Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi Monica Tindall Nestled in a lush oasis of swaying palm trees and vibrant flora, Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi is an exotic haven that exudes an aura of tranquillity and serenity. It lies on what we think is the most beautiful beach in Lan…

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Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi

Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi Monica Tindall Who hasn’t dreamed of living on a private tropical island surrounded by wild jungle and vibrant blue seas? Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi, gives us a little taste of that fantasy. Cena…

Private Island Dining Langkawi

Private Island Dining Langkawi

Private Island Dining Langkawi  Monica Tindall Having eaten my way around most of Langkawi’s five-star resorts, restaurants and bars and hit the streets with local friends on food adventures, I thought I had pretty much discovered anything worth e…

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Casa del Mar, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

Casa del Mar – Welcome Home Monica Tindall Twenty years of visiting Langkawi, and not a whole lot has changed. The sleepy tropical island in Malaysia’s north continues to be an easy weekend getaway for KL-ites or Singaporeans desiring a break from harried c…

Wellness Retreat Langkawi

Wellness Retreat Langkawi, Malaysia

Wellness Retreat Langkawi – Ambong Pool Villas Monica Tindall Wellness retreats are famed in Bali and other parts of Southeast Asia, yet they are still a rarity in Malaysia. It seems a shame as the country certainly has no shortage of beautiful locations, w…

Amaala by Ambong-Ambong

Amaala by Ambong-Ambong, Spa Langkawi

Amaala Spa by Ambong-Ambong Monica Tindall It’s only been in recent years that luxury spas in Malaysia have begun to incorporate local wellness knowledge into their menu and programs more widely. Led by the granddaughter of a famous Sabahan shaman, Suzie Ahmad, …

Pegaga Langkawi, Vegan Restaurant

Pegaga Langkawi, Vegan Restaurant

Pegaga Langkawi, Vegan Restaurant Monica Tindall Perched on the side of a jungle-rich hill, Pegaga Langkawi is both green in philosophy and in setting. This vegan restaurant is part of Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat, complementing its holistic wellness mi…

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Luxury Beach Villas, The Danna Langkawi

Luxury Beach Villas, The Danna Langkawi Monica Tindall A 20-minute drive from the airport on a jungle-edged road opens up to pretty Telaga Harbour and the pristinely white building of The Danna Langkawi. We’ve stayed here several times before, but this we…