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FOUR SEASONS RESORT LANGKAWI |
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LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA
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Langkawi, the archipelago of 99 islands off the west coast of Malaysia, has been an insiders' secret for more than a decade, but with the arrival of the Four Seasons last year the islands' charm has hit the headlines. Designed as a traditional Malay village, with Moorish influences throughout, the property avoids the Four Seasons chain's occasional mistake of feeling too corporate and sits comfortably in its environment.
The beachside restaurants take advantage of the region's melting-pot cuisine with
Ikan-Ikan (which specialises in fish) replicating local dishes, and Serai looking further afield to Thailand and China, while the luxurious new spa borrows treatments from
Bali and India. Nonetheless, the surrounding landscapes are indigenous to Langkawi and they are the destination's main draws: tranquil mangrove swamps where you
can tour caves and navigate lagoons; pristine rainforest for birding and nature walks; and nearly 100 islands to visit and eat lunch on deserted beaches. Be sure to make
a reservation in one of the Moroccan tents set up for private dinners on the beach;
even the most jaded guests will feel the romance.
WHEN TO GO
Between December and April for the best weather.
ROOM TO BOOK
Any of the 21 beachfront villas for your own private fiefdom.
CONTACT
Jalan Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman Malaysia (00 60 4 950 8888;
www.fourseasons.com).
COST
Doubles from US$550; beach villas from US$1,100
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