Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Shangri-La is one of the more majestic and renowned properties in Bangkok, along the banks of the Chao Phraya river and spread over 18 rai (a little over seven acres) which is quite generous for a city hotel! Never mind all the competition from the…
Hong Kong: The Big Buddha & Ngong Ping 360 When speaking of Hong Kong, what immediately comes to mind is the fantastic skyline around the Victoria Harbour, with its brightly coloured buildings and neon signs. The next thing to come to mind is the wonderful shopping that the city has to offer to the tourist….
Ibis Styles Krabi – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Ibis Styles Krabi threw open its doors to welcome its first guests on the 15th October 2014. Yes, it is spanking new and sparkling clean, with lots of bright colours in the signature Styles trend. The lobby is open-air, with settee-style seating and grey, low…
The Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is nestled in a quiet hide-away spot on Ao Nang, among Krabi’s undeniably breathtaking natural beauty. Palm trees and green, manicured lawns abound at this resort that is located amid rainforests at the…
Twin Lotus Resort Koh Lanta – A Review By Punam Mohandas I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again and will probably have cause to repeat myself in the near future as well – the Unique Collection of Hotels & Resorts lives up to its name by having some remarkable, top-drawer properties in its portfolio….
Layana Resort & Spa – A Review By Punam Mohandas I don’t much hold with gushing reviews of any hotel property as I figure they’re too skewed. However, the Layana Resort & Spa at Koh Lanta compels me to go into rhapsodies, for the absurdly simple reason that, being an adults-only resort where little people…
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin & The Barai – A Post-Refurbishment Review By Punam Mohandas This is an update to the previously published review of Hyatt Regency Hua Hin which can be found here. It is always a pleasure to visit the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. Far from the madding crowd and situated on a rolling…
Splendid China – A Travelogue By Rajiv Bajaj Splendid China is a fantastic tourist attraction in Shenzhen – a city on the Mainland bordering Hong Kong that is renowned for its shopping. Best known for shopping of imitation branded products and electronics, it is also a major commercial hub. It also has a popular theme…
Ibis Samui Bophut – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Ibis Samui Bophut comes as a welcome surprise. Most unlike other hotels in the chain, this one proudly stakes claim to being a resort property, located as it is on the Bophut beachfront. Although clean, the sand is brown and gritty on this side of…
Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Amari Palm Reef at Samui is located on Chaweng beach, a quick walk from the popular night spots but at a distance enough to guarantee one some peace and seclusion during one’s stay. As almost everybody knows, Chaweng is acknowledged as the party…
Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is located on Wong Amat, which is quieter and cleaner to the extent that it can almost be termed a private beach. The Centara Grand Mirage is about ten minutes from the bus station, and twenty minutes from…
Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Rayong Marriott, barely opened a year ago, is a property that has all its hardware in place. Located in the seclusion of tranquil Rayong, about three and a half hours from Bangkok, it makes for a perfect weekend get-a-way spent in the lap…