Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Located ideally for business or pleasure, WANGZ Hotel is minutes from Singapore’s central business district, and a jump away from iconic shopping and tourist destinations too. Surrounded by a vibrant heritage neighbourhood, this boutique hotel is a great …
New Majestic Hotel, Boutique Stay, Singapore The lobby is awash with white. Sapphire and cerise wing back chairs make a stark contrast to the ivory paleness of the rest of the room. A bronze statue of an Asian man, naked, kneeling on one knee with head slightly bowed…
Seminyak is one of Bali’s most fashionable beach locations and Anantara Resort and Spa makes the most of its proximity to restaurants, bars, spas and chic boutiques by providing luxurious contemporary accommodations to match the happening surrounds. Loca…
Monica Tindall There seems to be a never-ending catalogue of luxury accommodations in Bali, so many so that I’d rarely opt to visit the same place twice. With countless options to try, why repeat an experience? Returning to the same location might rob me of the oppo…
Casa del Rio, Melaka, Malaysia “Your home by the river” Words and Photos by Monica Tindall Video by Anthony Jegu When I first visited Melaka many years back I would never have dreamed of staying on the river. At that time, it was at best, a place to be avoided. […]
“While at Raffles, why not visit Singapore?” Mention Singapore and the name Raffles won’t be far behind it. Or it is the other way around? An icon on the island, Raffles has a reputation as being one of the world’s finest hotels. Over 125 years of experience has mai…
Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga – The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…
No signage, other than a small plaque indicating this property is a member of Secret Resorts, marks the gate. A friendly, but thorough, security guard checks us off on his arrival list and we park inside the compound. Villa Samadhi Paper bark trees narrate an ench…
Day 1 – Arrival, Rooms and Night Market Fun We hear our greeter in the arrivals hall before we even spotour sign. “Ms. Tindall,” he calls from the crowd as he rushes to relieve us of our luggage. He’s well dressed and speaks eloquent English, informing us of the est…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
Poolside Victoria Annexe Romanticized thoughts of the colonial era and its perceived grace and charm embody every experience at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. One of the longest standing luxury properties on the island once known as The Pearl of the Orient, …
Pool at Tiger Rock Tiger Rock Island and Jungle Living. An Artist’s Retreat Tiger Rock offers a chic rustic retreat with the touch of an artist, the thoughtful care of a family and, the conveniences of modern life. This is jungle-island living at its best and, it’s o…