“Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a…
Banyan Tree—a name that conjures up a dream-like imagery of luxury pool villas, exotic locales, friendly smiles, impeccable services and luxury vacations. I have always wanted to stay in Banyan Tree, any Banyan Tree. Having read so much about Banyan Tree and its exquisite collections of boutique resorts, residences and spas, I told myself that I would one day bring…
The last stop of my Thai sojourn was Koh Samui, a beautiful island off the east coast of Thailand which the whole world comes for a truly tropical vacation. Since I had developed such great liking and affiliation with Hansar Bangkok, the first leg of my sojourn, naturally I chose to stay at its sister property in Koh Samui, Hansar…
My Thai Sojourn in December 2012 with Baby G began in Bangkok, the heart of Thailand. From there, we tracked the fragrance of the “Rose of the North,” landed ourselves in Chiang Mai, the fifth largest city of Thailand that bears great historical and cultural significance. And my quest during my stay in Chiang Mai was to explore and understand…
Whenever I go back to my home country Malaysia, I will make it a point to visit our neighboring country, Thailand for a dose of its amazing hospitality. I made no exception this time. The only difference was that I was not alone. So, in December, I went to Bangkok with one mission: to eat and to pray. And I…
One is sure to be spoilt of choices when looking for a perfect getaway in the beautiful island of Penang, my homeland. With its enrapturing tropical charm, its rich historical heritage, and its dizzying array of local gastronomy, Lone Pine Hotel which prides itself as the first and only boutique hotel on the famous Batu Feringghi beach is just the…
If you’re looking for a boutique luxury resort in Las Vegas, especially one located right on the Las Vegas Boulevard a.k.a. “The Strip”, look no further than The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Strategically emerged in between Las Vegas City Center and The Bellagio, this $3.9 billion hotel is the newest luxury resort Casino in Las Vegas, and to me, probably…
Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in Asia. Other than an endless array of delicious foods, be it street-food or fine-dining restaurants, Bangkok offers some of the best—and most trendy—boutique hotels in the region. Flip through any travel magazine and you will read about new, happening, chic resorts and boutique hotels sprouting up all around Bangkok. I travel there…
Whenever I go back to Penang, other than stuffing myself silly with Penang street food (hawker food), I also like checking out new restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Since the inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, George Town is abuzz with the openings of new boutique hotels, trendy cafes, tasteful art galleries, and cool hang out spots. One of the…
A few months ago, when I was home in Penang, I took a “weekend vacation” away from my parents’ house and stayed at the revamped and remodeled Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa–the legendary hotel/resort that pretty much shaped up and defined the hospitality and tourism industry in Penang, Malaysia. Rasa Sayang Resort holds a special place in my heart; I…
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