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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. […]

Tanjung Rhu Resort

January 7, 2013 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Tanjung Rhu Beach happens to be my favorite Langkawi beach, as it is with many people. And it’s difficult not to notice Tanjung Rhu Resort from the beach, but my only actual sighting of the resort itself had only been through pictures. Being a rather brazen person, the mischievous part of me would normally attempt […]

Tubotel? Don’t Be Square Lah!

August 9, 2012 by Guest Writer: Thomas C. Gerrard Leave a Comment

Tubotel is located just north of Pantai Cenang out on the base of the breakwater for the Langkawi Lagoon. The original Boat Quay building is still there but simply renovated to offer the budget traveler a comfortable and welcoming environment. It’s also within walking distance of Pantai Cenang across the river bridge and through the […]

Ambong-Ambong Rainforest Retreat

July 14, 2012 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Earlier this year I was planning a visit to Negara National Park, but when I looked for accommodations, all I found were ‘tree huts’. Maybe I had an outdated guidebook, but although I try to be adventurous, the thought of spending the night in an advertised tree hut sounded uncomfortable at the time. So when […]

La Pari-Pari, a Fairy’s Tale

July 7, 2012 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Hearing the words ‘Boutique Hotel’, I always conjured an image of the elite and with that comes an elite price tag. But with my semi-princess travels in the last 5 years, I realized that often the smaller the hotel the better the service and it’s much more personal experience. And the prices vary from reasonable […]

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