Nimmu House: "Hidden Gem in Ladakh"
"We booked to stay at Nimmu House at the beginning of our holiday in Ladakh. We spent three days acclimatising here before we went off on a 6 day trek through the Markha Valley and then returned for one night before heading off to another destination in the region. Nimmu and the surrounding area is absolutely stunning and it was wonderful to be away from the hustle and bustle of Leh. We were able to relax in the beautiful and very peaceful gardens of Nimmu House and the accommodation itself was just lovely - we were staying in the tents which were situated in the apricot and apple orchard. The tents were very well equipped with lovely comfortable beds and linen, beautiful interiors and fabulous bathrooms. The attention to detail was fantastic. The hospitality of the Nimmu staff was never ending and the food was out of this world! We were very sad to leave this absolute gem and can't wait to return next year! Thank you to everyone on the Nimmu team who made our stay such a warm and welcome one."Locavore: "Wonderful Experience, but book ahead or be disappointed"
"Very popular, small, expensive but very very good. We went here for dinner. Thank goodness we had skipped lunch after reading the reviews. We ordered the 5 course Otak-Otak which eventually turned into about 12 dishes as there are delightful little pre/post dinner treats along the way. What a wonderful surprise. The staff are fabulous and explained each dish as each one has it's own quirkiness - a bit fusion east meets west . . . . very tasty. We enjoy the evening very much and after our three hour eating safari we were very full. Would highly recommend for a special dinner or lunch out in Ubud, but do book in advance. No shows and late late comers are fined accordingly."Tugu Malang: "Outstanding Hotel"
"I went with my family and with a friend and his family Basically to visit Mount Bromo This is truly a gem A wonderful hotel The food is truly amazing and outstanding We tried to get food outside the hotel for one meal at another restaurant But eventually he consensus was that this Hotel has by far the best food in Malang The staff is friendly and very kind and courteous They have solutions for getting to Mount Bromo and they organized it so well We asked the hotel to organize it We had the best service and the best food and the best arrangement ever The team organized everything, even the smallest details were looked after This is one of the best Indonesian properties, and the service and the food and the property is evidence of this The room I had was a little small, but I am willing to look over that, the service and food was Outstanding!!!!! Thank you for a very memorable experience and stay at your hotel I will surely return very soon I will recommend your hotel to everyone Thank you "Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge: "Idyllic retreat"
"Just outside Pokhara, on a hilltop and away from the blare of the horns, it was just the break I needed in this stylish lodge in its idyllic setting. With probably the very best views of the Annapurna mountains the view from my bungalow across the valley to the Fish Tail Mountain was enchanting. It was a lovely clear morning, so certainly a wonderful way to start the day. I'd visited Tiger Mountain Lodge a few years earlier, so I was delighted to return again for a weekend. Marcus Cotton, owner of the hotel is excellent company and I enjoyed very much chatting with him over coffee, sitting on the terrace overlooking the magnificent views. (...) On my second morning, I was very glad I'd made the effort to get up at the crack of dawn to spend some time to admire the early morning sun and mountain views, and to stroll around the gardens birdwatching for an hour or so with Hari, one of the Lodge's three very knowledgeable resident nature guides. The staff here are attentive in the nicest, friendlies but unobtrusive way. I felt very spoilt, totally relaxed and was very sorry when I had to leave."The Samar: "2nd stay and always so nice!!!!"
"I was back in Siem Reap in May and stayed again at The Samar with a group of friends. The staff remembered me and my habits... and this time they propose us to experience other activities such as a picnic on a platform on the Tonle Sap, some puppet show... lot of creativity and attention to details... it made us feel we were not just in a hotel, but staying with friends sharing their secrets with us to make us discover their area. Nicely done... and the hotel has not changed in a year. Excellent maintenance. and rates are very reasonable and maybe even lower than many for a better quality."Les Maisons Wat Kor: "Relax and enjoy"
Spacious Cambodian style rooms with excellent amenities set in lush tropical gardens. Staff could not have been more helpful. A little out of town, but no problems with arranging transport. Nice pool. Good breakfast. Nice to sit out on the balcony of the room and enjoy the setting.The Hue House: "Nice restaurant"
"The Hue House Restaurant offers Hue and Vietnamese food, plus will be the only place which I have found in HCMC which has a great model of ""bun thit nuong"" (grilled pork, peanuts, noodles, sprouts and greens that's extremely well known within the south of the country). Food is genuine and portions are respectable. Staff is beneficial (to a fault) in ensuring you recognize the way to eat the meals properly (banh was ordered by me cuon there once, so the server insisted on coming 1 for me despite the protests of mine that i knew how you can do it!) The prices here are much more than reasonable. To match up against the adornment, quality of food and services, you are going to have an inexpensive price but five star service."Misool Eco Resort: "Paradise"
"Was my first time diving and I do t think I could have chosen a better world location. The trip was worth the length to go to a location where you can switch off from the world. If you want relaxation or adventure it has it all! Just happens to be in one of the most amazing locations in the world. GET THERE!"Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Paradise on earth in God’s own country!"
This was our 2nd visit to Neeleshwar Hermitage but this time with our extended family of 15 with the oldest being 79 yrs & the youngest 9 yrs. Neeleshwar has still maintained the high standards it has set for itself. We had the whole resort for ourselves as there was no one else the 1st 2 days. Located on the beach in the Arabian Sea, this resort is an ideal place for a quiet holiday with all the comforts of a 5 star hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & a big thanks to Jayan & his team for making our holiday that much more relaxing. Will definitely come back.tugu bali: "Amazing experience!"
"From the moment we arrived we knew this was experience was going to be unique! the staff was more than fabulous and they truly made the difference here. The place has real magic around, our room had beautiful small details that we loved. We came to Bali to celebrate my birthday and they really made this experience wonderful. The food was delicious, the massage therapist were great, the tours and drivers were really nice and patient, the recommendations for places to visit and good restaurants as well. would definetly come back with my eyes closed. "
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