Monica Tindall Beach, pool and sea – The Beach Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi has all three. A stylish, contemporary, open-walled pavilion encourages guests to soak up the surrounds and relax with a refreshing cocktail and a simple menu of salads, sandw…
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The St. Regis Langkawi, The Ultimate Luxury Stay in Malaysia
Bringing with it a century old reputation for art and architecture, personalized butler service and undeniably luxurious experiences, St. Regis has landed on the shores of Langkawi and promises guests a grand celebration of past and present with uncompromisi…
L’Orangerie, The St. Regis Langkawi
Towering ceilings, full wall windows overlooking both greenery and the sea, and a cheery collection or artworks in the form of sculptures, paintings and lighting, adorn the pleasant space of L’Orangerie, The St. Regis Langkawi’s signature restaurant. L’Oran…
Iridium Spa, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
Monica Tindall Just as the rare and precious element iridium reminds us of the treasures of our earth, Iridium Spa ascertains the value of time and wellness. It’s here, in this peaceful haven of elegance at The St. Regis Langkawi, that we experience a warp in time. A …
The St. Regis Bar, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
We feel like explorers stumbling across a clandestine treasure in the jungle when we step inside the The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Langkawi. Etchings of a banyan tree stretch across the length of the backdrop wall and giant 200kg fossil wood tables furnish the s…
Afternoon Tea At The Drawing Room, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
Upbeat jazz tunes hum in the elegant Drawing Room of The St. Regis Langkawi, elevating our spirits at once. There’s nothing quite like appropriately timed and amplified music to set the mood, and these swinging tunes match the setting in vibrancy and sophisticat…
Kayuputi Specialty Restaurant, The St. Regis Langkawi
Monica Tindall An eccentric ocean dream by Thai designer Bill Bensley, Kayuputi Specialty Restaurant sits over the ocean and offers a magical man-made coral reef above the water. Peacock chairs, giant wooden fish, coral sculptures and shell chandeliers prese…
Gourmand Deli, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
A quick casual bite in between pool dips, sun ray catching and spa visits, is found at the Gourmand Deli, at The St. Regis Langkawi. And, although their commercial material might lead you to believe that this is just a laid-back café with your standard deli fare, the …
In-Room Dining, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
Arriving our first night to Langkawi, we want a meal without fuss and something we don’t have to change our clothes for. Settling deeper and deeper into the comfort of our pool suite at The St. Regis Langkawi, leaving the room couldn’t be further from our minds. Fort…
Thirstday Bar and Restaurant, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
The advantage of staying on Pantai Cenang in Langkawi is that there are many food and beverage outlets within walking distance from most hotels. We find much delight in reaching our destination barefoot on a beach path, ocean lapping the shore in the foreground wi…
Smiling Buffalo – Café, Dessert, Coffee – Langkawi
When on an island getaway we want to be outside and soak up as much ocean air as we can. We relish in taking every meal in the great outdoors, appreciating nature and wallowing in the peacefulness that only wide-open spaces can bring. Smiling Buffalo, in the boutique …
La Luna, Casa del Mar, Romance in Langkawi
Could there be a more suitable start to an island getaway than a wine paired degustation menu on the beach? Arriving from KL on the Friday afternoon flight we reach Pantai Cenang, Langkawi just in time for sunset, which is a flawless interval to begin our night at La L…