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The Siam Bangkok – A Luxury Boutique Stay on the River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau First impressions count, and The Siam Bangkok impresses from the onset. A striking light-filled lobby is green with hanging ferns, a central water feature, bol…
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Neighbouring Thailand’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai, just a few hours northeast of Bangkok, lies a new destination poised to steal the …
Poirot – French Restaurant, Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Sitting alongside Thailand’s first National Park is the last place I’d expect to find a fine-dining French restaurant. It also wouldn’t be high on my li…
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Baan Rim Pa, Phuket – Royal Thai Cuisine Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Located high above the crashing waves, Baan Rim Pa in Phuket impresses with its stylish ambience and beautiful setting. The teak structure offers a stunning view, surrounded by lus…
Monica Tindall The Kata Rocks experience begins with an airport pick-up. Greeted with a cool moist towel we ease into leather seats, adjusting them to a half-recline ready for the hour-long ride. Water and juice quench thirsts and coconut candies and crackers ta…
Monica Tindall You know an establishment takes itself seriously as a destination for pleasure, glamour and parties when they produce their very own gin! The Spirit of Kata Rocks is a beautiful craft gin featuring botanicals native to Thailand produced by the tea…
Monica Tindall White sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and rugged tropical palms; they’re the things that set the scene for many a holiday dream. Punctuated with stylish accommodation and gracious service, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui turns my fantasies of isl…
Monica Tindall Location, design, spacious rooms, excellent facilities, and a significant number of food and beverage outlets, make The Slate rate high on our list of top places to stay in Phuket. Location Only 10 minutes from the airport, The Slate sits on the qui…
Style, location, food and comfort, the VIE Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel promises much for contemporary travelers, but do they deliver? Style Designed by renowned French architect, J.H. Boiffils, this 5-star hotel is a member of the MGallery by Sofitel col…
Our love story begins with a lotus flower bouquet, a poem, a love potion welcome drink and a red pen to sign in. Seems nothing has been left to chance at The Pavilions Phuket when it comes to encouraging affection. Cupid has engineered every detail and the stars are al…
You’d think the more I travel the more relaxed I’d become. Not so! The more years I tock up on the road, the less patience I seem to hold, and the more I desire hassle-free travel. In my youth, the hair-raising ride hitched on the back of a truck with […]