Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga – The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…
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Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Location Located in a gated upscale area of the island, arrival to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua feels rather refined and peaceful. In direct contrast to the chaos and traffic filled streets that are unavoidable en route, the suburb has a distinct country club fee…
Padma Resort Bali at Legian, Indonesia
Magnificent grounds flourishing with lush tropical gardens and, filled with local sculptures and architecture, make Padma Resort Bali at Legian a superb choice for accommodation not far from the airport. Prime position on Legian Beach and a minute’s walk t…
Karma Kandara Villas, Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia
Celebrity Service Signature Karma Kandara service begins at the airport. I don’t mean at arrivals with resort transfer, I mean from the moment we disembark the plane! I curiously hear my name and realize the smiley man in a collarless suit is addressing me. Wor…
Clearwater Residence, Damansara Heights, KL
Stepping into Clearwater Residence we leave the stresses of city life behind. Expertly designed, the clean open spaces of the serviced apartments encourage peaceful thoughts and calm breathing. Lobby Finding inspiration in the quote, “Shrug off the constr…
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Over 40 years ago, in Singapore, the Shangri-La Hotel story first began. The idyllic settlement portrayed in James Hilton’s novel, Lost Horizon, was the inspiration for the name, and since then the brand has attempted to create a paradisiacal haven for all wh…
Villa Samadhi, Luxury Retreat, Kuala Lumpur
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…
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…
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Nearing a quarter of a century in Hong Kong, the Grand Hyatt has proven its value in being a long-term brand that can be relied upon for excellent service, convenient facilities and top-notch food and beverage options. Lobby Location Conn…
Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2013, Staycations
A staycation is the perfection solution when you have limited time to get away. If you’re just needing to relax, why waste time and money on traveling when you can find some very attractive experiences right here in the city itself? The ringgit and minutes yo…
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 …