Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall When I’m travelling for The Yum List, time is short. We’re on the go dawn to midnight wanting to capture it, eat it, drink it and experience it all. There are not many quiet moments, and as such, I prepare as much as I can before I leave […]
Monica Tindall Spas in Asia tend to place a high value on local traditions and treatments. Thai massage, Balinese wellness, Indian Ayurveda and Korean beauty regimes are all well promoted within the spa industry (both locally and internationally). Malaysia, h…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Embracing the urban spa concept, the design lines of the Starhill Spa Village are clean and simple. Natural wood and soft grey tones offer a soothing ambience, to calm the mind and ease the eyes. The massage experi…
Monica Tindall After a much-awaited debut, SoSPA at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara opened this March bringing French wisdom and style to the KL spa scene. I’ve been itching to take a look ever since the hotel launched in 2017 and so you can rest assured that I’m deli…
Monica Tindall When we’re looking to add a bit of fun and sense of playful lux to any experience, the W can always be counted on. In this instance, we’re seeking diversion before our evening flight departure from the island and the W Koh Samui, one of the best day […]
Monica Tindall The festive season is upon us and while we want to look our best for the almost daily celebrations and get-togethers, it’s easy to let the fitness and beauty routine slide. Lucky for us, however, BE Urban Wellness offers a complete package to rejuven…
Monica Tindall There’s nothing that takes us back more to halycon days of a carefree past than beginning a decadent pampering session with a cocktail. And, that is exactly the way our afternoon begins at The Majestic Spa by Spa Village, Kuala Lumpur. Pimm’s cockta…
Thunder reverberates across the darkened skies and rain is bucketing down. Cars are bumper-to-bumper, barely inching forward in peak hour traffic. I view it all peacefully, from high above, in the comfort of a soft dressing gown while sipping on a cup of warm red d…
Energy Spa & Wellness at Great Eastern Mall is our go-to spot for instant calm and quality spa treatments. We’re fans, so have already written a number of posts on massages and facials that we enjoy here. Today however, I’m in for something new from their Alte…
Words Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The hotel spa is ubiquitous, but for a good reason. Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you traveling, there is nothing better than passing a few hours on indulgent pampering. Mandara Spa at the Imperial Sherat…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List A luxury boutique hotel, with only five luxury suites, The Clingendael is the perfect getaway from the realities of life. Ensconced majestically in the Kandyan Hills, the property exudes elegant colonial style whi…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Americans like myself can get very cavalier about skin. Perhaps it is because we spend half of the year tucked into scarves and sweaters in near-hibernation, and the other half soaking up as much sun as the summe…