Articles in the Hotels / Resorts Category
Featured, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, MALAYSIA, Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur »
A Royal Stay and Garden Wedding at Carcosa Seri Negara
If you wonder where is the most luxurious stay in Kuala Lumpur? The answer is simple. Carcosa Seri Negara. Carcosa Seri Negara is a luxury five star hotel on two adjacent hills within the beautiful Lake Gardens. The hotel includes two colonial mansions, the Carcosa and the Seri Negara.
The road leading to Carcosa Seri Negara, surrounded by the lush greens of Lake Gardens.
The Carcosa mansion was built in 1896-97 as the official residence of Sir Frank Althelstane Swettenham. He was the …
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESS RELEASES / STATEMENTS, Events, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, MALAYSIA, Places »
Best Of Malaysia Awards 2011 Ceremony, Results and Winners List
Yesterday, I was invited to the Best of Malaysia Awards 2011 Ceremony. This showpiece event, organised by Expatriate Lifestyle, Malaysia’s number one expatriate magazine, took place this evening at View, GTower in central Kuala Lumpur. Around 250 of the top names from the Travel and Hospitality industry in Malaysia, including General Managers from the top Hotels, Resorts & Spas, joined the celebration, eager to find out whether their properties were among the successful few.
After 10 weeks of voting in 16 categories, …
Beaches, Hotels / Resorts, Places, THAILAND, Thailand - Krabi »
Beach Terrace Hotel Krabi Review
Like many first time travelers, I was wondering where to stay in Krabi. It is better to stay in Krabi town or the Aonang area? The distance between both places takes around half an hour ride and both has its own advantages and disadvantages.
We prefer to stay in Aonang area due to its close proximity with the sea. Okay, we admit. We loved the beach and the sunset in Aonang. Although the streets of Aonang might be always busy and probably noisy to some but we …
AUSTRALIA, Australia - Philip Island, Australia - Victoria, Beaches, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, Islands, Places »
The Waves Apartments Review: Lodging on Philip Island
At first, I was supposed to blog about a few recommendations on two restaurants in Philip Island. However, I felt it is better to blog about the accommodation in Philip Island first before I proceed with the dining places.
I have been encouraging people (friends and readers) to stay on Philip Island since my traveling experience there in January. Many people think of Philip Island as the Penguin Island where the truth is there are more things to see, to do and to eat!
The …
ARGENTINA, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Hotels / Resorts, Places »
Bed & Breakfast Lodging Manekineko at Buenos Aires
It took me more than a year to write about this place but it is never too late. I personally stayed there for a few days and a few of my friends actually stayed there for weeks in a few occasions.
I stayed in 2 places in Buenos Aires, the luxurious 5 star Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Manekineko. Manekineko means the Japanese “lucky charm” cat which brings good luck, business and good fortune. Most shops in Japan or even most Asian shops have …
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESS RELEASES / STATEMENTS, Food, Halal Food, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, MALAYSIA, Malaysia - Selangor »
Ramadhan Bazaar at Paya Serai, Hilton Petaling Jaya 2011
Paya Serai offers over 100 sumptuous local delights to satisfy all taste buds
This year, I started off with my Ramadhan food review at Ramadhan Bazaar at Paya Serai, Hilton Petaling Jaya. This is my first time reviewing their Ramadhan buffet at Paya Serai.
What do you look for in a buffet? In Paya Serai, they serve an extravagant spread over 100 local as well as international delights. With100 local delights, of course I was spoilt for choices.
Start your “Buka Puasa” experience by sampling …
Hotels / Resorts, INDONESIA, Indonesia - Bali, Indonesia - Hotels / Resorts, Places »
Honeymoon in Bali Day 3: Dreamland Luxury Villa & Spa, La Beau Kunti Villa and 168 Japanese Buffet Restaurant
If you read about our Bali Honeymoon Day One and Day Two, it was packed with activities and we visited quite a number of places. However, the third day of our honeymoon in Bali was rather relax and lazy.
We stayed at Dreamland Luxury Villa and Spa for our first two nights and yet we didn’t have time to enjoy the facilities so our third day is mainly chill in our private villa. …
Food, Halal Food, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, MALAYSIA, Malaysia - Food, Malaysia - Selangor »
Legacy of Melaka Nyonya Food with Chef Florence Tan at Paya Serai, Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya
Melaka Peranakan food or they called it “nyonya food” is a unique heritage food from Melaka. It is getting harder to get good Peranakan food due to its rarity. Paya Serai restaurant of HiltonHotel Petaling Jaya proudly invites Celebrity Chef Florence Tan to share her knowledge in Peranakan food cooking with guests.
Malaysian Ethnic Dance entertaining the guests
The history of Peranakan of Melaka goes back to the 15th and 16th century. The mix marriage of Malays …
Headline, Hotels / Resorts, MACAU, Picture of the Week, Places »
Stepping On US$ 50,000 1 kg Gold Bar in Grand Emperor Hotel Macao: Picture Of The Week
A few months ago, Rachel and I had the chance of our life time to step on 1kg of Credit Suisse Pure Gold Bar. It was in the Grand Emperor Hotel Macao. We were brought there by our guide to see the beautiful interior and also the 1kg of Credit Suisse Pure Gold Bar.
It is estimate 1 kg of pure 999.9 gold bar is around US$ 50,000 based on the market rate. There are …
HONG KONG, Hotels / Resorts »
Guang Dong Hotel Review, Hong Kong
My first trip to Hong Kong earlier this year was short and nice. I’ve heard so much about how small Hong Kong hotel rooms before by my friends and families.
Since property prices in Hong Kong are one of the highest in the world, it came no surprise to me. I had no idea where I was going to stay as my friend booked the hotel.
We took the bus from the airport to the hotel. It is just walking distance from the bus stop.
One thing is …
Headline, Hotels / Resorts, INDONESIA, Indonesia - Bali, Places »
Unforgettable Experience at Dreamland Luxury Villa and Spa, Bali
Last year we went to Bali for our honeymoon. We heard so much about the beautiful villas in Dreamland, Bali. We were recommended to stay at Dreamland luxury villa and spa for 2 nights.
We were given a warm reception on our arrival. Then, we were shown to our lovely villa. Since the compound is huge, there are buggies available to ferry guests from the villa to the lobby. To walk from the lobby to our villa took around 15 min walking depending …
AUSTRALIA, Australia - Victoria, Food, Headline, Hotels / Resorts, Places »
Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park
Global Ballooning
You’ll fly for approximately one hour over the beautiful Yarra Valley and its vineyards, drifting gently over the countryside in a beautiful hot air balloon.
This is one of the must do thing in Yarra Valley. We woke up at 4.30 am for this. Due to the uncertainty of the weather, our guide had to reconfirm with Global Ballooning at 4 am. With calm wind …
