Luxury Travel Advisor - April 2008 - (Page 43)

PLUNGE POOLS and cabanas at Spa Village Tembok Bali (opposite) provide a calming backdrop to the spa experience. PREMIER SUITES at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur (living room shown here) span 933 square feet. door showers and sunken baths. The spa’s landscaped gardens provide the ideal spot to indulge in an alfresco massage in one of the outdoor cabanas. Guests will also find a 22-meter pool, a hot tub and a cool dipping pool in the lush tranquil paradise. For a truly extraordinary experience, recommend a visit to the spa’s Sensory Room. It uses music, color and light therapy to help stimulate the senses. It can also help alleviate jet lag, which is pretty much a given for those who have made the long transpacific journey. Schedule spa appointments 48 hours in advance to ensure availability (spavillagekl@ ytlhotels.com.my; 603-27829090). Hotel guests may also schedule treatments through their personal butlers, as The RitzCarlton, Kuala Lumpur features full butler service for all rooms. Although the Executive Deluxe Rooms are the most requested accommodations, guests looking for additional space will be more comfortable in the Premier Suites. For special VIP assistance, contact General Manager Stephen A. Cokkinias (steve_cokkinias@ritzcarlton. com.my; 603-2142-8000). The original Spa Village can be found on Pangkor Laut, a privately owned Malaysian island facing the Straits of Malacca. One of the major draws at Pangkor Laut Resort (www.pangkor lautresort.com), Spa Village Pangkor Laut was designed by celebrated spa consultant Sylvia Sepielli, who has made a name for herself with projects that effortlessly blend with their surroundings. The resort itself resembles a traditional Malay Village. Arrangements can be made for guests to be transported by private car to the coastal town of Lumut—approximately three hours from Kuala Lumpur—where a private yacht or ferry awaits. Those preferring to arrive by private jet or helicopter may make use of Pangkor Island Airport on the neighboring island of Pangkor, or the resort’s landing pad. A chartered speedboat provides yet another option. Contact YTL Travel Centre (travelcentre@ytlhotels.com. my; 603-2783-1000) for special travel arrangements. A sanctuary for the senses, Spa Village Pangkor Laut encompasses four acres on a peaceful bay. Complete with lotus ponds, open courtyards, an herb garden and a reflexology path, the spa complex features eight treatment pavilions; the deluxe Belian Spa Pavilion with a private outdoor whirlpool, yoga pavilion, nap gazebo, steam room and treatment area; Ayurvedic, Chinese herbal and Malay huts; two bath houses; three Thai pavilions; three nap gazebos; a 50-meter lap pool; a library; and a spa boutique. Spa-goers wanting to immerse themselves in the rituals of the region should take advantage of the opportunity to consult with an Ayurvedic, Chinese or Malay specialist, who will then create a customized course of treatment. Contact Spa Director Ni Wayan Wirati (wirati@ytlhotels.com. my) with any questions. Another not-to-be-missed experience is the Bath House www.luxuryta.com April 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 43 http://www.pangkorlautresort.com http://www.pangkorlautresort.com http://www.luxuryta.com

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