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CasCades, High Tea, Viceroy Bali, Ubud, Indonesia

Coconut palms arrayed the length of the valley make a postcard perfect backdrop for an afternoon of tea, cakes and savouries at CasCades, Viceroy Ubud. High Tea comes as a set including assorted sandwiches and sweets with a pot of coffee or tea. A singular recta…

Baba Nest, Sunset Bar, Sri panwa, Phuket, Thailand

Sunset at Baba Nest – One of the best views we’ve seen from a bar in the world Baba Nest, Bar with the Best Views in Phuket Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Baba Nest is all about the location. Picture this: An exclusi…

Les Diables, Sunday Brunch, Boat Lagoon, Phuket

Chocolate Pudding – Les Diables, Phuket Les Diables, Phuket, Sunday Lunch Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Regular readers may recognize Chef Peter from his bimonthly column on The Yum List ‘Sundays with Ch…

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The Surin Phuket, Pansea Beach, Thailand

“an exclusive beach retreat for discerning travelers” Location The idyllic Pansea Beach, on the west coast of Phuket, is home to a member of Design Hotels, The Surin Phuket. Coconut palms, pristine beaches, spectacular sunsets and a relaxed mood, make The Sur…

The Spa, The Surin, Phuket, Thailand

Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Subtly integrated into the natural environment between wind sculpted boulders and verdant rain forest sits the tranquil haven of the Surin Spa. Rustic elegance seems like an oxymoron but both of these words s…

M.A.C. Clinic, Bangsar Shopping Centre, KL

Monica Tindall Spas and doctor’s offices are approaching so close to mid-ground these days that, at times, the edges blur and it’s difficult for the average Joe to see clearly through the laser smoke. But wait… is it a medical or non-medical haze? Skin rejuvenatio…