Guest Reviews

NOEL RODRIGO’S LEOPARD SAFARIS: "Fantastic experience"

"We had a three-night stay at the camp and we couldn't recommend it more. We saw elephants, crocodiles, mongoose, wild boar, jungle cats and, most importantly, leopards! Saj is an absolutely brilliant guide, who has fantastic knowledge about all of Sri Lanka's animals and birds, and knew exactly where to go to find the leopards. We saw a huge male being charged by a water buffalo and a female relaxing in a tree. All the staff are great and the food is fantastic – my husband was in curry heaven! We loved staying in the tent too and showering outdoors. All in all, a wonderful experience. "

Tugu Bali: "Comfort in Canggu"

My wife and I stayed at Hotel Tugu for our Balimoon in early June. This hotel is like a time capsule in Bali. The attention to detail in balancing old and new was perfectly crafted. The hotel manager greeted us at reception which was a great way of welcoming us as guests of the hotel. The hotel grounds are meticulously maintained. My wife and I opted for the Rejang Suite which has a sunken tub and a partial view to the beach. The timber interior of the suite with the sunken bathtub and daybed felt true to the charm of the Javanese house. The wood framed windows open to a clean ocean breeze. Because we arrived on Thursday, we were able to view the cultural dance performance with our dinner. Again, the attention to detail was not overlooked in this show. The costumes were amazing and actors were great. The hotel also includes a museum displaying objects of its past and Bali. This was a huge value add as you rarely see such items on your normal Bali itinerary. The hotel also includes a private beach deck which is great for having a few Bintangs while watching the sunset. The hotel staff is extremely courteous and friendly. Highly recommend Tugu to anyone in search for true Balinese hospitality and comfort.

Rachamankha: "My favorite"

"My second visit to his wonderful hotel. The rooms are simple and roomy and the building feels like a piece of history. Lovely staff and a great bar. Best gin and tonic in Thailand? The local Thai breakfast option was delicious and interesting. Definitely worth a try as it's so different to what we expect from Western breakfast. Pool is quiet. No kids! Great!"

The Cabochon Hotel: "Exceptional hotel"

Beautiful hotel - lovely furnishings and stylish rooms. The staff were extremely helpful, spoke good English and upgraded us for free! Food also great - free breakfast was good (lots of choice) and the lunch we had was also delicious.

Cuca: "Hier moet moet MOET je naartoe!"

"Ok, het is geen Indonesisch eten, dus wil je alle dagen van de week rijsttafel eten, moet je hier niet zijn. Maar dan alsnog... MOET je hier naartoe! Naast dat het restaurant er simpel maar relaxt en netjes eruit ziet, is de ontvangst ook nog eens heel vriendelijk. Maar nog belangrijker: het eten is heerlijk! Laat je niet tegenhouden door het woord ‘tapas’ want het heeft niks te maken met de Spaanse taferelen die je wellicht associeert aan een La Cubanita. Nee. En nog eens nee. Ik heb 3 gerechten gekozen (had er wel meer willen nemen..) en allen smaakten heerlijk en apart. Uiteraard als afsluiter een dessert; Bali breakfast. En, je raadt het al, dit was ook mega genieten. Extra nice; ik zat buiten en kreeg meteen een muskito spray, ik was alleen en kreeg gezellig wat tijdschriften op tafel gelegd. Kortom: een hele dikke aanrader! (Excuses voor het hoge “wat schrijf ik overenthousiast” gehalte, maar ik ben erg blij dat ik dit restaurant toevallig ben tegengekomen en nu dus aan iedereen aan kan raden)"

David’s Kitchen: "Incredible from beginning to end"

All of the superlatives for David's kitchen are well deserved-it is clear that all the people here care and pay attention. Yes David does make an effort to speak to all diners and even more impressive he actually remembers what was said. We received an email the next day detailing our conversation and giving the name of a restaurant in Singapore he had suggested we would love. The food is among the best we have had-Chinag Mai is indeed lucky to have such a high calibre restaurant. We had the seared Tuna(which was presented as beautifully as it tasted) and Foie gras. I had the surf and turf as it was my birthday celebration and my husband had the beef cheeks that were exceptional. The attention to all the details from reservation to greeting to seating and through the dinner, we felt cared for and appreciated. This truly is an exceptional team who deliver on the promise of a fine dining experience- and that it is- A SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE.Well done!

Bassac Cruises: "Great experience"

I wasn't sure what to expect on this cruise because my travel agent called this cruise by a different name and I couldn't find info about it before I went, but I was pleasantly surprised. The boat is quite nice and this trip was relaxing. While the rooms are very small, they had everything one needed and were cute and clean. The bathroom shower was the kind you hold while you stand at the sink, but it was warm and it worked fine for 2 days. The food was excellent. I was so impressed that those meals were made on a boat! The staff was friendly and made sure my picky kids had something they would eat at each meal, which I very much appreciated. Note to parents: there are no adjoining rooms. I have 2 six-year-olds, so my husband stayed with one and I stayed with the other, just for safety purposes. This is not the kind of boat one could fall off of easily so I wouldn't hesitate to bring young kids on board, but pack your tablets or something to entertain them because they'll be bored otherwise. My kids are happy to spend all day chilling out on a recliner with an ipad so they loved this cruise. I enjoyed seeing the homes on the delta and taking the tour to see the fruit and farming home. There is wifi on board but the connection is spotty and mostly slow.

The Cabochon Hotel: "Beautiful place, lovely stay"

Had a wonderful stay here recently. The building itself was a wonder, and the rooftop pool a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Breakfast was excellent, as were the staff. Wish we had stayed more than the one night, so will have to return next time we are in Bangkok.

Manda De Laos: "An Oasis in the Middle of the City"

"This is such a special little spot - it feels like a hidden oasis in the middle of the city! We arrived around 8:30 pm without reservations and were given a table right beside the lily pond. The lights reflecting off the water combined with the cool, lounge vibe, made it feel as if we had walked into a secret hideaway! In addition to the romantic atmosphere, the food was delicious - some of the best we ate in Laos. We are admittedly adventurous eaters, but the menu offers a wide range of dishes to satisfy any palate, including vegetarians. Definitely a bit more upscale compared to other restaurants, but as we were celebrating our last night in LP, it was totally worth it."

The Twelve Hotel: "An oasis of calm in the center of Bangkok"

We stayed 3 nights from January 12 to 14 is a hotel located in an old restored traditional, beautiful harmony between style and TAII contemporain.Tres welcome and comfortable bath rooms with modern sanitary. no review á make