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, …
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Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL Staycation
“A vision of W Hotels” Fun, funky and frivolous, the atmosphere at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is certainly more of a diversion than seriousness. It is however ideally located and fitted for business, so those contemporaries, whose chosen stress relief might …
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 …
Grand Nikko Bali, Resort and Spa, Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Nikko Bali Two Distinct Experiences, One Location Grand Nikko Bali Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Giant seaside resort or intimate pool villa? Romantic couple’s getaway or family vacation? Multiple dining options or in-room meals ser…
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Bali
Mention the name Four Seasons Resort and eyes will often glaze over with dreamy looks of longing. The words conjure up images of perfection, of luxuriant hideaways, of supreme service and of high caliber accommodations. Winning multiple awards for excellence, …
Genting Grand, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Genting Grand Genting Grand, Resorts World Genting At Resorts World Genting, Malaysia’s highest hotels offer respite from the hot tropical climate of the lowlands, and a world of entertainment and dining. Only an hour from Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is a q…
W, Retreat and Spa, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Entrance to the W, Retreat and Spa, Seminyak, Bali W, Retreat and Spa, Bali Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The W, Bali, is the personification of a vivacious 13-year-old. Caught in a muddled wonderment between prepubescence and young adulthood…
Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfer’s Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Mantra Legends Hotel Pool Mantra Legends Hotel Gold Coast What’s Your Mantra? I will relax. I will enjoy. I will get lots of fresh air. I will exercise. I will limit my time spent working. Whatever your mantra, Mantra Legends Hotel in Surfer’s Paradise, Austral…