Soaking up the sun in the gorgeous greeny blue sparkling waters, 250 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, lies the magical island of Pangkor Laut in Malaysia.
The stunning island paradise offers hillside villas set amidst lush rainforest, overlooking tropical gardens and sea villas on stilts, an overwater village linked by wooden walkways.
A SPECIAL PLACE
The lucky staff and visitors share this gorgeous 300 hectare private island with some very interesting locals, including the white-breasted eagles, yellow pied hornbills, macaque monkeys and tropical iguanas, to name a few, who all enjoy the lush 300 acres of virgin rainforest, magnificent sweeping bays of fine sand along its beaches and a spectacular variety of colourful plants that have continued to flourish on the well-preserved island.
O SOLE MIO
Guests looking for total seclusion are spolit for choice at the Marina Bay 8 oppulent estates were built in different Southeast Asian and Malaysian styles. Pavarotti stayed in a splendorous, spacious suite that was been renamed after him and contains a pictorial tribute to him.
The resort is undoubtedly one of mother nature’s wonderful ocean gems and Evening Standard reporter Andrew Barker writes about his week in the secluded pavilions, the impeccable service and attention to detail from staff, what kept him busy during his stay, as well as his encounters with some exotic feathered friends and the somewhat strenuous stroll through the dense forest.
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