Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

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"Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it. With a mile-long sandy beach adjoining almost 10,000 acres of dense, protected mangroves, and in close proximity to pristine outlying Andaman Sea islands, this resort is the perfect spot for travelers to unwind and deepen their connection with the archipelago, a formally designated UNESCO Global Geopark—all while cosseted in the Four Seasons brand of luxury, of course. As you’re driven around the property—a sprawling expanse covering 48 acres—you’ll pass villas and rooms that are so spread out that you could well choose to hide away for the rest of your time here and experience a near-complete private experience with just hornbills and dusty leaf monkeys for company." - Jessica Sulima