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and suites have private or shared plunge pools but all manage to
inspire a unique phenomenon, in that no matter how many times
you’ve grabbed a camera to capture the intoxicating outlook, you
find yourself reaching for it time and again in search of the next
perfect shot.
WORLD CLASS. Few photographs do it justice, however. The

Andaman features all you would expect of a world-class resort –
restaurants and bars of superb quality, unsurpassed vistas and an
array of laidback water sports, including snorkelling the coral reef
directly off the beach.
Perched high on a bluff with commanding Bay views, V
Integrated Wellness is arguably one of the most scenic spa
treatment centres on earth and there are many tranquil, secluded
spots under the canopy of trees at the beach or around the pool
area to disappear with a book and your thoughts.
CAREFUL CONSERVATION. As impressive as The Andaman’s

physical attributes is, it is its philosophy towards conservation
measures that’s at the very heart of the resort’s ethos and
operations.
Impacted as it was by the 2004 tsunami, the reef areas located
in the shallows off Datai Bay are being systematically and lovingly
restored by an inspirational partnership between The Andaman
and marine biology students from local university campuses on
Langkawi. Guests can dive with students based at The Andaman
to retrieve living coral specimens from the bay, relocating them
to a conservation pool that has been established on the grounds.
Guided snorkelling tours are also available for guests to view the
marine life being nurtured to more robust health before their
eventual return to the bay.
The Andaman’s marketing executive, Edeline Berg, also points
out the resort’s passion for sustainability and support for the
community by sourcing local produce where possible. Native
fruits and vegetables indigenous to Langkawi are integrated into
menus and seafood is purchased twice a week from local fishermen
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