Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
“an exclusive beach retreat for discerning travelers” Location The idyllic Pansea Beach, on the west coast of Phuket, is home to a member of Design Hotels, The Surin Phuket. Coconut palms, pristine beaches, spectacular sunsets and a relaxed mood, make The Sur…
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Celebrating the grandeur of a romantic history, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been transformed from a neoclassical landmark built in 1928, The Fullerton Building, into a magnificent luxury sta…
“While at Raffles, why not visit Singapore?” Mention Singapore and the name Raffles won’t be far behind it. Or it is the other way around? An icon on the island, Raffles has a reputation as being one of the world’s finest hotels. Over 125 years of experience has mai…
Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga – The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
Location Located in a gated upscale area of the island, arrival to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua feels rather refined and peaceful. In direct contrast to the chaos and traffic filled streets that are unavoidable en route, the suburb has a distinct country club fee…
Magnificent grounds flourishing with lush tropical gardens and, filled with local sculptures and architecture, make Padma Resort Bali at Legian a superb choice for accommodation not far from the airport. Prime position on Legian Beach and a minute’s walk t…
Celebrity Service Signature Karma Kandara service begins at the airport. I don’t mean at arrivals with resort transfer, I mean from the moment we disembark the plane! I curiously hear my name and realize the smiley man in a collarless suit is addressing me. Wor…
Stepping into Clearwater Residence we leave the stresses of city life behind. Expertly designed, the clean open spaces of the serviced apartments encourage peaceful thoughts and calm breathing. Lobby Finding inspiration in the quote, “Shrug off the constr…
Over 40 years ago, in Singapore, the Shangri-La Hotel story first began. The idyllic settlement portrayed in James Hilton’s novel, Lost Horizon, was the inspiration for the name, and since then the brand has attempted to create a paradisiacal haven for all wh…
No signage, other than a small plaque indicating this property is a member of Secret Resorts, marks the gate. A friendly, but thorough, security guard checks us off on his arrival list and we park inside the compound. Villa Samadhi Paper bark trees narrate an ench…
Day 1 – Arrival, Rooms and Night Market Fun We hear our greeter in the arrivals hall before we even spotour sign. “Ms. Tindall,” he calls from the crowd as he rushes to relieve us of our luggage. He’s well dressed and speaks eloquent English, informing us of the est…