The Le Meridien in Kota Kinabalu commands a splendid spot. It’s right there on the waterfront, facing the South China Sea – what can be grander than that? This waterfront location also boasts of markets and eateries just across the road and if you are a visitor in Kota Kinabalu, there’s plenty to explore. But first, let’s check out the Le Meridien which I had the privilege of visiting recently. The hotel was just a short 15-minute drive from the airport. Driving up the sloped entrance, … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
During my recent trip to Kota Kinabalu, I had a chance to check out Favola at the Le Meridien. Freshly refurbished, the restaurant breathes warmth, modern charm and a certain rustic elegance in its ambience. It’s not a huge space, just comfortably cosy and can be as private as you want (there’s a nice private dining room in Favola too). Favola’s menu spells “modern and creative” Tuscany-style cuisine. With a wine list that boasts not less than 60 selections of Italian and … [Read more...]
Dining at GAYA ISLAND RESORT, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Gaya Island Resort boasts of several dining options on its premise. Believe me, guests are quite spoilt for choices when it comes to food at the resort. Besides the regular offerings at the outlets, guests can also request for private dining should there be any celebration to be held or simply because they want a special dining experience. How about a Sunrise Breakfast, an Aqua Dinner, a Sinagang Steamboat or a personalised gourmet picnic? All these can be arranged with a day advance notice … [Read more...]
GAYA ISLAND RESORT – a perfect vacation spot, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
From the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu at Jesselton Point, you can see Gaya Island across the body of water. From the city jetty, it takes merely 5-10 minutes’ speedboat ride to reach the pristine sandy Malohom Bay where the stunning Gaya Island Resort resides. It was a bright and sunshiney day when we took the chartered Gaya Island Resort speedboat after a half hour rest at their check-in office in Jesselton Point. We were warmly welcomed at the resort jetty. The short walk … [Read more...]
Sandakan Food Trail (1)
Did you know that Sandakan is a great place for foodies? Haha, I didn’t know that until I had a chance to visit this quaint town recently. It’s actually the 2nd biggest town in Sabah and located at the north-eastern tip of the state. Sandakan is actually very rich historically, with many places of interest worth visiting but being the glutton and foodie that I am, I shall share its bountiful food offerings first. As Sandakan is also a port, its location next to the sea means the … [Read more...]
Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan
I have never been to Sandakan and when an opportunity was presented to me recently to visit this town at the north-eastern tip of Sabah, of course I jumped at it. What more when it’s a chance to visit some of Sandakan’s famous sites, try its popular food and culinary delights but most of all, a chance to check out the Four Points by Sheraton, the only international hotel brand in the city. The skyline of Sandakan’s Central Business District is never the same again since the opening of … [Read more...]
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