Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Anda Dehli – Arrive a Visitor, Depart a Local Monica Tindall How do you stand out in Delhi, a city of close to 20 million people? Pick up your guests in an iconic HM Ambassador car! Delhi Airport Transfer Fondly dubbed “the king of Indian roads,” India’s first o…
Monica Tindall There are many reasons to love Hong Kong. Endless shopping opportunities, an incredible food scene, happening bars, countless sources of entertainment and those stunning Victoria Harbour views to round up just a few. The city has so much to offer …
Monica Tindall Ask a local what is the best hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and without hesitation, Park Hyatt Saigon is at the top of the list. The sophisticated French colonial-style property offers elegance in design and modernity in comforts. Located in the heart of D…
InterContinental Abu Dhabi – A Grand Dame on the Marina Monica Tindall Long flights, the 14-hour plus kind, are not for me! I vowed a number of years back to never put myself through that torture again. So to break up my summer travel between Asia and Europe I st…
Monica Tindall With many flights from South East Asia arriving late afternoon or evening to Malé, the best thing to do is stay close to the airport on the day of arrival. Accommodation is not cheap in the Maldives and we see no point in paying big bucks solely for […]
Expecting immigration and taxi queues, wondering where I can find an ATM and how to track down a cab that takes credit cards, tired and not in a particularly enthusiastic mood to navigate these trivial dilemmas by myself, I exit arrivals at Singapore’s Chan…
Located in centre of one of the worlds’ most exciting cities, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is not only in a convenient location but is a truly luxurious stay. Art and nature combine in elegant design to form a beautiful retreat, resembling more of a resort than a hote…
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Gold Coast, Queensland, famed for glorious beaches and dynamic hinterlands, theme parks and entertainment, and a burgeoning gourmet scene, is home to Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences. Positioned to take full a…
Whoever said Canberra was boring was wrong! Gone is the image of dull politicians and not much to do. It’s quickly being replaced with a happening gourmet scene, the arts, and an explosion of fun activities in the great outdoors. Entrepreneurs seem to be flourishi…
Luxurious design, a magnificent sense of space and greenery, and an unbeatable location: the Hyatt Hotel Canberra is an excellent choice of stay from which to explore the nation’s capital. The sparsely populated suburb of Yarralumla is home to the Hyatt Hotel Ca…
Location You can’t beat the location of the Hilton Hotel Sydney. Smack bang in the middle of the city it’s walking distance to many attractions, and only steps away from bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Certainly one of the many benefits is that of e…
A year ago was my last visit to Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, and still with all of the wonderful accommodation options in the city centre, it is the hotel that speaks most to me when recommending an unforgettable stay in Australia’s Harbour City. All rooms are blessed w…