Valentines Day: 5 Romantic retreats for Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day: 5 Southeast Asian romantic retreats from Mr & Mrs Smith

MF editorial team

30 Jan 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:22

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1. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
Set on a private bay along Phuket’s north-west coast, Trisara is an unpretentious superstar, thanks to its breathtaking ocean views, lavish pool villas, effortless sophistication and flawless service. Its Sanskrit name means 'Third Garden in Heaven', and the exclusivity and all-out pampering more than live up to it. Though you’ll be understandably reluctant to leave your villa, it’s worth venturing out for the beachside seafood barbecues and famous Sunday Champagne brunch.

Smith Extra A bottle of champagne and 10 per cent off food and soft drinks
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1. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
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1. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
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1. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
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1. Trisara, Phuket, Thailand
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2. Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia
If a mix of fabulous food, poolside sun-loungers and serene surroundings floats your boat, set course for this laid-back escape. Surrounded by manicured greenery on a former coconut plantation, Bon Ton is home to eight Malaysian stilted wooden houses, most more than a century old. Each of these antique timber homes is unique; five have open-air bathrooms with freestanding wooden tubs that guarantee seductive soaping. Palm Villa tops our list, thanks to its ornate carved windows and dreamy decor in turquoise and green.

Smith Extra A lime margarita each on arrival
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2. Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia
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2. Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia
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3. The Nam Hai, Danang, Vietnam
As much an icon as its legendary location, China Beach boutique hotel the Nam Hai near Hoi An is a spa-equipped designer escape that has become a destination in itself. Water babies will be wowed by the three sexy swimming pools, including a beachfront infinity pool; gastronomes will appreciate the highly-acclaimed restaurant, which boasts service to match. To amplify the romance factor, chose the seductive ocean-view villas.

Smith Extra A bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
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3. The Nam Hai, Danang, Vietnam
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3. The Nam Hai, Danang, Vietnam
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4. Ulagalla Resort, the Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka
At Ulagalla Resort, experience the wild side of love at this rice paddy hideaway, where monkeys, peacocks and elephants galumph around happily. An open-air spa, resident horses, ravishing dining and serene villas make romance as natural as air here. There’s also a clever chef – don’t leave without trying the signature Wallawa chicken with curry leaf, spicy sauce, rice and home-grown vegetables.

Smith Extra A free activity for two (archery, kayaking or a nature walk)
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4. Ulagalla Resort, the Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka
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4. Ulagalla Resort, the Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka
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4. Ulagalla Resort, the Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka
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5. Capella, Singapore
Sigh-inducing Valentine’s Day stays don’t have to require a passport and a plane ticket. For a lavish love-in close to home, check into Capella Singapore, styled by the inimitable Foster + Partners and blessed with a glittering South China Sea backdrop. Then there are the grounds: 30 acres of lush lawns dotted with age-old trees, roaming peacocks and artfully appointed sculptures. Up the romance with a treatment for two at the award-winning Auriga spa, where signature treatments match the moon’s phases. What more could you ask for?

Smith Extra English high tea for two at the Knolls
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5. Capella, Singapore
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5. Capella, Singapore
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5. Capella, Singapore

The boutique hotel experts at Mr & Mrs Smith have made romance their business – literally. Who better, then, to recommend some stylish stays in the region for Valentine’s Day?

As much as we are fidgeting with excitement for Valentine’s Day that is just a fortnight away, some of us are admittedly too occupied to plan a trip halfway across the world.

Luckily we don’t have to jet-set to Hawaii or The Bahamas to enjoy romantic beaches or find serenity under the shade of palm trees. Just within Southeast Asia alone, this part of the continent is rich with intimate getaways for the perfect Valentine’s.

Scroll through our selection of five romantic hotels in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam for your love retreat!

Mr & Mrs Smith is a boutique hotel curation website and booking service. Each hotel is personally visited and hand-picked for the collection. When booking through Mr & Mrs Smith, guests receive a free Smith extra on arrival at every hotel. Visit www.mrandmrssmith.com for more info.

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Valentine’s Day: 5 Southeast Asian romantic retreats from Mr & Mrs Smith

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