Food and luxury travel – Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, a green paradise awaits. Embun Luxury Villas in Janda Baik presents eight self-contained retreats surrounded by rainforest and most with their very own private pool. This property makes an easy weekend e…
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall The Danna presented us with a signature blend of Langkawi hospitality from the moment we set foot on the beautiful island, right to our departure. Greeted at the airport by a concierge in bespoke uniform, we were ushered i…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Raising the bar for luxury boutique hotels in Malacca, the opening of Liu Men Melaka sets standards high. Attention to detail is evident in both property and service and already this heritage building has become …
Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi was one of my most highly-regarded beach resorts in Malaysia before it had a complete overhaul. I can’t wait to return this weekend to check out the new look and am eager to see if it still holds the original charm I so fondly remember…
“Experience the Exceptional” Monica Tindall The Edison George Town Penang was introduced to me by a friend saying that it is the “hottest luxury hotel on the island AND they have free wine in the afternoons.” That didn’t take too much convincing for us to book a stay…
Monica Tindall There is nothing ordinary about W Kuala Lumpur. Every interaction within the property, both human and in design, inspires out-of-the-box thinking. While the atmosphere is casual, there is a buzzy vibe causing guests to take a look at the world thr…
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’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. […]
Monica Tindall The Kata Rocks experience begins with an airport pick-up. Greeted with a cool moist towel we ease into leather seats, adjusting them to a half-recline ready for the hour-long ride. Water and juice quench thirsts and coconut candies and crackers ta…