — Steamed chicken cooked with
Balinese herbs and spices
• Ikan kakap bakar bumbu terasi — Grilled
snapper in local hot spices
• Pepes ikan laut — Sliced fish mixed with
herbs and spices grilled and served in a
banana leaf

copper and steel with a height of 75 meters and width of 60 meters, created by a sculptor
from Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana also provided Kecak Dance, a trance ritual performance
by male chorus. Other activities are Garuda cinema, an animated movie “Petualangan
Garuda” that could be one of the interesting activity for tourist to know more about the
story of Garuda Kencana Bali.

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu temple is a holy place and the biggest hindu temple in Bali located in Pecatu
Village, 25 km south of Denpasar city. The temple is set on the rock edge that have two
stone statues and if both are merged the shape is similar to sacrophagus, a coffin from the
megalhitic tradition.
At the Uluwatu temple area tourist can see the beautiful sunset clearly because the temple
stands on the top of the cliff with a beautiful view of the beach.

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MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES

PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES, SELANGOR CROWN REGENCY SUITES MACTAN, CEBU
COUNTRY HEIGHTS RESORT, KAJANG, SELANGOR CROWN REGENCY HOTEL & TOWERS, CEBU
THE HERITAGE RESIDENCES, SELANGOR CROWN REGENCY RESIDENCES CEBU, CEBU
ONE @ BUKIT CEYLON, KUALA LUMPUR CROWN REGENCY RESIDENCES DAVAO, DAVAO
MAHKOTA HOTEL MELAKA, MELAKA p CROWN REGENCY HOTEL MAKATI, MANILA
ANCASA RESIDENCES, PORT DICKSON
HOLIDAY VILLA CHERATING, CHERATING p INDONESIA

*MUTIARA JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR p ROYAL BALI BEACH CLUB AT CANDIDASA, BALI
*HOTEL ROYAL PENANG, PENANG p ROYAL BALI BEACH CLUB AT JIMBARAN, BALI
*AWANA GENTING HIGHLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT, ROYAL BALI BEACH CLUB AT SANUR, BALI
CLUB BALI @ JAYAKARTA BALI RESIDENCE, LEGIAN BALI
GENTING HIGHLANDS v CLUB BALI @ KOTA BUNGA, CIPANAS PUNCAK, WEST JAVA
RIA APARTMENTS, GENTING HIGHLANDS v CLUB BALI HAWAII RESORT, ANYER, WEST JAVA
IVORY SEMINYAK RESORT, SEMINYAK, BALI
EQUATORIAL HILL RESORT, CAMERON HIGHLANDS RAMA CANDIDASA DIVE & SPA RESORT, BALI
PERDANA BEACH RESORT, LANGKAWI CLUB EMPEROR BALI, SANUR, BALI NEW
(Government & service tax is applicable for all Indonesia Resorts)
ASEANIA RESORT, LANGKAWI ®
INDIA
BORNEO HIGHLANDS RESORT, SARAWAK
ROYAL GOAN BEACH CLUB AT HAATHI MAHAL, GOA
THAILAND ROYAL GOAN BEACH CLUB AT ROYAL PALMS, GOA
ROYAL GOAN BEACH CLUB AT BENAULIM, GOA
MANHATTAN HOTEL BANGKOK, BANGKOK ROYAL GOAN BEACH CLUB AT MONTERIO, GOA
ASPEN SUITES, BANGKOK CLIFF TOP CLUB, AULI, UTTARAKHAND
ROYAL LIGHTHOUSE VILLA AT BOAT LAGOON, PHUKET RANGERS RESERVE, CORBETT, UTTARAKHAND
ABSOLUTE TWIN SANDS RESORT & SPA, PATONG BEACH NEW MOUNTAIN CLUB, BHIMTAL, UTTARAKHAND
ABSOLUTE BANGLA SUITES, PHUKET (Government & service tax are applicable for all India Resorts)

• •ABSOLUTE NAKALAY BEACH RESORT, PHUKET

LAGUNA HOLIDAY CLUB PHUKET RESORT, PHUKET
PATONG TOWER CONDOMINIUM, PATONG BEACH

•ABSOLUTE PRIVATE RESIDENCE CLUB @ Q SIGNATURE SAMUI,

KOH SAMUI
PRANA RESORT & SPA, KOH SAMUI
PRANA RESORT NANDANA, KOH SAMUI
ROYAL BELLA VISTA COUNTRY CLUB, CHIANG MAI

• Strictly seven (7) nights reservation only ¢ Admin fee applicable ® Not applicable on eve and 1st day of CNY &
v Not applicable during Public Holidays,
* Limited exchange available eve of Public Holidays and weekend Hari Raya Puasa
p Not applicable during Public Holidays & eve
of Public Holidays

Call Member Services Hotline at 603 - 894 11 999 for more information

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Palace Vacation Club - Resort Listing 2016 /2017

AUSTRALIA • * ••*EUROPE

MANTRA CIRCLE ON CAVILL APARTMENTS, GOLD COAST ¢ KNOCTOPHER ABBEY, IRELAND
TOPAZ BEACH CLUB, ST. PAUL’S BAY, MALTA
CHINA CLC ALPINE CENTRE, SAALFELDEN, AUSTRIA
CLUBE PRAIA DA OURA, ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
•ABSOLUTE @ JIN QIAO INTERNATIONAL GARDEN, BEIJING SEASONS CLUB TAHITI, COSTA TEGUISE, SPAIN

HNA HOTEL SHIJINGSHAN, BEIJING • *CLC SUNNINGDALE VILLAGE, CANARY ISLANDS, TENERIFE, SPAIN
TANGLA HOTEL BEIJING, BEIJING •CLC MONTEREY, CANARY ISLANDS, TENERIFE, SPAIN
TANGLA HOTEL TIANJIN, TIANJIN •CLC PARADISE, CANARY ISLANDS, TENERIFE, SPAIN
THE FOUNTAIN RESORT, SHENZHEN •CLC MARINA DEL SOL, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
•CLC MARINA DEL REY, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
*HNA RESORT HUAGANG, HANGZHOU •CLC CASTILLO DEL REY, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
•CLC MARINA DORADA, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
HNA RESORT YUNQI, HANGZHOU •CLC SIERRA MARINA, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
CROWN SPA RESORT, HAINAN ISLAND ••CLC SAN DIEGO SUITES, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA, SPAIN
HNA SPA & GOLF RESORT XINGLONG, HAINAN ISLAND
HNA BEACH SPA RESORT HAIKOU, HAINAN ISLAND SOUTH AFRICA
HNA BUSINESS HOTEL HAIKOU, HAINAN ISLAND
WEIHAI DAWU SEA FEELING HOTEL, SHANDONG THE CENTURION ALL SUITE HOTEL, SOUTH AFRICA ¢
JIN GANG WAN HOTEL, SHANDONG
PENGDA HOTEL, SHANDONG •EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
WANGHAILOU HOTEL APARTMENT, SHANDONG
SURF PLAZA RESORT HOTEL, QINGDAO CLC KUSADASI GOLF & SPA, AKBUK, TURKEY
QING HUANGDAO BEHIND LINE RESORT, QING HUANGDAO
WUZHEN PENGDA HOTEL, ZHEJIANG USA
HNA RESORT SANYA, LUOYANG
CLC ENCANTADA, ORLANDO
UNITED KINGDOM

BEZIER APARTMENTS, LONDON ¢

Terms and Conditions for Internal and Affiliation Resorts 4. Members may be required to bear some charges for selected affiliation resorts.
5. The reservation procedures for affiliation resorts may vary from one Holiday Resort
1. Reservation is subject to availability of exchange between Palace Vacation Club and
its affiliated partners. to another.
6. Members are required to observe the rules and regulations of affiliation resorts,
•2. Split nights’ entitlement is allowed (subject to conditions) except for resort ‘s marked
with governing the use of accommodation, amenities and facilities.
3. The list of internal and affiliation resorts are subject to change from time to time
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without prior notice to members and member are required to make the necessary
enquiries with the Members Services Department prior to any reservations.

New Holiday Destinations

Bhimtal, India....

CLIFFTOP CLUB RESORT

Clifftop Club at Auli is located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet ADVENTUROUS ESCAPADES: • River Rafting (seasonal)
in India’s most scenic location amid the snow clad Himalayas. • Jungle Camping
The resort provides a clear view of the snow covered Nanda Devi • Cable Car / • Cross-Country
range (the highest in India and third highest in the world). Open Chair Lift Ride Skiing (Nearby)
Clifftop Club has been built on inhospitable terrain. Those who • Hiking / Trekking / • Downhill Skiing (Nearby)
brave the drive to the resort are rewarded with a magnificent Nature walks • Fishing
sight. For those who prefer to zip up in the cable car, the resort • Organized Mountaineering,
seems like a tiny speck in the vast snow or grass covered expanse Rock Climbing
of the Himalayas, as the season may be.
The resort is paradise in winters for skiing and sledding enthusiasts
and for anyone who wishes to venture out in the snow and enjoy
snow sports. In summers, hikers and trekkers will find numerous
marked walks and mountain bike trails.

AMENITIES AND SERVICES: ATTRACTIONS

• A choice of studios and one bedroom suites. • Gorson Reserve Forest - Magnificent views of sunrise can be
• All units are furnished with a sofa cum bed, partial kitchenette enjoyed here. A short walk in the dense alpine forest takes
with refrigerator, microwave, hob with four burners and internet you to Chhatrakund, a frozen lake.
connectivity • Badrinath- holy place to complete the “char-dham” pilgrimage.
• Indoor restaurant /outdoor decks • Narsimha Temple - Dedicated to Vishnu, the presiding deity of
• Evening barbeque snacks on request the temple is Narsimha, the half-man, half-lion and fourth
• Carom, board games and outdoor games-cricket, volleyball incarnation of Vishnu.
• En suite oil massages on request • Hemkund Saheb attracts thousands of Sikh pilgrims where
• In-house store people offer prayers after bathing in its cold waters.
• Valley of Flowers – the route is punctuated with waterfalls,
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New Holiday Destinations

MOUNTAIN CLUB HOTEL AMENITIES AND SERVICES:

Mountain Club is located at a convenient 300 km drive from • A choice of studios and one bedroom suites.
New Delhi. The resort is open to nature lovers and seekers of a • Rooms equipped with partial kitchenette, refrigerator, cable TV,
tranquil retreat in the area’s most beautiful location, June Estate spacious bathrooms equipped with modern tubs.
at Bhimtal. Mountain Club is surrounded by dense oak forests • Indoor restaurant /Unique tree top deck.
stretching out for miles from the door of the resort. • Evening barbeque snacks on request.
• Badminton court, table tennis, carom, board games and
The property is beautifully paneled in wood on the outside, enabling mountain bikes.
the architecture to merge with the dense forested environs. A • Swimming Pool
tree-top restaurant and open bonfire area combined with the
tranquil atmosphere where the stillness is broken by the call of MOUNTAIN CLUB EXCLUSIVES:
birds or a barking deer or leopard makes Mountain Club a preferred
getaway for those who wish to exult in the lap of nature. • Dense oak and pine forest.
• Exclusive location undisturbed by external factors.
Mountain Club environs provide relaxation, peace, adventure and • Haven for bird watchers and photographers.
exclusivity, all suitable for niche groups planning for boating, trekking, • Soft trekking trails from the resort premises.
fishing, paragliding, yoga, de stressing workshops, or plain leisure • Birding trails from resort premises.
with bonfires and barbeques. • Over 300 species of birds in this region and 500 species of
butterflies

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New Holiday Destinations

THE
RANGERS
RESERVE

The Rangers Reserve was created on a virgin hill where every care
was taken to maintain ecology by not cutting even a single tree
and enforcing a seamless blend of design, luxury and topography,
so that man could view wonders of the wild exactly the way nature
created it.

As you take the diversion on the rugged terrain leading to the resort,
it’s dramatic transformation into a dream world of quiet luxury,
right amid the wildlife reserve. Wake up and take your steps in the
beautifully designed haven of peace and tranquility. The Rangers
Reserve stands majestically, all by itself. It’s only neighbor is the
nature all around, as far as your eyes can travel. Where the only
sound you may hear is a melodious bird singing.

Whether you want to explore the wildlife of the jungle, or simply
unwind in the tranquil environs all round, The Rangers Reserve
offers the opportunity to indulge all your senses and refresh the
mind and body with an orchestra of bird songs, the fragrance of
the flora and the thrill of action in the jungle. The warmth, courtesy
and thoughtfulness of our staff with attentive service guarantees
a comfortable and relaxing stay.

AMENITIES AND SERVICES:

• Rooms with spacious private balcony overlooking the panoramic ACTIVITIES:
views of the forest reserve
• Equipped with air conditioning, mini bars, tea and coffee making • Ride and trek the dense Sal forest to a tribal village
facilities, large screen LED TVs, natural timber floors and hand • Jungle safaris and treks
crafted beds • River beach camping and fishing
• Delectable Indian and local cuisine is served at the specialty • Spend a day by the Kosi river at Okal Dhungi village
multi-cuisine restaurant
• Infinity pool with expansive views of the forests
• Massage at the Spa or try a game of table tennis, billiards and
carom board

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New Holiday Destinations

Bali, Indonesia....

CLUB EMPEROR, BALI AMENITIES AND SERVICES:

Club Emperor Bali is located in Sanur, one of the most desirable, • BALI SEAWALKER - enjoy Bali’s depths teeming with tropical
prestigious residential areas of Bali. From the villa, you may stroll marine life by going under the waves with a specially designed
to Sanur’s sparkling beach in four minutes where one can enjoy helmet, and then freely walk on the sand bed to view beautiful
snorkeling, scuba diving, boating and fishing in a protected lagoon reefs with fishes.
that stretches for six kilometers. Enjoy large array of restaurants, • LE MAYEUR MUSEUM - mainly houses the artworks and
boutiques, salons, fruit and vegetable markets minutes from your personal history of painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres,
front door. a Brussels-born artist who was impressed by Bali and the
shores of Sanur
RESORT SERVICES & FACILITIES: • BALI ORCHID GARDEN - a must-visit for flower lovers with
abundance in orchid species and various exotic tropical plants
• Swimming pool such as the rafflesia, anthuriums, and heliconia. It is located
• Restaurants north of Sanur.
• Private beauty salon for manicure Pedicure or Facial • BALI SHARKS - a nursery in the eastern waters of Serangan
• Wifi Island, which houses over a dozen pups. Tours are suited for
• Operational Private Tours all ages and allow participants to swim and snorkel with the pups

NEARBY AMENITIES: • Yachting
• Tennis
• Beach • Golf
• Snorkelling & Diving • Lawn bowling
• Jet skiing • Trekking
• Fishing
• Kite surfing

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Updates

ANNUAL GENERAL

2016MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Palace Vacation Club for the
year 2016 was successfully held on 23 April 2016 at Palace of
the Golden Horses Hotel with five liaison committee members
being elected into the committee together with 3 observers.
The liaison committee members’ role is to serve as a
communication channel for members to highlight their
concerns to the management. During the AGM, concerns and
suggestions were raised by the members present and the
Management Company has assured to look into every feedback
and to ensure services provided are kept to a satisfactory level.

2016/17PVC LIAISON COMMITTEE MEMBER

NO NAME POSITION E-MAIL
1 Mr Nic Tay Chew Heng Chairman [email protected]
2 Mr Yeak Shaw Chuey Hon. Secretary [email protected]
3 Puan Jamaliah Abdul Hamid Committee Member [email protected]
4 Dr Samad Bin Solbai Committee Member [email protected]
5 Mr Czar Augustine Observer [email protected]
6 Mr Domingos Ignatius De Souza Observer [email protected]
7 Mr Santheranathan A/L Sinnanthamby Retnam Observer [email protected]

PALACE VACATION
CLUB IN MIDDLE EAST

Palace Vacation Club has ventured into
The Middle East market!

Through a reputable marketing agent, Arabian Falcon Holidays in
Dubai and Jeddah, Palace Vacation Club membership is now available

in this region.

THE THRILLER SATURDAY
LIVE MUSICAL NIGHT FEVER – THE

PAST PROMOTION

Another Exchange Program brought to members of
Palace Vacation Club in year 2015 where members get
to redeem the musical concert tickets by exchanging it
with their holiday entitlements.

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You Said It Best

Members’ Testimonial Comments

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and PVC team smooth coordination during my family vacation in London on 07 Aniza
- 12 February 2016.
Thanks & keep up your good work. :-)

Dear Shah, Dear Daisy,
Terima kasih di atas usaha dapatkan satu lagi First of all, I would like to thank you so much
apartment pada 7 Julai 2016, keep up the good on helping me in this case. Thanks a lot for
work. Pengesahan dari saya bagi tarikh check in your high efficiency respond. As per our
7 Julai 2016 dan check out pada 9 Julai 2016. conversation over the phone yesterday and
Terima kasih. just now, I would like to confirm the Palace
Received. booking under my guest details as below. TQ!
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Appreciate it u. Tq very much for an excellent service fast n up
And Selamat Hari Raya to date. Thanks again lo.bye.
Dear Shah, thanks for your fast action in changing the date for me. Really Esther Chin
appreciate your kindness. cc.thank palacevacation management n boss for such an excellent fr DAISY.
regards, TQ.BYE
Wong Lee Chin Many thanks dear, you’re just amazing, Daisy.
P.S. Suria Velloo
Dear Sabtuyah Dear Daisy,
Noted and many thanks for assisting us to get the Thank you very much for the kind reservation and the supporting invoices and
booking date change successfully. Appreciate receipts. Your excellent customer service is greatly appreciated.
very much for your great effort. Wishing you Kind regards,
and your family in advance “SELAMAT HARI Patricia
RAYA ADIL FITRI” and have a great bonding You are superb, Daisy.
with families and friends. Thank you.
Best Regards Regards,
CM Wong Jeni
Dear Sabtuyah, Dear Daisy,
Kindly confirm for us Mahkota Melaka on 19/3 Many thanks for your kind assistance. A very helpful staff you are.
please. Awaiting the confirmation slip. Thank you and Regards,
you are definitely on the right track to excel in the service industry. Jeni
Thanks – Berry Awesome! Daisy.
Dear Sabtuyah, Appreciate your quick actions and kind arrangement.
Even I can’t enjoy the vacation club service due to my personal reason, however, with appreciation,
I really appreciate for your help. You are the staff that responsibility and provide BP Lim
excellent service even I’m not the customer of Golden Palace Vacation club.
Thank you. ^_^
Best Regards,
Vicky Yeo

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Holiday Diaries

Memoirs from PVC members

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Travel: 26 – 28 Oct 2015

Jaishree Yong - Member Since 2011 GSeamluzebnedregr Frienpark,
HECtRFMheipnklmojerIaybeax,rlcfiutatosoiGnnopeahodboxshioneedholleIvnarsihenrnryukoirinwgmaetapmehsvtijettuaeoursdaaaebGeteuwhisrbmenlsrnraeslnssenest.otomkyinmectgtihwwoca.2ndutettoeteTi!alS0feobdhrMnerhtbtla1o(niniaioej.eahTeel4rBdetestpmxothdhz,meexwcepyIbyiaibenrpuotinlieiosileBd)lpevhntonhcsuPnlreFosnee”rgaarVgnmlrrevraevuaaeCGw.eoietirda.teslbseiwvertevrhesoomrtitennbohsaeHeaouremhshspeeneonaoiwttmaihaawcmrcwrwetbnnettrae“teieohaleydrkpunMnvhnleor-ahalstehaeodoRc.tevSae.manPrlevrCaGnoeacbsda,ireeIteawlleIHeldfsaemtvoizsernwawaustduiiunbr’oiceyltoieoslgeaeastleonminnid,rnalhlstmesdatgddwiVtoopwsell.aneaimlhhlrGisygnclteayaopekIossalhnyrcaremmutethearmaeuricsietkatmceohnenohnodiyonse
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Holiday Diaries Jaishree Yong - Member Since 2011

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Local Phrases

INDONESIA CHINA

Hello � Halo Hello � Nǐ hǎo
Terima Kasih Xièxiè
Thank you � Permisi Thank you � Qǐng wèn
Apa Kabar? Nǐ hǎo ma ?
Excuse me � Berapa Harganya? Excuse me � Duōshǎo qian?
Selamat Pagi Zǎoshang hǎo
How are you? � Selamat Malam How are you? � Wǎn'ān
Selamat Tinggal Zàijiàn
How much? � How much? �

Good Morning � Good Morning �

Good Night � Good Night �

Goodbye � Goodbye �

JAPAN SOUTH KOREA

Hello � Kon'nichiwa Hello � anyeonghaseyo
Arigatōgozaimashita Kamsahamnida
Thank you � Sumimasen Thank you � sillyehamnida
Ogenkidesuka ? bangbeob ida ?
Excuse me � Ikura ? Excuse me � Olma eyo ?
Ohayōgozaimasu joh-eun achim
How are you? � Oyasumi How are you? � anyeonghi jumuseyo
Sayōnara anyeong
How much? � How much? �

Good Morning � Good Morning �

Good Night � Good Night �

Goodbye � Goodbye �

INDIA SPAIN

Hello � Vaṇakkam Hello � Hola
Naṉṟi gracias
Thank you � Eṉṉai maṉṉittuviṭuṅkaḷ Thank you � Disculpe
Eppaṭi irukkiṟīrkaḷ ? cómo estás ?
Excuse me � Evvaḷavu ? Excuse me � Cuánto cuesta?
Kālai vaṇakkam Buenos Dias
How are you? � Iṉiya iravu How are you? � buenas noches
Kuṭpai Adiós
How much? � How much? �

Good Morning � Good Morning �

Good Night � Good Night �

Goodbye � Goodbye �

ITALY FRANCE

Hello � Salve, Ciao Hello � Bonjour
Grazie Thank you � Merci
Thank you � Mi scusi, Scusa Excuse me � Excusez-moi
Come sta? Come stai? How are you? � Comment allez-vous ?
Excuse me � quanto ? or Ça va ?
Buon giorno combien ?
How are you? � Buona notte Bonjour
Arrivederci, Ciao Bonne nuit
How much? � How much? � au revoir

Good Morning � Good Morning �

Good Night � Good Night �

Goodbye � Goodbye �

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TRAVEL VACATION SAFETY Travel Tips
TIPS TIPS
KEEP
Make a list to pack Carry your purse/ YOUR HOME
Do not bring too wallet close to SAFE WHILE ON
much clothes if you. Consider VACATION
you have plans for wearing a money
shopping pouch under Unplug and turn
Bring a plastic bag your clothes off all electronic
for dirty clothes device such as:
Pack as lightly as TV, Computer,
Bring sandals and possible Microwave
sport shoes Carry-on anything heater shower,
Roll your clothes you may need or and switch off
for more space in of value i.e. the light
your bag medication, jewelry Ask a friend/
Bring a charger Don’t display neighbor to keep
adapter-research expensive jewelry, an eye on your
what kind of plug cameras, bags and house
Bring necessary other valuable
medication items Do not forget to
Do not forget to Stick to well-lighted, lock all doors
make a copy of well-traveled
your passport, streets at all times
visa, health Make sure rooms
insurance card, are securely
driver’s license locked and chains
and important fastened wherever
phone number as possible
backup for your file Always lock the
Bring enough cash door while in the
and check monetary room
conversion

Bring some snack

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