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30 Great Places to Stay in Langkawi

October 15, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 20 Comments

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked, in regards to Langkawi, is “Where are the best places to stay in Langkawi?” or “Which Langkawi hotels do you recommend?” Seriously, those questions over-shadow any What to do? Where to eat? queries I receive. And when it comes to places to stay in Langkawi, the accommodation […]

Langkawi Guide to a Unique Kampung Stay

August 13, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 10 Comments

As night gives way to the slivers of daybreak, the quiet of the morning village air is broken first by the calls to prayer followed by the crescendo of song birds’ choruses. The familiar daily soundtrack repeats itself as the scent of the sea drifts through. And thus, begins another day in a seaside kampung. […]

7 Reasons to Stay at Aseania Resort & Spa

June 23, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

The Aseania Resort and Spa has always been an eye catcher for me since my first visit to Langkawi way back in 2005 and also on my wish list of places to stay. In the early days, its Florida-esque tropical hue of conch shell pink earned it the nickname of  the ‘pink cake’ amongst locals. […]

Langkawi’s Geopark Hotel

February 28, 2014 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Unless you’ve really explored  Oriental Village you could easily miss this little gem called Geopark Hotel. Tucked at the base of Machinchang (or Mat Cincang to his friends) , the hotel’s Mediterranean style architecture blends in quite well with the surrounding buildings in the village and the general theme creates a casual ‘pension’ type feel […]

The Bella Vista Langkawi Hotel

September 6, 2013 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Arriving to Langkawi without an accommodation pre-arraigned is like anywhere else; you might get lucky with a deal-of-the-day walk-in rate or you might end up in an inexpensive recommended guest house that may not be as convenient as you had hoped. But just a short 5-minute ride from Langkawi International Airport you’ll find the Bella […]

Malaysian Tradition at Fox Hill Resort

August 12, 2013 by Guest Writer: Thomas C. Gerrard Leave a Comment

There is a large selection of options as to where to stay when visiting Langkawi.  The most popular are near one of the long expanses of beachfront or in the major town of Kuah. But unbeknown to most visitors to the island, there are a few options that take you away from the touristy areas […]

The Datai, Luxury in the Rainforest

April 10, 2013 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

One could easily get lost at The Datai Langkawi, with the maze of trails intertwined within her lush jungle premises, but a pondering soul could ‘find’ themselves as well. It’s difficult to think beyond the immediate when one’s mental workings are competing with the vast beauty of a rainforest and the many nuances of nature. […]

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