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Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Monica Tindall Within minutes of stepping into Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, we decide that it all must be a tropical fever dream. Everything is airy, beautiful, and bright. Sunlight weaves througho…
Veranda Resort Phuket – Autograph Collection Monica Tindall It takes a certain confidence to open a resort in one of Thailand’s most visited destinations and not lean into the clichés. But Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection, pulls it off with ch…
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu: Borneo’s Smartest Base Camp Monica Tindall Kota Kinabalu is no longer just a jumping-off point to climb Mount Kinabalu or island-hop the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. With the arrival of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, it’s a destina…
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection – Marriott Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Much-awaited, The Millen Penang, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is now open! We’re excited to spend a weekend at this gorgeous property, exploring i…
Chambré Estate Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Gosh, we’ve stayed in some beautiful accommodation on this trip to Australia’s South West, and Chambré Estate continues to do the region proud. The self-contained cabins and suites offer t…
Edge Luxury Villas – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Edge Luxury Villas, in the heart of Margaret River’s famed wine country, represents a paradigm shift in luxury travel. Here, we find a sanctuary where environmental stewardshi…
Beachfront Penthouse by Peppy Beach Retreats, WA Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau & Monica Tindall Western Australia has some of the most spectacular sunsets in the entire world, and Peppermint Grove Beach in Australia’s South West is a prime viewi…
Skating Goose Farm, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau I regret our booking at Skating Goose Farm the moment we walk in. We’re only here for two nights. I know immediately that I want to stay for much, much longer. Set in the overlooked jewe…
Aloft Perth – Airport Hotel, Western Australia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Arriving on the 2 am flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, it was tempting to book an airport hotel. However, after checking out the options, I realised that the international te…
Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…
COMO The Treasury, Perth Monica Tindall Our first COMO experience was in 2011, dining at the award-winning Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, created by legendary Chef David Thompson in conjunction with COMO hotels. Not long after it opened, we stayed at COMO Point Yam…
Villa Takun & Takun Suites – Kuala Lumpur Photos: Han Sen Hau Words: Jacob Weber It may be the personal barbecue dinners. It could be painting bears. It might be the stunning design philosophy and immaculate attention to detail that whisks you away to a w…