Hotel Vagabond officially joins the Tribute Portfolio (part of Marriott International, Inc.) today - this is also Singapore's very first Tribute Portfolio brand. The 41-room hotel was designed by award-winning French designer Jacques Garcia, blending together traditional Singaporean hospitality with Garcia’s traditional maximalist style. Following the acquisition of the Starwood brand, this is Marriott International's 10th property in Singapore. 

Christmas (2016) is coming right up and where else to celebrate it than the amazing Grand Hyatt Singapore located in the heart of Orchard Road? This festive season, indulge in excellently prepared food and drinks across all five different epicurean buffet concepts at the restaurants within the hotel. Be sure to drop by Santa's Shop to take home personalised artisanal hampers as well as delicious takeaway that will be sure to impress your family and friends. 

The recipient of one-Michelin star restaurant, Candlenut, will be opening at the COMO Dempsey on 01 November 2016. The restaurant is set to open in amidst the lush greenery of Dempsey Hills and it will be the first of four dining establishments to open at COMO Dempsey which has an expanded seating capacity of 92 - including an 8-seat private room which is perfect for romantic dinners and business lunches. 

With a total score of 95.9 out of the maximum of 100, Fairmont Peace Hotel has just won the top place in being the best hotel in China at the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards which celebrates the best of the best in travel. This year, travelers from around the globe were invited to vote on their choice of the finest hotels and travel destinations in the world. More than 300,000 travelers took part in the 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey.

Indulge in a selection of classic cocktail infusions at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore's BAY@5 and the Axis Bar and Lounge between now and 31 December 2016. Select from the Mandarin Negroni with citrus notes to the refreshing Ginger Snap at S$26++ each. 

It has been one year since Ash & Elm was introduced in the iconic InterContinental Singapore which is located along Middle Road in Bugis. From now until 23 November 2016, indulge in a host of dining deals from semi-buffet lunches to daily dinner deals and even a bubbly brunch on Sundays. Find out all about the special dining deals at Ash & Elm now!

Singapore's most iconic hotel, the Raffles Hotel Singapore will be undergoing major restoration works beginning 2017 and the hotel has plans to close late-2017 for a grand opening in quarter two of 2018. The last restoration was conducted between 1989 and 1991 where the hotel closed for a full two and a half years. 

One of Singapore's oldest (and definitely my favourite!) Italian restaurant, Pete's Place (located within the Grand Hyatt Singapore) has just gotten a brand new Chef de Cuisine - Chef Cataldo Chiloiro who has over 25 years of culinary experience under his belt. A newly-refreshed a la carte menu has also unveiled as part of this change.