Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Chi, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy, is the life force that determines well-being. To be in optimal health, Chi is supposed to flow without constraint around the body. Motion, therefore, is of upmost importance in reducing blockages and maintainin…
Monica Tindall After a number of weeks on the road over summer and neglect of daily beauty routines, my hair is in less-than-optimal condition. Sun, sea and hotel shampoos have not been particularly kind to my locks. My feet and skin are also worse for wear so I book a…
Monica Tindall Returning from extended summer travel, my skin is in need of a little care. Despite (or in spite) of using sunscreen daily, my pores seem to have grown in size, are a bit clogged and my complexion is looking a little rugged. I find, however, the perfect …
Monica Tindall It would be an understatement to say that I have a hard time unwinding. I can’t stay put long enough to make it through an entire movie without fiddling with something else at the same time: filing my nails, sewing on a button… I wake in the middle […]
Monica Tindall When travelling I’m all about convenience and comfort over beauty, so my “beauty” prep for long travel is all about taking care of things before I depart so that I’ll have less to do on the road. I’d much rather be climbing the sights and sniffing out th…
My choice of hair salons has changed over the fourteen years I’ve lived in Kuala Lumpur. For one thing, proximity and convenience play a huge factor. Another key element in selecting and staying with a salon is their understanding of Caucasian hair – in particular…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Nail salons dot the city like pepperoni on a pizza, so pampering seekers need not step too far to find their pie. But for those who are looking for something more refined than a pizza-level of manicure, then …
Monica Tindall As I’ve aged, finding just the right makeup has become more important. Not only do fewer products look as great as they did when my complexion was firm, taut and well, young (!), but I’ve also developed sensitivities to certain ingredients. Combine …
Monica Tindall With the advancement of technology and research into both aesthetic machines and products, the line between spa and medical centre is becoming increasingly blurred. Spas are offering facials and body treatments with an enhanced promise of resu…
Monica Tindall My attraction to spas has led to greater interest in the products used in treatments and their measurable benefits. In the past a spa session was purely a means of luxurious relaxation. In current time-pressured living however, I want more from eve…
There’s something about water views that feel so peaceful. Gazing at the horizon, with nothing but the blue sea between myself and the skyline, somehow induces an instant state of calm. aVi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson does just that – and that’s before we’ve even s…
A timber building on stilts erected amongst the mangroves houses Gaya Island Resort’s Spa Village. Giant glass panels tilt open allowing in clean fresh air, and the sounds of cicadas chirping and birds calling provide a natural soundtrack. Drawing on the rich cu…