Archive | Asia RSS feed for this section

Exquisite Culinary Experiences At The St. Regis Langkawi

Starwood’s newest property in Malaysia, The St. Regis Langkawi, features six distinct restaurant and bar venues, including Kayuputi, which serves Asian-inspired haute cuisine. Designed by renowned landscape architect, Bill Bensley, the restaurant represents a private over-water beach house of an art collector. The visual feast is augmented by a specially curated antique collection featuring century-old […]

Starwood Debuts Ultra-Luxury Brand In Malaysia – St. Regis Langkawi

Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the arrival of their iconic luxury brand into Langkawi, Malaysia, with The St. Regis Langkawi. The opening marks the brand’s 37th address and the first ever St. Regis in Malaysia. The stunning property is nestled on the southern tip of Langkawi Island, the first UNESCO Global Geopark designated in Southeast […]

The Patina, Capitol Singapore Hotel

The Patina, Capitol Singapore is an ultra-luxury hotel (and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World) housed in two historic restored buildings – the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House. Intricate interior details and generous ceiling heights complement modern technology and highly personalized service. Traditional yet contemporary, the property promises to deliver an […]

New Ultra-Luxury Hotel Set To Debut In Singapore

The treasured architectural gem, Capitol Building, and its stately Victorian neighbour, Stamford House, will be unveiled in the third quarter of this year as the new ultra-luxury hotel, The Patina, Capitol Singapore. Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Richard Meier is credited with rejuvenating the two iconic buildings to function as a bridge between past and present. […]

5 Things To Know Before Booking Your Vacation To The Maldives

When we first decided to go to the Maldives for our honeymoon, the number of beautiful island resorts was overwhelming. So many resorts had great reviews on TripAdvisor that it was really hard to narrow down our options. Here are some things to consider when you are planning your trip to paradise! When Booking Flights […]

Featured on TRAVEL + LEISURE!

Visit Travel + Leisure to read our published article on Redang Island, Malaysia! Learn where to stay, where to dine and what activities to experience on this idyllic tropical isle…

Private Clifftop Villa View at The Taaras Resort

Image via Kah Peng Loke The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort is a secluded hotel tucked away on spectacular Redang Island, Malaysia. For guests who prefer further privacy or a larger residential retreat, a Private Villa is perched high up on the cliff top overlooking the ocean, white sand beach, and resort below. The five bedroom […]

Unwind On Bayu Beach Bar’s Chill Out Deck

Picture yourself in paradise, unwinding with exotic cocktails and delectable tapas on this sprawling chill out deck. Lounge the day away in sunshine while listening to soothing sounds of gentle ocean waves. You will never want to leave this open-air beach haven, Bayu Bar, on this gorgeous tropical island’s picturesque bay.

Sensational Seafood at Ellenborough Market Cafe

Attention seafood lovers: The Sensational Seafood Buffet is making its triumphant return to Singapore’s Ellenborough Market Café! Every evening from March 15 through 31, on the lobby level of Swissôtel Merchant Court, dive into an extravagant spread of oceanic delights. Start your meal with fresh cold favorites such as snow crab, scallops and lobster. And […]

Photo of the Day: Spectacular Private Bay in the Tropics

The spectacular private bay of the luxurious Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on tropical Redang Island, Malaysia.

A Visitor On Our Balcony

During our lovely stay at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on Redang Island, we encountered daily visits from these feisty little monkeys. We called them “smashers” as they would toss around items on guests’ balconies. They enjoyed throwing ashtrays, room service plates, and anything they could get their hands on trying to search for […]

Redang Island, Malaysia – The Ultimate Tropical Paradise

Redang Island, Pulau Redang or just “Redang” is one of the largest tropical islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The idyllic isle is blessed with talcum powder soft white sandy beaches and crystal clear azure waters rich in colorful fish and bountiful coral. Since Redang’s part of a protected marine park, it offers […]