Where to Stay

Family-friendly The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi ( 60-4/9591088; theandaman .com; doubles from US$191) has 178 rooms and Jaya, A feet-in-thesand restaurant serving locally caught fish. Next door, The Datai

Langkawi ( 60-4/9500500; thedatai.com; villas from US$524) offers a range of nature experiences, including beach and butterfly walks. The resort will close for renovations from September 2017 to March 2018. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi ( 60-4/9508888; fourseasons .com; doubles from US$650) is flanked by a kilometer of whitesand beach and karst outcrops. The Malay restaurant, Ikan Ikan, is highly recommended.