Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

As you would anticipate, the rooms and suites here are generous in proportion. All are superbly appointed featuring polished wood, soaring ceilings and a pleasing blend of Moorish, Malay and contemporary luxury. The Garden View Pavilions are on the ground floor and all have secluded outdoor bathing areas – moonlit bath for two anyone? The Upper Floor Garden Pavilions have a huge sky-lit bath, covered veranda and dining area – perfect for intimate dining moments. Both overlook the beautiful tropical gardens. Beach Villas are just a step from the divine beach and offer the ultimate in waterside living. A huge polished deck overlooks the sparkling ocean, whilst tucked into a private garden is a plunge pool just for two!

Dining here is a gourmet extravaganza. Serai serves up flavours of Italy overlooking the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, whilst Ikan-Ikan focuses on flavours closer to home with authentic Malay cuisine in a delightfully authentic setting. Kelapa Grill has a lively, casual beachfront setting and is the perfect spot for sundowners as the sky explodes into the paint-pot bright colours of a Langkawi sunset. The Rhu Bar channels your inner ‘Arabian Princess’ with its Middle Eastern ambiance, complete with wicker chairs piled high with soft cushions inviting you to recline, intricate wood screens and hanging Mughal swings for two.

The Geo Spa here is excellent and there is a bounty of amazing experiences to enjoy. See monkeys, eagles and ‘walking’ fish on a mangrove cruise through the adjacent Kilim Karst Geoforest, swim in waterfalls or take to the water with an extensive array of motorised and non-motorised watersports. Enjoy the bliss of an adults-only swimming pool plus rock climbing, abseiling, cooking classes and village cycling tours for those who can tear themselves away from the beach.