Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall A rare gem in Singapore is found in the boutique hotel, Villa Samadhi. Set in the 22-hectare Labrador Nature Reserve, the property offers uninterrupted greenery and an intimacy in lodgings infrequently found in the ever-growing island city. Res…
Expecting immigration and taxi queues, wondering where I can find an ATM and how to track down a cab that takes credit cards, tired and not in a particularly enthusiastic mood to navigate these trivial dilemmas by myself, I exit arrivals at Singapore’s Chan…
“Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.” Offering nine different dining areas, mezza9’s Sunday Champagne brunch at the Grand Hyatt Singapore is a popular weekend affair. This institution has even made it to the inaugural edition of the country’s Mich…
Words & Photos: Kirsten Durward Ideally placed minutes from a new MRT station in the up and coming heritage district of Little India, this charming and quirky boutique hotel takes advantage of the features of a period building and enhances them with clever cr…
Say the name Ritz-Carlton and immediately I think of glitz and glam. Overlooking Marina Bay and its associated iconic landmarks, the location certainly promises to fall in line with the luxurious reputation of this brand. Recent renovations, flawless service …
When I think of Singapore I often think of shopping, and our latest hotel stay on the island of purchasing paradise proved a central hub from which to engage in some serious retail therapy. Park Hotel Alexandra, houses a three-storey shopping mall in the very same b…
Equally well known for both its progressive modern food and inventive cocktails, Tippling Club was high on our list of ‘to visits’ in our recent Singapore weekend getaway. Both gastronomy and beverage make it into the world’s ‘best of’ lists, gaining places in As…
When our favourite sommelier tells us of a ‘must visit’ bar or restaurant, we have no choice but to rush to make a reservation. He’s never led us astray – behaviourly perhaps on occasion, but never have our taste buds been disappointed. So when he demanded tha…
We can usually find an excuse for a cocktail at just about anytime of the day, but it’s Friday night, we’re at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, and have been promised a journey across the seas with signature Colony cocktails – no excuse needed. Colony, the hot…
Craft Beer and Carnivores ‘ Bliss The charming beach side community of Changi Village Singapore provides a relaxed backdrop for a leisurely afternoon, peaceful lunch, or fun filled evening, and its in this sleepy fringe town that Little Island Brewing Co., has s…
Singapore is only an hour flight and a four hour drive (in good traffic conditions) from Kuala Lumpur, which means we’ve visited quite a bit over the last year. Here’s our list of favourite stays in: Best Hotels in Singapore (Click on the title links to …
Stylish design, a hot location and dapper service make the newly opened boutique property, Sofitel So Singapore, a fine choice of stay for business or leisure travel. Situated in the heart of the commercial district, but only a few minutes walk from major ente…