Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Caning Jaramillo Being myself a former owner of a spa and aesthetics centre in my motherland Venezuela, the speed at which new developments in the beauty and wellness industry takes place across South East Asia amazes me. This week I consider myself fortu…
Dr. Joe Shigemoto and Coeur Esthetique brings a new dimension to what’s on offer at The Intermark in Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. Unhurriedly introducing new tenants, the mall has a great location, however, up to this moment, the majority of occupants have been fo…
Finding the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day can be such a chore. Here we’ve put together some gourmet goodies that might be just the thing for this season of love. (Click on the title link of each to find full details). Hand Crafted Chocolate by the Wor…
The Yum List has been making lists of romantic itineraries to share with your loved one for a special evening together in Kuala Lumpur. We plan on creating more line-ups (ideas welcome), but our first five here are luxurious options, ideal for special occasions su…
Unashamedly, I have now visited all of YTL’s Spa Villages in Malaysia. It would be a tough call to pick a favourite as I’ve had incredible, but distinctive experiences in each one. Rather I recommend each for their own unique features. What makes Spa Village stand o…
Hong Kong is an exciting city. You’d need years to explore all it has to offer. We did our best though on a recent visit to see (or should I say eat and drink) as much as we could. The places we explored are definitely at the luxury end of […]
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…
Lone Pine Hotel Recharge, Revitalize, Reconnect There’s nothing better on a holiday than to completely relax with a massage and treatment at a spa. The best hotels have spa facilities built into them but are often quite costly. Sometimes the pain of drawing that m…
YTL has perfected the art and science of creating outstanding spas. Each Spa Village I’ve visited has taken full advantage (in a good way) of the local environment and healing cultures. The Spa Village in Tembok Bali is no different. Making use of the black volcani…
Words: Caning Jaramillo As an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for almost ten years now, I feel pretty confident in knowing the city for great places to eat, play and relax. However, it seems that every year that passes, this city presents me with new undiscovered ge…
Resort viewed from the beach Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali Situated on the northern side of the island, YTL’s Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali benefits from a three-hour separation from the busy tourist hub of the south. The peaceful, village life feel of th…
Doorway to Jamahal Spa Entrance Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The Jamahal Private Resort is a veritable floral oasis and the spa is a tempting nook of a retreat within a retreat. Gues…