Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Located on the third floor of the hotel, this sanctuary boasts private treatment rooms s…
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Excellent Staycay Deals! Monica Tindall We arrive at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Friday afternoon following an intense workweek. Just like many others post-MCO, my workload has increased and all reflection about t…
The Westin Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Taking full advantage of the current economic climate, staying safe by avoiding overseas travel, and, of course, supporting local business, we book in for another staycation in KL. This round it’s at The Westin Kuala Lumpu…
Five Sen5es Dim Sum Brunch Monica Tindall Five Sen5es “Eat All You Can” Dim Sum Brunch at The Westin Kuala Lumpur offers the best of the buffet as well as a la carte. At this Sunday brunch, you can order unlimited portions, but every item is cooked a la minute […]
The RuMa Hotel and Residences Monica Tindall How many hotels do you know of where you can check-in and check out at any time you please? How about have breakfast anytime, anywhere? Or, one where the mini-bar is complimentary? The RuMa Hotel & Residences Kuala …
Perth Accommodation Charming Air BnB Monica Tindall If you are staying in Perth (anywhere in Australia really) for more than a couple of days, the way to go with accommodation is renting a room from a service provider such as Air BnB or Stayz. Offering the comfort of …
Surfers Paradise Marriott – 5-Star Accommodation Gold Coast Monica Tindall Australia’s Gold Coast is an attractive holiday destination for all age groups. Stunning natural beauty, a multitude of theme parks and just about year-round blue skies see visitors t…
Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre stage as one of the most popular stays on Penang’s shoreline. Gaining a…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan For four days only, guests at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Lafite restaurant can dine on the cuisine of world-renowned Chef Ricardo Chaneton! Visiting this week from Restaurant Petrus, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, c…
Words: Karen Callahan Photos: Rich Callahan High expectations abound when I hear the phrases “fresh seafood” and “luxury dinner” paired together. A slice of doubt though appears when the word buffet is introduced. I assume that the f…
Monica Tindall There is nothing ordinary about W Kuala Lumpur. Every interaction within the property, both human and in design, inspires out-of-the-box thinking. While the atmosphere is casual, there is a buzzy vibe causing guests to take a look at the world thr…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I’m going to start with a pretty bold statement: I think Gobo Chit Chat’s seafood buffet is the best in Kuala Lumpur! I know that’s a mighty big call considering the Malaysian love of sea creatures but if you’ve seen the oc…