Smoke & Mirrors opens at the National Gallery Singapore

Located atop of Singapore's latest museum, the National Gallery Singapore, is a stylist cocktail bar with spectacular views of the Singapore's skyline from an angle you've never seen before - Smoke & Mirrors. The bar which is only accessible by stairs, is located on level 6 where visitors will be shrouded in privacy and mystery from the public on level 5. 

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InterContinental Ljubljana to open in 2017

Together with Delta Holding, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just announced the singing of a brand new InterContinental hotel in the capital of Slovenia - InterContinental Ljubljana. Slated to open in 2017, this 165-room property will continue the solid partnership between both companies since 2007 when Crowne Plaza Belgrade was first announced. Alongside 182 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts worldwide and with over 50 hotels in the global development pipeline, IHG continues to expand the brand's portfolio across all parts of the world. 

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Christmas (2015) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

Christmas is about to get more magical at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore! This year, the hotel will be presenting a festive fairy tale extravaganza, 'Once Upon a Christmas' to celebrate this merry festival. Check out Singapore's favourite buffet restaurant, The Line for traditional Christmas favourites or spoil your friends and family with handcrafted yuletide goodies at The Line Shop. For the sophisticated, try the three-tier afternoon tea experience at Lobby Court or the popular high tea buffet at Rose Veranda. For a cozy get together, check out Shang Palace, Nadaman and The Waterfall! 

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Hua Ting Steamboat (Orchard Hotel Singapore) Officially Opens!

In case you have not already heard, the award-winning Hua Ting Restaurant at the Orchard Hotel Singapore has officially opened its much anticipated Steamboat restaurant on the mezzanine floor of Claymore Connect (right across the road from Orchard Towers and the Pan Pacific Orchard). The former Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade now houses Hua Ting Steamboat which features over 150 dishes and 8 soup bases at affordable prices. 

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Singapore's First Michelin Guide to (finally) come in 2016

After three successful years in Singapore, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is leaving the sunny island and moving to the land of smiles. With that, American Express is proud to be the official card partner to bring Singapore Michelin Guide (one that we have all been waiting for!) to the Lion City finally next year! 

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Adopt a Conrad Bear at Conrad Centennial Singapore

Christmas is drawing near and the Conrad Centennial Singapore is partnering up with the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) for a little bit of Christmas magic this year. The "Adopt a Conrad Bear” campaign is taking place today and will last until 11 January 2016 where over 440 pieces of the signature Conrad plush bears will be made available for the public to adopt at a suggested donation amount (feel free to give more than what is recommended!). Do note that this is the last chance that the Conrad Bear can be purchased as they will no longer be produced starting 2016 (I do hope the ones in the room stays on though!). 

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ShopBack Cashback Buddy - Earn Cashback with Online Shopping

A few months ago, I wrote about the opportunity to earn cashbacks when shopping online using ShopBack - this includes hotel bookings made online and these cashbacks are ON TOP OF what you would usually earn on your credit cards. To make your life even easier, ShopBack has only just recently released the ShopBack Cashback Buddy which is available for Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

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Apple Pay to come to Singapore via American Express soon?

The American Express Singapore app for iOS has just been updated with Touch ID authentication - you can now login to your account with your fingerprint (or thumbprint for that matter)! Additionally, if you are enrolled in the Membership Rewards program, you will not be able to use your MR points for any purchase. 

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