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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.

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 […]

Spectacular Sunrise on Redang Island

Luckily, we managed to wake up early enough to watch spectacular sunrises during our stay at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort. The first sunrise we captured here, and the photo above we took from our deluxe room’s balcony. Redang Island is the epitome of paradise!

Sunrise in Paradise

Taken with our iPhone, this gorgeous sunrise was captured from our balcony at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort on Redang Island, Malaysia. We were blessed with these incredible colors almost every morning during our stay in the tropics!

Crystal Clear Waters of Redang Island

Fancy a dip? The ocean surrounding the tropical island paradise of Redang, Malaysia is warm and inviting. This particular sheltered bay (Teluk Dalam Kecil) on the northern tip of the island is perfect for swimming because the sea is always calm and crystal clear.

How To Get To Redang Island, Malaysia

The quickest way to get to Redang Island, Malaysia is to fly from either Singapore (like we did) or Kuala Lumpur. However, there is only one airline that offers direct flights to the tiny Redang Airport (RDN) and that is Berjaya Air. We recommend booking directly through their website to gain access to the best […]

Travel Photo Of The Day: Palau

via nationalgeographic Located in the Pacific Ocean (east of the Philippines), with more than 250 islands and only 21,000 inhabitants, Palau is a breathtaking tropical paradise. Home to a rich marine environment (one of the world’s top 10 dive spots) Palau is the ideal destination for snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts. For more info visit-Palau.com.

Travel Photo Of The Day: Hawaiian Sunset

Captured at Magic Sands Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, using the Camera+ app on our iPhone 4S.

Travel Photo Of The Day: Hawaii’s Beautiful Kua Bay

Beautiful, hot & sunny Kua Bay taken on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our iPhone 4S effortlessly captured its gorgeous white sand, stunning turquoise water, and striking black lava rock. Stay tuned for our review of the best beaches on Hawaii Island!

Singapore’s Merlion – Which Is The Original?

Singapore (Singapura) is known as the “lion city”, and its famous Merlion statue is the symbol of this tiny South East Asian city-state island. Currently, there are five Merlions around Singapore recognized by the STB (Singapore Tourism Board). But which one is the original statue? Although there is a 37-metre-tall gigantic replica on Sentosa Island […]

Photo Of The Day: Maya Bay Thailand

Busy Maya Bay (where they filmed DiCaprio’s movie The Beach) on Thailand’s famous Phi Phi Leh island.