Tanjong Jara Resort, Malaysia

Built in the style of the Malay sultans to reflect the elegance and grandeur of their 17th century palaces, Tanjong Jara gives an authentic taste of the region’s spirit, hospitality and enduring appeal.

You can enjoy PADI courses and dives at Tenggol Island, a remote jungle outcrop just off the coast, take jungle treks to South East Asia’s highest waterfall with on-site naturalist, Captain Mok, or simply relax in sublime surroundings.

The unique and innovative spa features traditional Malay-only treatments and has been voted the world’s best by Tatler, while lead therapist Pak Yahya has been ranked in the top seven in the world.

We like: Di Atas Sungei restaurant. There are no menus and dishes are created to your unique requests daily, based on the local market’s best available produce - you can even visit the market with Anne and learn to cook your favourite dishes.

Best for: Authentic Malay pampering.