Author Archive for Kay McMahon

Special feature: Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa, Pattaya

Special feature: Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa, Pattaya

By on Jun 16, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Sea Sand Sun, a luxury resort and spa near Pattaya. Did I say “luxury”? That’s an understatement! This place is superbly luxurious. If I could write this review in one word, that word would be WOW! But you luxury travellers are going to want a bit

Interview with James Grierson, co-owner of Albion restaurant, Kuala Lumpur

By on Jun 07, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Celebrities, Food and Drink, Going Out, India, Interviews, Malaysia, Nepal, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
A relative newcomer to Kuala Lumpur’s restaurant scene, Albion restaurant is quickly gaining a reputation as a top place to eat. I described it elsewhere as “probably the best place to eat in KL”, so I wanted to be sure that A Luxury Travel Blog readers gained the benefit of the insider knowledge too. Here
Prahran Market - a food lover's Paradise

Prahran Market - a food lover's Paradise

By on May 20, 2010 in Australia, Events, Food and Drink, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany
For those who have not yet heard of this gem of a market in Melbourne, Australia, let me tell you what you’ve been missing out on! The oldest continuously running market in Australia, Prahran Market is a haven for all kinds of gourmet delights. “So, it’s a food market, yes? What’s the big deal?” I
Armani Hotel Dubai now open

Armani Hotel Dubai now open

By on May 17, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates
The world’s first Armani Hotel, designed by fashion guru Giorgio Armani, is now open for business in Dubai after various delays to the project. The 160 room hotel, which oozes style, is located in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. Although this is Dubai’s newest five star hotel, the Armani Hotel will soon have
Learn to cook Thai food at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong

Learn to cook Thai food at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong

By on May 14, 2010 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Hong Kong, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Learn to cook Thai food at a top Hong Kong hotel
Interview with Michael Saxon of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Interview with Michael Saxon of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel

By on Jun 26, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Celebrities, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Interviews, Malaysia, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Michael Saxon lives in Penang, Malaysia where he is the General Manager of one of the Far East’s most prestigious and historic hotels – the Eastern & Oriental.   Happily married to his Malaysian wife, Beatrice, with whom he has two beautiful daughters, and working in the job of his dreams, he exudes the quiet