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Jalan Teluk Baru , P antai Tengah, 07100 Langk awi, Kedah.
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04/952-0000.
F ax 04/952-0001. w ww.
frangipanilangkawi.com. 118 units . RM483 ($140/£87) double; fr om RM650 ($189/£117) suit e.
Ameni-
ties:
Restaurant; bar; 2 outdoor pools; watersports equipment; concierge; room service; babysitting.
In
room:
A/C, TV w/satellite programming and in-house movies, minibar, hair dryer.
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Pelangi Beach Resort
For those who prefer a more active vacation or are looking
for a resort that's more family-oriented, I recommend Pelangi. A top-quality resort, this
place stands out fr om neighboring five-star resorts for its sheer fun. A long list of orga-
nized sports and leisure pastimes makes it especially attractiv e for families, but, surpris-
ingly, I've never found children to be a distraction here. Pelangi's wooden chalets are huge
inside and are divided into one, two, or four guestrooms. You'll be welcomed by vaulted
ceilings, modern bathrooms, and large living spaces. But it's the little things you'll love—
I didn't want to get out of bed and leave my squishy down pillows and snuggly bedding.
In addition, Pelangi's location, near the central beach strip for island life, means y ou're
not cloistered away from the rest of civilization.
Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langk awi, Kedah.
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04/952-8888.
Fax 04/952-8899. w ww.pelangibeachresort.
com. 350 units. RM1,000 ($290/£180)
double; from RM1,850 ($537/£333) suite. AE, DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
3 restaurants; 3 bars; 2 large outdoor pools w/swim-up bar; golf nearby; minigolf course; outdoor lighted
tennis courts; squash courts; health club w/sauna, st eam, and massage; Jacuzzi; wat ersports center w/
equipment rental and boating excursions; concierge; airport transfers; room service; babysitting.
In room:
A/C, TV w/satellite programming and in-house movies, minibar, hair dryer.
Tanjung Rhu Resort
The beach at Tanjung Rhu is a wide crescent of dazzlingly
pure sand wrapped around a perfect crystal azure bay. Tree-lined karst islets jut up fr om
the sea, dotting the horizon. Just gorgeous. This resort claims 440 hectares (1,087 acres)
of jungle in this par t of the island, monopolizing the scene for extra priv acy, but it has
its pros and cons. The pros? Guest rooms are enormous and decorated with sensitivity to
the environment, from natural materials to organic r ecycled-paper-wrapped toiletries. A
second pool and spa facility add v alue. The cons? The resort is a little isolated, so guests
will be locked into using the resort restaurants. This isn't all bad, as the food is good and
they offer packages enabling access to all outlets and menus.
Tanjung Rhu, Mukim Ayer Hangat, 07000 Langk awi, Kedah.
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04/959-1033.
Fax 04/959-1899. w ww.
tanjungrhu.com.my. 136 units. RM1,425 ($413/£257) double; RM2,850 ($827/£513) suit e. AE, DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
3 restaurants; bar; 2 outdoor pools, 1 saltwater and 1 freshwater; golf nearby; outdoor lighted
tennis courts; health club and spa w/Jacuzzi, sauna, st eam, and massage; watersports equipment (non-
motorized) and boat t ours; concierge; airport transfers; room service; babysitting.
In room:
A/C, TV w/
satellite programming and in-room video w/movie library, CD player, minibar, hair dryer.
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
The hotel has r esurfaced from what
was once the Sheraton Perdana Resort and has been refurbished with ultraluxurious five-
star comforts. The first Westin-branded resort in S outheast Asia is located close to the
township of Kuah. The resort is located along a reasonable beach, but it is the swimming
pools that will appeal to most guests. I t has majestic vie ws of the Andaman S ea and
several of the islands in the ar chipelago. I t doesn't get much better than cocktails in
Breeze Lounge around sunset. All rooms and villas are contemporarily designed, with the
villas being my pick, as they ar e spacious and include a priv ate plunge pool. All r ooms
feature the Westin's signature Heavenly Bed. This is a great resort for kids, who will love
the pools and kids' club.
Jalan P antai Dat o S yed Omar , 07000 Langk awi, Kedah.
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800/937-8461
in the U .S. and C anada,
800/656-535 in Australia, 800/490-375 in New Z ealand, 800/325-95959 in the U .K., or 04/960-8888. F ax
966-3097. w ww.westin.com/langkawi. 222 units . AE, DC, MC, V. RM2,000 ($580/£360) double; fr om
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