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Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley

Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…

COMO The Treasury Perth

COMO The Treasury, Perth, Western Australia

COMO The Treasury, Perth Monica Tindall Our first COMO experience was in 2011, dining at the award-winning Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, created by legendary Chef David Thompson in conjunction with COMO hotels. Not long after it opened, we stayed at COMO Point Yam…

Villa Takun Templar Park

Villa Takun & Takun Suites – Kuala Lumpur

Villa Takun & Takun Suites – Kuala Lumpur Photos: Han Sen Hau Words: Jacob Weber It may be the personal barbecue dinners. It could be painting bears. It might be the stunning design philosophy and immaculate attention to detail that whisks you away to a w…

Namia River Retreat Hoi An

Namia River Retreat – Hoi An

Namia River Retreat – Wellness Inclusive Resort, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Secluded from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An, amidst the lush landscapes of the tranquil Cồn Ba Xã Islet in the Thu Bon River, lies Namia River Retreat. This …

Anantara Hoi An

Anantara Hoi An Resort, Boutique Riverside Hotel

Anantara Hoi An Resort, Boutique Riverside Hotel Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau “Oh, so pretty!” seems the phrase of the day at Anantara Hoi An Resort. It’s summer, and the flowers are in full bloom. It’s a beautiful time for t…

The Siam Hotel Bangkok Lobby

The Siam Bangkok – A Luxury Boutique Stay

The Siam Bangkok – A Luxury Boutique Stay on the River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau First impressions count, and The Siam Bangkok impresses from the onset. A striking light-filled lobby is green with hanging ferns, a central water feature, bol…

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 Hau In a world of fleeting trends and ever-shifting skylines, there’s comfort in knowing that some standards never go out of fashion. We fir…

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…

Raya Heritage Chiang Mai

Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai – A River Sanctuary

Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai – A River Sanctuary Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Built amidst lush greenery on the banks of the tranquil waters of the Ping River, Raya Heritage, a boutique hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, beckons discerning travellers with a …

Best Luxury Boutique Hotels Northern Thailand

137 Pillars House – Chiang Mai Boutique Hotel

137 Pillars House – Chiang Mai Boutique Hotel Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Upon our arrival at Chiang Mai’s airport, we were warmly welcomed by Aim, the gracious Guest Service Officer of 137 Pillars House. Her first question, “&#…

Weekend Getaway from KL in Nature

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…