Discover the Best of Langkawi for Your Dream Vacation

In the era of wanderlust, if you are seeking an ultimate adventure, look no further than The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort Beach Villas. From phenomenal private beachfront villas and soaring island journeys, immerse in the wonders of the world for a well-deserved break in the heart and soul of the majestic Andaman Sea. With a wealth of indulgences to savour by the ocean’s edge, they have everything you need for a magical getaway.





Slip away for a quiet seascape stay in stunning natural settings as you celebrate love in your own private pool beachfront villa. Embark on a journey made perfect for two, where a quintessential romantic experience awaits you and your loved one in paradise. Enjoy a luxurious stay in our
Princess Beach Villa with daily floating breakfast, special romantic setup with bubble bath, turn down amenity of floating champagne with flower petals and more. Prices start from RM5,150 nett per villa per night, with 3 days advance booking.

THE DANNA JR.

Are your little ones joining you? Entertain them in style with exciting adventures and exploration for a family-friendly fun holiday, with top-notch service and major pampering. The Danna Jr. experience promises a memorable, fuss-free and relaxing vacation for all with a premium stay in our villa or suite, inclusive of scrumptious breakfast, exclusive welcome amenities, special Danna kids sleeping tent with lanterns, fun colouring book, exciting beach and soft toys, delightful homemade sweet treats by master pâtissiers, complimentary access to engaging kids club activities and other limited-edition, customised amenities. Prices start from RM2,150 nett per villa per night, with 3 days advance booking.

LET’S FLOAT IT OUT

A holiday treat loved by all, start your beautiful island experience with a lavish floating breakfast for
two in the private pool of your beachfront villa. Packed with a selection of fine and spectacular breakfast delicacies coupled with mesmerising views of tropical greens, this makes for an
unforgettable culinary journey. Priced at RM250 nett per couple, with 24-hour prior reservation.

About The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort & Beach Villas

Celebrating Langkawi’s stunning scenic beauty, The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort & Beach Villas welcomes you with legendary island hospitality while enchanting you at every turn. Take your time
 to explore this 5-star luxury beach resort featuring exclusively designed villas each with a private pool and direct access to the beach, colonial oceanfront rooms, intimate seaside dining and a soothing spa nestled in a lush tropical enclave and sandy beaches overlooking the Andaman Sea.

Steeped in rich history, timeless elegance and sophisticated splendour, The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort & Beach Villas is where your dreams become lasting memories. For booking and more information email reservation@thedanna.com and visit www.thedanna.com or www.thedanna.villas.

Let’s Be Direct

Be rewarded with our special member’s offer where you can enjoy value-added benefits during your stay at The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort & Beach Villas. Book directly with us and enjoy 15% off on our fully flexible rate and sign up for free to receive exclusive privileges such as RM100 nett daily credit for food and beverage and spa per room per night, complimentary return airport transfer and free high-speed Wi-Fi. For more information, visit www.thedanna.com/special-offers/let-s-be-direct.

About Tradewinds Corporation Berhad

Tradewinds Corporation Berhad is a diversified conglomerate with key interests in property development (as Tradewinds Property) and hospitality (as Tradewinds Hospitality). Tradewinds

Hospitality stands today as one of the largest hotel owners in Malaysia with seven trading hospitality assets throughout the country including its flagship hotel, The Danna Langkawi Luxury Resort & Beach Villas. Other prestigious hotel brands employed under its stable include Hilton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Kuching, Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi, Mutiara Taman Negara, Rebak Island Resort & Marina and Glenmarie Hotel &Golf Resort. For more information, visit www.tradewindscorp.com.

Romantic Table For Two at Dorsett Putrajaya

Let's be honest, there is something magical about a candle light dinner. Even more so when it is facing a glowing landscape with soft love songs playing in the background. It sets an environment for you to cruise on your romantic feelings with your partner. An old-fashioned but effective way to sweep your partner of his or her feet.

Dorsett has the details taken care of for the couple. The table owes its glitz to the champaign-gold sequined table runner and glam to the mini mirror balls. The row of tea lights shared their warm elegance. An "I 💗 U" lit signage constantly reminds while the white roses complete the romantic look. The couple will be accompanied by helium balloons and more tea lights arranged in the shape of a heart around the table. 

Although Table for Two fits explicitly for romantic couples, the dreamy set up can also be a treat for a family member or friend that is dear to you. 

Table for Two at Dorsett Putrajaya

Three choices of cuisine available from western, Chinese and Malay at only RM264.15nett per couple.
THREE days prior reservation is required.
For reservations, please call us at +603 8892 8388 or email to fnb.putrajaya@dorsetthotels.com     

With balloons and candles all around

The view during dining

Facing the glowing night

Romantically bedecked

Glitz and gold

WESTERN SET

Chicken Consomme
with shredded smoked chicken and paysanne vegetables

Osso Bucco
braised lamb shank spiced with herbed tomato gravy, rosti potatoes, sauteed harvest vegetables and parsely with lemonade oil

Bomb Alaska
white lemonade meringue with ice cream

CHINESE SET

Braised seafood beancurd soup

Crispy fried chicken thigh boneless with kaffir perfume mango sauce
King prawn with blackbean sauce
Braised egg toufu with broccoli
Special seafood yong chow fried rice

Chilled longan, sea coconut with cheese cake

Dreamy dinner

Stratosphere @ The Roof

The last time I was on a helipad, I was on an offshore rig, in the middle of South China Sea, wearing coveralls. And as far as I can remember, there was no grass. As my heels sank into the lawn, I was glad that my days on the helipad are not only persisting on land but also getting more interesting - there was no bar on the rig 😉.

*Read till the end*

Stratosphere at The Roof

Raising above the cacophony of the city, is a tranquil garden with romantic lights and enjoyable music. Being up at the Stratosphere definitely brought back the feeling of superiority at the highest level of a structure.

As the gentle wind strokes your hair, get ready for the piece de resistance of the evening- the view! Go to the brink of the helipad to feast your eyes on the 360 deg-wide awesomeness. Wherever you are standing, you are bound to be instagrammably back-, front- or side-dropped by the sight of the glowing city that encroaches seamlessly into the shadowy sky. 

The overwhelming perspective could prod the imagination of being in a movie scene, especially of the overlooking-your-kingdom variety. So yes, a good low-light camera, selfie-stick or a skillful photographer bf could be useful for that profile pic.

The helipad carpeted with real grass

Ethereal

A memorable atmosphere for a gatherings and celebrations

A lawn in the sky

The last time I was on a helipad, I was wearing coveralls and boots

Sipping the Coronita (RM35), backdropped by pulsating lights of the city

KLCC and KL Tower

Lights streaming into the veins of the city

360 degrees of unfettered glowing view

Take in as far as the eye can see

The illuminated bar

Not surprisingly, this place is a hit during weekends, public holidays and celebrations. You might have to expect a full house if not more revelry during those days. So make your bookings early!

Read also about my elegant dining experience with a view at the Signature at The Roof here.

Minimum purchase any of these cocktails during weekdays (Sundays-Thursdays)
Closed on Mondays

Minimum purchase for entry into Stratosphere is RM50 per pax during weekends (Fridays and Sundays)

Bring the Songkran party up in the sky!

Use the promo code SONGKRANEWEN to get your tix at early bird price!

For reservations at Stratosphere at The Roof, call tel: 03-7725-3388. 
Address: The Roof, Sky Level, 1 First Avenue, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
Visit their website at http://theroof.com.my/stratosphere/ or www.facebook.com/Stratosphere.TheRoof

Thank you for reading till the end! 

Here are some photos of the other helidecks I used to visit. 

Sunset

My favourite after-dinner place on the rig

Royal Floria Festival @ Putrajaya

There is something about flowers that cheers its lookers. Flowers promise a smile...from me at least. Therefore, when I heard over the radio that the Royal Floria Festival is back again, there was no competition in my schedule to this glorious event for that beautiful weekend. This post blooms with abundant of flowers. Less words, more photos. Enjoy!

Royal Floria Putrajaya

Theme for the year is Chrysanthemum

Ready for beautiful and captivating landscapes?

School and University Gardens

The school and university gardens is a testament to unlimited creativity. Gardens here are made of regular household items that you never think could be such an adornment. Great for kids and impressive for adults.

Creative compositions by universities and schools

Frames make good props for flower deco

Ever imagined plastic tubes to make such beautiful sight?

This is something you can do with your old bicycle

Bridges add an interesting dimension to the landscape

Build-in pipes among branches so that water trickle down creating rain-fall effect

My mom and I among flowers

Found a few old tyres at home? Try giving them a new purpose

Plastic cups are light enough for hanging decoration

Delighted by the sight of flowers

Magic mushrooms

Mommy just had to even at the cost of her clean pants

Make cute tortoises out of coconut shells

Butterflies out of PET bottles

A bamboo hut

Two-tiered mini garden out of broken pots

Aluminium cans make charming lanterns

In a maze of twigs

Beauty of hanging roots

Adds to the organics of the garden

Who would think that a leaf of vegetable can be such an artful piece

Golden flowers literally pouring out from the pot

How to add frogs in your garden

President of a badminton club? Tell people through creative ceilings like this

Very homespun and sincere

Swings always give charm to gardens

Pavement made of bottle caps and charcoal

Give your egg cartons a royal chance

Cute swans from old tires

Make colourful curtains out of old bottle caps

That's an attractive scarecrow made out of plastic spoons!

If you happen to have an extra car

Seahorse made of garage items

Ornament in a hanging glass

Floria Flavours

We started our floral adventure at around 5pm and before long, we needed a little refueling before we continued the massive festival.

This is not an angle issue. This cup is really that huge! Only RM9 but make sure you have a strong bladder!

Cooling place to rest and refuel

Food stalls

Cats Pavilion

There is a bonus among the flowers. At the end near the food stalls, there is a cat pavilion that showcases cats and other pets. 

Purring to sleep

Everything about cat like this cat batik

Glorious pattern on the Bengal cat

Outdoor Gardens

The outdoor gardens consist of landscaping and designs by government bodies and agencies. The gardens provide picturesque backdrops and marvelous creations that captivate almost anyone.

The salad garden makes you want to mix a salad right there!

Vegetables and fruits are always appealing

Motion structures

Making dodol the kampung way

And that is my hometown!

Petunias are so sweet

When flowers group together they become a massive beauty

Never a dull day when among flowers

Butterfly

Alice's tea party garden

A corner to relax

Rustic but romantic

Magical Garden

Magical Garden is another section of the festival that requires a separate entrance fee. Magical Garden gives a different experience from its outdoor counterparts. "A" for effort for creating an educational indoor park, I would say. Nonetheless, I won't mind skipping this part in exchange for more time in the outdoor gardens. Tickets are sold at the entrance of the Magical Garden inside the fiesta so you do not have to decide at the main entrance.

See how flowers sweeten up this candy castle

Choo choo train with flowers

Dad and I while in line to the Magical Garden

RM10.50 for adults

Magical mushrooms

Videos to educate about the importance of preserving precious nature

Floral Pavilion

The Floral Pavilion is just adjacent to the Magical Garden. In fact, visitors will exit to this exhibition hall. This place is an inspiration, taking flower arrangements to the next level. The assortment of the idea of garden is extensive.

Garden inspired by chicks in nest

Who would have thought of making chicks out of chrysanthemums

Melted glass vase over a stone. See how the glass artistically takes form of the stone at the base 

Vibrant orchids

Estonian roses for sale. These roses are taller and larger than the regular ones. Just look at the size!

If you live in a condo and have limited space, mini garden in a pot provides liveliness in your home just the same

In my opinion, these mini gardens may be lesser in size but definitely not lesser in character
Moreover, they are easily managed and adds cuteness in your home

Wall composition

Flowers are almost mandatory in weddings for a touch of romance

What would a wedding look like without flowers?

The role of flowers in a Chinese wedding is unknowingly powerful

Nature tamed

A literal floral dress

Award winning flower arrangement

Throw in some frames for an artistic feature

An oriental take

Hanging garden

A terrarium makes a wonderful home deco especially where space is limited

Fantasy Garden

Fantasy Garden makes fairy tale dreams come true. Absorb the romance with fairy lights all over.

My mom and dad

Lights all over the floor

When your path is lit

Relax at the outdoor lounge

An illuminated garden

A romantic gazebo

Perfect place to take a memorable stroll

Magic of the Night Boat Show @ 9pm 

Wait till 9pm to catch the Magic of the Night Boat Show. Every float features a a state. Have fun looking out for each state's attractions and specialties all compacted and some animated on the boat.

The lake lights up with the boats parading around

My favourite one from Sarawak

By the organizer- Malaysian Tourism

The Magic of Bonsai and Suiseki

Get connected with ancient bonsais that will keep you wondering about the years these trees have survived. 

A walk through bonsai garden

Arts and Craft Pavilion

The Arts and Craft Pavilion showcases pieces made out of and plants. Furniture from quality wood and items featuring flowers. It feeds the soul with lots of inspiration and creativity too.

Cannot tell between the real and the fake ones

One of the things I cannot resist buying for my home

Garden Bazaar

We ended the floral journey with a stroll through the Garden Bazaar which allows visitors to finally purchase some plants after collecting so much inspiration from every section of the festival.

Incredible blossom

Flamboyant

These are the Milk Cow orchids. Pretty obvious how it got its name

Useful greens

Floria Putrajaya 2016 was amazing! Kudos to Tourism Malaysia for such a quality event that contributed such a wonderful weekend. This is an exemplary event that is beneficial to the public and worth a trip even from if you are from other states. However, one week is too short for such a magnificent display. It should be extended to give more people the chance to appreciate the exhibition.

If you have missed this round of Floria Putrajaya, catch it next year! Be prepared with a camera or a fully charged phone and remember to stay till the moon is up! See you among the flowers in 2017!

Royal Floria Putrajaya
Anjung Floria, Precinct 4,
Putrajaya Malaysia

27th May-4th June 2016
9:00am -10:30pm (Mon- Thurs)
9:00am- 12:00am (Fri-Sat)