With 70% of Singaporeans being vacation-deprived (as shown in Expedia's latest Vacation Deprivation survey), IHG has identified three weekend getaways that will not break your bank account. With 6 long weekends in 2016, you will be able to take full advantage of these to save your annual leaves for longer trips instead. Here are three weekend getaways that you can take for under S$500 (inclusive of flight and accommodation):
Read MoreLike most Singaporeans, I travel to Bangkok quite a fair number of times a year (mainly the weekends) and since I have Star Alliance Gold, I tend to spend most of my time in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in either the Thai Airways Lounge or the SilverKris Lounge. Since I had some time to kill during my latest trip from Bangkok to Singapore, I decided to check out the newest Star Alliance Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - the EVA Air Lounge - which is the best airport lounge Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has seen so far!
Read MoreSingapore Airlines will be operating her 6th daily flight from Singapore to Bangkok from 27 March 2016. With more flights to get you to the Land of Smiles each day, Singapore Airlines is currently running an Early Bird Fare promotion to this ever-popular city with flights from S$228. All you have to do is to book between now and 31 March 2016 to take advantage of these heavily discounted fares!
Read MoreCheck out my review of a Club View room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. After spending three nights at this beautiful property, I guess it is safe to say that the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is hands down my personal favourite hotel in Bangkok and I can't wait to revisit it again next year!
Read MoreIf you happen to be in Bangkok and you're looking to be charmed away in the evening, be sure to drop by the Park Society Terrace (in Sofitel So Bangkok) every Saturday evening from 8:00PM to 11:00PM to let jazz chanteuse Athalie de Koning and her crew, Jazziam make your Saturday nights a lot more romantic.
Read MoreTake a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily city life at So SPA (located on level 11 of the Sofitel So Bangkok) while overlooking the beautiful infinity pool and Lumpini Park. For a limited time only, the Stress Buster promotion is available at just THB 3,900 Nett (instead of THB 5,900 Nett) per person
Read MoreThe Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road first opened earlier this year along Wireless Road - where Thai radio was born. The hotel draws inspiration from the immediate neighbourhood in the vicinity and these elements trickle down to the design, food and beverage, amenities as well as services rendered in this beautiful property. I stayed at the Conrad Bangkok the last time I was in this city so I decided to stay in a different property but still along Wireless Road as it is extremely convenient to get around (without having to deal with the congestion in Siam).
Read MoreCelebrate Vietnam's big day at the Sofitel So Bangkok from 1-7 September 2015! The week long celebration will feature Vietnamese specialties like the chả cá (grilled fish), nem cua bể (spring roll), cơm chiên chay (lotus fried rice) and chuối bọc nếp nướng (grilled banana in rice crust) at the Red Oven located on level 7. These authentic dishes will be prepared by the Vietnamese guest chefs from the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
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