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Read my review of Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia: an exclusive wellness resort with an award-winning spa, spacious villas, healthy cuisine, and direct access to the island’s most beautiful beach, Emerald Bay.

PureandCure review: Marleen's holiday in Pangkor Laut Malaysia

20 February 2026

I can’t wait for my stay at Pangkor Laut, a highlight of our family journey through Malaysia. We’ve offered this resort for years, yet I had never been here myself. We leave the Cameron Highlands behind, where we’ve spent the past few days surrounded by endless tea plantations and cool mountain air. The drive to the west coast takes around four hours. Gradually, the scenery begins to shift. Rolling green hills give way to flatter landscapes, small villages and, eventually, the warmth and humidity of the coast. At Marina Island, home to Pangkor Laut’s check-in office, the transition begins. We are welcomed with quiet efficiency. Our luggage is tagged, cold drinks are offered, and the pace immediately slows. Minutes later, we walk towards the pier, where the speedboat is waiting. The final stretch before reaching the island.

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Valentine’s Day: a case for self-care on retreat
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Discover our top 5 favorite wellness hotels in nature in the Netherlands for 2026. From silence and mineral baths in the north to sea and rolling hills and beaches in the south. Yoga, mindfulness, wellness and nature close to home.
Slow travel in the Netherlands
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Discover why Bhutan is a safe destination for solo travellers, with practical guidance, cultural context and the key places to see on your journey.
Bhutan for Solo Travellers: A safe and restorative wellness destination
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A special journey with our wellness team: celebrating 20 years in Thailand, our No.1 destination for Health, Balance & Relaxation since 2005.
Celebrating 20 Years of Health & Wellness travel in Thailand
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Discover Kim’s stay at Kurhaus Hotel Bad Bocklet in Germany - an Ayurvedic retreat led by a team from Kerala, India. Nature, Peace, forest walks, Ayurveda treatments and a visit to Bad Kissingen
PureandCure review: Kim's visit to Kurhaus Hotel Bad Bocklet in Germany
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Luxury Wellness Hotels, Spas & Retreats in Italy – Relax and Recharge
Luxury Wellness hotels, Spas & Retreats in Italy
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Read wellness guest Claudia’s Holistic Retreat Experience at Palasiet Wellness Clinic & Thalasso in Spain
PureandCure review: Claudia's visit at Palasiet in Spain
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Explore our brand-new wellness retreats launching in spring 2025. Relax, recharge, and reconnect in our latest wellness destinations in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Discover our new wellness retreats in 2025
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Women's Health & Wellness Retreats - Reconnect & Restore
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