The Best Hotels to Stay in Kuala Lumpur!

Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residences in Kuala Lumpur

It was way back in 2009 when I first visited this amazing city, and I remember staying in Traders Hotel where the Petronas Twin Towers just in front of it. But, with all the amazing and fantastic hotels in Kuala Lumpur nowadays...you might be confused about which hotel you are going to choose? So, here's all my recommended Hotels and Serviced Residences that I had an amazing stay in during my Business & Leisure trips in Kuala Lumpur! (Updated 2019)

The Best Hotels to Stay in Singapore!

Singapore, an island city-state off Southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Famous for World's Most Expensive Standalone Casino - Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Gardens by the Bay (nature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land), Universal Studios Singapore (theme park located with Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island), lots of Hawker centre or cooked food centre with authentic and diverse foods and lastly, for their Changi Singapore Airport as World's best airport and destination in itself! and more!

And, if you are keen to visit this amazing country? Here are my Recommended 10 Amazing Hotels that I had an amazing stay from Farrer Park to Central Business District to Sentosa to Clarke Quay to Marina Bay to the famous Orchard Road! and more, on separate dates!

Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Amazing Singapore and Malaysia Itinerary!

Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences

Keen to travel to Singapore and Malaysia? both amazing countries to travel to...just 45 mins. by flight or 4 to 5 hours by a bus journey. On this itinerary, I will guide you with some of the options of the hotels where you could amazingly stay from Kuala Lumpur City to Pangkor Laut Island to Ipoh to Cameron Highlands to Kuala Terengganu to Penang and to Singapore! 

Kuala Lumpur

45 minutes flight from Singapore

City Capital of Malaysia! From its famous Petronas Twin Towers to Kuala Lumpur Tower to Batu Caves to Jalan Alor Street! Few to mention of all the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

3-Week Southeast Asian Trip Itinerary!

Viceroy Bali, The #1 Resort in the World

I love to travel! I really do! So, for 3 weeks I travelled tremendously to Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Phuket from Singapore for the nth time. And, even there's one amazing city that I visited after five long years...Penang.

So, if you're keen to travel soon? here's my own itinerary, as your guide for traveling those mentioned cities in Indonesia, Malaysia,  Thailand, and Singapore for 2-3 weeks!

"Viceroy Bali," The #1 Resort in the WORLD!

Viceroy Bali

(#1 Resort in the World)

The 5-star Viceroy Bali sits in the highlands of Ubud, boasting luxurious villas with private pools and views of Petanu River. Its main infinity pool enjoys uninterrupted jungle views. The property is just 5 minutes' drive from central Ubud. Viceroy Bali provides free shuttle services to Ubud Centre are available by request and free WiFi in all areas of the hotel. The spacious villas are equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and an Illy espresso machine. The en suite marble bathroom has a bathtub. 

Viceroy Bali is an hour's drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Alternatively, guests can opt for a 12-minute helicopter ride from the property's private helipad. Lembah Spa provides a variety body treatments where guests can enjoy a 20% discount. The gym offers private yoga classes and free energy drinks. The library is stocked with books and DVDs. The award-winning CasCades Restaurant serves French specialities with Asian influences. CasCades also offers an extensive wine list, while cocktails are available at Viceroy Bar. Also, with newly opened European restaurant, Aperitif Restaurant & Bar just this month of November 2018. Upon arrival, an amazingly warm welcome extended to me, and only after a 10-minute check-in process, I was escorted to the villa with the Buggy service.

Viceroy Bali

My Amazing 3-Day Staycation at The FARM at San Benito!

Garden Villa at The FARM at San Benito

It was six months ago (April 2018) when I last visited The FARM at San Benito and glad to come back once again for 3 days 2 nights to celebrate my birthday month! Yey!

The Farm at San Benito https://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/ tucked away within a 48-hectare lush garden in Lipa City, The Farm at San Benito is a 5-star resort that offers holistic wellness programs accompanied by exclusive amenities such as a swimming pool, a garden area for wellness activities, and restaurant that specializes in vegan cuisine. Surrounded by greenery, the air-conditioned villas and suites feature a mix of native and modern decor. Some rooms include a balcony, pocket gardens or courtyards and with standalone tubs and private dining areas. All rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, a sofa or daybed, and an en suite bathroom with a shower along with his and her sink. Each villa and suite also has a private entrance.

The FARM at San Benito Video

My Amazing 12-Day Trip to Thailand!

I have been to Thailand too many times, and it was in 2015 when I last visited this amazing country! So, for the nth time, I came back and explored Thailand once again for 12 days! As a Traveler, I like everything in between...stay in luxury hotels/resorts, taste the best local foods in the city, visit the amazing local places, try the best fine dining restaurants, do an adventure and lastly, treat myself to a Spa after a long travel journey. So, if you have a plan to visit Thailand soon...definitely my itinerary can serve as your Guide for traveling to Bangkok,  Hua Hin, and Phuket Thailand!

 Phang Nga Sunrise x James Bond Sunrise Trekking in Phuket Thailand

Hotels

Anantara Siam Bangkok

Chatrium Riverside Hotel Bangkok

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok

Dining Experience

Sala Rim Naam (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok)

Vertigo Restaurant (Banyan Tree Bangkok)

Attico Restaurant (Radisson Blu Bangkok)

The Spice Market (Anantara Siam Bangkok)

Luna La Pran (Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi)

Places to Visit/Do in Bangkok

Chao Phraya River

Wat Arun Temple

Grand Palace Bangkok

Giant Golden Buddha

Terminal 21 

Khlong Lat Mayon Floating Village Market

Chachukat Market (Weekend Only)

Adventure in Phuket

Phuket Let's GO Tours - Phangnga Sunrise x James Bond Sunrise Trekking

The Farm at San Benito, an Amazing Wellness Destination!

The Farm at San Benito!

December 2017

I have always been in love and fascinated to stay in luxury hotels & resorts. But, for the first time in a long time, I have realized the importance of  "healthy living and lifestyle" until I have experienced the Medical Wellness Journey at  The Farm at San Benito in Lipa Batangas, Philippines. It was in December 2017 when I first visited this tranquil place, since then, I always tend to come back  (Updated 2020)

The Farm at San Benito

My Top 6 Hotel Club Lounges in Manila!

Being in a Luxury Hotel not only offers the nicest accommodation, the best of facilities and extensive buffet breakfast but as you may know...Luxury Hotel also offers a "Club Lounge or Executive Lounge Privileges" - where you can have a peaceful time, conduct a business meeting or enjoy an Exclusivity!  When you avail a Club Lounge Access, you will be able to enjoy All-day refreshments including coffee, tea, and selected juices, Afternoon-tea experience,  Evening cocktails, Hors d’ oeuvres (appetizer or starter), and Breakfast in the Club Lounge! Based on my Hotel Stay Experiences in Manila, each hotel has different style or packages for extending a Club Lounge Privileges i.e. Some hotels offer it as a Package or Complimentary when you get a Club Room or others, on Top of your Room rate, you really have to pay for a Club Lounge Access. In the Philippines, price ranges from Php1,500 - Php3,000++ per person, which I find very reasonable enough to enjoy all the above perks and privileges I mentioned.

However, just to give you a piece of small information, Dress code is a very important tradition in any Club Lounges in a Luxury Hotel. Hotels require to dress smart casual at all times. Bathrobes, Slippers, Swimwear and a Gym Attire are not in line with their ambiance to create a very good experience to everyone who is in a Club Lounge or Executive Lounge. Some hotels also do not allow kids to bring during the Evening cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres (6pm-9pm) so,  check with the Club Lounge staff first if you are allowed to bring kids with you!

Standard Club Privileges

Private check-in and check-out

Daily buffet breakfast

Express check-out service

All day refreshments including coffee, tea and selected juices

Afternoon-Tea

Evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

Wireless connectivity at the lounge

Complimentary use of private meeting room for two hours per stay (advance booking is required)

Club Lounge at Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences 

So, here are my recommended Club Lounges in Manila that I myself were awed for their best service,  great hospitality and, best food & beverages service.

1. Novotel Manila Araneta Center

2. Conrad Manila

3. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

4. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila
5. Fairmont Makati
6. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

"12 Reasons Why Staying in a More Expensive Hotel is What You Deserved When Traveling!"

My Hotel KeyCard Collection 

(150+ as of 2018)

Are you are a traveler who always books a cheap hotel or accommodation? or have the "worst" experienced staying in a cheap hotel? Then, let me explain to you...why you deserved a "more expensive hotel" when you are traveling! So, here's my 12 Reasons why staying in a more expensive hotel is what you deserved when traveling (based on my experience).

1.  To Have a Relaxing Sleep After a Long Travel or Journey!

Have you had a bad experience arriving at your booked hotel after a long travel journey? I have a friend who booked a 1-star hotel in Las Vegas Nevada, and ended up with a cockroach on their bed. So, since then, she always books neither a 4 star or 5-star hotel only to avoid that "traumatic" incident again. And, with luxurious beds, your sleep will always be amazing!

The Hilton Warldorf London

Gainsborough Bath Spa

Radisson Blu Edinburgh Scotland

Liner Liverpool

Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences

Hotel Muse Bangkok

Temple Tree Langkawi Island

Sofitel London St. James

My 2015' 3-Week Luxury Staycation Itinerary in Southeast Asia!

Pangkor Laut Resort Malaysia

Travel + Luxury Hotels..two things that I always mix when I wanted to unwind, relax, and de-stress. And, it was way back in 2015, for 3 weeks I traveled and had staycations to ten (10) of the most amazing luxury resorts and hotels in Southeast Asia in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Laut, & Ipoh) and Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Krabi) from Singapore!

Kuala Lumpur 
Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Pangkor Laut Island

Pangkor Laut Resort

Ipoh 

The Haven Resort Hotel Ipoh

Bangkok 

Hotel Muse Bangkok

Hua Hin

Anantara Hua Hin

Evason Hua Hin

Bangkok

Anantara Siam Bangkok

Chiang Mai

The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Panviman Chiang Mai

Krabi

Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort

"Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas", an Amazing & Exquisite Luxury Brand of Hotel!

 Anantara Veli Maldives 

July 2014

Among all their luxurious hotel and resort brands for booking directly in www.gha.com, as a  2-year GHA  Discovery BLACK Member  (the highest tier of membership),  Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is by far "my most favorite hotel brand". So, I listed down four of their amazing properties that I stayed under its brand.

(My GHA Discovery Black Membership Card that requires 30+ nights stays in one calendar year booking directly in www.gha.com)

"Eat, Pray, Love" in Bali Indonesia!

in Bali 2013

"Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert...I think all the fabulous women who love to travel know this book and also the 2010 movie of Julia Roberts. And, it's actually one of the reasons why I visited Bali for Eat, Pray, Love Journey. As I visited Bali four times since 2013, indeed, Bali is amazing! and I really found my comfort and zen as a Female Traveler here! So, here are some of the Best Places to Visit and Amazing Luxury Resorts in Bali ( Viceroy Bali and Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali ) where I stayed during my visit.

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in BATH, United Kingdom!!!

Bath, United Kingdom

It was the 2005' Pride & Prejudice movie that I got fascinated with Jane Austen, an English novelist where the movie was based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name. Since then, I watched more series and movies based on her novels like Sense and Sensibility and Emma. So, my dream turned into a reality when I visited Bath, the United Kingdom where the famous "The Jane Austen Centre" is located. However, not only it became the highlight of my visit but also the entire city of Bath which is for me a beautiful and enchanting city! So, from London, I traveled by train that only took less than 2 hours to arrive in Bath. So, after 3 days of visiting Bath, here's my "TOP 10 Best Places To Visit in Bath, United Kingdom"!

My 100th Blog: Top 10 Things that I Love in my Travel Journey !!!

Bali Indonesia 

It was March 2013, when I started blogging after my 10-Day Solo Asian Trip Journey where I traveled to Jakarta - Bali - Phuket - Krabi - Bangkok - Cambodia from Singapore. I'm a self-taught Blogger and Photographer, and after 4 years, I have finally reached my 100th blog . So, I listed down all the Top 10 Things that I love in my Travel journey!

1. Most Read Blog - Cameron Highlands Resort

2. Most Expensive but Amazing Hotel - The Sanchaya Bintan

3.  Best Spa Treatment - Pangkor Laut Resort

 4.  Most Favorite Bath Tub - Bon Ton Resort, Langkawi

5. Most Extensive Buffet Breakfast - Dhara Devi Chang Mai

6. Most Secluded & Relaxing Hotel   - Six Senses Con Dao

7. Most Beautiful Beach - Anantara Veli Maldives

8. Most Amazing Pool - Viceroy Bali

9. Most Amazing Dining Experience - Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

 10. Most Memorable & Amazing Hotel - Gainsborough Bath Spa

My Top 14 Best Resorts "For Staycation" Outside Manila!

The Farm at San Benito

After numerous road trips, day trips, and staycations with the whole family, here are "My TOP 14 Best Resorts (No Particular Order) for Staycation Outside Manila!" where all of us had a fantastic staycation or day trip only, which you can choose depending on your budget. (Room Rates based on the year that I stayed)

1. Thunderbird Poro Point Resort 

2. The Farm at San Benito

3. Pico Sands Hotel at Pico De Loro

4. Nurture Wellness Spa Village Tagaytay

5. Terrazas de Punta Fuego 

6. Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay

7. Club Punta Fuego

8. Stilts Calatagan Beach Resort

9. Montemar Beach Club

10. Crosswinds Resorts Suites

11. Playa Tropical Resort Hotel

12. Lighthouse Marina Subic Resort

13. Aquaria Water Park

14. Eagle Point Resort and, Sepoc Beach

My Top 20 Best Hotels "For Staycation" in Manila!

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Hotel 

There are numbers of amazing hotels in Manila you can stay in with your family or loved ones; which you can really enjoy! And, if you haven't known yet which hotel to stay in Manila? Here are My TOP 20 Best Hotels in Manila! "For Staycation" (No Particular Order); where my family and I had fantastic stays from buffet breakfast to amazing facilities (swimming pool) to nicest welcome treats (wine, chocolates, and card) to best service! for 3 days & 2 nights or more!  (Room Rates based on the year that I stayed)

1. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

2. Conrad Manila

3. Ascott BGC Manila

4. Raffles Makati

5. Hotel H2O Manila & Manila Ocean Park

6. Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams & DreamPlay

7. Novotel Manila Araneta Center

8. Fairmont Makati

9. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila

10. City Garden Grand Makati

11. Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences 

12. Azumi Boutique Hotel 

13. Ascott Makati

14. City Garden Hotel Makati

15. Nobu Hotel Manila & DreamPlay

16. The Bellevue Manila

17. Somerset Alabang Manila

18. Belmont Hotel Manila

19. Somerset Olympia Makati

20. Dusit Thani Manila

"Top 15 Most Amazing Places To Visit and Things To Love in York, UK"!

Shambles, York

A lot of great places to visit in the United Kingdom (UK). Aside from London, Bath, Manchester, Liverpool, Whitby, and Edinburgh...YORK City at Northern Yorkshire should definitely be on your list when you visit the UK! From Liverpool, I traveled to York. York City is such an amazing city. The moment I arrived, I knew I will fall in love with this city.

"Top 20 Best Places To Visit and Things to Love in London" !!!

with an amazing view of Tower Bridge of London

London, one of the Most Prestige and Amazing Travel Destinations in the World!  So, after months of being here during my Business trip...Here's my Top 20 Best Places to Visit and Things to Do in London! 
  

1. Piccadilly Circus- exactly a 5-minute walk from the hotel where I amazingly stayed at Sofitel London St. James. This amazing tourist spot is where a lot of restaurants, shopping malls, or major entertainments and notable buildings like the London Pavilion and Criterion Theatre are located. This plaza is underneath the Piccadilly Circus Tube Station.

Piccadilly Circus

Here, I stayed at Sofitel London St. James as this hotel is just so near to all the main tourist attractions like Piccadilly Circus, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, St.James's Park and Buckingham Palace.

Top 20 Most Amazing Places To Visit & Things To Love in Edinburgh!

Waverley Station Edinburgh Scotland

I left my heart in Edinburgh...that's exactly what I felt after leaving this beautiful and amazing city of Edinburgh for staying here for months during my Business trip in United Kingdom! From the beautiful view in Arthur's Seat to my amazing traditional Scottish breakfast at The City Cafe to watching football at Pear Tree House and of course, the Scottish people who are friendly and nice...I really fell in love with Edinburgh!

From London I travelled to Edinburgh Scotland by train and only after 4 hours, I finally arrived in Waverly Train Station Edinburgh where lots of beautiful preserved buildings, monuments, churches, roads...few to mention. So, here's my Top 20 Most Amazing Places to Visit & Things to Love in Edinburgh!