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Noku Phuket Luxury Hotel

Noku Phuket, Heaven on a Hill

Noku Phuket – Private Pool Villas Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall The only way I can describe the feeling of arriving at Noku Phuket —the wave of calm, the soft rustling of leaves, the gentle fragrance of Thai red tea being prepared for guests—is aki…

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, Thailand

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall What’s better than an infinity pool?  A private one. With an ocean view. Let’s throw in a complimentary unicorn float for good measure. That was exactly what we got when we …

The Slate, formerly Indigo Pearl Thailand, a Bill Bensley property

Luxury Resort Near Phuket Airport – The Slate

Luxury Resort Near Phuket Airport – The Slate Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall It’s no secret that we, the team behind The Yum List, live on coffee, tight schedules, and an overabundance of awe each time we set foot into a brand-new setting wit…

Varana Hotel Krabi

Varana Hotel Krabi – The Wellcation Experience

Varana Hotel Krabi Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The newly opened Varana Hotel in Thailand’s Krabi Province is a holistic wellness vacation destination that will have you feeling reborn and renewed. Combining the Thai words for forest, …

Amazing Luxury Hotels Thailand

Rayavadee – Luxury Hotel – Krabi, Thailand

Rayavadee – Krabi, Thailand Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Have you ever entertained a fantasy of running away to a tropical island paradise and living in a remote treehouse in the jungle? Perhaps your childhood fantasy has now grown up, re…

Mangala Resort & Spa

Mangala Resort & Spa, Pahang, Malaysia

Mangala Resort & Spa Monica Tindall Built amidst the lush landscapes of Pahang, Malaysia, Mangala Resort & Spa is an unforgettable retreat for those seeking tranquillity and rejuvenation. With its stunning lakes and landscaping, impeccable service…

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi Monica Tindall Nestled in a lush oasis of swaying palm trees and vibrant flora, Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi is an exotic haven that exudes an aura of tranquillity and serenity. It lies on what we think is the most beautiful beach in Lan…

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

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…

Earth Hour 2023

Earth Hour 2023 – Hard Rock Resort Desaru Coast

Earth Hour 2023 Claire Matheson Since their foundation, Hard Rock Hotels have championed the idea of ‘Saving the Planet’. This 2023, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, is celebrating its biggest Earth Hour y…

Best luxury hotels Kowloon

W Hong Kong, Luxury Hotel, West Kowloon

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

The Hari Hong Kong, Wan Chai 

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…

Best Hotels HK International Airport

The Silveri Hong Kong-MGallery

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…