Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
“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 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. […]
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The stylish Zen courtyard design of The One Resort Dali has a calming effect as soon as you pass the front entrance. Stone slabs span the coy carp inhabited water surrounding the reception and breakfast room providing a …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall As elegant as the fabric of its name, The SilkTree Hotel seems to envelop you in comforting luxury as you step into the reception. Oriental style abounds: light wooden lattice wall panels line the reception area surrou…
Monica Tindall Tuscany is the stuff dreams are made of, or at the very least the set for fanciful movies that often make the heart flutter and the stomach grumble with envy. Rolling hills of green, groves of olives, fields of grapevines and old castles blanket the co…
Monica Tindall Located in the heart of High Salento not far from some of the most famous historical towns in Apulia such as Martina Franca, Alberobello and Locorotondo, Leonardo Trulli Resort is a charming stay offering an authentic taste of life in the Itria Vall…
Monica Tindall Who wants to sleep in a castle? Me! And, that is just what we did on our recent trip to Italy’s vibrant region of Abruzzo. Abruzzo – Top Travel Destination for 2018! Named CNN’s top travel destination for 2018, this beautiful area of Italy is only just b…
Monica Tindall If only I could package smells and temperatures and transmit them through the Internet then you could truly understand what a magical place The Lakehouse, Cameron Highlands is. Arriving on a Friday evening after a week of work and congested street…
Monica Tindall Now with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, a booming food and beverage scene and the beautiful laid-back setting of the Mekong, The Yum List anticipates Luang Prabang as the next hotspot for travel within Asia. And, we have found a stellar accommod…
Monica Tindall Situated in Italy’s prime Prosecco producing region of Valdobbiadene, Locanda Sandi is more than a beautiful small hotel, it’s a story, a way of life reminding us of simpler times of the past, and the perfect location to soak up the region’s wine cul…
Monica Tindall I declare adoration for Casa Format Hotel, a stylish property on the outskirts of Orbassano (near Turin), Italy, before I even arrive. Not only is it jointly run by a highly regarded Michelin-starred chef but the welcome message on the website roug…
Monica Tindall A rare gem in Singapore is found in the boutique hotel, Villa Samadhi. Set in the 22-hectare Labrador Nature Reserve, the property offers uninterrupted greenery and an intimacy in lodgings infrequently found in the ever-growing island city. Res…