Starwood’s newest property in Malaysia, The St. Regis Langkawi, features six distinct restaurant and bar venues, including Kayuputi, which serves Asian-inspired haute cuisine. Designed by renowned landscape architect, Bill Bensley, the restaurant represents a private over-water beach house of an art collector. The visual feast is augmented by a specially curated antique collection featuring century-old […]
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Starwood Debuts Ultra-Luxury Brand In Malaysia – St. Regis Langkawi
Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the arrival of their iconic luxury brand into Langkawi, Malaysia, with The St. Regis Langkawi. The opening marks the brand’s 37th address and the first ever St. Regis in Malaysia. The stunning property is nestled on the southern tip of Langkawi Island, the first UNESCO Global Geopark designated in Southeast […]

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Visit Travel + Leisure to read our published article on Redang Island, Malaysia! Learn where to stay, where to dine and what activities to experience on this idyllic tropical isle…

Private Clifftop Villa View at The Taaras Resort
Image via Kah Peng Loke The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort is a secluded hotel tucked away on spectacular Redang Island, Malaysia. For guests who prefer further privacy or a larger residential retreat, a Private Villa is perched high up on the cliff top overlooking the ocean, white sand beach, and resort below. The five bedroom […]

Photo of the Day: Spectacular Private Bay in the Tropics
The spectacular private bay of the luxurious Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on tropical Redang Island, Malaysia.

A Visitor On Our Balcony
During our lovely stay at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on Redang Island, we encountered daily visits from these feisty little monkeys. We called them “smashers” as they would toss around items on guests’ balconies. They enjoyed throwing ashtrays, room service plates, and anything they could get their hands on trying to search for […]

Redang Island, Malaysia – The Ultimate Tropical Paradise
Redang Island, Pulau Redang or just “Redang” is one of the largest tropical islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The idyllic isle is blessed with talcum powder soft white sandy beaches and crystal clear azure waters rich in colorful fish and bountiful coral. Since Redang’s part of a protected marine park, it offers […]

Spectacular Sunrise on Redang Island
Luckily, we managed to wake up early enough to watch spectacular sunrises during our stay at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort. The first sunrise we captured here, and the photo above we took from our deluxe room’s balcony. Redang Island is the epitome of paradise!

Sunrise in Paradise
Taken with our iPhone, this gorgeous sunrise was captured from our balcony at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on Redang Island, Malaysia. We were blessed with these incredible colors almost every morning during our stay in the tropics!

Bayu Bar @ The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort
Where is the perfect location on Redang Island to grab a leisurely lunch? Bayu Bar at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, of course. Choose from a selection of authentic Malaysian cuisine like chicken satay, alongside international favorites such as Greek salad and burgers ‘n fries. Stay all day, and don’t miss the sunset!

Crystal Clear Waters of Redang Island
Fancy a dip? The ocean surrounding the tropical island paradise of Redang, Malaysia is warm and inviting. This particular sheltered bay (Teluk Dalam Kecil) on the northern tip of the island is perfect for swimming because the sea is always calm and crystal clear.

How To Get To Redang Island, Malaysia
The quickest way to get to Redang Island, Malaysia is to fly from either Singapore (like we did) or Kuala Lumpur. However, there is only one airline that offers direct flights to the tiny Redang Airport (RDN) and that is Berjaya Air. We recommend booking directly through their website to gain access to the best […]
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