With its magnificent heritage, natural and cultural beauty, Penang is the most significant tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, and one of the most-visited states in Malaysia. 

In this cover story as an island insider, IM First Class would like to surprise you with an eye opening journey to uncover the luxurious side of Penang.  

Follow our path and discover elegant and exquisite spots in Penang, embracing the beauty of the city, aptly named as “The Pearl of The Orient”.

 9 hotels you must visit:
A Tapestry of Luxury Experiences to Enrich Your Stay

Among the many luxurious hotels around the world, which ones are truly worth visiting and experiencing? We have carefully selected nine exceptional hotels located in cities such as Engelberg, Hong Kong, Valencia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Madrid, Bangkok, and Taipei to introduce to you a new realm of refinement and comfort, adding unforgettable memories to your journey.

SAVOURING FRESHNESS

Freshness, umami, the fifth taste beyond sweet, sour, bitter, and salty is present in all fresh ingredients, such as foie gras, truffles, caviar, fresh seafood, as well as common vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn.

Freshness, a palate filled with a taste map, from Xiamen to Nanjing, Chaozhou, and Zhangzhou, experiencing the flavours from rivers, lakes, and plains, akin to exploring the culinary heritage of Minnan cuisine.

IM First Class inaugural 2023/2024 Annual Issue cover story highlights Japan-Hokkaido, Nakasendo and Tokyo, the winner of The Gold List 2023 — The Best Destination To Travel.  Beside, there is a collection of the Best Destination, Best Hotel, Best Airline, Best Train and Best Restaurant.

Michelin Gastronomic Journey inTaiwan

Entering its 5th year in Taiwan, the Michelin Guide has been spotlighting the island’s culinary scene. Since 2020, it has included Taichung in its evaluation, and in 2022, it ventured into southern Taiwan for the first time, awarding stars to restaurants in Tainan and Kaohsiung. This expansion has resulted in the publication of the “Taipei, Taichung, Tainan & Kaohsiung Michelin Guide.” Beyond Michelin stars, Bib Gourmand, and Plate distinctions, the Michelin Guide introduced three awards in the UK and Ireland Guide in 2017: the Young Chef Award, the Service Award, and the Sommelier Award. These awards aim to recognize the dedication of culinary and service staffs who have invested their passion and professional knowledge to enhance dining experiences. Additionally, starting in 2020, the guide introduced the “Green Star,” which recognises sustainability-focused restaurants and it has gradually became a part of the 2021global edition.

I particularly like the song "Under the Lion Rock", which always moves me deeply and represents the spirit of Hong Kong and its people the most. 

Hong Kong is undoubtedly an international metropolis and a "cockroach" that cannot be killed. After the pandemic, the economy and tourism industry in Hong Kong quickly recovered. 

IM First Class inaugural 2022/2023 Annual Issue cover story highlights Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the winner of The Gold List 2022 — The Best Destination To Travel.  Beside, there is a collection of the Best Destination, International, Best Hotel & Resort, Best Airline and Best Restaurant.

With one foot in Europe and another foot in Asia, Istanbul is one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world. From crossing the Golden Horn by foot on the Galata bridge, to seeing the beautiful silhouette of the Ottoman mosques; from sampling the mouth-watering street food to shopping the local artisan goods; from identifying the aroma of spices in the markets to exploring the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar.

Kuala Lumpur is the brightest star in Malaysia. This is the home with a marvelous night view, a beautiful blend of colonial buildings with high rise buildings surrounding it. It offers a variety of cuisines, from exquisite fine dining to mouth-watering street food. This is a place with sparkling beauty.

IM First Class inaugural 2021/2022 Annual Issue cover story highlights Switzerland, the winner of The Gold List 2021 — The Best Country To Travel.  Beside, there is a collection of the best destinations, best hotels, best airlines and best luxury train .

Your last holiday might have been quite some time ago and your wanderlust is getting stronger. In this issue's cover story, let's take a closer look at Singapore Airlines, the world's most awarded airline and traveller's preferred choice, to see how they are making travel enjoyable experience.

In the past few decades, Thailand has developed its luxury offerings even further, a bevy of rare experiences is on offer. Whether you yearn for the exclusivity of a yacht or private jet-only destination, an unforgettable cultural experience, or the most scrumptious haute cuisine - it’s available here, and in spades. 

In this cover story, there are carefully curated lists of luxury accommodations and restaurants, insider tips on getting the most out of this journey, and inspiring itineraries to get you off on the right foot.

As one of the world’s popular destinations, Japan lures visitors from all over the world to explore this unique eastern country. Modern yet traditional, vibrant yet serene, full of variety yet detailed, contrasting yet harmonious scenes - all these paint an extraordinary Japan.

IM First Class Magazine inaugural 2020/2021 Annul Issue is a collection of the best destinations, hotels, airlines and travel agents, which can be your expedient reference. In addition, the 44 pages cover story highlights Australia’s unique offerings that will give you a deeper insight of this country.

As Asia’s premier destination for work and play, Singapore is a vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan city with mouthwatering cuisine, iconic architecture, lush gardens and quaint heritage enclaves.

Singapore is more than just a destination. In this issue’s cover story, we do not only bring you through her numerous exciting tourist destinations, but also her stunning local brands. We talked to their founders and enjoyed a spectrum of their wondrous experiences by witnessing the power of Passion Made Possible.

Having a been part of the Imperial China and the British Empire has some bearings on what Hong Kong has become today. She is more than just a dazzling urban city; but one with a myriad of paradoxes where old meets new and customary traditions and conservative values remain embedded in the DNA of this epicentre for cultural fusion, innovation and experiences which is deeply influenced by the west.

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