Mid-Autumn Festival (2015) at the Pan Pacific Singapore

Hai Tien Lo at the Pan Pacific Singapore has one of the best value dim sum buffet lunches in Singapore - check out my weekend dim sum buffet experience here! This year, in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival 2015, Master Chef Lai Tong Ping (黎东平) of Hai Tien Lo (海天楼) has created seven classic mooncakes to commemorate this Chinese festival steeped in history and culture. These signature favourites will be available for purchase between now and 27 September 2015.

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Escape to The Sebel Busselton this Winter

Escape the heat and spend your weekends in Western Australia. However, just because it's winter doesn't mean you can get all warm and cosy. The Sebel Busselton is the perfect place for this Winter escape and room rates start from just $149 per studio room per night. If you are afraid of the winter chills, The Sebel Busselton has a huge selection of indoor activities like an indoor swimming pool that you can indulge in.

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New Top-tier Membership Level on IHG Rewards Club - Spire Elite

I have gotten pretty decent benefits by being an IHG Platinum Member last year but I was not able to justify driving so many eligible room nights to the program (especially since I do not generally travel for business). While the Platinum Status was the highest membership tier you could achieve then, IHG has introduced a brand new Spire Elite tier (above Platinum) to reward its most loyal members. That being said, it is important to recognise that the IHG manages the IHG Rewards Club and Ambassador memberships separately. 

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So Pool Party (25 July 2015) at Sofitel So Bangkok

If you happen to be in Bangkok next weekend (25 July 2015), check out the So Pool Party at the Sofitel So Bangkok! Enjoy a stunning view of the bustling city of Bangkok and the lush greenery of Lumpini Park while you groove to the beats and mixes by international DJs. Of course, no party is complete without delicious cocktails and BBQ bites.

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“Highest Ice Kachang” at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore

If you think there's no other way to beat the sweltering heat than to jump into a swimming pool then you may very well be wrong! To commemorate Singapore's Golden Jubilee (yes, SG50), Jen will be attempting to break the record for having Singapore's "Highest Ice Kachang" at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore! 

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Park Hotel Alexandra Opens in Singapore!

The Park Hotel Group has been expanding within Singapore and the greater Asia-Pacific region. I checked out the Grand Park City Hall earlier this year and was impressed by the quality of Chinese food at Park Palace. The latest addition to the Park Hotel Group's portfolio in Singapore is the Park Hotel Alexandra. Standing 13-storeys tall and adorned with a glass facade, the Park Hotel Alexandra features 442 beautifully-appointed guest rooms and suites. 

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Refurbished Mercure Hoi An Royal opens in Hoi An

The Mercure Hoi An Royal is the sixth hotel in Central Vietnam and the second hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Vietnam. The newly refurbished boutique hotel with a room inventory of 96 draws inspiration from cultural elements that surround the hotel. To celebrate its grand opening, Mercure Hoi An Royal is offering a special introductory offer with rates starting from just VND 1,290,000 per room, per night with daily breakfast for two and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.

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