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6PR Radio: Chrissy and the Gentleman Traveller Find Luxury Abroad

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019Posted in 6pr, 6prnews, Bali, Bali resorts, Bukit Bintang, Chris Parry travel, family travel, Holiday with kids, Kempinski, KLIA, Malay culture, Malaysia, malaysiatrulyasia, roadtrips, Shopping Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, travel, travel bucket lists, travel essentials, travel fun, travel newsLeave a comment

On Perth’s best talkback radio station, 6PR, I recently discussed with my fine friend and colleague Chrissy Morrissy some options for luxury abroad; the magnificent Apurva Kempinski in Bali and the distinguished Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur.

A bit closer to home I spoke about day trips through the Avon Valley, from bakeries to canola crops, from Bentley Blowers to the history of this beautiful part of Western Australia.

The featured image for this post is the Apurva Kempinski Bali, located in Nusa Dua. The inspiration for the design are the classic and iconic rice terraces found throughout Bali.

Above: The sumptuous lounges of the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur are perfect for high tea, gin and tonics or just resting between shopping sprees.

Above: What makes a beautiful resort that you will return to again and again? Water slides for the kids? Restaurants? Waterfront views? Rooftop bars? Maybe. The Kempinski has all of these things but I think it’s the people who work there that are the greatest influence on your enjoyment. Tom is holding a soft toy of the Bali Myna, an endangered local species of bird that the Apurva Kempinski is working hard to protect.

Above: The Library at the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the food. An enchanting and refined menu full of passion for the flavours that represent the melting pot culture of Malaysia.

Above: The Avon Valley has rolling hills filled with wildflowers, rolling fields of canola crops and great towns with bakeries, museums, galleries and pubs.

6PR Radio: Chrissy and ‘The Gentleman Traveller’ discuss Borneo and Footy Final Travel

September 9, 2019September 16, 2019Posted in 6pr, 6prnews, adventure tourism, Chris Parry travel, family travel, Holiday with kids, luxurytravel, Malay culture, Malaysia, malaysiatrulyasia, tourism innovation, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Sabah, travel, travel funLeave a comment

Spend some time on a Sunday afternoon listening to Chrissy and ‘The Gentleman Traveller’ on 6PR 882, Perth’s only commercial talkback radio station.

Recently, we spoke about my week long adventure to Malaysia, spending some time in one of my favourite cities, Kuala Lumpur, before heading to the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo.

ABOVE: THE SEA GYPSIES ARE ONE OF THE WORLDS TRULY NOMADIC COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE ON THE SEA IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE BETWEEN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA AND THE PHILLIPINES.

I travelled to the small island of Mabul and from there took daily boat trips to other islands in the area to experience pristine snorkelling, intriguing sea gypsies and awesome views after trekking the peaks of small but tall islands.

ABOVE AND BELOW: SIPADAN-MABUL RESORT LOCATED ON MABUL ISLAND. USE THE RESORT AS YOUR HOLIDAY DESTINATION OR A BASE FOR EXPLORING OTHER ISLANDS IN THE NATIONAL PARK, INCLUDING WORLD RENOWNED SIPADAN ISLAND.

Sabah is easily accessible from Perth with direct flights to Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines. Boat travel to the islands is well monitored and accredited by Malaysian park authorities.

Come to Borneo. Come to Sabah.

We also spent a few minutes offering some tips to travellers to Melbourne who are attending footy finals. Some of the ideas we suggested were to form a collective group of other supporters to get some bargaining power when booking flights and accommodation or considering flying to other destinations and making your way to Melbourne from there, including flying to Hobart and catching the ferry across Bass Strait to Melbourne or flying to Canberra or Sydney and driving down in a hire car. It’s too late to expect a cheap fare but you can avoid the most expensive fares if you think about what options work for you.

6PR Radio: Chrissy and Chris talking about luxury destinations, including Apurva Kempinski Bali and the Ritz Carlton KL

September 9, 2019September 16, 2019Posted in 6pr, 6prnews, Bali, Bali resorts, Bukit Bintang, Chris Parry travel, Holiday with kids, Kempinski, luxurytravel, Malay culture, Malaysia, malaysiatrulyasia, Shopping Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, travel, travel newsLeave a comment

A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon is to listen to Chrissy and Chris on 6PR 882, Perth’s only commercial talkback radio station.

For this chat, I described how luxury travel can be exciting and affordable.

We talked about the all new Apurva Kempinski in Bali and how its architecture sets the heart racing with awe and how there is so much space to hide away and relax or strut your gut in front of other guests if that’s your thing. Most of the Kempinski rooms have their own private plunge pool or access to small lagoon pool while there is also a massive lagoon pool and another good sized pool that includes a water play are for kids, including three waterslides.

ABOVE: APURVA KEMPINSKI NUSA DUA, BALI. ARCHITECTURE INSPIRED BY THE RICE TERRACES AROUND UBUD.

We then talked about my experience at the Ritz-Carlton KL, located in the heart of Bukit Bintang. With a level of refined luxury, complete with crooners and jazz bands around every corner, this hotel reminds you of travelling on a 1920’s ocean liner with its sumptuous lounge chairs and library restaurant.

ABOVE: THE RITZ-CARLTON KL, FULL OF SUMPTUOUS LOUNGES FOR DRINKING, EATING OR COLLAPSING IN AFTER A DAYS SHOPPING IN BUKIT BINTANG, JUST A MINUTES WALK AWAY.

The food options at the Ritz-Carlton’s renowned Library restaurant provide some of the best food available in Kuala Lumpur.

ABOVE: RITZ-CARLTON LIBRARY RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE CHEF WAI COMBINES MODERN AND TRADITIONAL CULINARY TECHNIQUES AND DEVELOPING FLAVOUR PROFILES THAT ARE FRESH AND LUXURIOUS.

If you’re considering a luxury experience, take advantage of offers that pop up on popular websites and I always recommend then contacting the hotel/resort yourself and making yourself known and maybe negotiating some of the inclusions. Maybe you want more golf and less day spa time. Maybe you’d like to give up the fine dining vouchers for pizzas and chips around the pool for your kids. Try making a relationship on your own that provides the inclusions that are important to you.

ABC Breakfast Show with Nadia and Russ: Staycations. You don’t have to stay at home to have one.

August 12, 2019Posted in abcadelaide, abcperth, barna mia, Chris Parry travel, family travel, Holiday with kids, karryon travel, Perth tourism, regionalshows, roadtrips, Rockingham tourism, staycation, tourism innovation, travel, travel fun, travel news, travel writingLeave a comment

A whirlwind opportunity to talk about and redefine the staycation. You don’t need to stay at home and find yourself visiting Bunnings. A staycation can be about getting out and about in your state. Not very far from home but still out and about.

As Published in Have A Go News: Top Ten No Tech Travel Accessories

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019Posted in 6pr, 6prnews, abcadelaide, abcperth, abcperthsaturdaybreakfast, adventure tourism, family travel, Holiday with kids, Instagram, karryon travel, luxurytravel, Perth tourism, quirky travel, radiomelayu, roadtrips, tourism innovation, travel, travel bucket lists, travel essentials, travel fun, travel list, travel news, travel packing, travel writing, wanderlustLeave a comment

Have A Go News newspaper recently published my list of the Top Ten No Tech Travel Accessories that you should have on every trip. They’re also all lightweight and easy to store.

Aquatabs are as close as I get to panic prep packing but because they are easy to tuck in your toiletries bag with other medications they’re worth having if you ever doubt the safety of the water you’re drinking.

Have a Go News is distributed throughout Western Australia to nearly 2000 community centres, recreation centres, supermarkets and more.

So, my Top 10, in no particular order but I must admit the first thing in any of my bags is a pen . . .

As Published in ‘Airline Ratings’, Tom Loves Cathay!

July 1, 2019Posted in 6pr, abcadelaide, abcperth, abcperthsaturdaybreakfast, cathay pacific, Chris Parry travel, family travel, Holiday with kids, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland, karryon travel, travel, travel bucket lists, travel essentials, travel fun, travel newsLeave a comment

My story about Tom’s experience with Cathay Pacific was recently published by Airline Ratings.

Enjoy reading all about Tom’s experience with Cathay Pacific here.

With inflight entertainment, a good selection of food options and plenty of attention from the staff, Tom’s experience meant a great flight experience for me.