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The George Penang by Crest Collection

The George Penang by The Crest Collection

The George Penang by The Crest Collection Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Imagine a place where time becomes fluid, where the echo of colonial footsteps mingles with the vibrant hum of contemporary life. Picture yourself stepping into the lobby, bathe…

E&O Penang – Luxury Hotel, Georgetown

E&O Penang – Luxury Hotel, Georgetown

E&O Penang – Luxury Colonial Hotel, Eastern & Oriental Georgetown Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Ha In a world of fleeting trends and ever-shifting skylines, there’s comfort in knowing that some standards never go out of fashion. We firs…

Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai

Maladee Rendezvous Hotel – Chiang Mai

Maladee Rendezvous Hotel – Chiang Mai Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Chiang Mai is blessed with a variety of accommodations for all preferences and budgets, and the recently opened Maladee Rendezvous Hotel offers a new addition to the collecti…

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The Hill Resort, Janda Baik

The Hill Resort, Janda Baik Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the breathtaking Janda Baik hills overlooking the spectacular Lentang Forest Reserve, The Hill Resort is an isolated sanctuary to soothe the stresses of city life. Perched h…

Octant Douro Hotel Douro Valley

Octant Douro, Luxury Hotel Douro Valley

Octant Douro – A Luxury Property in the Douro Valley Monica Tindall Octant Douro Hotel is a tranquil and luxurious retreat situated on the banks of Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. Its location provides guests with a sanctuary where the chaos of everyday life me…

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The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel, Portugal

The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall I found my happy place at The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel: shelves and shelves of books (over 45 000!), lush temperate gardens, delicious food and local wine – all just steps away from the medieval village of Óbidos. My H…

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Casa del Mar, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi

Casa del Mar – Welcome Home Monica Tindall Twenty years of visiting Langkawi, and not a whole lot has changed. The sleepy tropical island in Malaysia’s north continues to be an easy weekend getaway for KL-ites or Singaporeans desiring a break from harried c…