Luxury Travel Advisor - April 2008 - (Page 44)

SPA VILLAS at Pangkor Laut Resort (bedroom shown) rest on stilts above the sea and offer unobstructed views of Pangkor Straits. Ritual, which honors various Asian bathing traditions. The ritual begins with a footbath and a revitalizing foot pounding. Guests are then escorted to the men’s or women’s Bath House to sample the traditional Malay circulating bath and subsequent Japanese-style cleansing, and to soak in a heated Japanese pool. The experience concludes with the Shanghai Scrub, in which the guest is gently exfoliated in the private scrub house before being dressed in a batik sarong of his or her choice. Encourage spa-savvy clients to create their own ideal spa experience with the Custom Spa Experience or Ultimate Spa Experience for Two. Those who prefer to focus on a healing tradition from a particular region may opt for one of six three-hour packages. For example, a guest wanting to explore a variety of Malay treatments may choose Malay Day, which includes the Bath House Ritual; the Coconut Crème Hair Treatment; LapisLapis, a Malay herbal wrap combining local herbs such as lemongrass, ginger and camphor; and Campur-Campur, a treatment blending the best techniques of Malay and Thai massage. Guests wanting to stay in close proximity to everything the spa has to offer can book one of the 22 over-water Spa Villas, each featuring an oversized bath and large balcony with spectacular views of the Straits of Malacca. For roomier accommodations, opt for the Purnama and Suria Suites, which are located a bit farther from the spa. These over-water villas each feature an entrance hall, a separate bedroom and lounge and a spacious bathroom. The Pavarotti Suite, named after the world-renowned late tenor Luciano Pavarotti, features fabulous views of the ocean and rainforest from its vast balcony. Perched on a hillside among the resort’s 52 Hill Villas, the two-bedroom suite has a wellappointed lounge area and a sizeable open-roofed bathroom. Fans of the Italian opera star will take pleasure in knowing that Pavarotti once stayed here. Note: Not to everyone’s taste, the personal memorabilia may be a bit off-putting to those who are not charmed by the opera scene. A host of on-site restaurants provides a variety of healthy dining options. Open for breakfast and lunch, Jamu Bar serves light spa cuisine, while Uncle Lim’s Kitchen, an open-air restaurant built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea, features more authentic fare with the tastes of Chinese home-style cooking. For Malaysian- and Thaiinspired cuisine, there’s the new Straits Restaurant, which offers an exotic and elegant backdrop. Clients craving a more intimate setting will enjoy dining in one of two self-contained pavilions that overlook a large Koi pond and are lit with flickering lanterns. Providing the ultimate romantic hideaway, the pavilions feature a barbecue area and private butler service. The resort also recently introduced its new Feast Village, which offers a culinary tour of the world with Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Malay, Western grill and 44 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | April 2008

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