Tugu Bali: "3 days at the end of 2 weeks in Bali with our daughter and 2 grandchildren"

Review by: stevealt | Source: Trip Advisor
"Very interesting layout. Our suite was on the second floor with a huge Japanese style tin bath and great ocean view. Very rustic appearance, but with all modern conveniences. Our daughter's suite had a plunge pool and koi pond. The best aspects of the hotel were the perfect service, and the large grassy lawn space next to the beach. By the second day the wait staff knew us by name. Be sure to try one of their many specialty prix fixe dinners. Not much to do outside the resort, compared to other areas of Bali, but that's OK."

David’s Kitchen: "Must try in Chiang Mai"

Review by: Jennifer J | Source: Trip Advisor
Davids Kitchen is located 15 mins drive from the old town, but it definitely worth a visit if you are in Chiang Mai and for special occasion. You would be amazed by the garden when you first arrive. The food is fantastic and staffs would give you great recommendation if you are not sure what to order. David was also in the restaurant and making sure every guest is enjoying the dinner. We also got a little sweet surprise at the end of the dinner. Would definitely come again.

Tugu Malang: "Gorgeous Hotel"

Review by: Star0309 | Source: Trip Advisor
"Tugu Malang is such an amazing hotel. My husband & I are frequently in Malang & even if we dont stay in the hotel we always visit for coffee or a meal & the wonderful ambience. This weekend we decided to stay & once again we were not disappointed. From the polite friendly & efficient staff to the amazing decore this boutique hotel captures the feeling of the long forgotten & proud heritage of the Javanese & Chinese Indonesian culture. For anyone who likes a unique boutique experience this hotel is for you. You definitely wont be disappointed. A short becak ride & you'll find yourself at the local bird & fish markets."

Reverie Siam: "Beautiful hotel!"

Review by: Mayasolo | Source: tripadvisor.com
The hotel was stuning and the room with the stand alone bath tab (river view) was amazing! The gardens, the lobby and of course the rooms were just gorgeous and very relaxing! The only minus was the restaurant- although it had a great tasety food it was all tiny so if you are hungry it's problematic to eat there. However breakfast was nice and the staff brought us more bread, and juice when needed. The staff were also very kind, and overall I would recommand this beautiful place to friends! P.s- it is 5 min from the walking streets of Pai but the hotel runs a shuttle that will take you whenever you want until 11pm, which was great for us!

Poring Hot Spring Nature Reserve: "Fun place to do small vacation"

Review by: Frederick A | Source: Trip Advisor
This place is suitable for the young kid to enjoy playing in the pools and also for the adult to enjoy the hot spring.

Misool Eco Resort: "Beyond expectations"

Review by: Cebhawley | Source: Trip Advisor
My husband and I got certified in scuba to come here, and it was worth everything. Facilities were wonderful considering mission of resort. If I had vacation time and money, I would bring my three kids there tomorrow. House reef was such a lovely snorkel opportunity. Food was delicious, as long as one can let go of Western thoughts. I personally found nudibranchs, scorpion fish, and a frog fish (fist bump!) and saw mandarin fish on dusk dive. For the bird addicts, we saw wild sulfur crested cockatoos on the resort island. I will budget to get here again asap with my kids. Dive master took great care of us... (Hugs to Kiikii, despite my great faith that he was Benny). Wait staff was always ready with an eager selamat pagi for early breakfast. Getting here is difficult, but As noted above, I would come back in a heartbeat. Shout out to Mark, Sue and Calvin. I cried when I left...

Tugu Lombok: "10/10!"

Review by: Phillippa C | Source: Trip Advisor
"My partner and I stayed at Tugu hotel in late September for a week and just could not speak highly enough of the place. It doesn't have the 'grand entrance' like other more commercial resorts do, but that really does work to Tugu's advantage, as it is like no other hotel you'll stay at. To make it easy for anyone deciding whether to stay here in the future, here is a list of pros and cons: Pros: - There is a lot of work gone into this hotel to make it very unique, for example; the owner/ designer has purchased many pieces of traditional antique statues from all over the show (large and small) that are randomly situated around the hotel grounds with stories all about them in regards to their history and culture. - There's a very authentic/ traditional vibe, which you cant help but feel immersed in and inspired by - The food is great. It's not a regular buffet breakfast, they make everything for you personally. P.S - The Jackfuit Curry is a must! P.P.S - I'm vegan and the staff more than catered to my needs by removing certain ingredients for me with no hassle. - Even though the place was fully booked, it never felt crowded, which made the whole stay more relaxing and enjoyable. You never had to fight for a sunbed or table etc. - The private beach is beautiful...those crystal azure blue waters that you see on postcards type of deal... (although not the best at low tide for swimming from the coral). - Lastly I would say, the staff are what made the stay just so memorable. They go out of their way to do anything to make you have a great time. At the end when we drove away, there were about 6 of them that waved us off! I almost felt emotional because they treated us like family (and I was so sad to leave)! Cons: - There's nothing really around in close vicinity to this resort (not really a con for us because the hotel is so amazing you don't really need to leave) but for the more adventurous/ partying types - this could be a negative maybe? In saying that, you can hire scooters and venture out. All in all I give Tugu the biggest thumbs up. My partner and I always talk about our stay there and how much we want to go back!"

Sukoon Houseboat: "Luxuriously built, good service"

Review by: Krishna P | Source: Trip Advisor
"One of the few Luxuriously built house boats, with good service and a peaceful location on Dal lake. The rooms are well appointed and offer good warmth and privacy. The Bathroom is very clean and spacious as well. Their roof top open seating is lovely and offers great panoramic views of the Dal lake and the mountains. The food was alright, no complains just that they can try and offer more authentic Kashmiri cuisine"

Le Calao: "Fabulous dinner"

Review by: nmpvincent | Source: Trip Advisor
Everything from food to service was as great as is any 2 star Michelin!! Very creative food, unique minority food offering to discover the sample of local cuisine at its best. Dont be misled by the current rating. The restaurant just reopened and has had yet enough reviews. But for us was the best restaurant in town by a long stretch !

tugu lombok: "Magical place"

Review by: Fabio M | Source: tripadvison.com
"I remember we arrived at Tugu around 9pm. While checking in two families arrived. They were on the same flight we were from Singapore. Looking all around I exclaimed ""What a beautiful place!""... And the guy next to me replied ""It's a magical place!"" That's what Tugu is. A magical place. It's not a luxury place, it may not be the best hotel you've ever been! But it may very well be an experience you will never forget. We enjoyed the Villa, the different places where we had dinners, the beach, the excursion to the Gili islands and overall we enjoyed the people. Thank you for let us fell so well! "
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