Malaysia

*Warning: Great food, but double check your bill. Myself and another dinner on different occasions were overcharged for certain items. Located on Jalan Batu Feringhi between the two Shangri-La Resorts, the restaurant is an easy walk from most hotels along the street. Here you can try the many flavors of Malaysia including Beef Rendang and Penang favorites like Penang Prawn [...]

Step into Chi, the spa at Shangri-La, and step into serenity. A walk down a wood planked path, lined with bamboo shoots and fish ponds starts my search for relaxation as I approach the reception villa. The sound of trickling water from a rock water feature in the center of the reception reminds me to take a deep breath and start [...]

For a beach side retreat of pure relaxation, adrenaline pumping activities or fun for the whole family, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La has it all. Breathe in the fresh air and get the blood flowing, with a round of golf at the Par 3 golf course, a game of tennis on one of the three floodlit tennis courts or choose [...]

Even poolside dining at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is an experience with the addition of “Thai-Pas” to the Pinang restaurant and bar’s menu. Share and taste a variety of Asian flavors including local delicacies presented in sets of 4 shot glasses. Our favorites include the Pinang Laksa soup shooters, a spicy and sour fish broth with fresh noodles; [...]

Hotel Istana is a 5 star business hotel located in Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre and only a 5 minute walk to the Bukit Bintang shopping mall. From the grand lobby to the hotel rooms, royal Malay decor abounds. Amenities include a free-form outdoor Greco-Roman styled swimming pool, a fully equipped Fitness Centre, Sauna, Jacuzzi and business services. With an excellent [...]

There are so many attractions to see in Penang’s heritage district of Georgetown, that unless you enjoy getting lost in 30 degree heat, trishaw rides are the perfect way to explore the area. We learned this the hard way after searching all over Penang road for the famous Penang Road Teo Chew Chendol. People were pointing us in all different [...]

This hot night spot is hidden underground in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Accessed by a glass elevator taking you to the dramatic interior of draped curtains, round VIP booths, and uncanny furniture, it’s no surprise that the space was created by the talented design firm Dupoux. Wednesday night is ladies night, so arrive early and enjoy pink guava [...]

Built in 1885, the Eastern and Oriental Hotel, commonly known as the E&O, displays the grand elegance of the British colonial era. Visitors have a choice of rooms in the original Heritage wing or the new Victory Annex wing. With a prime location along the water in Georgetown, the hotel is a big attraction in Penang. Eastern and Oriental Hotel [...]