From the moment you arrive at Aleenta Phuket, you get the feeling you’re somewhere special. The water garden that runs under the walkways, the beautiful villas with private pools, the divine beach on your doorstep… it’s a pocket of paradise. Here’s our review and latest video walk-through! Before we arrived at Phuket, we didn’t really … Read more
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel is the proverbial needle in a haystack of crazy. A clever blend of old colonial and bright modern décor, this hotel is like no other in the city. In fact we thought it wouldn’t seem out of place in the swank chic of LA. Amidst the buzz and madness of Bangkok’s … Read more
Knowing what to do in travel hub Kuala Lumpur has become more and more important for travellers. And with so much to offer, the Malaysian capital is the best way to start or end your next trip. Here’s our first-timer’s guide to Kuala Lumpur, the Garden City of Lights. Mrs Romance and I have flown … Read more
Luxury travel and eco-tourism haven’t been good bedfellows in the past, but things are changing. Places like Hua Hin’s Aleenta Resort in Thailand’s southwest have discovered the beautiful balance of the two. Thailand has long been a destination for keen travellers looking for luxury, adventure and a friendly yet fascinating culture. But all too often with … Read more
Thailand has created this fine balance of affordability and high luxury, which ticks so many boxes for travellers – especially honeymooners. Finding this line between luxury, price, adventure and romance that really suits our travel style is quite hard. But not in Thailand. The sense of adventure is still very much part of visiting Thailand; … Read more
Sala Phuket Hotel is the very definition of Thailand’s romance and mystery. From the privacy of the pool villas to the sun setting over the Andaman Sea, Sala Phuket is the ultimate honeymoon and romance destination. At the northwestern tip of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, Sala and Mai Khao Beach is all … Read more
If you don’t feel like venturing into the wilds of the Bangkok night and you’re looking for somewhere special, Uno Mas is where people from all over the city come for romance, for excellent food and for views to die for. Thailand is made for food lovers. There’s just so much to choose from here. … Read more
Finding accommodation in Bangkok isn’t difficult, but choosing where to stay is. You’re so spoilt for choice here. But if it’s comfort, convenience and luxury you’re after, the Centara Grand at Centralworld is the place for your Bangkok romance! Bangkok – steamy, crazy, thrilling Bangkok. Mrs Romance and I love this city. It’s an assault … Read more
By the time you read this, we will be gone. From Thailand, I mean! Wow. Sorry, that sounded a bit dramatic, didn’t it? We will be hurtling through the air at 500+mph and not looking forward at all to the impending winter we have to face in Sydney. Thailand and Malaysia really have shown their … Read more
And we’re off! Finally the day of departure has come and we’ve winged our way to South East Asia at last. It’s been an adventurous week for the both of us and while our poor hometown of Sydney soaks and gurgles under a terrible deluge that’s hit the east coast of Australia very hard, we’re … Read more