Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Location It wasn’t until we’d seen the Uluwatu cliffs and beaches below viewed from Semara Luxury Villa Resort that we truly fell in love with Bali. Sadly many tourists only see the unpleasantness of Kuta and miss the many natural wonders of the island. Situate…
Caning Jaramillo Being a fervent traveller, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of dodgy tour operators. Because of poor past experiences I often prefer to travel independently. There are times however when a guide is necessary, especially in developing c…
Less than a year old, with a roaring reputation for smoke, flames and all things charred, Barbacoa is the latest restaurant to ignite the dining scene in Seminyak. Barbacoa Bar Having the appearance of a renovated warehouse, the ceilings are double storey with gi…
Caning Jaramillo and Monica Tindall If you’re having a blast enjoying the incredible Mara River Safari Lodge and Bali Safari and Marine Park, for instance: taking an elephant ride; wandering around the gorgeous complex; embarking on a camel excursion; …
About eight years ago, in the perspicacious gourmet community of Kuala Lumpur, a delicious murmur was whispered from foodie’s ear to foodie’s ear. Rumour had it that a magnificent chef, straight out of the world-renowned kitchen of Spain’s El Bulli, had grac…
*** NOTE This service is currently unavailable (February 2015). Not fond of crowds or queues, when we first heard of Asia World Indonesia’s VIP Fast Track Arrival Assistance, we were head over heels with the prospect. Having had long waits on prior travels to Ba…
Dubbed a ‘water palace,’ Kriya Spa breathes peace and tranquility from the moment we arrive. Wide cement tiles form a path over a pond, sided with cascading water features and verdant rows of manicured reeds and trees, and leads us to the open-walled spa lobby. A sm…
Bali never ceases to ‘wow’ with its unfaltering line-up of sensational beach bars. From hip and crowded, to exclusive and intimate, the Island of the Gods has more than its measure of quality watering holes in impressive locations. Just when I thought I’d seen mor…
Salsa Verde reminds me of South Beach, Miami with its grand columns, warm lighting and strokes of lush intertwined in the interior while maintaining a casual cheery atmosphere. Open walled with a lagoon-shaped pool in the immediate forefront and the beach on …
Garden Café is a lively hub in the core of the hotel. Adjacent to the lobby, the restaurant serves international dishes from the East and West for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Garden Café, Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua Enveloped in a wall of water and greenery, the surr…
“It’s more than a meal. It’s an experience. It’s a destination restaurant.” Nicola Scaramuzzino, Mozaic’s general manager, tells us. “We don’t expect everybody to like everything. It’s about being playful with food and challenging perceptions.” And… with ov…
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…