From forest bathing to dining on food prepared by award-winning chefs, here are three ways to elevate your experience at the luxury island resort
Picture this: You're in Langkawi, a Malaysian holiday island aptly given the moniker the Jewel of Kedah. Your back garden is the majestic Gunung Machincang while the gentle waves of the serene Datai Bay gently lap onto your doorsteps. Sounds of nature play as you take a hot bath in the privacy of your villa that is suspended over a stream transporting cool waters from the mountains.
This magical scene awaits at The Datai Langkawi, voted one of the best resorts in Asia by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in 2021. The 46-acre, 121-room resort is a role model in eco tourism, hidden away in the lush wilderness of an ancient rainforest (10 million years and counting) without compromising on luxury amenities.
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The pristine state of the nature—it's not at all surprising to find a lemur taking an afternoon nap on your balcony—is testament to the respectful manner in which the resort treats its most valuable asset. A 12-month refurbishment that began in 2017 had only bolstered its commitment to sustainability, introducing a number of new measures that have thus far earned it the EarthCheck Silver Certification, a leading environmental certification and benchmarking programme for the travel and tourism industry, as well as the Malaysia Green Hotel Certification.
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Ultimately, The Datai Langkawi is an island resort, a place to hide from the world, seek respite from the drudgery of daily life, and have some fun. There's the sun (be sure to pack the sunscreen), a calm sea suitable for a leisurely swim, and a private beach where you can lounge all day with a good book in hand. Servers will come around handing out complimentary ice cream.
By all means, do that all day but here are three more fabulous ways to make full use of your time here—be it a weekend or a longer stay.