Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives Having opened in December 2011 Jumeirah Vittaveli is already gathering outstanding reviews and its little wonder with the Beach Villa lead-in room types spanning an interior of a whopping 184 sq m. Its space, comfort and luxury all the way as each villa comes with it[...]
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Lunar New Year Celebrations in Kota Kinabalu
The Lunar New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, luring thousands of friends and families to participate in games and watch Lion and Dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations and other fun events. We witnessed no less than three lion dances in various areas throughou[...]
Special feature: Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
The Mandarin Oriental Group of hotels requires no introduction on a blog about luxury travel, as the brand is famous for its prestigious hotels and resorts. The interesting thing, though, is that they are all quite different from one another. Whilst they all maintain standards of excellence, this is[...]
Climbing and Diving in Sabah (Malaysia)
guest post by Samantha Deavin Climbing and diving are two of the main attractions of Sabah – the Malaysian state located on the northern point of the island of Borneo. The famous Mount Kinabulu is a magnet for adventurers and climbing enthusiasts wh...[...]
Climbing and Diving in Sabah (Malaysia)
guest post by Samantha Deavin Climbing and diving are two of the main attractions of Sabah – the Malaysian state located on the northern point of the island of Borneo. The famous Mount Kinabulu is a magnet for adventurers and climbing enthusiasts wh...[...]
The Radar: Vienna’s Musical Heritage, Malaysia’s Best Dishes, Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.[...]
Holistic Retreat in Perak, Malaysia – Banjaran Hotsprings
Tucked away minutes from Ipoh in Perak, Malaysia, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is Malaysia’s first luxury wellness hot springs retreat nestled in a 16.59-acre valley. Located amid lush tropical jungle, natural geothermal hot springs and a cluster of magnificent limestone hills, the self-contain[...]
The world’s best pools
In the highly competitive tourism industry, pools have become a focal point in most of the worlds finest resorts and hotels. They are not only a place to unwind, swim a few laps or work on your tan; many are architectural wonders. For the family oriented market, indoor and outdoor water parks are [...]