Snakeskin Pool at The Slate Phuket in Thailand

The Slate Phuket Hotel Review: A Heritage-Centred Design Resort

The Slate is the epitome of cool, slick and laidback – a hotel of bold contrasts all wrapped up in a lush garden paradise. Read on for my review of The Slate in Phuket. The Bill Bensley-designed hotel could almost be described as “whimsical-meets-steam-punk”, with striking steel, concrete and glass softened by warm wood finishes and…

Drone photo of Devasom Khao Lak in Thailand

Devasom Khao Lak in Thailand: Where Luxury Meets Lagoon and Beachfront Dreams

I found it – the most breathtaking design hotel in Thailand. Nestled between a serene lagoon and golden shores of Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province, Devasom Khao Lak blends timeless Southeast Asian architecture with modern luxury in a way that feels straight out of a dream. Think heritage-inspired architecture, lagoon-side lounging and thoughtful, curated…

Lagoon pool at Centara Karon Resort Phuket in Thailand

Centara Karon Resort in Phuket Hotel Review: A Vibrant Beach Getaway

Centara Karon Resort in Phuket is a modern and stylish hotel on the southwest coast of the island, steps away from the beach. Read on for my full hotel review of the Centara Karon Resort Phuket in Thailand! Phuket is located in southern Thailand and is one of the most well-known beach destinations in the…

Thailand Intercontinental Khao Yai lake view

InterContinental Khao Yai Resort Review: A Luxury Bangkok Getaway

Best known for being home to UNESCO World Heritage Site Khao Yai National Park, the first national park in Thailand where more than 80% remains covered in evergreen or semi-evergreen forest, this region located in the mountains has so much to offer beyond the incredible wildlife and scenery. Khao Yai National Park is one of…

Swimming pool at Gloria Manor in Kenting National Park in Taiwan

Gloria Manor in Kenting in South Taiwan: Luxury Hotel Review

Nestled within a national park along Taiwan’s picturesque south coast, Gloria Manor is a former presidential vacation destination that has since been transformed into a world-class resort for those in the know. Our recent stay in Taiwan’s underrated Kenting National Park was a reminder not to overlook destinations closer to home. While Kenting in Pingtung…