View from our Deluxe Sea View Room, Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa Non-Motorized Water Sports A Westin Super Foods Welcome Cocktail Hour at Breeze brings a complimentary cocktail of the day – Purple Rain – Cranberry, Blue Curacao & Vodka Two of W…
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Ramadan Santapan at the Living Room, the Westin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I always enjoy walking into the Living Room at The Westin. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, which is heightened this Ramadan by the addition of a group of musicians. Wearing traditional Malay dress, and focusing on traditional Malay music and so…
Yeng Keng Hotel, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Yeng Keng Hotel – a fully restored heritage boutique hotel in the centre of Georgetown Rooms are tastefully decorated The back entrance to Yeng Keng and a small but functional bathroom Various seating areas and hot and cold drinks and fruit available all da…
G Hotel, Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia
Infinity Pool G Cafe Standard Sea Facing Room Sea Views and the Duplex G Hotel is a happening spot. Centred on the busy food street of Gurney drive, guests are foot steps away to popular stalls, seafood and local dishes. For those with money burning their pocket, Gur…
Shangri La’s Golden Sands Resort, Penang, Malaysia
Shangri La’s Golden Sands Resort Penang Multiple pools, lush gardens and abundant deck chairs Shimmering sunsets Deluxe Seafacing Room – contemporary fresh design with private balcony and ocean and pool views Shangri La’s Golden S…
Idaman, Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia
Recently I made a trip to a truly luxurious destination, Idaman, a villa hidden away in the rain forest above Janda Baik, that’s just 35 kms from Kuala Lumpur. If you are unfamiliar with this location, it’s towards Kuantan, not far after the exit for th…
Satkara Spa, Casa Del Rio, Malacca, Malaysia
Satkara Spa at Casa del Rio, Malacca Treatment rooms at Satkara Spa, Casa del Rio Satkara Spa welcome – cold scented towels and iced lemon water Choose your massage oil – Rejuvenate was to my liking with a nutmeg aroma. Cool, serene and organized, Satk…
Casa Del Rio, Malacca, Malaysia
Casa del Rio – a home by the river Welcome – cold towels, ginger and lime sorbet and a personalized leaf Deluxe Lago Room – spacious and airy Bathroom and living areas with a fanned and garden patio overlooking the lake with glimpses of the river a…
Cooking Class & Wine Dinner – Michelin Starred Chef Igor Macchia @ MO Grill
Chef Igor Macchia explains the philosophy behind his cooking style Participants watch carefully as Chef Igor works his magic After the cooking class guests were refreshed with a cool Pinot Grigio while waiting for the four course dinner prepared by the ex…
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…
Greek Mediterranean Buffet @ Eccucino, Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef George Diakomichalis and his new biggest fan Chef George Diakomichalis, guest chef at Prince Hotel for the next 10 days, offers a unique opportunity to sample an extensive range of authentic Greek dishes in KL. Hailing from Adelaide, Au…
Chef Holger Deh’s White Chocolate Heaven
I’m just about to post my two favourite things for this week. The first is Chef Holger’s, of the Mandarin Oriental, White Chocolate Pistachio Brittle that comes in a Bon Ton Tin. Nuts are roasted and then caramelized with sugar (the trick to keeping th…