The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is truly one of the island’s most ideal resort as its location is pretty perfect. With its own private beachfront facing the pristine Andaman Sea, yet remaining very near to Kuah town, it really has the best of both worlds. Do read about my earlier stays in this splendid resort here and here. We never fail to be impressed with The Westin’s warm welcome, starting with the grand pickup at Langkawi Airport itself. Riding in classy … [Read more...]
THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI
Where do I even begin when it comes to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua in Bali? Let me start by saying that our 2-night stay at this fabulous resort was certainly not enough. We barely got to enjoy half of the facilities available in this sprawling resort spanned across a white sand beach facing the Indian Ocean in Nusa Dua on the southern shores of Bali. However, let me share with you what we actually got to experience in this vast resort. Let's check-in! The impressive Main … [Read more...]
THE ANDAMAN, LANGKAWI – A REVISIT
The Andaman, a Luxury Collection resort in Langkawi is not someplace you’d forget easily. Although it has been 3 years since I last visited it in 2013, the majestic main lobby of The Andaman was just as breathtaking when I revisited it recently. Fashioned like a “balai rong seri” – an imperial waiting hall common in ancient Malay “istanas” (palaces), the magnificent and beautifully-carved wooden structure at the centre of the lobby remained as impressive as ever. The Main … [Read more...]
THE DATAI, Langkawi
It’s been more than a couple of weeks since I was at The Datai, Langkawi and I am still experiencing its rejuvenating effects on me. It’s true that when you step foot into this amazing resort, you tend to slow down and life takes on an unhurried pace. It’s the place, I tell you. How else can you explain the immediate sense of relaxation which sweeps over you the moment you walk through the main entrance guarded by two magnificent giant horses. The breeze that blows in from the … [Read more...]
Kogetsu – New Quick & Tasty Lunch Specials and New Menu Items
“Reflections of the Moon on Water” – that’s what “Kogetsu” means. Kogetsu in The Saujana Hotel is built like a traditional Japanese ryokan amidst the lush greenery surrounding a lake . Needless to say, the views from Kogetsu are just lovely and tranquil. The restaurant is spacious with a separate teppanyaki room, sushi counter and 3 tatami rooms for private dining. Helmed by resident chef Taketoshi Minami, Kogetsu prides itself for serving traditional Japanese cuisine. Kogetsu recently … [Read more...]
Mandara Spa at Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort
To me, no holiday is complete without some body pampering. A spa session, a body massage or even just some basic foot reflexology makes a whole lot of difference and these are things I try to include in my travel itinerary. When we were at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort recently, I managed to catch a massage session at the renowned Mandara Spa. Spa enthusiasts will recognise the prestige and quality that are synonymous with the name “Mandara Spa”. Traditional holistic spa treatments … [Read more...]
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