Johor Bahru

Wellness Retreat Desaru Coast

Thai Warrior Massage Malaysia

Thai Warrior Massage – Malaysia – Wellness Retreat Monica Tindall In a promise to bring world-class expertise in alternative healing therapies to Malaysia, the Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas team collaborate with international practitioners. Th…

Rhythm & Motion Massage Facial

Rhythm & Motion Spa Treatments, HRH Desaru

Rhythm & Motion Spa Treatments Monica Tindall You might say I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to spa experiences. While I don’t see myself tiring of pampering sessions anytime soon, it is certainly becoming more difficult to be surprised by s…

Anantara Malaysia

Beach Resort Desaru Coast – Anantara

Beach Resort Desaru Coast Monica Tindall This is my second stay at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and it’s an absolute pleasure to return. The resort has direct beach access and a central courtyard of magnificent pools. I spend so much time dipping and …

Saturday Brunch Desaru Coast

Saturday Brunch Desaru Coast, Anantara

Saturday Brunch Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Pool, beach, DJ, vacation vibes, great food and free-flow booze – can it get any better than this? Why, yes, it can! It can happen on a Saturday and run for well over four hours! I’m not dreaming; this is precisely what Anan…

Anantara Spa Desaru Coast

Anantara Spa Desaru Coast, Facial + Massage

Anantara Spa Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Benefiting from a separate compound to the resort it is housed in, Anantara Spa Desaru Coast is a haven of tranquillity and beauty. Enveloped in an intimate garden with its own entrance, guests are guaranteed privacy and p…

Splash - Poolside Dining

The Westin Desaru Coast, Beach Resort Johor

The Westin Desaru Coast Monica Tindall A corner sea-view suite at The Westin Desaru Coast with dual balconies, an enormous bathtub and clean contemporary lines is my home for a few days. The brand’s focus on wellness fits my desires flawlessly, and it’s here where …

The Desaru Burger

Restaurants and Bars Desaru Coast – The Westin

Restaurants and Bars Desaru Coast – The Westin  Monica Tindall If visiting Desaru Coast, restaurants and bars are pretty much limited to what’s available in hotels. However, that’s not a problem when you have several five-star resorts in the area. T…

Spa Treatments Desaru Coast

Spa Treatments Desaru Coast, Heavenly Spa by Westin

Spa Treatments Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Heavenly Spa by Westin is housed on the lower-ground floor of The Westin Desaru Coast and is an ideal location for spa treatments when staying in-house or in the area. Giant mirror windows (you can see out, but no one can se…

luxury resorts Johor Bahru

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Noisy, bustling and vibrant, our arrival to Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has our toes tapping from the minute our feet hit the lobby. Rock tunes buzz from quality speakers and staff wearing name badges noting their favou…

Rock Spa, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Rock Spa, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Rock Spa, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Tucked away below ground level of the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is a sanctuary of calm, far removed from the energetic happenings above. While guests visit the hotel for the spirited vibe, action-packed wat…

Sessions Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Sessions Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Sessions – Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall The all-day-dining restaurant, Sessions, at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is just as lively as the hotel lobby. A stream of rock beats blast from several quality speakers, and the sounds of the water par…

The Elephant and the Butterfly

The Elephant and the Butterfly, Hard Rock Hotel

The Elephant and the Butterfly Monica Tindall As the sun lowers and turns the sky golden, Margaritas at The Elephant and the Butterfly are flawless companions to the changing light. Paired with aqua-hued chairs, vibrant murals and a gentle breeze, thanks to the c…