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LEFT: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
of time spent getting to know it. Enjoy diverse dining and drinks by night, then head off the beaten track by day to discover colourful local markets.
w TWIN SPIN Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi make an ideal twin-centre, says Travel Counsellor Jeanette Coughlan. “Malaysia’s biggest competitor for beach-plus-city breaks is Thailand,” she says. “The people in Malaysia are wonderful
and it feels a bit more unique and fresh than Thailand.” With no direct flights from the UK to Langkawi, a stopover in Kuala Lumpur makes sense: Malaysia Airlines operates a twice-daily direct service from London to the Malaysian capital, and up to five flights per day on to Langkawi. In addition to the twin-centre
concept, three-centre options adding in Penang are popular for those looking for a longer stay.
THE DATAI LANGKAWI This Leading Hotels of the World property offers luxury and exceptional service in an exciting setting, centred around a picturesque lily pond. Split between rainforest, canopy and beach collections, its 122 rooms, suites and villas have unique charm. The Dining Room and Pavilion restaurants are a more formal affair, while the Beach Club is a laid-back alternative.
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VILLA SAMADHI, KUALA LUMPUR Villa Samadhi, targeted at couples, comprises 21 generously sized rooms. Breakfast is at Mandi-Mandi, which specialises in Malaysian and international cuisine. The resort’s style is
described as ‘rustic-luxe’, featuring 100% second-hand timber and handmade grass roofs.
villasamadhi.com.my Book it: Western & Oriental offers three nights at Villa Samadhi and four at the Datai Langkawi from £1,539, both B&B, including Malaysia Airlines flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur and on to Langkawi, and private transfers.
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travelweekly.co.uk 11 August 2016
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