Ultimate Tourism Travel Blog

Ultimate Destinations & Events is an energetic entity with a clear focus on creating memorable travel experiences. Based in New Zealand with support offices in Sabah and India, we are growing at a fast pace keeping up with the nuances and challenges of a highly competitive tourism industry. We believe in nurturing long-term relationships with our clients – individuals and corporate alike.   Our mission is to be an exceptional travel and tourism organisation that provides extraordinary products and  services with our exotic offers of unexplored and enchanting locations . Our proficient, effective and innovative event solutions, delivered by highly passionate, energized and experienced teams will leave you with a lasting impression. We specialize in offering affordable and reliable event and destination management. Also, on offer is expert planning for filming activities. Right from location scouting to arranging permissio

The Pacific is paradise for scuba divers and snorkeling. South Pacific scuba diving holidays are reputed as amongst the very best in the world. The crystalline waters are teeming with marine life, and unbelievable sites are unexploited and not too crowded. There's a wealth of exotic marine life including diving amongst turtles, sharks, rays and even whales. There are stunning coral formations, walls and drop offs. A beginner? You’re in for a treat. Experienced divers already know the lures – a profusion of pelagic, shipwrecks galore and wild encounters including feeding frenzies. The dive menu is so eclectic in the South Pacific that it’s hard for divers to decide where to go. Fiji is on every diver’s list of world-class destinations for colorful soft corals. Here is a brief summary of the types of dives on offer to help you select your slice of underwater heaven: Wreck diving - Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Guam, Chuuk Lagoon, Marshall Islands, Palau Wall diving - Yap, Pohnpei,

The best destination to get close-up and discover the amazing wildlife and nature of Sabah, Borneo! It's a rewarding trip for nature-lovers and bird-watchers. Kinabatangan River - measuring 560km, is the longest river in Sabah. Some of the highlights of this wonderful trip is the opportunity to observe the bizarre Proboscis Monkey, 'Man Of The Forest' – Orang Utans, macaques, gibbons, leaf monkey, crocodiles basking in mud and if you're very lucky – the newly discovered "Borneon Pygmy Elephants" that can be seen in a large group. The breathtaking view around the lodges itself is simply stunning. For bird-watchers; bird-spotting is simply amazing! All eight of Borneo's hornbill species can be seen regularly, plus two species of the gorgeous pitas are occasionally to be spotted, and rarities include Storm's stork, and the bizarre Oriental darter or "Snake-Bird". The accommodations are well-equipped with facilities paired with the charming

Ultimate Destinations & Events is an energetic entity with a clear focus on creating memorable travel experiences. Based out of New Zealand with support offices in Sabah and India, we are growing at a fast pace keeping up with the nuances and challenges of a highly competitive tourism industry. We believe in nurturing long-term relationships with our clients – individuals and corporate alike. Our mission is to create a difference and add value with our exotic offers of unexplored and enchanting locations. Our proficient, effective and innovative event solutions, delivered by highly experienced teams will leave you with a lasting impression. We specialize in offering affordable and reliable event and destination management. Also, on offer is expert planning for filming activities. Right from location scouting to arranging permission and shoot support, our international alliances ensure a seamless solution for all your needs. Our values are guiding principles for our operations.

People have the wrong notion that destination weddings are expensive affairs. But the truth is far from this. Destination Weddings can be a breeze once you plan it well, choose a suitable destination and have your family and loved ones to support you. There are many reasons why a wedding can be planned outdoor or abroad. It could be your dream to get married in a destination you have traveled to before and you adore the place Your family and friends share some great moments together Every marriage entails travel and someone from the family has to travel from another place. So why not travel with everyone It can be far cheaper to do a destination wedding than a traditional wedding (as long as everyone pays for their travel) There could be family members who have never traveled to this unique destination. It becomes a great memory for them for their lifetime More couples decide upon a destination wedding as they are from different areas of the country, and do not want to decide

Sabah is fast becoming a premier golfing destination. It has over 16 golf courses within the state including the capital city of Kota Kinabalu and others in Tawau and Sandakan. And with THE BORNEO GOLF CHALLENGE, Sabah truly is one of the most exciting new destinations for Golfing Holidays anywhere on the planet. Looking for a short golfing break, a traditional golf holiday or exotic adventure with golf-along-the-way? The Borneo Golf Challenge  will fit both  Golfers and the Non-Golfers   Interests, Time and Budget...! The Borneo Golf Challenge  changes all that offering you a unique way to experience the World's 3rd largest island in the most recognisable golfing format where the destinations and journeys become the holes...! Take The Borneo Golf Challenge! To know more write in to enquiry@ultimatedestinationsandevents.com

10 must do's when you visit Malaysia: - Swim with the Barracudas off Sipadan Island, Sabah - Carry and hug an Orangutan at the sepilok orang utan wildlife centre - Eat Durians just after it falls off its tree - Take a walk on the KLCC sky bridge - Ride the Light Rail Transit from one end to the other - the third longest fully-automated driverless metro system in the world. - Walk up all the steps at Batu Caves - Eat rabbit satay - Take a walk on the longest 'canopy walk' of its kind in the world at Taman Negara, Pahang - Have a swim in the Straits of Malacca - the busiest shipping lane in the world - Stay a night (or a few) in one of the 6118 rooms at the worlds largest hotel, First World hotel at Genting Highlands Additions are always welcome.

The Kiulu River white water rafting is a trip that suits those seeking a moderately adventurous and relaxing trip. The furthest rafting distance is 15 kilometers when the water level is high, and 7 kilometers of excursions at normal water level. The grade is between 1 to 2. Kiulu River is located at Kampung Pukak Kiulu, about 1 hour drive from   Kota Kinabalu   (42 kilometers away).   White-water rafting can be classified from grade 1 to 6 in terms of rapids. Graded between the level 1 and 2, the Kiulu River white-water rafting is a moderate adventure suitable for children, the elderly, beginners and non-swimmers. Located in Kampung Pukak Kiulu, the river is about a 1-hour drive from KK City. To know more, please write to enquiry@ultimatedestinationsandevents.com

Skiing in New Zealand Is there any sight more captivating than a fine winter’s day, breathtaking scenery and a mountain of fresh virgin snow? If you’re a skier, probably not. Then welcome to New Zealand. New Zealand has developed a deserved reputation as an international skiing destination. The season is the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere, the landscapes and scenery are out of this world, gear is easy to hire, and the queues are comparatively short. New Zealand skifields are uncrowded with plenty of opportunity for off-piste skiing, snowboarding and heli-skiing adventure. In the North Island there are two commercial ski fields, Turoa and Whakapapa, on Mount Ruapehu. But it’s in the Southern Alps that skiing comes into its own with a large choice of fields, distractingly spectacular mountain scenery and a rich après-ski life. Thousands of skiers descend every season to the resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka to ski the Remarkables, Cardrona, Treble Cone and Coronet Peak fields

Sabah boasts tropical islands, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs, native cultures Tiga Island, located 10 kilometers offshore on the west coast of Sabah in Borneo, rose to fame because the CBS reality show “Survivor I,” conducted and filmed there in 2000. Today it is also commonly known as Survivor Island. Besides that island, Sabah also boasts many popular tropical island vacations, endless stretches of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, beautiful coral reefs, flora and fauna, indigenous cultures, as well as a variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Snorkeling, diving, swimming For sports enthusiasts, the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is an ideal place for snorkeling, diving and swimming. They can access to crystal clear waters in the park – just a ten-minute boat ride away from KK City. For snorkeling and diving, go to Manukan and Sapi islands. Water skiers may find the seas of Mamutik, Manukan and Sapi excellent becaus

"WE did it". "We have done the impossible". "I have done it". "My dream has become a reality". These were some of the comments made by 25 breast cancer survivors and volunteers who, despite the overwhelming odds, made it to the summit of Mt Kinabalu in their maiden "Survivors' Climb Mt Kinabalu" expedition last Friday. Of the figure, five were male supporters of Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (KPR) led by Lucilla Pang, one of the climbers. She said the team began their ascent on June 30 and reached the summit of Low's Peak the following day. According to her, the journey was tough but the survivors kept encouraging each other all the way to the top and down the majestic peak. "We are very proud to have conquered the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, just as we have battled and overcome breast cancer, the No. 1 cancer afflicting women. It shows that there is life after breast cancer," she said. Mount Kinabalu is located on the

Kota Kinabalu:  Sabah has the potential to be a filmmaking hub. The vote of confidence comes from renowned film director Ahmad Idham who said Sabah is like a studio of its own, with its splendid natural beauty and environment. "I studied here for five years, and so I know how beautiful this State is. And because of its beauty, Sabah has the potential of becoming a filmmaking hub," he said. Ahmad said this during a press conference to introduce his latest film titled "Gerimis Mengundang", here, Wednesday Also present was Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun. "We encourage more filmmakers to come here. However, as stated the biggest hindrance faced by them (film-makers) is the lack of logistics, whereby film makers will need a large amount of filming equipment flown in from outside, which cost a lot," said Masidi. "There is no better location than Sabah, in fact according to the Time magazine, Sabah is among the top five countr