Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia
In the Straits of Malacca, just three miles offshore from Peninsular Malaysia, is the tiny escapist enclave of Pangkor Laut, a private little paradise island. It's a very special place indeed.
Pangkor Laut Resort encompasses several paradise bays, and features luxury, rustic villas at Royal Bay, and restaurants and amenities, all constructed either on stilts over the shimmering sea, a few steps from the beach or high up the forested hillside with the most spectacular of views. All are spacious and elegant retreats, full of rich timbers, woven bamboo ceilings and exotic fabrics. Succumb to tropical nights thick with the cool scent of the forest, treading the wooden walkway from your sea villa, sinking feet into the soft sandy beach or swimming in one of two refreshing pools.
Blissful as the resort is, you should not forget the island's many wonders. The highlight is Emerald Bay, one of the most beautiful, unspoiled beaches in Asia. Or, for the more energetic, jungle treks with the resort's botanist fascinate. Hop around the beautiful neighbouring islands by boat, stopping for swimming, snorkelling and a picnic lunch, or later in the day take a sunset cruise, sipping pre-dinner cocktails under the stunning hues of the disappearing sun. And what better fun than to fish the island's reefs and undersea ledges with your guide, before tucking into your personal catch of the day, cooked to perfection at the Royal Bay Beach Club Restaurant?
Accommodation
The Resort has 148 beautiful and spacious Garden, Hillside, Beach, Water and Spa Villas. Walls and ceilings are woven from bamboo and furniture carved from local woods. All villa rooms are air conditioned and furnished in rich timber, with fridge, tea/coffee making and safe. They are built either over the water, by the beach, or perched on the hillside. All accommodation has king-size bed, large private balcony, CD/hi-fi system and luxury open-air semi-open tub.
Facilities
There are 4 themed restaurants featuring delectable international and regional cuisines of the highest quality, including the Samudra Malay restaurant built on stilts over the sea. 4 bars. Sports include 3 swimming pools, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, tennis and squash. Golf nearby. There is a complimentary shuttle to glorious Emerald Bay, jungle treks and yacht cruising.
Spa village is a unique retreat that extols the healing cultures of the region. It comprises eight treatment pavilions, a de luxe Belian Treatment Pavilion, 3 "Healing Huts", which include Chinese Herbal, Ayurvedic and Malay Huts, a "Wrap house", where the menu changes daily with Seaweed, Malay and Chinese Herbal Wraps, 2 Bath Houses, 3 Spa Huts, 3 Nap Gazebos, a Herb Garden, a Reflexology Path, a 50 metre lap pool, Fisherman's Cove Restaurant, Jamu Bar, Library and Spa Boutique. 22 brand-new Spa Villas situated over the sea offer direct access to the Spa Village. Programmes combine physical and spiritual health and well-being, and are based on one of four umbrella concepts: Rejuvenation and Longevity, Relaxation and Stress Reduction, Detoxification and Romance
Guide Price
From £13850 per person for flights, transfers and 5 nights accommodation.
The Facts
Best Time Oct-Apr
Time Zone GMT+6
Flight Time 11+ hrs
Visa No
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