First Scoop: Alila Bangsar grand opening

28 September, 2018 Alila Bangsar @ The Establishment Alila Bangsar grand opening (swipe left for more) Alila Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur officially celebrated its launch last September, making the first Alila Hotels & Resorts property in the country. Set in the…

Review: The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat heals with 400 million-year-old nature

Amidst hundred million-year-old caves and geothermal hotsprings, abundance and seclusion of nature work hand in hand to refresh, rejuvenate and renew all the senses. As a holiday destination, Malaysia isn’t short of attractions. Our beaches continually steal breaths, our cities…

The most Instagram-worthy places to see the Jacaranda blossoms in Sydney

Over 2000 Jacaranda trees line the city parks and streets, blooming from mid-October before peaking in mid-November. Canada is known for its Tulip Festival in May and Japan is known for its cherry blossoms through spring; but have you heard…

Introducing The RuMa: KL’s upcoming bespoke luxury hotel rooted in ‘hostmanship’

Think of it as an open house (the kind we enjoy every festive season) hosted by General Manager Guido Farina, but at a much larger scale and uncompromised standards of luxury. Kuala Lumpur’s hospitality scene is on a bullet train…

How to solve your luggage woes while bringing back more from travels

Subrata Dutta from Samsonite shares what to look out for when picking a trusty travel companion – and it looks like Ronaldo is already in on this secret. Subrata Dutta has done his fair share of traveling. As president of…

Pangkor Laut Resort – uncompromised privacy on an island of its own

As much as it is billed as a romantic destination, it is just as idyllic for the single person looking for a slice of personal paradise. Luxury comes in many forms but true luxury that many a top dollar can’t…

First look inside W Kuala Lumpur with general manager Christian Metzner

“We’re very colourful and loud – it’s all about music, design, fashion and fuel.” New hotels have opened left, right and centre in Kuala Lumpur in recent months – perhaps faster than we have time to visit. Trust us when…

8 most impressive first-class cabins in the world

This encompasses more than just cabin space and amenity kits. Long-haul travellers can definitely appreciate exclusive airport lounges, well-equipped airports and sumptuous in-flight dining. But what makes the travelling experience all the more seamless and swanky is outstanding, first-class airline…

Tanjong Jara Resort: Surrounded by nature, steeped in tradition

Hidden away in a small village begetting its name on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the resort affords a mirror to the timeless local heritage.

The Majestic Malacca – a window to fascinating past and colourful present

Immerse yourself the confluence of old and new, and you may just leave this city almost as invested in its charm as a native. The Majestic Malacca‘s rich tapestry of history begins in The Mansion – a nostalgic facade originally…