Langkawi, Malaysia and Borneo

Part of the renowned Luxury Collection resort group, The Andaman is a magnificent resort on the north end of the beautiful Datai Bay on Langkawi, Malaysia’s most famous archipelago. Lodged between the Mat Chincang Mountains and the beach, with reefs and rainforest within 100 metres of each other, the property has 178 Deluxe rooms and suites, some in the jungle and some with great views of the Andaman ocean.

The stand out feature of the property has to be the award winning hilltop V Integrated Wellness spa that offers a wide array of treatments. Couples can even enjoy a ceremonial bathe together with champagne and canapés. There are 4 restaurants covering anything from Japanese fare to Italian cuisine and local specialties. Private dining is available too in the resorts villas, on the beach or in the lovely wine cellar.

If lounging in luxurious surroundings isn’t enough then there are plenty of activities on offer. Rainforest excursions, trekking, kayaking, photography tours, cooking classes and even the option of swimming with sharks (between Nov-Feb) can be arranged!