Dream Destination: The Chedi Muscat, Oman

As I prepare to leave for a much anticipated trip to Bali tomorrow (yay!) I'm taking a moment to turn my mind to a whole different kind of exotic - this week's Dream Destination: The Chedi Muscat in Oman. 

Decadent, divine, and a complete Arabian fantasy for romantics, The Chedi Muscat is pure luxury in the heart of one of the world's most up and coming holiday destinations. Yep, the Sultanate of Oman is hot - and we're not just referring to that desert heat! Here is a thoroughly modern exotic gem just waiting to be discovered, with a truly breathtaking landscape, a friendly people and a super stylish approach to luxury hospitality.

The Chedi Muscat is situated on the stunning Boushar Beachfront, surrounded by glorious mountain ranges, and right on those crystal Gulf waters, making for the ambience of a mystic oasis. 

The interiors are, of course, lavishly decorated, with every whim catered for in the suites - like the Chedi Club Suites, each with their own spacious bedroom and luxe bathrooms with a large sunken terrazzo bathtub to sink in to. Water gardens and ponds scatter throughout the property to shine the lights on the date palms as the sun sets ... seductive for the senses, and incredibly enchanting. Did we mention romantic?!

And with a spa that is known to serve up the perfect level of extravagant and pampering treatments, The Chedi Muscat is a haven for complete indulgence. Naturally, The Chedi Muscat is a member of The Leading Hotels of The World. If you fancy the sounds of this, you may like to check out their website. Tempting ... very, very tempting!

The Datai - Langkawi, Malaysia

If you're looking for some tropical splendour in South East Asia, look to the mystical island of Langkawi off the coast of West Malaysia where you'll find The Datai, an award-winning nature-inspired retreat where luxury and romance reign in an atmosphere that is breathtakingly beautiful. Surrounded by jungle-covered mountains and centuries-old rainforest, with its own white sand beach (bliss!), the resort offers the weary urbanite a true escape from the everyday. Built to blend in with its tropical rainforest setting and with Malaysian architecture in mind, The Datai boasts  40 villas, 16 suites and 54 rooms, all with their own private veranda and stunning views of the lush landscape and the Andaman Sea beyond. You can choose from guest rooms, deluxe rooms and the lavish two-bedroom villas, or splurge on the popular Superior Villas and Pool Villas, located in the heart of the tropical rainforest and connected to public facilities by a series of pathways. Pool Suites are also on offer, consisting of two free-standing bedroom villas connected to a spacious living and dining area with large sunning terrace and shared swimming pool. Or for the ultimate in indulgence, check in to the two bedroom Datai Suite and melt in to your own private, expansive living and dining area, plus a fully equipped kitchen and a sandstone balcony with a panoramic view of the environs from every conceivable angle. 

Naturally, wedding at The Datai are very popular for couples wanting a destination event that is truly memorable. Intimate weddings by the sea are a popular choice, yet the hotel also offers bespoke wedding reception planning and theming at any of their dinning venues.

And knowing that they are a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, planning your next island holiday or destination wedding at The Datai can be done with some serious romance in mind!