mood. The facials use Babor skincare,
while the body treatments are given
a unique spin by way of the ingredients
used (think: betel and pandan leaves,
tamarind and olives). Unexpected,
yes, but these are some of the best
spa therapists in Malaysia so just
go with it.
The ideal place to catch the sunset
is on one of the overwater hammocks
outside the Kayu Puti restaurant –
order a Lang Mary (their version of
a bloody mary) and take some happy
snaps before you head inside for
dinner. The jewel in their dining
crown, Kayu Puti sits across the water,
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views, while in the kitchen executive
chef Gaetan Biesuz puts a masterful
spin on traditional fare.
There are plenty more places to
drink and dine in the resort grounds:
L’Orangerie does a no-holds-barred
international breakfast spread with
views of the rainforest and sea
captured through palatial glass
windows, while you can take your
welcome drink or afternoon tea in the
courtyard of The Drawing Room.
There are two opulent bars as well:
Decanter Wine Bar is home to more
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The St Regis Bar specialises in
cocktails and cigars.
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lies the picturesque island of
Langkawi. It’s the biggest in
the 104-island archipelago of
the same name, but the opening
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high-end establishment to open here
in more than a decade – cements its
place as the getaway of your dreams.
Set among centuries-old rainforest,
the beachfront property comprises
85 suites and four overwater villas,
each with uninterrupted views of
the Andaman Sea.
This is a destination for those who
want the best of everything; less of
a place where you’d hire a car to
explore the 480km² island (though
it’s very possible, and worthwhile, if
that’s your vibe), and more of an
opportunity to live out your
billionaire fantasies. The Signature
St Regis Butler service provides
guests with their own butler who
will unpack and press your clothes,
deliver you a nightcap or pre-
emptively run you a muscle-relaxing
bath if you’ve started the day with
a bird-watching hike. You can also
arrange a Bentley airport transfer,
and if you’re unsure whether that’s
worth springing for let us just point
out that J.Lo has a Bentley so you’d
be in good company (even if it’s only
a 30-minute drive).
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Words: Laura Collins