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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 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…
Tide Langkawi, A Reopening to Remember Monica Tindall The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa celebrates the reopening of its food and beverage outlets with a decadent wine-paired dinner at Tide. Together with wines from Katnook Estate, the team go all out to make t…
The Andaman – A Luxury Collection Resort – Langkawi Monica Tindall Sadly The Andaman burnt down last year. They are currently in the process of rebuilding. Set on one of the prettiest bays in Malaysia, The Andaman Langkawi celebrates the natural ear…
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 …
Nils Henkel – The Datai Langkawi Monica Tindall Kicking off 2020 in grand style, The Datai Langkawi is hosting chef Nils Henkel as the first chef of the year in the resort’s esteemed Guest Chef Series. The team at The Datai have a reputation for organizing some of the …
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…
Guest Chef Series Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi’s Guest Chef Series continues with one of Malaysia’s most famed chefs, Darren Chin. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, sourcing of premium ingredients and running service with choreographed prec…
Chef Nelly Robinson – Not Everything Is Always as It Seems Monica Tindall The Chef Series at The Datai Langkawi has been a hot ticket for diners since the resort’s reopening towards the end of 2018. On special occasions, the resort plays host to legendary chefs from …
Sunset Cruise Langkawi Monica Tindall One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of Langkawi is from the sea. If you’re not a swimmer, you might find a day cruise a bit too hot in the tropics. A sunset cruise, however, offers both cooler weather and opportun…
Temple Tree Langkawi Monica Tindall Langkawi offers a full gamut of accommodation from internationally branded five-star resorts to luxury villas and rainforest retreats to homestays in the rice paddies. Temple Tree Langkawi, however, furnishes a heritage …
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…