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Cove 55 Kuching

Cove 55, Boutique Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

Cove 55 – Luxury Boutique Hotel Monica Tindall After staying at Cove 55, I don’t know why you would choose to stay anywhere else. Only a 30-minute drive from Kuching airport, this charming boutique hotel offers the South China Sea on one side and mystical Mount Sant…

Hilton Kuching Five-Star Hotel

Hilton Kuching, Five-Star Accommodation, Sarawak

Hilton Kuching Monica Tindall A landmark in the city, Hilton Kuching is located in the heart of Sarawak’s capital overlooking the river and steps away from the waterfront promenade. While it’s an older property, it has maintained its reputation as Kuching’s pre…

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Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa, Sarawak

Mulu Marriott – A Must-Visit in Sarawak Monica Tindall It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Malaysia for 16 years and have yet to visit the Mulu Caves. Well, this summer we’re rectifying that and using Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa as our home base for a few …

Escape Ritual Bali Wellness Retreat Canggu

Escape Ritual Bali, Wellness Retreat Canggu

Escape Ritual – Exclusive Wellness Retreat Bali Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Now that Seminyak has become boutique-cafe chic, the more laid back Bali vibe seems to have moved to Canggu. Semi-tropical forest and dramatic sea vistas c…

Mulia Resort, The Mulia, Mulia Villas Bali

Mulia Resort, The Mulia and Villas, Nusa Dua, Bali

Mulia Resort Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The overwhelming sensation when you enter the Mulia Resort on Nusa Dua Bali is one of space. And that is hardly surprising really considering that this 700 room property is situated on a 20-hectare p…

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Splendidly situated directly on the beach front, in what many consider to be the country club area of Bali, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort makes the most of an eight-hectare t…

Lone Pine Hotel Penang

Lone Pine Hotel, Penang – A Work in Progress

Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre stage as one of the most popular stays on Penang’s shoreline. Gaining a…

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Embun Luxury Villas Janda Baik – Weekend Getaway

Monica Tindall Just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, a green paradise awaits. Embun Luxury Villas in Janda Baik presents eight self-contained retreats surrounded by rainforest and most with their very own private pool. This property makes an easy weekend e…

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The Danna Langkawi, Luxury Hotel

Words: Anna Chew   Photos: Monica Tindall The Danna presented us with a signature blend of Langkawi hospitality from the moment we set foot on the beautiful island, right to our departure. Greeted at the airport by a concierge in bespoke uniform, we were ushered i…

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Liu Men Melaka, Luxury Boutique Hotel Malacca

Words: Monica Tindall     Photos: Rich Callahan Raising the bar for luxury boutique hotels in Malacca, the opening of Liu Men Melaka sets standards high. Attention to detail is evident in both property and service and already this heritage building has become …

The Datai Langkawi

The Datai Langkawi, Luxurious Eco Resort Malaysia

Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi was one of my most highly-regarded beach resorts in Malaysia before it had a complete overhaul. I can’t wait to return this weekend to check out the new look and am eager to see if it still holds the original charm I so fondly remember…