The Brighton Room – spacious with classic contemporary design The best room in the house (in my opinion), The Brighton, comes with private garden patio and jacuzzi This towering white facade, reminiscent of Raffles Singapore, is The Sterling, new kid on t…
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Golden Sands Resort Penang Holds Sustainable Seafood Awareness Day
To create awareness among local hoteliers and seafood suppliers for the need to sustain our seafood supplies for the long run, Golden Sands Resort, in collaboration with World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia), the Penang Aquaculture …
The Majestic Malacca, Malaysia
The entrance to happiness The welcome drink is a concoction cooked up by the bartender Dev – watermelon, banana, peanut and coconut – sweet, salty and creamy Large jars of local sweets are spread around the lobby lounge and library. Guests are welcom…
Shangri La, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Shangri La, Putrajaya, lobby Central location in the middle of Precint 1 Spacious rooms with sliding bathroom doors offering more or less privacy as preferred Garden View Rooms “A hotel within a park” and “a park within a hotel” Palm Hi…
Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferinnghi, Penang, Malaysia
Welcome drinks and memorabilia Say hello to The Beatles The unmistakable entrance Although it’s right on the beach, we hardly left the hotel Shady deck chairs under the trees and by the pool Big kids and little kids are taken care of with …
Straits Collection, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
The entrance to the residences in Armenian St. Living area of 95 Armenian St. Kitchen and courtyard Two upstairs bedrooms – double bed & 2 singles The semi open upstairs area leading to the shower room – fully equipped with rain shower and luxurio…
Rasa Sayang, A Little Piece of Heaven, Penang, Malaysia
Sweet nutmeg welcome drinks on arrival to the Rasa Wing lobby. Spacious rooms with bed and living area divided by a fully equipped desk and separate bath and dressing area. Small details such as a fresh fruit basket, quality L’Occitane bath pr…
Where to Stay and Eat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
For a quick escape from congested KL, Ipoh is an easy two hour drive north on an excellent highway. Famous for plump bean sprouts, silky noodles and pork satay, Ipoh has a whole lot more to offer than the already well known street food. Limestone caves, nature wal…
Indulgence Boutique Hotel, Ipoh, Malaysia
The beautifully restored colonial building – Indulgence Bathroom in the Moroccan suite All guests are greeted with welcome drinks and a sweet and savoury finger food platter + Plenty of room to keep your bags and belongings organized…
Allegra, Meru Valley Resort, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Allegra – meaning happy and also the name of Julie’s grandaughter Gourmet products – many imported from Australia – they even stock REAL Tim Tams! Wine available at retail prices can be enjoyed on the balcony + fresh produce…
Indulgence Restaurant, Ipoh, Malaysia
Julie has over 300 cakes in her repetoire and continues to create more based on what ingredients are in season Coconut and pumpkin slice Tiramisu – this version with alcohol – divine! Savoury pastries – popular on-the-…
La Chocolatine, Langkawi, Malaysia
La Chocolatine came recommended to us by a number of friends as serving the best pastries in town. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there was still a dribble of return expatriates purchasing their favourties for the day. We soon learned that …