Casa del Mar – Welcome Home Monica Tindall Twenty years of visiting Langkawi, and not a whole lot has changed. The sleepy tropical island in Malaysia’s north continues to be an easy weekend getaway for KL-ites or Singaporeans desiring a break from harried c…
Boutique Hotel
The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas, Ubud, Bali
The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas Monica Tindall The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas promises a connection with nature, a wellness escape and cultural enlightenment in its lush and peaceful surroundings. On the outskirts of Ubud in the village of Kenderan, Te…
Munduk Moding Plantation, Bali
Munduk Moding Plantation Monica Tindall Imagine you’ve just witnessed an incredible sunset from the comfort of your luxurious mountain villa. Now, the sun has disappeared, and night has set in. The air is crisp, and the steam from your heated private bubbling ja…
Adiwana Resort Jembawan, Ubud
Adiwana Resort Jembawan, Ubud Monica Tindall Adiwana Resort Jembawan offers the best of both worlds in Ubud. Its town-centre location provides instant access to the boutiques, cafes and shopping experiences found in abundance in the hill village. However, it…
The Open House Bali, Jimbaran
The Open House – Jimbaran, Bali Monica Tindall Looking for a one-night stay in Jimbaran (so I could visit one of my favourite restaurants in the entire world – Cuca!), I was directed to The Open House. The Open House, Jimbaran, Bali The Open House is a boutiqu…
Holiday Apartment Rental Olbia, Welcomely
Holiday Apartment Rental Olbia – Welcomely Monica Tindall Costa Smeralda is on the bucket list of millions of beach-loving dreamers, but exorbitant prices keep it out of reach for many. An affordable alternative is renting an apartment in Olbia and hirin…
Campbell House Penang, Boutique Hotel Georgetown
Campbell House Penang Monica Tindall Set on one of the very few streets with walkable sidewalks in George Town, you could not ask for a better-located property or one that has been more meticulously restored than Campbell House Penang. Campbell House Pena…
Seven Terraces Penang, Heritage Boutique Hotel
Seven Terraces Penang Monica Tindall Grace, beauty and majestic charm make the first entry to Seven Terraces a powerfully emotional one. Overwhelmed by the classic grandeur of such pristinely restored history, senses are filled with a soft elegance and romanc…
Noordin Mews Georgetown, Pet-friendly Hotel Penang
Noordin Mews Georgetown, Pet-friendly Hotel Penang Monica Tindall Boasting a heritage boutique hotel feel, Noordin Mews in Georgetown, Penang is also one of the very few pet-friendly hotels in Malaysia. On top of that, it’s centrally located, offers a c…
Sunset Valley Self-contained Holiday Houses Langkawi
Sunset Valley Self-contained Holiday Houses Langkawi Monica Tindall Lush tropical landscaping, glistening pool, serene rice fields, rugged mountain peaks, blue skies – that’s the order of sights that greet us every morning we wake at Sunset Valley, Langkawi…
Happi Village Janda Baik, Sustainable Stay & Organic Farm
Happi Village Janda Baik Monica Tindall With the goal of reinterpreting modern-day living, the team at Happi Village propose guests discover an alternative lifestyle. Focusing on sustainability through food, design, nature and wellness, they attempt to fos…
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh Monica Tindall Hubby says I have two buttons, “On” and “Off.” I wake at 5 am every morning and start the day running (literally, I exercise as soon as I get up). I’m at work before 7 am. I don̵…