Its maiden voyage will be from Port Miami to the Caribbean. He first took over the skies with Virgin Airlines, and now, Richard Branson is ready to take on the seas. Virgin Voyages will offer all-adult cruise holidays aboard three…
Nov 14, 2018
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…
Nov 13, 2018
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…
Oct 31, 2018
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…
Sep 26, 2018
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…
Sep 25, 2018
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…
Aug 07, 2018
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…
Aug 07, 2018
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…
Jul 30, 2018
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…
Jul 26, 2018
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.