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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] For over four decades, Rasa Sayang has been the iconic resort on Penang as Malaysia’s first ever five-star resort and Shangri-La’s first property in Malaysia. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] A short flight from KL took me to Penang International from where I made my way to the Batu Ferringgi Beach area where Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is located. The resort sits on a large site of 30 acres and was designed and built to incorporate the best of Malay tradition in conjunction with contemporary chic. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang offers 304 elegantly appointed rooms and suites divided into two wings: Garden Wing and Rasa Wing, each with their own entrance, lobby and driveway. The Garde...

It is with the first impressions on entering The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta that one is immediately struck by the attractive eclecticism of the décor and the enchanting ambience of this historical building. The hotel was originally built in 1918 and as a perfect example of 19th century Indochina Architecture was acknowledged as a heritage building in 1996. Here a blend of European Art Nouveau is where archipelago interest together with Javanese and Chinese cultural elements combine. Situated in the heart of Yogyakarta, The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta is the second of the MGallery collection selected in Asia due to its history and splendid decor. The hotel boasts 143 exquisite rooms including 1 suite and 1 disabled room. All rooms have their own private balcony overlooking the urban lands...

A heritage Hotel in the centre of Surabaya city, Hotel Majapahit is a luxurious historical hotel featuring graceful colonial-style architecture, lovely landscaped gardens and an array of pampering facilities for a delightful experience with all the excesses of a colonial age. The famous Sarkie Brothers built the hotel in 1910 and it is not an overstatement to say that it has become a classic landmark and one of the sources of national pride for Indonesia. Here history blends with romance and elegance with a fusion of classy vintage orientation and furnished modern facilities. There are a total of 143 rooms divided in four categories to select from at Hotel Majapahit. These are presented as Garden Terrace, Majapahit, Executive and Presidential suites and are so graded according to s...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] A Perfect Getaway on the island of Lombok [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Set in front of the gorgeous Mangsit Beach, Qunci Villas is the ideal place for those looking for a serene and picturesque getaway in the comfort of modern and plush services. The name Qunci is taken from the word ‘kunci’ that means key in Indonesian. The resort is committed to support local community by employing mostly from local population including the general manager. Not only that, fresh local produces and seafood are utilized in its two restaurants, Quali Seafood Restaurant and Quah Mediterranean Restaurant. When they first opened in 2003, the resort only had 20 rooms and currently it boasts 78 rooms including 63 rooms, 10 one...

In Tanjung Benoa The Chedi Sakala is the latest addition to this luxury resort area and provides 261 spacious suites and villas. Opened in December 2013, it is the GHM’s third property in Bali and occupies an alluring landscape and amidst striking modern architecture two expansive swimming pools give the impression of stretching far out to the oceans horizon. The Chedi Sakala offers 14 spacious one and two bedroom pool villas featuring manicured tropical gardens, private plunge pools and whirlpool baths. I chose to stay at the two-bedroom, two level pool villa. Here class, style, custom touches and modern Balinese textures adorned the two generous bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and walk in robe. Each level has its own lounge room and an elegant dining area and kitchenette compl...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Embracing the spirituality of Ubud as the island’s cultural centre, Royal Pita Maha is a captivating luxury resort built to emphasise the richness of the area’s immediate environment and utilize with sensitivity its position through the lush slope down to the banks of the Ayung River. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Experience the rich cultural heritage of Bali at The Royal Pita Maha’s collection of artistically lavish villas. Here visitors can unwind, rest and soak up the ambience of this charming area in style and comfort. The resort offers a range villa types for guests to select from according to needs. These include deluxe pool villa, two-bedroom deluxe pool villa, Royal pool villa, Royal house, Royal spa vi...