take a 10-minute stroll to the popular
Cenang beach area with rows of shops
and restaurants, and the airport is just 10
kilometres away.
Rooms are located within wooden
chalets facing either the beach lined with
coconut trees or beautifully landscaped
garden with ponds and water lilies. The
resort is geared towards families with
children and the day's itinerary is chock-
a-block with water sports and outdoor
activities – from sailing and windsurfing
to water skiing, kayaking and banana boat
rides.
Tucked away in a corner of the resort is
Pelangi Spa. On the menu are treatments
from 45-minute body scrubs to three-hour
spa rituals, with some specially created for
children. Jamil, the spa manager, manages
a team of seven therapists and sometimes
offers his services upon request. Being the
only male in the team, his specialty is a
strong deep-tissue massage.
http://www.meritushotels.comhuge treatment rooms that face the million-
year-old limestone hills. They have an
extensive range of treatments grouped under
earth, water, light and air categories. The
ultimate experience for couples is the Raja
& Ratu Connect that includes a rhythmic
scrub, massage and warm oil therapy with
powerful rose, orange blossom and jasmine
oils, followed by a flower bath. At the end
of the session, the therapists will sing a song
as you renew love vows with your partner.
http://www.fourseasons.comPELANGI SPA AT MERITUS PELANGI
BEACH RESORT & SPA LANGKAWI
Meritus Pelangi is a pioneering five-star
resort in Langkawi, spruced up recently
with a new lobby and room interiors. CBA
restaurant is also a new addition, offering
a great place to grab a beer and watch the
sun set.
The 30-acre resort, styled like a
traditional Malay village, sits on one of
the best locations on the island. You canJuly/August 2017 AsiaSpa 119What has not changed is that Four
Seasons Resort Langkawi is still a magical
place for both jetsetters and holidaymakers.
The 48-acre resort is secluded on the
northern end facing Tanjung Rhu, possibly
the best beach on the island. They have 91
pavilions and villas of varying sizes and you
probably need a buggy to get from one end
to the other – or just grab a bicycle provided
by the resort.
For the best resort experiences, head to
Rhu Bar to watch the sun set over a cocktail;
enjoy time with your loved one at the Adult
Quiet Pool that comes with private cabanas;
or dine at Ikan Ikan, famous for their
Malaysian-style seafood. The combination
of traditional local music playing in the
background with the sunset reflecting off the
restaurant’s timber structure creates a surreal
and truly memorable experience. Another
highlight is the mangrove forest tour led
by the enthusiastic resident naturalist Aidi.
The Geo Spa is equally impressive –
from the ‘floating’ lounge at the entrance to
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