Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel Monica Tindall As the sun sets behind Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyscrapers, a serene oasis of tranquillity awaits on the other side of the city. On the edge of the urban sprawl, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hote…
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi Monica Tindall Abu Dhabi is a growing global city that offers visitors a unique blend of culture, grandiose architecture and modernity. The city’s strategic location makes it an excellent transit point for travellers on long-haul flight…
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Monica Tindall A stay at Kowloon Shangri-La is dazzling from arrival to departure. Shimmering lobby chandeliers light up the entrance. Glittery Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline scenes jewel the evenings. Gleaming marble f…
W Hong Kong Monica Tindall W Hong Kong is located in vibrant and bustling West Kowloon, offering business and leisure travellers a prime position. The hotel features excellent food and beverage outlets, exceptional facilities, and contemporary decor with a lu…
The Hari Hong Kong – Wan Chai Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied by hotel) Hong Kong’s heartbeat is felt in the vibrant Wan Chai district. Packed with a dynamic mix of specialty stores, street markets, exotic nightlife, hot restaurants and bar…
The Silveri Hong Kong-MGallery Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied by hotel) A decade ago, I may have said that airport hotels are convenient but rarely places you’d consider spending more than a layover. However, we’ve recently been t…
Return to Australia, Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall My return to Australia (after two and half years of absence and countless days of pandemic restrictions in Asia) is the thing dreams are made of. Vivid is on, the festival that lights up the city in a dazzling di…
8 Kia Peng Suites Monica Tindall For anyone staying in Kuala Lumpur for more than a couple of days or expats relocating to Malaysia, I don’t know why you would book a hotel over a serviced residence. The inclusion of a washer-dryer, kitchen, space of a suite or small a…
Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Designed specifically for the culturally and ‘creative-minded traveller’, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is where the city meets the sea. Ideally located in the heart of the downtown area, gu…
Barbie Ultimate Staycation by Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall I’m a Barbie girl, in the Barbie worldLife in plastic, it’s fantastic… Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur has introduced its first thematic staycation experience with the BarbieȒ…
Courtyard by Marriott Penang Monica Tindall With pretty views, an infinity pool, fuss-free rooms, some tasty food and beverage options, and a locale on Jalan Macalister Road in Georgetown, Courtyard by Marriott Penang is a comfortable and convenient stay. Vi…
Interstate Borders Open – Where to Go and Where to Stay? Monica Tindall With news that the fully vaccinated can now cross state borders, our minds are filled with the excitement of possibilities. Listed below are some destinations we love and the deals they …