Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Upbeat jazz tunes hum in the elegant Drawing Room of The St. Regis Langkawi, elevating our spirits at once. There’s nothing quite like appropriately timed and amplified music to set the mood, and these swinging tunes match the setting in vibrancy and sophisticat…
A quick casual bite in between pool dips, sun ray catching and spa visits, is found at the Gourmand Deli, at The St. Regis Langkawi. And, although their commercial material might lead you to believe that this is just a laid-back café with your standard deli fare, the …
Arriving our first night to Langkawi, we want a meal without fuss and something we don’t have to change our clothes for. Settling deeper and deeper into the comfort of our pool suite at The St. Regis Langkawi, leaving the room couldn’t be further from our minds. Fort…
Tell us more about XALF. What is the inspiration and the background of the brand? XALF is a ladies bespoke footwear label which started December 2012. Our designs, often inspired by the sleek metropolitan vibes of New York City and the bohemian touch that oft…
Penchant for coffee, plus aversion to traffic and shopping, equals strong appreciation for Auresso! Auresso provides consumers in Malaysia with convenient access to specialty coffee, premium tea, drinking chocolate and a bunch of accessories via a superbly …
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…
Wellness Retreat Ipoh Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you are aching for a break from the city, but don’t want to travel too far, and want the luxury of a total wellness retreat without having to get on a plane, then a two-hour drive from Kuala L…
Simply beautiful. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is summed up in these two words. Set on (an unheard of these days) 30 acres of beachside land, the magnificent property is encircled by lush verdant grounds. Century old rain trees shade expansive lawns an…
2015 has been another year deserving much gratitude especially for all of the wonderful food and beverage, chefs and restauranteurs have shared with The Yum List team. Of the places we’ve visited in Kuala Lumpur this year here’s our pick of The Be…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Who could resist an invitation to drink wine in an exclusive private room with the attention of not one, but two sommeliers? Not these two wine loving ladies! As we’ve been given the secret directions (you have to r…
There sure are a lot of foodies and ‘drinkies’ here in Kuala Lumpur, and some smart businesses are supplying them with a delicious range of opportunities to socialise and learn a little more about their chosen poison over drinks and food. Here…
Stuck for ideas on how to show your appreciation for friends, family and colleagues this holiday period? How about some beverage themed presents for those who don’t mind a little tipple? You might even find some liquid refreshment here that you’ll want to gift yo…