You’re going where? seemed to be the collective response from friends each time I mentioned our upcoming visit to the Arennas Resort in Mancora. Entirely understandable given the rather off-grid location …

Arennas Resort, Mancora: Beachfront retreat in Peru’s surfing capital

The Surin Resort, Phuket: Swiftly becoming our second home
Frangipani is without question the unmistakable signature scent of The Surin. A heady and intoxicating aroma I’ve come to associate with this luxury beach resort, its ubiquity is all down …

Pangkor Laut Resort, Pulau Pangkor: One island, one resort, but where’s the privacy?
I’m generally a fan of the not so well known YTL hotel chain, as my encounters with their characterful properties have always been excellent. The other Mr. Highlife and I regularly reminisce about our stay at …

La Veranda Resort MGallery Collection, Phu Quoc: Simply fantastic
I had a mad longing to return to Phu Quoc – such an undiscovered gem of an island, a mere hour’s flight from Ho Chi Minh City in the Gulf of Thailand. While …