Spa treatments at the Spa Village form the cornerstone of YTL’s Pangkor Laut Resort, a serene spa haven located on the 300-acre private island of Pankor Laut. Ensconced on the Straits of Malacca, nearly three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia, lies this island, which the late tenor Pavarotti favored. And here’s why: an ancient rainforest, white sandy beaches and emerald waters, lapping along the shores, offer an enchanting view that adds to the tranquility.

Pangkor Laut Resort is also part of the Small Luxury Hotels of The World and there is no denying that the main draw of the resort (bagged Condé Nast Traveller vote for ‘Number One in The World’) is its Spa Village. Featuring Sea Villas, Garden Villas, Hill Villas, Spa Villas, estates and suites, the wellness oasis has pretty much every kind of rejuvenation treatment and therapy from far corners of the world: Bali, China, Japan, India, Thailand and the very own Malaysia.

What would you prefer? Detoxification, rejuvenation and longevity, relaxation and stress reduction or something romantic – whatever you favor, we promise you will be spoilt for choice. The eight treatment pavilions include the likes of Healing Huts, Chinese Herbal Ayurvedic and Malay Huts, Bath Houses, Nap Gazebos and Spa Boutique, with 22 Spa Villas built over the sea, beckons discerning spa-seekers. Alternatively, you could also consult the health specialists to chart out a wellness regime during your stay.

At the sensational Spa Village, ancient health and beauty secrets – melded in with a unique blend of natural ingredients and remedies in the Malay tradition – will have a new you lounging by the Belian Spa Pavilion at the end of your holiday. And if you manage to ease out of the Spa Village and explore the island, you’ll notice that Oriental Pied Hornbills, White-bellied Sea Eagles and Long-tailed Macaques tend to keep you company on the rocky outcrops.

Getting There: Fly in to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Other options include Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH). Car transfers are available from the resort’s office at Marina Island Pangkor. Speedboats will ferry you to the resort in a jiffy. Want to splurge? Book a helicopter transfer directly to the resort.
Book: www.pangkorlautresort.com

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Smitha Sadanandan