18 secluded luxury Asian resorts and villas for a perfect weekend getaway
Bali in Indonesia, Langkawi in Malaysia and Koh Samui in Thailand are among the locations offering sumptuous retreats for short holiday breaks, writes Crystal Lee
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and islands – and living in the region means you can hop on a plane at the weekend and find yourself in a tropical paradise in only a few hours.
If your idea of a short holiday break involves total privacy, incredible facilities, spectacular views and immaculate butler services, then check out these 18 luxury resorts and villas.
Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia
When you take in the outdoor wooden bathtubs and enormous bathrooms with glass-fronted showers overlooking the swimming pool (there’s a curtain for people who are shy), it’s a resort best explored – the first time, at least – by two people.
From your king bed, you can slide open the doors of the lounge area and plunge straight into your infinity pool, or stroll outside to your villa’s terrace and relish an alfresco champagne breakfast.
Sunset barbecues are also possible, overseen by a private chef who’ll grill your seafood to perfection as you relax on a sunbed above the lawn, listening to the hum of the rainforest as the sun dips below the sea.
An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Without a listed address on its site, it’ll take some effort to get to the resort. But what it promises though, is isolation and secrecy needed to disconnect from the world.