Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa, a 224 room resort located in the heart of Karon beach, Thailand’s favorite seaside destination, just a 10 minute drive from Patong. This hotel opens today (15 October 2014) and it caters to young couples as well as families with children.
Read MoreLocated within a mixed-use lifestyle complex at Farrer Park called Connexion, the 243-guest room urban resort is designed for the discerning traveller and amalgamates innovative hospitality offerings with its distinctive presence within Farrer Park, one of Singapore’s historic neighbourhoods. Opened just in September 2014, the One Farrer Hotel & Spa is the newest five-star luxury hotel addition to Singapore.
Read MoreThe season for hairy crabs (more intimately known as Da Zha Xie or Chinese mitten crabs) which are famous for their delicious golden roe is here! From now until 16 November 2014, enjoy a selection of dishes at Hai Tien Lo (海天楼) that are based on this prized delicacy. Executive Chef Lai Tong Ping (黎东平) has crafted a selection of six a la carte items and a six-course prix fixe menu featuring the best of this delicacy.
Read MoreFrom 1 October to 30 November 2014, indulge in the most coveted delicacy of the season as hairy crabs return to the dining tables of Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant at Sheraton Towers Singapore. Savour four delectable dishes starring the prized crustaceans specially curated by award-winning Chef Chung Yiu Ming.
Read MoreUntil now, there has only been one InterContinental hotel in Singapore. In 2016 however, major property developer RB Capital will launch the InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. Located along the prominent Singapore River, the 225-room InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay is part of RB Capital’s “Robertson Quay Project” to rejuvenate the area into a vibrant riverfront destination for both tourists and residents. The hotel, which will be on the current Gallery Hotel site, will open in 2016.
Read MoreIf you miss going from vineyards to vineyards sampling wine and cheese, you will be thrilled to know that the Annual Winefamily Gathering is happening next month at Chijmes on 19 October 2014. Winefamily is an online wine sales platform and social network that is set to revolutionise the wine buying industry here in Singapore! General admission tickets are S$28 and it comes with S$10 wine vouchers that can be redeemed on the day of event.
Read MoreThe Traders Hotel along Cuscaden Road has been re-branded into a new Hotel Jen. While the Hotel Jen Singapore is much like the Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, it is definitely less swanky! The Traders Hotel Cuscaden Road is the first Traders property to re brand globally. Following the recent launch of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore, this brings the number of Hotel Jen room keys in Singapore to over 1,000, catering to a new ‘Jeneration’ of independently minded business and leisure travellers.
Read MoreIf you have been toying with the idea of visiting Mongolia, you will be thrilled to know that MIAT Mongolian Airlines will operate a twice-weekly (Wednesdays and Saturdays) service between Ulaanbaatar and Singapore via Beijing. The route will utilise a 174-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a two-class configuration.
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