Disocver honeymoon romance at the JapaMala Resort

Located on Tioman Island, off mainland Malaysia’s East Coast, is the spectacular Relais and Chateaux JapaMala Resort. Immersed in nature with a philosophy of luxury jungle living, this is the perfect honeymoon retreat combining elegant accommodation and exceptional dining amidst nature. Surrounded by 11 acres of lush wilderness and an inviting beach, JapaMala encourages couples to indulge in their luxury honeymoon destination. The only boutique resort on the island, JapaMala offers a unique and authentic Malaysian feel with all the conveniences of modern living. Rooms are fashionably rustic in style but include amenities such as televisions, DVDs and iPod docks. The resort also includes a theatre lounge, library, swimming pool and a beautifully inspiring spa. The indulgent Sea View Sarang is the perfect romantic getaway for newlywed couples. Sarang is derived from the Malay language, meaning ‘nest’ and this ‘love nest’ has been beautifully designed combining privacy and intimacy. The Sea View Sarang rests on a low terrain and is built with a kitchenette and a semi-outdoor dining room. Adding to the opulent comforts of a ‘jungle luxury’ holiday are some extra special features; a bathroom with both sky view and jungle view, a private swimming pool, timber sun deck as well as a separate open-air hydro pool. Secluded and romantic, this villa is the perfect luxury honeymoon retreat. Exceptional and authentic cuisine awaits you at the resort’s Tamarind Restaurant. Open to the luxuriant rainforest in the background and the beach only a stone’s throw away at its front, the restaurant welcomes the lush rainforest into its elegantly designed interior. Stone-carved statues of Buddha adorn the wide dining space exuding Asian elegance that shapes the theme of the Tamarind Restaurant. Palatable Thai, Indo-Chinese and Malay cuisine is served here. Honeymooners can relish true recipes hand-picked by the Indo-Chinese and Malay chefs in this beautifully romantic setting. Tioman is blessed with an idealic archipelago of marine habitats, providing a fantastic opportunity for scuba diving and snorkelling. A spectacular underwater garden lies just metres off the resort’s shore. A house reef home to many species of fish, stingrays and turtles is just waiting to be explored. Soft and hard corals decorate the reef walls, plunging down to over 50 feet of turquoise beauty. Snorkelers usually either swim to this reef from the jetty or straight towards it from the beach. Numerous islands dot this stunning archipelago making it easy for romantic couples to find a powdery, white beach all to themselves. For the more adventurous, jungle trekking, rock climbing, fishing and kayaking are all on offer, creating fantastic opportunities to explore the stunning environment and create some special first memories together. To completely relax after the excitement of the wedding, enjoy a treatment or therapy at the resorts Samadhi Spa. In a natural cave environment, guests can receive both ancient and creative therapies in nature-design treatment spaces. Enjoy a rejuvenating facial whilst in the surroundings of the lush rainforest before indulging with a cool tropical cocktail in one of the hydro pools built on the cliff edge offering spectacular views.

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