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If you have purchased a timeshare, the chances that you are among the 85% of consumers who have any disagreement or regret regarding your contract are alarming, but not surprisingly high.

Beachy vibes meet classic rock anthems at Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Hear catchy tunes throughout the complex and see tributes to legends like The Beatles at every turn. The action centers around the freeform lagoon pool, the largest swimming pool in Penang. Daily activities entertain while wide-ranging hits perpetually play in the background. Music continues in your room with complimentary electric guitar hire through the Picks program. This is one rockin’ vacation you’ll never forget.

A stay at Rebak Island Resort & Marina Langkawi is the definition of luxury. Eat like a king or queen with in-house chefs specializing in Indian, Malay, and Thai cuisines, then relax on the private beach. The resort is split into 2 wings, the first with traditionally-inspired wooden chalets while the second is more modern but still fitted with Malay-style wooden furniture. Guests in both wings wake up meters away from waves gently lapping at the shore. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Explore Langkawi from Aloft’s convenient location by the shores of Pantai Tengah. If clear, turquoise shores are what you’re chasing, take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary beach buggy service to the soft white sands where watersport vendors await. All guest rooms come with a complimentary mini-bar and added extras like a balcony, beach towels and flip flops and your choice of jungle, pool, or ocean views.

Experience Langkawi’s rice-farming history by sleeping above rice paddies at Gemalai Village. 6 traditional stilted kampung huts are connected by wooden boardwalks above water-filled paddy fields within the Laman Padi complex. Guests experience a taste of village life without sacrificing modern comforts like air-conditioning, a comfy bed, hot showers, and breakfast delivered to your room.

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Taste, hear, and feel Bali when you dine at Bale Udang. A series of private bamboo huts, called bales, surround a central koi pond. Diners are led to a private bale where their feet dangle centimetres above the water at a bottomless table. Staff let diners enjoy their privacy, leaving a wooden bell to ring for attention or when you’re ready to place your order. A large portion of menu items contain seafood, but some meat and vegetarian options are also available.

A traditional Balinese warung so small only 8 tables fit in the semi-open dining area. These tables book out days in advance by diners eager to indulge in Melting Wok's authentic curries. Dishes scrawled on humble blackboard menus are few in number, usually 2 main curries and a daily special, meaning chefs focus on quality over quantity, preparing mouth-watering curries worthy of the wait.

One of Bali’s first health-focused restaurants, Bali Buda uses hand-made ingredients and all-natural processes to create the highest possible quality of food, in terms of nutrition and taste. The diverse food menu caters to most dietary requirements including vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan. Meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s cozy dining area, or delivered to your accommodation via the Gojek app.

A short walk from Ubud’s famous Monkey Forest Sanctuary is this jungle-themed restaurant serving Asian-Fusion cuisine. Indonesian and Balinese classics, like gado gado, nasi campur, and nasi goreng feature on the menu alongside Western favorites like pasta, and burgers. There’s plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians too, all listed on a ‘vegan’ page in the menu.