Category: lodgings
Yakakutei 野鶴亭, Kirishima, Japan
During our 2-week vacation, we stayed at two ryokans (traditional inn). The first is Yakakutei 野鶴亭 (wild crane pavilion) located in Kirishima霧島 (literally, fog island) in southern Kyushu. Half-board is usually the only option for staying at a ryokan and we were happy to indulge ourselves. And indulged we did. Every night was a kaiseki-ish…
Apartment on Corso Giacomo Matteotti, Siracusa (Ortigia), Sicily
Continuing with our trip to Sicily … the apartment we rented is situated on the island of Ortigia and overlooks one of the newer and straighter main street on the island – Corso Giacomo Matteotti. The apartment is located on the top floor of a relatively new, mixed-use building. There is a Zara on street…
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 張弼士故居, Penang
Back in Georgetown, Penang, among many of the heritage buildings, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (張弼士故居) is one of the most celebrated example. UNESCO recognized it with an award in Heritage conservation in 2000. We were treated to a glimpse of how a Chinese tycoon lived at the turn of the century (19th-20th). The mansion is now…
Heavenly Spa by Westin, Langkawi
The Heavenly Spa is located adjacent to the Westin resort with its own beachfront. One could walk over from the resort lobby in about 10 minutes or hail a golf buggy. Upon arrival, after passing through the entrance gate, there is a small courtyard where one faces a row of trees, the beach and…