A hotel with style and class – Uma by COMO, Paro, Bhutan

08 January, 2016

Most people would probably know Uma by COMO Paro Bhutan because of the high-profile wedding of Hong Kong celebrities, Tony Leung and Carina Lau. The celebrity couple got married in this luxurious hotel in 2008. Since then, the rich and famous have been...

Arrive as guests and leave as friends – Uma by COMO, Punakha, Bhutan

28 December, 2015

When I arrived at the Uma by COMO at Punakha, I was overwhelmed by the astonishing scenery. The resort is perched strategically on a hillside and overlooks the gorgeous Punakha Valley. Although the building blends in nicely with its surrounding, its beautiful warm...

A lodge of serenity – Gangtey Goenpa Lodge, Bhutan

22 December, 2015

“It is a very happy day today, which has brought us all together. We are here to give a warm welcome to our honoured guests. We welcome you.” The harmonised voices filled the gorgeous Gangtey Goenpa Lodge Bhutan while my partner and I...

Seduced by Hansar Bangkok – Hansar Bangkok, Thailand

08 October, 2015

It was not the first time she’s doing it. Over the last couple of years, she has been seducing me from a distance. And itwas only on my most recent trip that I gave in to her seduction. Nope, she’s not one of...

Heaven on earth – Point Yamu by COMO, Phuket, Thailand

01 October, 2015

To begin with, I’m not a huge fan of beach holiday. The thought of being trapped in a beach resort would send me into a frenzy panic. Is the town within reasonable distance? Are there things to do in the town? All my...

Patchy service takes the wow away from W San Francisco – W San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

22 July, 2015

It was a deliberate decision on our (my partner and I) part that we should try as many Starwood hotels as possible when we visited San Francisco in May this year. We stayed at the Le Meridien and St Regis hotel last year....