The living room of the Halekulani Vera Wang suite.
Romance
in Paradise
Already famed for its priceless Pacific Ocean views, impeccable
service and elegant cuisine, the Halekulani resort in Honolulu
has recently teamed with designer Vera Wang to create the
ultimate luxury romantic suite. The 2,135-square-foot, one-bedroom
suite features a tropical/Asian décor with soft white
cloth walls, Wenge wood floors, fresh tropical floral arrangements
and an eclectic mix of modern and antique furniture. Guests
can enjoy 24-hour in-room dining served on Vera Wang china
and crystal. The spacious bathroom features a 16-airjet deep
soaking tub for two as well as a full array of Vera Wang candles
and toiletries. Other amenities include a 50" plasma
TV, 24-hour butler service and limousine transportation to
and from the hotel. The pièce de résistance:
your own private 642-square-foot oceanside lanai with unparalleled
views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
A one-bedroom beachfront villa at the Four
Seasons.
Malaysian
Opulence
Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands in the
Andaman Sea, is home to the Four Seasons Resort,
Malaysia's newest and most luxurious resort.
Set on Tanjung Rhu, one of the island's
best beaches, the Four Seasons has 91 spacious
guest pavilions and villas set among landscaped
gardens. Designed in traditional Malay style,
the sumptuous quarters feature timber floors,
soaring ceilings, large open verandas and roomy
marble baths. Each of the 20 one-bedroom beachfront
villas boasts a gated entrance, leading to a private
plunge pool and reflecting pond. Located in seclusion
on one end of the pristine beach is the 15,078-square-foot
Royal Villa, a magnificent two-bedroom residence
that includes an art collection and private swimming
pool. Should you decide to venture out of your
suite, you can enjoy the innovative cuisine at
Serai, the resort's main restaurant, and
the soothing massage treatments at one of the
six spa pavilions set amongst the lotus ponds.
