Brunei

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Selamat Datang! Welcome to a land of richness. Although relatively small in size, Brunei has greater wealth than the larger neighboring nations because of its oil. Aside from the natural richness, the country also has a valuable Islamic heritage and a more conservative observation of the religion.






Basic Information
  • Language: Malay
  • Government: : Sultanate
  • Currency: Brunei dollar BND
  • Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Religion: Majority are practicing Islam
  • Best time to visit: The weather in Brunei is not often a consideration as the weather is almost the same throughout the year. It is best to check the period for Ramadan as such times often mean shorter business hours and most of the people are fasting.



Contents

Getting there & Moving About

International Travel

The Brunei International Airport is the only international airport in Brunei which serves as the primary airport for the entire country. The other airport is unpaved.


  • Ports and harbors

Aside from coming by air, tourists may also opt to reach Brunei by water. Ships or boats can be used to transfer from one part of the country to another. The ports are found in the following:

  • Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Kuala Belait
  • Muara - only deep water port of the country
  • Tutong


Domestic Transport
  • By Water

Aside from the major ports mentioned above, some parts, within short distances, are reached by "penambang" or the so called water-taxi. Some areas like Bangar and Limbang have a speedboats servicing their routes. Ferries also interconnect some towns with the city.


  • By Land

The various towns and cities of Brunei are interconnected by highways. Some parts of the east side have to be accessed though by passing through Sarawak, Malaysia, Majority of the highways are still unpaved.

Tourists' Spots



Key Cities
In each key city, the places to see, accommodations and dining places will be discussed.


Other Destination



Listing of Cities and Towns of Brunei

Tour Package

Brunei Based
Before contacting travel tour agencies, it is recommended that you visit our Package tours page to know some general tips. Most agencies providing travel tour packages can be contacted online. Some are based in (Name of Country)but have toll free contact numbers. Below are a few:
Based Internationally


Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa


Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.


Australia and Oceania



Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.


Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.


USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]







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