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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…

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Reopens Post-MCO Monica Tindall The picturesque shores of a private beach, minutes from the main town of Kuah, is home to one of Langkawi’s most respected waterfront properties, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. Just reo…

Norhayati Talib

Norhayati Talib, Spa Manager, The Datai

Norhayati Talib In this interview, Norhayati Talib from The Datai Langkawi shares some stories from her role as spa manager and tells about the development of a range of products based on ingredients from the vast biodiverse surrounds of the property. What do you …

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Malaysian Spa Treatments, The Andaman Langkawi

Malaysian Spa Treatments Monica Tindall There was a time when spa menus in the country were full of Thai, Balinese and Swiss healing practices, with no Malaysian spa treatments in sight. In more recent years, however, the richness of the region’s own wellness tra…

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Nam Langkawi Restaurant at Bon Ton Resort

Nam Langkawi Monica Tindall Nam Langkawi, homed in Bon Ton Resort, has been recognized for many years as an excellent restaurant on the island. Even though our last visit was seven years ago, we’re happy to report that the outlet maintains its positive reputatio…