Lavish Lays in Malaysia – Part 2
Have I been time warped back to colonial British-India times or did I have one whisky sour cocktail too many?
I’m at the The Danna, a gorgeous beachside resort in Langkawi that has won more awards than I have servings of char keow teow.
Like a Mills & Boon romance, the guys at The Danna know exactly how to woo you…slowly! 😉 It might be the delicious afternoon tea of tiered delights, my private cooking class in the garden where I proudly recreate a feast or maybe it’s the relaxing massage in the spa looking over the marina? Actually the thing that’s most special about The Danna is the staff. Holidaying on your own can sometimes be a bit lonely, especially if the place is all lovey dovey couples and happy (or screaming) families, but The Danna staff are encouraged to stop and chat with all guests.
During my dinner, I have a great conversation with my waiter for about 15 minutes about the wine industry – you don’t get that at many hotels! Normally a beady eyed restaurant manager would be shushing him away to serve other tables but not here at The Danna – hello 5 star service!
It’s wonderful to watch the staff pend time with children and interact with parents in a way family members normally would. Strange concept but it’s certainly genuine, warm and real.
My viceroy suite is the epitome of indo-brit design; French windows reveal sweeping views over the glistening swimming pool, sandy beaches and luxury yachts bobbing around the islands with others mooring in the marina next door.
It also wins my personal award for the best towel art. I’m being delighted with swans, love hearts, fans and butterfly’s but today it’s deputy dog – the cutest thing ever!
Dining is definitely one of the highlights in Malaysia (why go to Malyasia if you’re not crazy about food?) The opulent dining room sparkles with chandeliers as live music from the grand piano makes me think I’m back at the Ritz. I start tucking into kafti prawns with mango and snapper jukedar and day dream about my amazing time at The Danna.
The next day I’m heading to the highest cable car in asia. It’s an incredible journey up to the peak of Mt. Machinchang and I can spot flashes of yellow from great hornbills hundreds of feet below. The views from the top with its surrounding islands are spellbinding.
I’m so keen to explore the islands famous wildlife and on my last day I decide to spend a day on the water onboard a mangrove tour. Here I watch macaque monkeys, sea snakes, white bellied sea eagles, cave bats and even experience a bit of life aboard a floating fish farm – so cool! It gives me a whole new appreciation for my seafood BBQ dinner that I get to indulge in back at The Danna.
A great way to say goodbye to a warm and welcoming stay in Langkawi.
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