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The Vietage by Anantara – Luxury Railway Journey, Vietnam Han Sen Hau It’s been 220 years since Trevithick’s steam locomotive hauled iron along the Merthyr Tramroad, 90 years since the release of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, 60 years si…
Anantara Hoi An Resort, Boutique Riverside Hotel Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau “Oh, so pretty!” seems the phrase of the day at Anantara Hoi An Resort. It’s summer, and the flowers are in full bloom. It’s a beautiful time for t…
Hoi An Riverside Restaurant – Thu Bon River Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau There’s something special about dining riverside in Hoi An. The gentle breeze from the river cools the air, and the water comes alive as the sun sets with colourfu…
NOX Beach Club – Hoi An, Vietnam Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Dust off your swimsuit and fire up your appetite because Hoi An just got a whole lot hotter. Unveiled in March 2024, NOX Beach Club has taken beachfront lounging to a new level. The multi…
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau & Monica Tindall We’re at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam to write about La Maison 1888 – a beautiful restaurant with a menu cur…
La Maison 1888 – InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau No holds have been barred in the design and execution of La Maison 1888. Set amidst the dramatic cliffs of Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, La Maison …
Monica Tindall Angsana Lăng Cô Resort Location In my opinion, there is nothing that speaks holiday more than waking up to the sound of the sea and the site of waves rolling into the shore. And, there is no place more affordable than Asia to delight in this pleasure in […]
Monica Tindall I think partly due to my Aussie heritage and also in part to my love for nature, there is nothing I love more than spending my days outdoors – especially in pleasant weather. Visiting Central Vietnam over the “winter” months can both be a blessing and a …
Monica Tindall Rice Bowl, the downstairs restaurant partner to Rice Bar at Angsana Lăng Cô Resort, presents an Asian focus in the kitchen in a charming setting. Giant cages resembling fish traps furnish spaces for two to twelve diners and a menu firmly based on th…
Monica Tindall Rice Bar, as the name suggests, treats rice as the Holy Grail with not only sushi and a number of other Japanese rice dishes composing a compact menu, but too a whole list of rice-based beverages featuring the well-known Japanese sake and the lesser-…
Monica Tindall A high level of training is evident in the details of the service at Angsana Lăng Cô Spa. There is a procedure for everything and when all of the parts fit together it creates a seamless and harmonious experience for guests. From the beginning, the ro…
Monica Tindall I’m only just out of Da Nang airport (fresh off a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur) and the sightseeing has already begun on the way to Azerai La Residence, Hue. My driver Haong gives me a choice of taking the 6km tunnel or the 22km Hải Vân Pass. […]