While the Pan Pacific Orchard has really good rates on weekends generally, they are usually not inclusive of breakfast. While surfing the SAFRA website this morning, I chanced upon this pretty great deal (especially if you do not already have an elite status with GHA). Stay on weekends (Friday-Sunday) between now and 29 February 2016 to enjoy room rates (breakfast inclusive) from just S$250 NETT.
Read MoreSometimes known as the ‘Food Treasury’of Japan, the Ishikawa Prefecture is home to some of the most bountiful ingredients. From 12 November 2015 to 13 December 2015, savour the creations of Master Chef Hiroshi Ishii as he executes well-known dishes like the Kano Gani (Snow Crab), Buri (Yellowtail) and Deep-fried Flounder at Keyaki (Pan Pacific Singapore).
Read MoreHai Tien Lo in Pan Pacific Singapore is the place where I've first had my initial Hairy Crab experience. If you do not already know this, the Hairy Crab season is back and from 12 October to 29 November 2015, you will be able to indulge in these seasonal crustaceans at the beautiful Hai Tien Lo (one of my favourite Chinese restaurants in Singapore!).
Read MoreThe Pan Pacific Orchard is the Pan Pacific Singapore's less famous sibling and it is tucked away quietly in Orchard while still being minutes away from one of the world's most famous shopping strip. The hotel can be quite easily accessed if you are coming by MRT - hop off at Orchard Station, take the underpass, exit at Shaw House (Lido), make your way down to Palais Renaissance and you will soon find yourself at this private little hotel.
Read MoreHai 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.
Read MoreCheck out my stay at the beautiful and luxuriously-finished One Bedroom Premium Suite at the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road. The Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road actually has a hotel license and this means you can actually do a weekend staycation here. Even though there is no one week minimum stay requirement here at the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, a 2-night stay policy is usually in place (although I have seen this being lifted many times).
Read MoreSingaporeans love their chili and every true blue Singaporean will be able to explain to you the difference between the contrasting kinds of chilies that are used in different dishes. The Pacific Marketplace (located within the Pan Pacific Singapore) will be presenting five different handcrafted sambals in commemoration of Singapore's Golden Jubilee this year.
Read MoreFrom 01 June to 31 July 2015, indulge in unlimited servings of fresh oysters from France, U.S., Canada and New Zealand! Complement the fresh ocean flavours with a selection of five homemade condiments. Other cold seafood on ice includes the Boston lobster, Alaskan king crab and queen roe scallops as well as freshly sliced air-flown sashimi. There is also a 'live' carving station of the Roast Australian Wagyu for all you Surf n Turf fans!
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