Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia (103)The 300-acre Malaysian island Pangkor Laut offers visitors the chance to experience a lush rainforest and an exotic mix of cultures. Follow a couple who live in separate cities for their first real vacation together at the island's exclusive resort.
First, rendezvous in a spacious sea villa built on stilts over the fabled waters of the Straits of Malacca, then take a day-trip to neighboring Pangkor, and experience an ancient prayer ceremony at the fishing town's elaborate Hindu temple. Next, it's back to Pangkor Laut for a stroll on Emerald Bay's secluded beach, followed by a champagne cruise on the resort's magnificent yacht, YTL Lady.
Pangkor Laut Resort Facts:
- Pangkor Laut is privately owned, and no "tourists" are allowed on the island–only resort guests and staff.
- Pangkor Laut Resort occupies roughly 20 percent of the island. The remainder is virgin tropical rainforest, which guests can explore with the island's resident naturalist, Yip Yun Wah (affectionately known as "Mr. Yip").
- The resort has 21 sea villas, 22 spa villas, plus additional beachfront and rainforest suites.
Contact Information:
Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut Island
32200 Lumut, Perak, Malaysia
travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my
www.pangkorlautresort.com
011-60-605-699-1100 (phone)
011-60-605-699-1200 (fax)
Resources:
The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (Rough Guides)
by Charles de Ledesma, Mark Lewis, Pauline Savage, Charles De Ledesma
The Food of Asia (Periplus World Cookbooks)
by Kong Foong Ling (Editor), Heinz Von Holzen (Photographer)
