Best for wildlife…
Langkawi, Malaysia
A wilderness of mountains, waterfalls, secluded sandy bays and rainforest, Langkawi overflows with greenery and with it, a menagerie of spectacular wildlife. Venturing into the jungle-clad hills provides the ultimate back-to-nature getaway experience; you will find yourself surrounded by the calls of hidden creatures, and just might stumble across giant red flying squirrels, wreathed hornbills or dusky leaf monkeys. There are plenty of organised wildlife tours to excite eco-warrior couples – from kayaking through crab-riddled mangroves to feeding white-bellied sea eagles in isolated lagoons, or exploring the marine life of the neighbouring islands.
If all that sounds far too energetic, don’t worry – you don’t have to venture far from your daybed to enjoy a slice of the wildlife action. Nestled in amongst the unspoiled natural landscape that stretches from mountain to coast, is the luxurious getaway of The Datai. Here you’ll find wood-crafted buildings sprinkled among the rainforest and connected by rugged jungle paths. Sunbathing here is often enjoyed in the company of long-tailed macaques; sunset cocktails at the beachside bar are sipped to the sound of nesting hornbills; and even the spa is open to the elements, with the surroundings creating their own relaxation soundtrack of jungle sounds.
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