35% off Starpoints - Business Class flight to Tokyo (or Southeast Asia) for USD 455!

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As you may already know, there is currently the opportunity to purchase Starpoints at a 35% discount. Transactions must be completed before the end of 29 December 2017 in order for SPG members to be eligible for this discount. I must have mentioned the way to get to Japan in Business Class using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles a million times but now there is actually the opportunity to get that same flight for even lesser (provided you are traveling alone).

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OCBC VOYAGE Card to reduce Dining Earn Rate and increase Base Earn Rate - Should You keep the Card?

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The OCBC VOYAGE Card will be reducing the Voyage Miles (VMs) accrual rate on dining spend from 2.3 VMs per dollar to 1.6 VMs per dollar effective 01 January 2018. Cardmembers will however be able to benefit from a boost in the base earn rate - you will soon be able to earn 1.2 VMs (instead of 1.0 VMs) per dollar on all local retail transactions. Transactions charged in foreign currency will continue to earn 2.3 VMs per dollar (in equivalent SGD).

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Complete List of New Hotels Opening in Singapore (2018) - The Shutterwhale

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As far as the hotel industry is concerned, 2017 has been an exciting year with plenty of new hotels that has opened in Singapore over the last eleven months or so. Unfortunately, in the new couple of years ahead, this is expected to slow down even though we will probably be seeing a number of hotels going through refurbishments. The Conrad Centennial Singapore for example, is nearing the end of its refurbishment period and the new rooms are beautiful! This is my list of new hotels in Singapore that will be opening in 2018 (as well as some notable mentions for the future).

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Stay at Any Hoshino Resorts KAI Properties in Japan for JPY 19,000 - Travellers in their 20s

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It always pays to travel when you are still young and Hoshino Resorts is currently offering all young travellers between the age of 20 and 29 the chance to visit all participating KAI properties at a jaw-dropping rate of JPY 19,000 Nett (approximately S$230) per person for one night - two meals are provided on each stay. This is valid across all 14 KAI locations from 01 December 2017 to 31 March 2018.

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Trip Report: Singapore Airlines SQ286 Business Class A380-800 - AKL to SIN (Auckland to Singapore)

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I traveled from Auckland to Singapore on a direct Singapore Airlines flight in Business Class and was served one of the best Book The Cook meals that I have ever eaten in the sky. Find out how this 10-hour journey looks like in photos and why you should always endeavor to save your miles for longer haul flights like these!

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BOC Zaobao Credit Card offers up to 20% Cash Rebate (Promotional) - UnionPay Credit Card

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About a week ago, I saw the new Bank of China (BOC) Zaobao Credit Card and I almost choked on the water that I was drinking. This sounds almost as ludicrous as the co-branded card with Secret Recipe and Diners Club (there's one for Long Beach too!) and upon further investigation the new BOC Zaobao (which is essentially a Chinese newspaper in Singapore in case anyone was wondering) Credit Card apparently offers up to 20% cash rebates!

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Hotel Review: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Lagoon Pool Villa) - Private and Luxurious Villas in Phuket

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I checked out one of the most popular honeymoon property in Phuket, the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and fell deeply in love with it. The resort grounds are beautiful and the villas are truly private and amazing. Check out my review of the Lagoon Pool Villa here!

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Lounge Review: Air China First Class Lounge - Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

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When I visited Beijing back in July this year, I flew back from Beijing to Singapore on Air China's Business Class - it was my very first experience with Air China and even though it was quite a good flight (albeit being delayed for 3 hours), it was very different from what you would expect on a Singapore Airlines flight. Since I visited the Air China Business Class Lounge previously and have experienced firsthand at how busy it can actually get, I made plans to check out the arguably more exclusive Air China First Class Lounge instead this time.

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