PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort was our home for six glorious nights, and I’m excited to share all the details about this relatively new property that opened in February 2023. Whenever hubby signs up for his Ironman triathlon in any destination, I naturally take charge of the accommodation hunt—and this trip was no exception. At the time […]

Who says work-from-home weekends have to be, well… at home? I decided to shake things up with a quick getaway at Swissotel The Stamford Singapore. Situated in the heart of the city, this iconic hotel promised not just convenience, but a chance to mix productivity with a touch of weekend indulgence. And honestly, there’s something […]

We’re back at PARKROYAL on Beach Road for another staycation! After staying here one night last August and absolutely loving it, we’ve returned with a proper 2-night stay this time. Because honestly, one night is never enough when you’ve found a good thing. The perks of being a GHA Discovery Titanium Member keep drawing us […]

Pan Pacific Singapore has officially set a new benchmark for my staycation adventures, and I’m thrilled to share why this Marina Bay gem left me completely smitten. Having explored numerous staycation spots over the past few years, I can confidently say that our stay at Pan Pacific Singapore stands out as the most memorable. In […]

After checking out from Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, we made our way to Amari Johor Bahru for a further extension of our little getaway, hoping for another memorable experience at this supposed luxury property. Getting to Amari Johor Bahru Same as last year, we arranged for a driver from the same Desaru car […]

Exactly one year after our Ironman adventure in Desaru, we found ourselves back at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. Last year, we stayed at Westin Desaru Coast, but this time we fancied trying something different. Same arrangement as always – with a triathlon bike and massive suitcase in tow, we booked private car transport from […]

I’d been wanting to check out The St. Regis Singapore for quite some time, and I finally got to experience this luxury hotel firsthand during our wedding anniversary staycation. After attending several cocktail receptions and wedding dinners here, I knew the hotel had a solid reputation, but staying overnight would be the real test. Want […]

We checked out from The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and headed to Johor Bahru city centre for a three-night stay at Capri by Fraser. Hired a car from the same local company we used in Desaru, and the drive took about 1 hour and 15 minutes with no traffic issues. Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru […]

Never thought I’d actually come back to Desaru after more than thirty years—what a blast from the past! I first visited with my family when I was around 7 or 8 years old. Back in the 80s, Desaru and Kota Tinggi were hot spots for holidaymakers. I don’t remember much from those trips except for […]

Finally found the Patra Boutique Hotel, yay! Our taxi couldn’t come into the small road so we had to walk in from the main road where we alighted. For those of you who have missed my earlier post on How to get from Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok City Centre, click on the link to […]