Shangri-La Sojourn

To ease my tension at work, I decided to follow my husband on his business trip. Yes, I wanted to chill out and later get back rejuvenated. And so I found myself  in a dreamlike surrounding by the beach and mostly in the resort oasis with the spa in the veranda and the sound of waves to lull me to sleep. What a wonderful life!

The Resort's Ocean Wing frontage

The evening of our arrival we ate by the pool about 500m from the beach. There were  nine specialty stalls serving all kinds of foods, Chinese, Indian,Malay,European,Korean,Japanese to cater to all to your taste. I chose one which served various vegetables , some seafoods, pasta, eggs and condiments which the chefs fried in seconds in a wok  under an extremely high temperature. While enjoying the foods,  suddenly the torrential rain and wind lashed at the large permanent gazebo and the staff immediately ushered us to the inner area. Oh, it was quite an experience eating in such windy and rainy (romantic) atmosphere with your hair flying about you. In the photo the diners had all run away from the periphery and sought refuge at the centre of the gazebo.

Hawker-style dining by the pool

The next day was spa day for me after watching a DVD  " Hatchiko- A Dog's Story" which tugged at my heart and used up a lot of tissues. It was just heart rending to see how loyal a dog was to a master even after he was dead the dog still came to the train station to wait for him for 10 years , a true story in Shibuya , Japan. Come to think of it I didn't know why I chose that DVD.. maybe the dashing Richard Gere's factor.

The quaint  spa has an electronic curtain for privacy and you can fill it with water at any temperature and there is plenty of L'occitane essential oil to give that refreshing feel and you can also pick some frangipani flowers blooming next to your room and put them in to create that Spa atmosphere.Must have been hours in there with a soft music in the background.

Okay no more story just to show you some pictures of my  short sojourn in this truly world-class resort both in service and facilities.

Beachfront Entrance

Hillside Entrance    

 The entrances facing the verdant
hills and at the back facing the
exclusive pool shielded by flower-hugging vines, coconut trees and beautifully landscaped surrounding. The pool is lined by blue parasols and beach chairs with plentiful of soft-fluffy towels. A kiosk serving tidbits and drinks is just at one corner.

The Veranda facing the pool and beach

The Spa on the Veranda

Door to the pool and beach

The room is spacious and tastefully
decorated. The minibar was stuffed with goodies. There is a coffee maker and a large canister of ice-cubes.
The lighting was just right, not too
dim like some hotels and not too bright.

Welcoming fruits and chocolate

The air-conditioning is just perfect.I love the rest room with a
a lovely painting to accompany you. The shower room has a large shower head with water coming out like real rain and there is a built-in bench for you to just sit.....meditating?

Sofa just for you with the spa in the background

                                                                                                       

Attractive wall detail design

Well I had a whale of time mostly by myself enjoying the peace and tranquility leaving all the world's troubles behind. Really a great way to  recharge your battery. I would do this at least three times a year as a form of mental relaxation and as a form of pampering myself with everything being done by others who are there to please you. When you return to the world of reality you will appreciate life better at the same time reduce any sense of drudgery in your life.