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Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Langkawi has a hidden gem of a restaurant and we found it in Terrace, an Italian restaurant tucked away within The Danna resort. It is an absolute must for anyone coming to Langkawi to get a unique taste of Italy beyond pizza…
Anna Chew & Monica Tindall Colonial is played out in Straits & Co in The Danna Langkawi. One of three restaurants on the property, Straits & Co serves a well-documented high tea, bringing back memories of a bygone era of British-Malaya, and one of the b…
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall This trip unearthed some hidden gems in Langkawi, one of which nestles itself amidst jungle canopies. With a fantastic view of the sea, beautiful moments are provided when the sun begins to set, but any time of day brings a se…
Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi was one of my most highly-regarded beach resorts in Malaysia before it had a complete overhaul. I can’t wait to return this weekend to check out the new look and am eager to see if it still holds the original charm I so fondly remember…
Monica Tindall You don’t need to sacrifice luxury to dine in the rainforest canopy. The Pavilion at The Datai Langkawi has managed to build a gorgeous restaurant high in the forest. There are no rustic tree houses here but rather a stunning open-walled structure s…
Monica Tindall “We are created to live in harmony with nature.” The Spa at The Datai Langkawi is one establishment that more than lives up to its slogan. Going beyond being just a catchy phrase concocted to induce a sense of wellbeing into the reader, the team at this …
Monica Tindall For a truly unique experience on Langkawi island, dinner at The Gulai House is unforgettable. Set in a kampong house in the middle of the rainforest, its open walls allow diners to connect with nature as they dine on scrumptious Malaysian cuisine. T…
Monica Tindall Dining on the beach is a must in Langkawi and if you want to do it in style make a reservation for The Beach Club at The Datai. Here you are promised a beautiful setting, warm-hearted service and high-quality cuisine. An open kitchen is covered with a gi…
Monica Tindall The Dining Room at The Datai Langkawi serves as a cheery location for breakfast for hotel guests and a relaxing spot for a bite of lunch during the day but at night it transforms into a modern fine-dining restaurant. European cooking techniques with …
Monica Tindall I’m going to make a big statement in my introduction and say that The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is currently my favourite resort on the island. Only two months old, the resort has recently opened after comprehensive work. In the construction of 70 gue…
Monica Tindall Boasting the status of being the only fine dining Chinese restaurant on the island, Hai Yan at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a sight to behold. A lagoon lined walkway lit with small lights leads the way to the entrance. At the reception, a giant chand…
Monica Tindall “Adults-only”, “bar” and “sunset” were the only three words needed to make Horizon at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi our first stop on our weekend visit to the island. Then there’s the blurb about the classical elements of Ancient Greece (earth, wate…