Luca Tettoni
Honoring regional healing traditions and customs, the award-winning Spa Villages of YTL Hotels deliver individual and authentic therapeutic experiences that combine natural local ingredients and age-old practices, resulting in one-of-a-kind luxury retreats. To bring each Spa Village into the homes of guests past, present, and future, YTL Hotels has released brand-new curated Spa Village Playlists. Available to listen to on Spotify, travelers are able to get a glimpse of the rest and relaxation offered at Spa Villages across the globe, including: Spa Village Pangkor Laut: Nestled alongside the Straits of Malacca and located three miles off the West Cost of Malaysia on a private island, Pangkor Laut Resort offers a unique retreat that extols the healing cultures of the region. A haven for nature lovers, this paradise wonderland weaves together the beauty of luxury and the wilderness. Surrounded by beaches and glowing evening sunsets, the resort features Spa Village Pangkor Laut, offering an abundance of Malay, Chinese, and Indian practices and treatments. From the resort’s unique Bath House to guests’ living rooms, the Spa Village Pangkor Laut Playlist can be found here. Spa Village Tanjong Jara: Located on the pristine East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, shaded by tall palms rustling in the breeze with views of the turquoise sea, Tanjong Jara Resort is steeped in traditions as timeless as Terengganu itself. Surrounded by golden sand, the resort has been designed to reflect the elegance of 17th century Malay palaces, offering a genuine taste of the region’s spirit and its rich natural heritage. The property’s Spa Village Tanjong Jara offers programs for relaxation, reinvigoration, and stress relief based around the philosophy of Sucimurni, emphasizing purity of spirit and well-being. The Spa Village Tanjong Jara Playlist offers a taste of the Malay way of life here. Spa Village Gaya Island: Tucked amidst protected mangroves and sheltered coral reefs rests Gaya Island Resort. Dappled with sunlight and a youthful atmosphere, this beachfront resort blends harmoniously with the natural environment and features a collection of hillside villas. Boasting incredible views from rich lowland forests to the high-altitude blossoms of Mount Kinabalu, guests relish in the tranquility and respite of the untouched nature around them, while encountering therapeutic and ancient healing practices at the resort’s Spa Village Gaya Island. Inspired by the cultural healing traditions of Sabah’s indigenous people, the Spa Village Gaya Island Playlist can be found here. Spa Village Cameron Highlands: Resting on the largest hill retreat in Malaysia, Cameron Highlands Resort is a haven for travelers seeking romance, seclusion, and leisure. Surrounded by lush greenery and English styled cottages, the boutique hotel is home to exotic spa treatments at its award-winning Spa Village. The sophisticated therapies at Spa Village Cameron Highlands bring the mind back to equilibrium. Guests can be teleported to the resort’s seemingly endless strawberry trails and rolling hills as they listen to the Spa Village Cameron Highlands Playlist here. Spa Village Malacca: The Majestic Malacca provides a glimpse into the splendid saga of an extraordinary empire. Steeped in a rich tapestry of multicultural influences reflected in its heritage architecture, diverse lifestyles and eclectic cuisine, this classic hotel is an integral part of Malacca’s colorful history. While the resort stays true to modernity and tradition, it is also home to Spa Village Malacca, boasting a consistently unique and uplifting treatment menu. The world’s only spa to base its therapies on the healing heritage of the Baba-Nyonya culture, guests can listen to the Spa Village Malacca Playlist here.
