Editor’s Top Luxury Hotel Picks for 2024 This list features the editor’s top luxury hotel picks for 2024, chosen for their exceptional combination of factors. I considered unique locations, impeccable service that anticipates guest needs, a str…
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Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat bills itself as Malaysia’s “first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat”. On paper, it sounds wonderful. In real …
Potato Head Suites & Studios – Seminyak, Bali
Potato Head Suites & Studios, Bali – Luxury Beachside Accommodation in Seminyak Monica Tindall You likely know Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak—the party hotspot with a conscience, leading the fight against plastic pollution to the soundt…
AYANA Segara Bali Review – AYANA Estate, Jimbaran
AYANA Segara Bali Review – AYANA Estate Jimbaran Monica Tindall AYANA Segara Bali is the newest addition to AYANA Bali, a stunning integrated resort with 90 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens that drop down to the Jimbaran cliffs and sea. AYANA Segara …
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay – Beach Resort, Vietnam
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay – Beach Resort, Vietnam Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The 20-minute boat transfer to Six Senses Ninh Van Bay quickly blows the bustling city of Nha Trang behind us. The cool evening air cleanses our lungs, and the wind on our …
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Reopens Post-MCO Monica Tindall The picturesque shores of a private beach, minutes from the main town of Kuah, is home to one of Langkawi’s most respected waterfront properties, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. Just reo…
Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort, Beach Close To KL!
Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words & Photos: Monica Tindall Room Interior Shots: Rich Callahan All of these years in KL and I’m only just discovering a beach resort a little over an hour’s drive from KL! (And, it’s not Port Dickson.) Avani Sepang Goldcoast Re…
Temple Tree Langkawi, Unique Accommodation Langkawi
Temple Tree Langkawi Monica Tindall Langkawi offers a full gamut of accommodation from internationally branded five-star resorts to luxury villas and rainforest retreats to homestays in the rice paddies. Temple Tree Langkawi, however, furnishes a heritage …
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, QLD
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…
Mulia Resort, The Mulia and Villas, Nusa Dua, Bali
Mulia Resort Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The overwhelming sensation when you enter the Mulia Resort on Nusa Dua Bali is one of space. And that is hardly surprising really considering that this 700 room property is situated on a 20-hectare p…
Lone Pine Hotel, Penang – A Work in Progress
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…
The Datai Langkawi, Luxurious Eco Resort Malaysia
Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi was one of my most highly-regarded beach resorts in Malaysia before it had a complete overhaul. I can’t wait to return this weekend to check out the new look and am eager to see if it still holds the original charm I so fondly remember…