Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall When I’m travelling for The Yum List, time is short. We’re on the go dawn to midnight wanting to capture it, eat it, drink it and experience it all. There are not many quiet moments, and as such, I prepare as much as I can before I leave […]
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Embracing the urban spa concept, the design lines of the Starhill Spa Village are clean and simple. Natural wood and soft grey tones offer a soothing ambience, to calm the mind and ease the eyes. The massage experi…
Monica Tindall Just as the rare and precious element iridium reminds us of the treasures of our earth, Iridium Spa ascertains the value of time and wellness. It’s here, in this peaceful haven of elegance at The St. Regis Langkawi, that we experience a warp in time. A …
It’s not a holiday. It’s a lifestyle All-pool villas. All spa-inclusive. Breakfast anytime, anywhere. There sure is a lot to love about Fusion Maia Da Nang. Dedicated to the art of relaxation, this relatively new resort on Vietnam’s central coast is the first we’…
The Sompoton Spa, a Malaysian brand, has been around for just over a decade. From its humble beginnings in December 2004, it has since become a reliable fit for many 5 star hotels in the city without a signature spa label of their own. Chairs for Foot Massage All th…
Malacca has been moving and shaking with some exciting new openings over the past year. One such development that has seen much success is the launch of La Bodega. This well-known brand has been a beloved haven for those in KL for many years now, providing a comfo…
It’s a clichéd beginning, but our breaths are truly swept away entering the Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast’s stunning lobby. The open expanse is stylishly but minimally decorated, leading out to three-storey floor to ceiling win…
Terraces, A la Carte Menu, Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast Colour Your Plate, Vegetarian and Some Decadent Dishes Too! For our second night at the Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast we opt to try the a la carte menu at Terraces. Check out our previo…
The art of bathing has long been a tradition in Arabic culture. The practice of body purification and cleansing oft involved the whole family, friends and even business associates. The hammam or bathhouse was a place to converse, build community, and unwind. …
V Botanical Spa V Botanical Spa at The Andaman Langkawi sets the wellness bar high by claiming dibs on being the first spa to offer 100% certified organic food-grade products for their treatments in South East Asia. A harmonious relationship with the surrounding …
The Island of the Gods, Bali, could just as easily have been named the Place of Pleasure, the Refuge of Relaxation or the Pillar of Peacefulness, due to its innumerable amount of spas, healing therapists and well-being treatments. There’s such a prolificacy o…
Dubbed a ‘water palace,’ Kriya Spa breathes peace and tranquility from the moment we arrive. Wide cement tiles form a path over a pond, sided with cascading water features and verdant rows of manicured reeds and trees, and leads us to the open-walled spa lobby. A sm…