There is no better feeling than arriving at a remote 5-star resort for a long weekend of partner-only pampering. By Nicola Watson - 3 Nov Sunset view on the beachfront. I never used to believe in or booked mini-breaks away.
I felt they were a lot of energy, money and effort for such a short outcome. But that all changed this year when I started discovering the surroundings areas to Singapore are picturesque, easy to get to and worth every dollar spent. My perfect mini-getaway comprises mainly of: Time away from the desk, natch. Quality time with my partner. Idyllic surroundings, quality food and Did I just say that out loud?
Adult-only is the luxury I need on my long weekends away. As our car pulled into the private Rasa Wing guests only entrance, we were greeted with a nutmeg infused drink and some cooling refresher towels, before being escorted to our room. He likes a shower, I prefer a soak in the tub.
Deluxe ground floor room with private garden. Photo: Shangri-La Hotel. Aside from the size and comfort of the room, what I loved the most were the individual touches made. Each day our maid would leave us a special local treat underneath a tray cover, and it was different daily for us to sample new things. She also folded a towel into the shape of a cute elephant and left it on the side with a handwritten note for us.
These very small details really change the entire feel and stay. Now excuse me as I swiftly move onto the extra epic stuff: The food, the alcohol and the adult-only pool. The breakfast comes with two venue options, one being a la carte at Feringgi Grill. You get to choose whatever you wish from the menu to be cooked for you, as well as exploring the wide variety of buffet breakfast too.
