BAZAAR’s City Escape Pick: The Kasturi, Cherating

Are you craving for a mid-year holiday, but undecided on soaking up on Vitamin-Sea at a beach getaway or escaping the city life in a serene rainforest resort? The Kasturi encapsulates the reality of being embraced by land and sea, with the resort strategically built on an 800-metre beach stretch seconds away from forested dunes. Located just a 3-hour drive away from the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur, this 5-star resort founded by one of Malaysia's highly respected architects, Hijjas Kasturi, stands tall and proud among world-renowned names in the hospitality industry.

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A master bathroom, complete with a bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower facilities, reigns as the beachfront villa’s selling-point for honeymooners & couple retreats, taking up a good portion of the 261sqm accommodation. The key points of articulate interior designing is in the details — The Kasturi opted for construction using only local materials, in particular the terrazzo floors and re-milling of all the recycled timber.

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