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Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:44 AM PDT

Located an hour's drive from Johor Baru, Pulai Desaru Beach Resort offers a family-oriented vacation amid nature

FOR many vacationers, a weekend escape means travelling great distances. The Pulai Desaru Beach Resort and Spa is proof that holiday-makers need not travel long distances to a leisure retreat because it is less than an hour's drive from Johor Baru, via the new E22 Senai-Pasir Gudang-Desaru Expressway.

The newly refurbished resort is a family-oriented hotel that offers many attractions surrounded by a natural environment.

Located in the heart of Desaru, the area is considered one of the best beaches on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.

With a 22km-stretch of uninterrupted beach, the Pulai Desaru Beach Resort and Spa offers captivating panoramic views of the South China Sea with a lush tropical rainforest.

Guests can enjoy the vastness of the sprawling resort and get close and personal with nature.

Its spacious standard, deluxe and superior deluxe guest rooms blend contemporary design, comfortable elegance and modern artistic touches.

With its palette of fresh green shades and signature green floral motives, the new look is calm and relaxing, yet has an atmosphere which evokes holiday fun.

The tastefully furnished lobby, with modern floor tiles and furnishings set against the backdrop of the ocean, has a feeling of tranquility.

At the resort, guests get to enjoy fresh, bold dishes, from a mixture of local and Western cuisine at The Palm Brasserie, to Japanese Teppanyaki cooking at The Teppan!

The Lobby bar overlooking the swimming pool is ideal for chilling out, or sip a cocktail by the pool at the Coco Bar. In the evenings, The Pulai Lounge offers nightly live entertainment.

Alternatively, indulge, soothe and revitalise the body, mind and spirit at the Balinese-themed Pulai Spa, offering a complete spa menu with treatment rooms and high-quality spa products.

Children can play and be kept occupied at the Kid's Club. It has a daily itinerary of activities and a games' room with indoor games.

For an adrenaline rush in water sports, try the jet-ski, and banana boat activities, while land sports such as tennis, cycling, beach volleyball and go-karting are also available.

At the resort, there are excursions for nature lovers such as the popular fireflies experience, kampung tour, river cruises, river fishing, and visits to Kota Tinggi town, a fruit farm, ostrich farm and crocodile farm.

The highway connecting the western and eastern parts of Johor promises a smooth, quick and comfortable journey from Johor Baru to Desaru.

For room bookings and reservations, visit www.pulaigroup.com or call 07-822 2222.

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Ways to get yourself distracted from ‘it’

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:15 AM PDT

2011/11/01
SYED UMAR ARIFF

JOHOR Baru is not exactly the "City of Love". But one would be forgiven for thinking it is after reading a rather "amusing" news report on the number of khalwat raids by the State religious department concerning Muslim couples committing close proximity.

An average of three couples were reported to have been detained each day since early this year. Many were caught at private homes or budget hotels, which some financially-strapped couples have considered the perfect love nest.

And it is unfortunate for hotel operators to have their business premises stigmatised by amorous couples.

But there is something to be addressed here, since despite the regular raids and "nosy" neighbours -- much to the chagrin of the couples -- people are still found committing khalwat.

Almost 2,000 people have been caught in Johor Baru city and something needed to be done, other than detaining them to curb this problem.

Not too long ago it was also reported that some beaches in Mersing have been frequented by lovers. Indeed, some were found in various degrees of undress in bushes or secluded spots.

Lust has caused them utter embarrassment and possible popularity on the Internet, thanks to peeping Toms armed with video cameras.

The couples detained by the state during the raids were in their 20s and 30s and 70 per cent were found in private homes. Tip-offs were usually received from suspicious neighbours.

State religious department deputy enforcement chief, Zamri Kambari, said the measures were taken to reduce social ills and sexually-transmitted diseases.

At the same time, it is also up to individuals to practise self-restraint and keep their thoughts checked. To err is human, but it is something else if you fail to learn from examples.

Below are some activities that one may take up to get one's mind off booking hotel rooms.

Sports: Playing sports can strengthen your mind and focus. Whenever you are cycling, for example, you will only have yourself as competition. You will fight mental and physical fatigue by honing your focus and objective to get from point A to point B. A game of tennis, ping-pong or badminton can provide the same effect. You can also engage in martial arts, dancing, or even go fly a kite.

Video games: It can be an expensive investment, but it is certainly worth it. Studies have shown that playing video games can increase mental capacity, problem solving skills and finger coordination. And it is good to have a hobby like this. Living in a fantasy world for a while can be a good escape after a hard day's work. Just don't end up with a geeky nickname due to your prowess in handling the joystick.

Books: Seriously, this does sound boring. But there are a lot of interesting story books, good enough to get yourself immersed in the world of literature. Even comics can be a good source of distraction. Better still, other than gaining knowledge, reading stimulates creative thinking. And of course, it is a good way to train your mental focus.

Work: You can bury yourself in work to distract yourself from temptations. It is also a way to promote yourself, career-wise. And if you are unemployed, go get a job.

I'm not a trained motivator or therapist. These are just simple suggestions I believe many can relate to. And we can give those religious enforcement officers a break from carrying out raids.

Now, have a good day.

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Rabu, 2 November 2011

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