Spoiler alert, I’ve lived in the UAE for ten years, and while I’ve driven through Al Ain a few times, I’ve never actually stayed overnight. As Hubs did quite a bit of work in the city circa 2009 (including the wildlife park), I was happy […]
You know how you can get really excited for a restaurant and then it doesn’t live up to expectations? This was, unfortunately, the case at Ad Hoc, a well-reviewed venue in Rome. As we had first time tasting menu diners in our group, I felt especially disappointed […]
Fairly certain I’ve written close to 10,000 words this week. All the best (and worst) from my recent trip to Italy is queued up and will be coming at you sooner rather than later — stay tuned! Food writers share their favorite ‘safety’ drinks. What’s […]
Wondering exactly what we had in store for our planned visit to the Iridium Spa (the onsite spa for the St. Regis Maldives), Zoe and I jumped on a golf cart and headed through the lush forest to the opposite side of the island where the spa […]
Of the six dining destinations located at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort, Orientale takes an Asian style approach in their offer, with plenty of variety, including: Korean, Sichuan, Cantonese, as well as an Indian and Pakistani grill. Even better? Putting these flavors directly on the beach […]
Crust is a cozy wooden structure on the beach of the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort, and where my friend and I had lunch both days of our trip. The menu is simple and straightforward — pizza and bruschetta (with dips and plenty of vegetarian options), […]
There’s something about familiar dining when you’re far away from home, is there not? Therefore, I was delighted to see Middle Eastern fare at Cargo, the St. Regis Vommuli Maldives resort’s Middle Eastern restaurant. Set under a canopy of trees, details have not gone unnoticed […]
And what’s a tropical getaway without a fabulous bar to sit and watch the sunset? How about in the belly of an (architectural) whale shark? While the majority of design in Maldives properties focuses on tropical beach/beach chic/sophisticated beach vibes, I liked this modern turn as […]
Alba is the open air all day dining destination at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. Designed in a pleasantly modern Mediterranean style, the high ceilings, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating all add to a relaxed experience. Having had a breakfast buffet in my time […]
