No signage, other than a small plaque indicating this property is a member of Secret Resorts, marks the gate. A friendly, but thorough, security guard checks us off on his arrival list and we park inside the compound. Villa Samadhi Paper bark trees narrate an ench…
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The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
Day 1 – Arrival, Rooms and Night Market Fun We hear our greeter in the arrivals hall before we even spotour sign. “Ms. Tindall,” he calls from the crowd as he rushes to relieve us of our luggage. He’s well dressed and speaks eloquent English, informing us of the est…
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang
Poolside Victoria Annexe Romanticized thoughts of the colonial era and its perceived grace and charm embody every experience at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. One of the longest standing luxury properties on the island once known as The Pearl of the Orient, …
Tiger Rock, Pangkor Island, Malaysia
Pool at Tiger Rock Tiger Rock Island and Jungle Living. An Artist’s Retreat Tiger Rock offers a chic rustic retreat with the touch of an artist, the thoughtful care of a family and, the conveniences of modern life. This is jungle-island living at its best and, it’s o…
Spices @ Lumut Lane, Georgetown, Penang
Homey Hospitality with Boutique Hotel Design With UNESCO World Heritage status awarded to downtown Penang a few years back, many exciting developments have since cropped up on the island. Already a thriving destination for food, a relatively rec…
Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Jimbaran Bay Jamahal Private Resort and Spa Jamahal Private Resort and Spa “A hideaway in privacy, find yourself at Jamahal” Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Jamahal is a play on the Indonesian word, “jam” meaning hour and the Sanskrit word, “maha…
Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia
Lone Pine Hotel Casuarina Trees on the Beach Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Ferringhi, Penang The first hint that we’d like our stay at Lone Pine Hotel was the parking. Exposed orange brick, neatly lined up vine strings and shady trees marked each car space. If attention to d…
Viceroy Bali, Ubud, Indonesia
A helipad to the right and luxury vehicles to the left – the driveway to the reception of Viceroy Bali exudes lavishness. Choose your transportation. Fly by helicopter direct from the airport in 15 minutes or take in the sights with a picturesque one-hour drive in a …
The Club, Saujana Resort, Shah Alam, Malaysia
The Club Outdoor Landscape The Club, The Antonym of Big Resort Don’t expect lagoon shaped pools with slides and rowdy children splashing, jumping and shrieking with glee. Don’t count on crowds and massive buffets, or countless restaurants and whopping ballroo…
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Guard at entrance of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur Lounge Room in a Suite in the Majestic Wing Claw foot bathtub in the Majestic Wing Bedroom in a suite in the Majestic Wing A continental breakfast is served by butlers in suites in the Majestic Wing. Rooms in the Tow…
Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia
The Reading Room Entrance Tea Plantations Deluxe Room Twin Room Cameron Highlands Resort fronts the golf course Cameron Highlands Resort by YTL Gardens and greenery on Cameron Highlands Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia Seating Area Rolling tea plan…