Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Thunder reverberates across the darkened skies and rain is bucketing down. Cars are bumper-to-bumper, barely inching forward in peak hour traffic. I view it all peacefully, from high above, in the comfort of a soft dressing gown while sipping on a cup of warm red d…
Monica Tindall Just as the rare and precious element iridium reminds us of the treasures of our earth, Iridium Spa ascertains the value of time and wellness. It’s here, in this peaceful haven of elegance at The St. Regis Langkawi, that we experience a warp in time. A …
Energy Spa & Wellness at Great Eastern Mall is our go-to spot for instant calm and quality spa treatments. We’re fans, so have already written a number of posts on massages and facials that we enjoy here. Today however, I’m in for something new from their Alte…
There’s no doubt that we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to spas in Malaysia: from an affordable foot rub to a full luxury experience you can find it all here. Centres that provide a full range of spa services, beauty treatments, expert consultants and fitness c…
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Mandara Spa at Sunway Resort Hotel has recently launched their latest Elemis collection and it’s one that is close to our hearts. The Hero Collection is a set of products for face and body nourishment and with the sales of thi…
Contemporary and fun, the designer day spa, spaQ, part of the boutique hotel QT Sydney, is certainly a place that provided pep to my afternoon. Of course the relaxation and beauty treatments themselves had something to do with this, but the designer setting and up…
Being a bit of a spa enthusiast and having the fortune of living in Asia for many years (read spa capital of the world), there was no way I was going to turn down a chance to be pampered in CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney’s day spa facility during […]
YTL’s Spa Villages around Malaysia have long held a first class reputation for being highly coveted and unique experiences high on any wellness enthusiast’s wish list. The beauty of the Spa Village brand is that it maintains the standard of service and especiall…
Spa Village of The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has had a makeover! I thought it was rather fabulous before the change, so I’m curious to see how they could possibly make it better, and at the same time try out a new one of their signature experiences. Stepping into the …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There are two ways to arrive at Mandara Spa in Sunway. Drive directly to the spa or do as we did; park under the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and take a short restful walk through the lush tropical grounds. Ancient t…
The story of glo Laser Centres begins with a mum. Once with glowing skin, it was a shock to Erin post- pregnancy when she developed melasma, where skin discolours around the forehead, eyes and nose – sometimes known as the pregnancy mask. Feeling self-consc…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Americans like myself can get very cavalier about skin. Perhaps it is because we spend half of the year tucked into scarves and sweaters in near-hibernation, and the other half soaking up as much sun as the summe…