Cuca: "Wonderful"
"Went to Cuca last night for our first visit We had the Chefs Tasting Plate..what an amazing experience Beautiful variety of tastes and textures Great value for money We will definetly be back. Don't miss out on the Bali Breakfast Dessert when you go there Lovely staff and wonderful service ... Thank you to everyone at Cuca"Jing’s Residence: "Maybe the nicest hotel I have ever been to"
"This is a wonderful hotel in a magically preserved town in China, only 3 hours forty minutes from Beijing by bullet train. A UNESCO site. The hotel is superb. You will be treated as a friend,served wonderful food, welcomed in every way. With only 16 glorious rooms (and a spa), this will be the highlight of any trip. I have been to China a number of times, and have always enjoyed the friendly nature of the people, but this hotel took that to a new level. I think it is the best, and unquestionably the nicest, hotel I have ever stayed in. Ms. Yang Jing makes you feel as though she personally invited you. The hotel itself is beautiful, but the warmth of its staff is amazing. Stay a few days and just enjoy"The Cabochon Hotel and Residence: "Loved everything about the Cabochon"
We stayed here for two nights' stopover from Europe en route to Australia. It was a glorious way to finish a hectic holiday - the spaces are peaceful and beautifully curated, our room was lovely, cool and quiet with large balcony to let the lush warm air in occasionally (aircon was perfect, however) and the shower was amazingly powerful. The staff are kind, warm, super helpful without being pushy, and the food is really excellent - much better than a meal we had at a vaunted restaurant in town. We did not want to leave, and will definitely be back.Satri House: "Just about perfect"
"My sisters and I stayed here in early part of December 2015 for four nights. Satri House is great small hotel just the right distance for the middle of town. Our room was clean and comfortable we walked out to a peaceful lily pool. Breakfast was delicious. After a day of sightseeing Satri House was a great place to come back and relaxand with a cocktails around the pool. we also loved taking the bikes back out in early evening and ride a short trip to the main part of town for more exploring and shopping. Satri House is just the perfect distance from main town in a quiet neighborhood. Would definetly recommend to friends. .The staff was very kind and efficient. THey were more than happy to call for tuktuk each evening for us us to get to diinner. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Laung Prabang."Misool Eco Resort: "Paradise"
"The Raja Ampat is an unspoiled jewel in Indonesia’s crown. It offers mile after mile of unspoiled natural beauty with its hundreds of mushroom islands and magnificent marine life . It had a sea of never ending spectacular coral which Australians say far exceeds the Great Barrier Reef. I shall return soon to experience the excellent hospitality of the Papuans."Supanniga Eating Room: "Chic Atmosphere and Great food"
Was there for dinner with a group of friends. We ordered various food and every dish was simply delicious. I love the tom yum goong especially. Very flavourful with lots of ingredients. Had a wonderful night out. Will definitely return again.Chakrabongse Villas: "Bangkok’s best kept secret hotel"
I only knew about this hotel due to the history of the Chakrabongse family, and therefore really wanted to stay there. Quite frankly it feels that you are staying in a private house in the epicentre of old Bangkok rather than a hotel. We stayed in the garden room, and even had friends over for dinner on the terrace for one of the nights. I wish I could afford to stay here every time I am in BKK, but think I will just have to settle for when I want to treat myself (and the wife !) to something special. absolutely brilliant place to stay.Sea Dance Resort: "5* In every aspect"
"My wife and I stayed at Sea Dance for 5 nights as part of our honeymoon and we really couldn’t fault it. The service was fantastic from Kent picking us up from the airport and showing us around the site, to Faith, Helen and John who were always there to help and were on first name terms within a few hours. Poy the resort manager was also extremely helpful and extremely welcoming. We stayed in one of the beach front pool villas which was fantastic, clean and comfy. We were lucky enough to arrive on a Saturday where the hotel host a bbq, the food was unreal as well as the Wednesday happy hour (free drinks). As some of the reviews do mention the resort is isolated but there are taxis just outside and you can walk to the first strip (around 10-15 mins). Top tips get up early for complimentary yoga and also do the island tour - excellent value. Thanks everyone for making our stay so good."The Island Lodge: "Wow"
"We started our day with a jolt. We had asked for a bicycle tour in the Mekong area, and started on 1A, one of the busiest roads in Vietnam. That lasted about an hour, and we almost died several times from close encounters with scooters, trucks and the like. This is not what we had signed up for. After that, to end the day at The Island Lodge was like a bit of Heaven. The hotel was small, unexpected, welcoming and a haven of calm. I don't get the rating systems. This hotel is rated three star. I would rate it much higher. The next day we stayed at a three star in Vinh Long. What a dump that was. Going from Heaven to Hell. And kudos to owner Michel. We like wine with our meals. Good and reasonably priced wine is hard to find in Asia. Leave it to a Frenchman like Michel to have an excellent house wine that is both good tasting and reasonably priced. And the meals were very very good. We only stayed one night. We wanted to stay more (you have no idea; near death experiences engender an appreciation for the finer things in life) and will be back. If you have the opportunity, do stay here. Stayed February 2017, traveled as a couple"Dewakan: "Fabulous fine dining gastronomic experience"
If you want a superb fine dining experience with exquisitely adapted Malaysian cuisine, this is as good as it gets in KL. This restaurant is open only for dinner. Options are between a 5 course and a 10 course meal - from appetisers to dessert. All at the table must choose the same option of number of courses. Beautifully served and you will taste herbs, flowers and meats not seen on menus often. Service is unobtrusive, efficient and friendly. Good wines are on offer. Reservation needed and if you have dietary restrictions , need to advise them in advance. Chef Darren (or Darell) is extremely passionate and dishes out an outstanding fare - a la Master Chef style .Travel Asia with Secret Retreats
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