Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Technology is changing at laser speed and it seems every month I’m presented with something new to assist with my skin goals. There is a trend towards non-invasive treatments and procedures that have little or no downtime with maximum results. Whi…
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 […]
Monica Tindall I’ve had no less than five people compliment my skin in the last couple of days. “Monica, you have beautiful skin.” “Mon, your skin is flawless.” “How do you maintain such a glow?” I’m not bragging here, my skin “glo” is not all my doing, I’ve had a […]
Contemporary and fun, the designer day spa, spaQ, part of the boutique hotel QT Sydney, is certainly a place that provided pep to my afternoon. Of course the relaxation and beauty treatments themselves had something to do with this, but the designer setting and up…
Words Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The hotel spa is ubiquitous, but for a good reason. Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you traveling, there is nothing better than passing a few hours on indulgent pampering. Mandara Spa at the Imperial Sherat…
The story of glo Laser Centres begins with a mum. Once with glowing skin, it was a shock to Erin post- pregnancy when she developed melasma, where skin discolours around the forehead, eyes and nose – sometimes known as the pregnancy mask. Feeling self-consc…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Americans like myself can get very cavalier about skin. Perhaps it is because we spend half of the year tucked into scarves and sweaters in near-hibernation, and the other half soaking up as much sun as the summe…
A few weeks back we visited Energy Day Spa to check out some incredibly good value packages for February. Today I return to try some specialty treatments. Location is convenient. Perched on the fourth floor of Great Eastern Mall, it’s easy to grab a bite of lunch, ru…
Our eyes are filled with green. Lime from the paddy fields, artichoke in the palms and there’s even a dark olive tinge to the thunderclouds rumbling in the distance. It seems that not only our sight is filled with this freshness but our lungs too are lifted with the be…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Valentine’s Day is coming, the day when we try to find the perfect way to say, “I love you” and “You are appreciated,” to our spouse and significant others. In a world where even a few minutes of alone-time is scarce a…
Recently named the “No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia,” The Peninsula Spa at the Peninsula Bangkok sets high expectations. Dedicated its own three-storey wing, the long wooden verandah that leads to the building is lined with hanging purple orchids and greenery. I find my m…
A short drive out of the city centre to Subang has us feeling as though we’ve left the city far behind. The luxury haven of The Club, with its bounty of space and greenery, frames us with a peaceful mindset, ready to disconnect and leave thoughts of our busy schedules […]