Let me tell you about one of my all time greatest holiday experiences, dear reader.
Let me tell you about the wonderful island of Malaysia.
My wife and I honeymooned here over a decade ago and vowed one night while gazing at a beautiful sunset to return to this special place.
Well we visited again last year and the place was still every bit as magical as on our previous visit.
Some of our highlights of our previous visit had been the hectic and bustling night-life of downtown Kuala Lumpar.
It is an exciting city and had changed quite a bit since our first visit.
The Petronas Towers now dominate the skyline and are accompanied by a wealth of other skyscrapers which have transformed the city in many ways, not least of all how it looks.
It really adds to the atmosphere of the city itself and lends it a more cosmopolitan big city feel.
Of course we enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful golden beaches.
I don't think I've ever seen sand quite as golden or felt it so soft underfoot.
Naturally we spent a great deal of time on the beach, sometimes staying until sunset to admire the beautiful red sky as the sun sunk into the Indian Ocean.
One day when we were feeling energetic, we went snorkeling in one of the beautiful bays.
The water was crystal clear and we seen all sorts of fish and aquatic creatures.
I'm not quite sure what any of the species of fish were, but any marine life specialist would have found the experience fascinating.
One of the highlights was our visit to the Orang-Utan rehabilitation centre in Sabah.
We decided we would rather see the creatures at close quarters so decided to opt for the Centre as opposed to a safari tour, but we heard that the safari tour was great too.
One of the most memorable features of our visit was the feeling that you were at a real cultural crossroads.
Malaysia is a true melting pot in every sense of the word.
Indigenous Malay people, Chinese and Indian residents have all had a massive influence on the country, it's culture and of course, it's food.
The first thing we realised about the food was how cheap it was, however, this certainly did not mean quality was compromised in any way.
Malay restaurants offer genuine fusion food in the respect that the three cultures mingle to offer something totally unique.
Satay curry here is sensational (and a step up from the kind you get from your local take away).
Prawns, fried vegetables, egg and meat on skewers are all extremely popular and our personal favourite was the coconut flavoured curry.
Food stalls also offer even more reasonable prices and the quality of the food is just as good.
In summary, Malaysia offers the visitor a wonderful and unforgettable holiday.
There's so much to see and do and the people are extremely friendly.
If you decide to visit the wonderful island of Malaysia, it really will be a holiday you won't forget.