Author: olaf

Dream accommodation in a beautiful secluded island is perhaps best way to describe gaya island resort. Within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, lies Pulau Gaya, which is home to Gaya Island Resort, one of the best and most lavish resorts in Borneo. To get to the resort, one first has to go to Kota Kinabalu, continue with land transfer for about 15 minute to Sutera Harbor Marina and from there a speedboat will deliver visitors to the island. First reactions after setting foot on the island are simply mesmerizing. The resort lies between the folds of descending tropical rain forest and a golden sandy beach meeting a blue clear sea with its coral reefs. Added to this, the famous and majestic rise of Mount Kinabalu stands in the distance as a sentinel over its i...

Reflecting on the grandeur and luxury of a Malay traditional palace, Tanjong Jara Resort is a blissful sanctuary, surrounded by gentle exotic nature and an elegant culture that invites you to feel what it’s like to unwind like the royal member of a kingdom. Conveniently situated on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, between Kuala Terengganu in the North and Kuantan in the South, Tanjong Jara Resort is a quaint 99-room resort with authentic taste, rooting on the region’s timeless spirit. The resort’s compound is composed by local timbers and rich fabrics, inspired by the 17th era of Malay’s Royal Palaces and based on ‘Sucimurni’, an ancient Malay concept with emphasizes on the purity of one’s spirit, health and well being. Tanjong Jara Resort is accessible by road from all major citi...

There is never as shortage of fabulous accommodation in Koh Samui and a recent stay experience at Sea Dance Resort is proof of this fact. Opened for a little over a year, the resort has gained its reputation and drawn travellers who wish to experience Koh Samui’s secret and secluded beaches. This, our next journey took us to the one of the most talked about islands in the Gulf of Thailand. After we arrived on Koh Samui we took a shuttle directly to Sea Dance Resort situated at the island’s tranquil Hanuman Bay and conveniently located less than ten minutes from Samui International Airport. The resort immediately impressed us with its tropical beauty and relaxed ambience. The staff here were very friendly and spoke good English, something not always found in the South Thailand area. The lo...

About 230 km from the capital city of Ho Chi Minh, in the beautiful archipelago of Con Dao island, Six Senses Con Dao is a five star resort built to commemorate the needs of every traveler seeking a quality getaway with high-class facilities and breathtaking scenery surrounds. Located off the southeast coast of the mainland of Vietnam, Six Senses Con Dao is accessible through the nearby Co Ong regional airport via a 50-minute domestic flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Sets amidst the island’s pristine nature, Six Senses features luxurious villas with direct access to private infinity pools overlooking the vast South China Sea. It also boasts a private beachfront, Six Senses Spa, and fitness facilities. The resort’s quaint interior takes in the essence o...