Penang

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is a luxurious beachfront sanctuary that embraces it’s surrounding Malaysian culture and environment. From it’s iconic Minangkabau roof architecture to it’s walls filled with Malaysian art, it is a resort getaway that will leave you with a better appreciation of the local culture.  The ongoing environmental conservation efforts by Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, [...]

As we stepped into the Parkroyal Penang Resort lobby, one look around and we could tell this was a true tropical resort. Rotating fans hung from the multi story high ceilings over the long reception counter and lobby lounge, while the view of the large blue pool, gardens and ocean past the reception was mesmerizing. This is exactly how a [...]

Find heritage, character and style in boutique Hotel Penaga. Formed from fifteen pre-war terraces and shophouses, you can stay in a hotel in the heart of Georgetown, that has the beauty and architecture that the area is famous for. With three distinct room categories named after the streets they are on, the selection of rooms range from forty square meter [...]

Experience a unique high tea concept at the Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa by Shangri-La in Penang Malaysia, with their fortnightly Joget High Tea. Enjoy either a traditional English High Tea set of scones with whipped cream and strawberries, a selection of gourmet sandwiches and cakes or a Malaysian High Tea set of chicken lorbak & cucumber, curry puff,  cucur [...]

Penang is famous for it’s food, with many tourist’s holiday itineraries revolving around the foods they want to eat. Whether you dine at a local hawker center or a fine restaurant, here is our list of must try dishes when visiting Penang.   Fried Koay Teow One of the most popular hawker dishes, the flat rice noodles are fried in [...]

*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 [...]