After what felt like an interminable winter, waiting for spring to arrive in London signalled by a turn in the weather can be the ultimate drag. Luckily when your sister lives in a …
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As much as we love The Surin for allowing us to be completely self-contained, after six consecutive nights of dining at the resort, we felt the time had come to attempt …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe 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 …
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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 …
Asia Pacific HotelsSandoway Resort, Ngapali Beach: Welcome to heaven on earth
Myanmar was a complete unknown entity as I began planning this trip. Simply getting in and around the country meant doing more flight segments than I normally would like to endure, but …
Europe HotelsHotel Cala Saona, Formentera: Idyllic island hideaway
I’ve wanted to visit Formentera for as long as I can remember. Mesmerised by images of iconic Playa Illetas and travel editorial descriptions of a laid-back Bohemian lifestyle and sleepy seaside …
Asia Pacific RestaurantsSalinda Resort Restaurant, Phu Quoc: An upmarket dining experience
While we were very happy to be staying at La Veranda during our week in Phu Quoc, one of the things we felt let the resort down a little was …
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Towards the tail-end of our visit to Thailand, we found ourselves with a few days to spare, unsure about where to go and what to do. From conversations with fellow …
Asia Pacific HotelsShinta Mani Resort, Siem Reap: Luxury accommodation with a conscience
Spending Christmas in Cambodia was a humbling and joyous experience. Besides fulfilling a lifetime’s dream of wanting to visit Angkor Wat – a magical and almost surreal site to behold, we …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …
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The very first time I visited the Yucatan was in the 90’s – I was a student on a measly budget, but nevertheless took a bite out of the luxury …