Located 90 minutes away drive from the city of Ho Chi Minh is the seaside destination's first five-star international hotel - Pullman Vung Tau. This contemporary and stylish hotel houses the largest meeting facilities in Southern Vietnam and it offers impressive views of the Back Beach and Front Beach.

Two new Holiday Inn Express hotels have been announced for the capital city of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. Slated to open in 2016 and 2018, the Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suits Kuala Lumpur Ampang respectively will add more room inventory that will cater to both business and leisure travelers. 

Couple of months ago, I checked out the Penang Hawkers' Fare at York Hotel Singapore for the first time (despite hearing so much about it) and I fell in love with how honest the food was. I also sampled the best Char Kway Teow in Singapore which left me wanting for more.

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. 

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. 

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! 

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. 

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!