F&B @ The Andaman

Our experience for F&B in The Andaman was a great one. As mentioned in my previous post, during checking in we are served with a tasty welcome drink at their lounge. Mix fruit juice served in a handcrafted cup holder really cooled us down from the heat of the day.

When we check in at The Andaman, we were not informed by the resort staff that we will get discounted price for F&B like in Westin. But that does not stop us from exploring the dining experience at this marvelous 5 star resort. (Also in the fact that we are in a deserted area of Langkawi, that we will not find any restaurant around in 30 mins driving distance :p) The Andaman have a few restaurants on their Hall of Fame for our selection. And we decided to try their Japanese Restaurant for dinner. We made a reservation in advanced as the resort staffs did advised us to do so just in case the table are fully occupied.

At 8.30pm we presented ourselves at the Japanese Restaurant and we were greeted by their hostess dressed in traditional Japanese Kimono. The restaurant decoration and interior designs are very traditional Japanese style. We are brought to our table and given refreshing towel to cool us down from the humidity. Selecting from their menu will quite difficult as most of the dish name are in romanized Japanese. If you are not used to Japanese food, their waitress are more than helpful to give you explanation and recommendation. Our choice of the day: Teriyaki Chicken Katsu don, Sushi and Cold Soba with Japanese Ice Cream and Banana Crepe for dessert.

Their food is great. The Teriyaki Chicken is very tender and Furby say the rice is just delicious. Sushi is very very fresh and Soba is equally delicious. Yum yum :p Green Tea, Red Bean and Vanilla flavored ice cream is up to our expectation. The crepe is also very tasty. ^.^ The bill is charged to our room and unexpectedly, when we check out the next day we found out that we have 50% discount too ^.^

Pictures says a thousand words:

Welcome Drink at the Lobby Lounge. Tasty fruit mix juice served in handcrafted cup holder.
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Japanese Restaurant
The way that Andaman name their restaurants is very unique. The Restaurant , Japanese Restaurant, Beach Bar, Lobby Lounge to name a few.
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Japanese Restaurant - How it looks inside. Having quite a traditional Japanese interior design.
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Japanese Restaurant - Another view on the interior. There is a section for Teppanyaki.
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Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Green Tea, must have when having Japanese food :-)
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Japanese Restaurant - Tasty grilled salmon with seasoned vege with some special sauce for appetizer.
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Japanese Restaurant - Main course, Chicken Terriyaki Katsu don.
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Japanese Restaurant - Sushi, yum yum. Very fresh.
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Japanese Restaurant - Traditional must try Cold Soba
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Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Ice Cream for Dessert. Flavours: Green Tea, Red Bean and Vanilla. Splendid way to end our meal ^.^
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The Japanese Restaurant - Bibi : Itadakimasu!
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Heavenly SPA @ The Westin

The first thing that come into our minds when staying at The Westin is to have a relaxing SPA treatment. After all, our main purpose of this time's trip to refresh and rejuvenate our stressed up and tired body and soul. Working 6 days a week in a foreign land and withstanding harsh climate for some time, we really reward ourselves with great treat.
The Westin's very own Heavenly SPA pamphlet can be found easily in the hotel's room, providing all the information you need for you to decide which SPA treatment is best for you. It is recommended to book the time with the reception to ensure that you will not ended up waiting at the SPA for available slot.

The List Treatments by Heavenly SPA:

Bath Treatment
Luxury Kese

 
Beauty Treatments
Beautiful Eyes
Eye Treatment for Men 

 
Body Treatments
Men's Mineralizing and Detoxifying
Lulur Body Glow
Heavenly Body <<< We tried this ^_^

 
General Services
Thermal Comforting Algae Wrap
Shirodhara
Spa by Night
Synthesia: The Ultimate Journey
Ayurveda Calming Detox Program
Spa Package: Heaven

Massage Services
Prenatal Massage
in-room spa
Malay Traditional Massage
Kalari Marma Point Massage
Heaven Scent Milk and Honey Soother
Heavenly Massage
Heavenly Synchronize Massage
Abhyanga Massage
Langka Back Massage
Aroma Stone Massage
Rollersage
Chinese Massage
Royal Thai Massage
Body Massage Salt

 
Salon Services
Mahsuri Hair Cream Bath & Blow Dry
Hair Wash, Natural Cream Bath, Head & Neck Massage

 
Skin Care Services
Purity Facial
Men's Skin Fitness
Heavenly Hands
Illumination Facial
Sun-stressed Spa Facial
Heavenly Feet
After Sun Soothing Ritual
Luxurious Milk Bath
Reflexology
Men's Age Defense
Sheradhara
Renewal Facial

 
Spa Packages
Spa Package: Dream
Spa Package: Wish
Renewal Body Ritual
 

The Heavenly Body that we tried is awesome:
Discover how the intoxicating warmth of stimulating cloves and crushed black rice smoothes away rough dry skin.Then the restorative raja oil massage relieves any hint of muscle tension left in the body.
Highly recommended ;)

The Heavenly SPA is not only for Guests of The Westing but also open to public Guests. Do call their reception at (60)(4) 9608888 and make your appointment before hand ok? ;)

The Heavenly Spa entrance. The SPA is located is a different building, you have to ride a buggy to get to here. A must try hotel facility if you are staying at The Westin.
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Pathway to "Heaven-ly" SPA
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Merchandise of the Heavenly SPA is available for you to bring back as souvenirs.
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Various body scrub by Heavenly SPA
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Furby waiting at Heavenly SPA's nicely decorated reception area.
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Furby's satisfied pose after completing the Heavenly Body session.
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Unexpected Bokeh shapes
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Rest & Relax @ The Westin

My previous post showed how beautiful The Westin Resort & Spa is. This post I shall share some pictures of us relaxing at The Westin.

Furby posing at the corridors out side our room at The Westin.
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Furby looks good in bikini before dipping into the pool at The Westin.
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Me and Furby having a great time at one of the three swimming pools in The Westin.
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Furby and me lazing away at pool side of The Westin. Such serenity.
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Perfect weather to laze under the shade at pool side at The Westin.
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Furby in decent look. Very suitable to be teacher. Hehe. Picture cross processed in Photoshop CS2.
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P.s.: Next post is The Westin's Heavenly SPA I talked about previously. Stay tuned. :)

The Westin Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Touching down at Langkawi International Airport and hired a car, we headed to The Westin Resort & Spa where me and Furby will be spending our first 2 nights in Langkawi Island. This is our first ever time staying in a 5 stars hotel all thanks to Furby's sister for helping us getting a discounted room rates. What's more, we get discounted price for F&B in the hotel too! 5 stars hotel experience is really great. Your are treated like somebody important, assisted whenever possible, and greeted with a welcoming smile by the hotel staffs. If I have a option to choose where to stay again in Langkawi, I'll definitely choose The Westin Resort & Spa. :)

p.s. : The hotel's Heavenly SPA is really heavenly! It's open to non hotel guests too, so next time you are in Langkawi do have a try of their heavenly spa packages. Your satisfaction will be guaranteed.

Nice clear weather with lots of clouds for a great picture of The Westin
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The Westin by night. View of the main building and jacuzzi pool
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The Westin Infinity swimming pool by night. Superb swimming pool facing the sea
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Lazy chairs, umbrellas and trees beside The Westin swimming pool
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Our Deluxe Room with extra comfortable King Size bed with en suite bathroom
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