4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Tranquility Base"
"I stayed with my wife and son for a couple of nights on one of the floating tents recently. Our hosts had arranged an extra bed for our son and a lovely bouquet of flowers for my wife's birthday. The 4 Rivers team really enjoy making your stay as comfortable and unique as they can. Swimming in the river straight from your lodge makes you feel like you're in the middle of a jungle. Do get up early and listen to the dawn chorus. The trip to the fishing village and collecting clams in a mangrove swamp is great. There are bugs around at night but they are dealt with. The management did everything they could to make arrangements when our plans changed at short notice. A big thank you to the whole team for making our stay so memorable. "Arumdalu: "Arumdalu Resort Belitong, Great and Awesome Place!!!!"
"Arumdalu Resort was opened on May 2014, I would say a doubt at first time during on the way to the Resort taking by the Hotel driver, when I ask the Driver how good the Resort is, such as a food, area etc etc, he always said Lumayan ( Not too bad ) :), keeping me curious whether he doesnt even know the place or something that would say... you see the facts..... When I get there, Wow... unbelieve, its a completely remote area facing the amazing white sand and blue blue clean beach!!!! They have huge Villa and great pool exactly infront of the Villa. Beside the great Service from the staffs, Beautiful and clean Resort..(...) We really had Great time there and highly recommended, I love to come back!!!"Les Maisons d’Itac: "Surprising quality"
We took our staff for a company outing to this property over 3 nights. We are surprised with the quality of the villas, cabanas and pools and the amazing service that was provided. They are really lovely people and Bryan manages the place very well. We had no complaints and nothing went wrong,We purchased our foods and they cooked for us. Its a very quiet and peaceful location which is hard to find in Philippines. The only downsides are the long trip to get there which is about 3 hours and the lack of a beach to swim. On the plus side there are interesting activities around the place like kawasan falls and oslob whale watch, Ideal for people needing such a holiday or company affairs.Inle Princess Resort: "Magique"
"Hors du temps, vous arrivez forcément en pirogue dans cet hotel majestueux ou le personnel vous accueille sur un quai devant la réception. C'est Venise en Asie avec moins de touristes et plus de confidentialité. Puis on vous accompagne dans votre villa sur pilotis sur le lac. La chambre est très grande avec un coin salon, une cheminée et un lit immense. Grande salle de bain avec wc séparés, douche a l'exterieur et baignoire a l'intérieur. Petits déjeuners servis en chambre ou au restaurant face au lac Inle. Vue magnifique, excellent choix de mets servis. Restaurant très abordables environ 8€ les plats et d'une grande finesse, les produits viennent du jardin bio de l'hotel. Vous êtes dans l'éco-tourisme ou aucun plastique n'est utilisé. Belle piscine et étonnant Spa au milieu de la végétation et sur pilotis. Personnel très compétant et toujours souriant, disponible et a votre écoute. C'est d'ailleurs lui qui gère tout, car on ne voit jamais personne de la direction... Room service 24/24. Toutes sortes d'excursions possible sur le lac et dans les villages environnants. A ne pas louper si vous voulez passer au Lac Inle. Stayed February 2017, traveled as a couple"villa song: "Postmodern Colonial Style Perfection"
"In district 2, Villa Song is perfectly located along the Saigon river with scenes of the rural outskirts and industrial trade by cargo ship directly before you, to give a sense of location and culture. Being slightly out of the centre of the city and right on the banks of the river, means the air there is a slightly more fresh. Villa Song is a mightily impressive building, reminiscent of a palatial colonial outpost, yet it is only a few years old. The service is exceptional and the catering is world class. The outdoor bar and dining area is truly lovely. You can only be made to feel special here and although we only stayed 2 nights, my Husband and I found this hotel to be faultless. A nice touch was the complementary mini bar, including water, juices, soya drinks and beer, and fresh tropical fruits. The fixtures and fittings are top quality too, solid and robust and classically designed...everything for your comfort. We adored our stay here."4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Relaxing paradise"
"This is truly serene! Located on a secluded portion of a river. Very quiet. Beautiful! Definite great romantic place. Great front porch views direct in front of your room. Swim in relatively clear water right off your front porch. See fireflies in the evenings and dragon flies and birds during the day. Offers excursions but we instead chose to stay put on our front porch relaxing and river swimming. The food was reasonable but not great. But the place is so nice, refreshing and relaxing it can be considered as a place you should visit at least once in a lifetime. Nature at its best"Locavore: "Put Locavore on your bucket list"
"We had heard rumours that the food at Locavore was the best in Bali. I've been around...this is the best I have experienced ! Some consider it expensive at about USD$60 a head with wine but the experience of mindfully eating this other-wordly cuisine was priceless. It was my birthday and I intend to celebrate this way every year at least. I recommend sitting at the bench in front of the team of geniuses creating your experience where you can engage with them."The Governor’s House: "An oasis in Phnom Penh"
"Went to Phnom Penh for 3 nights on a business trip. This was my second trip to the city and checked into The Governor's House. Initially somewhat difficult to locate which caused some distress. However, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Tucked away just off a main thoroughfare, it is an oasis from the mad traffic of Phnom Penh. The establishment has only 12 rooms. After all it was a residence. And it certainly retained that warm homely feel. Once inside gate, one would enter into an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity - save for the play school next door. One may be deceived to think that this is an isolated location. There is a local market within a few minutes walk which offers a very interesting insight into the local life. I would recommend a morning visit. The establishment staff are warm and friendly adding to the homely atmosphere. While The Governor's House lacks the upscale look of other establishments near the tourist area closer to the river and palace, the warmth and tranquillity of this establishment more than make up for it. I will be coming back to The Governor's House again, soon."Maison Polanka: "A paradize"
Just a word: perfect! An outstanding service, a beautiful place, an excellent food, what else? All is done so that every thing becomes easy (use the hotel's tuc tuc!). Massage is a must do.A place very hard to leave.Villa Song Saigon: "the very best"
We stayed for two nights recently ... and wow. Two nights were not enough. This is one of the very best places I have stayed, period. The facilities and service are top-notch. Not to mention the up-and-coming coolness of the environs, and the experience of taking the free evening boat shuttle blazing down the Saigon River after a long hot day downtown. This is an experience not to be missed in HCMC.
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