Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The hill of Cape Panwa, with its stunning views of the Andaman Sea is home to one of Phuket’s most luxurious stays, Sri panwa. Thirty two acres of hilly lush tropical green enwraps 60 lavish villas affording each a verdant canopy and enchanting vistas of the seas…
There’s nothing worse than lousy accommodation when you’re on a holiday. Especially the type of vacation where you just want to relax and spend time doing nothing in beautiful surrounds. There are great things to be said for budget lodgings if you pl…
Benkay Interior Benkay Japanese at Grand Nikko Bali The Evening Experience Words and Photos by Kirsten Durward The Evening Experience I enter for dinner and am greeted by a smiling server dressed in orange, who wraps in a black apron to keep the food at bay. A…
We do like a good bit of luxurious relaxation at The Yum List. Every chance for a day in the spa is a happy thought indeed. Here are our favourite spa visits for the first half of 2013. Favourite Spas in Malaysia – Visited January to June 2013 Click on […]
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No matter which list of top bars you consult, you will find Rock Bar, Jimbaran, Bali in the ranking. Often voted as best sunset venue in Bali, friends and colleagues have raved about it as being ‘unmissable’. A…
Dramatic limestone jungle covered hills, steaming geothermal hot springs and cascading waterfalls set the backdrop to The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat’s all day dining location. An open walled restaurant is cooled by natural breezes and ceili…
Ocean Wing Room Balcony of Ocean Wing Room Ocean Wing Pool Garden Wing Pool Internet Cafe Orangutan Sanctuary 3km beach View of Mount Kinabalu from the golf course at sunrise Spectacular sunsets Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort and Spa, Sabah, Borneo Words by …
Sunset from Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru’s Sunset Bar Sunset Bar The sun fades and the night begins Mojito Passion and Lepa Lepa Red wine with a view Banana Chips Beef and Chicken Satay Comfy Seating No arguments here as to why it’s called, “…
Rasa Sentosa Resort Rasa Sentosa Resort, A Shangri-La Property, Sentosa, Singapore Parked on Siloso Beach, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort faces the South China Sea. Leaf or water views are guaranteed from almost every room. Lush tropical jungle engulfs the …
The Yum List spoke with Alison Fraser, partner in the brand Bon Ton (management company for a number of projects in the hospitality industry here in Malaysia) about the best and worst parts of her job, her favourite foods and, charitable works she’s involve…
Senja, Saujana Hotel, Shah Alam Home Made Bread and Dips – Always a good sign of the quality of what’s to come Italian Placido Pinot Grigio Oyster with Fennel Confit, Cucumber and Chives Vinaigrette Salad of Marinated Prawn and Scallop with a Seasona…
Poolside, Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur Nicoise Salad RM30 Tasmanian Ocean Trout RM85 Coconut Ice Cream RM8 per scoop Natural Yoghurt with berries and mint RM12 Poolside, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Upbeat music and a clean resort pool feel welcome you at the…