Lounge Review: Song Hong Business Lounge (Noi Bai International Airport)

After departing from the InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, I arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport ahead of time and had access to the Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge as a Business Class passenger of Singapore Airlines. Unfortunately, that lounge was not exactly ideal to spend time in since the food options were unattractive and the drinks could seriously do with some finesse (or ice for a start). As such, I made my way to the Song Hong Business Lounge next door (access via Priority Pass membership - there are various credit cards in Singapore that will give you free airport lounge access) and was pleasantly impressed by the space here.

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Get 20,000 MR Points by Spending S$50 and Another 75,000 MR Points by Spending S$20,000 in the First 3 Months with American Express Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum Card needs no introduction - despite the S$1,712 annual fee, this lifestyle card comes with a great deal of perks and benefits that can easily offset the cost of annual fee. There is currently a Referral Programme where invited members can get an additional 20,000 Membership Rewards (MR) Points on top of the welcome offer and benefits - you can access my referral link here to get more points!

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You Can Now Earn KrisFlyer Miles (Converted from KrisPay Miles) with Making Payment with KrisPay

KrisPay, a digital wallet launched July last year by Singapore Airlines will now allow you to convert your KrisPay Miles into KrisFlyer Miles within 7 days of accrual at participating KrisPay partner outlets islandwide. You may remember that KrisPay used to only allow members to convert their precious KrisFlyer miles into KrisPay miles at a ridiculous rate.

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Double Points from Second Stay (19 March to 04 June 2019) with Marriott Bonvoy Double Take Promotion - Register Now!

Now that Marriott Bonvoy has officially launched, a brand new promotion has unveiled for stays between 19 March 2019 and 04 June 2019 - members will be able to earn double base points from their second stay during the aforementioned period.

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Anantara Mauritius Resort to Open in Q4 2019 on the South Eastern Coast

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will be entering the luxury hospitality sector on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius with the opening of the brand-new Anantara Mauritius Resort which is scheduled to open in Q4 of 2019. This luxury property will be located near Blue Bay Marine Park and it will be a part of an integrated coastal development, just 15 minutes from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

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Citibank 'Enhances' Limousine Benefit for Citi Prestige Members - Spend S$20,000 (instead of S$1,500) per Quarter for 2 Rides

The Citi Prestige may require an annual income of S$120,000 in Singapore but it comes with one of the greatest benefits that no other credit cards in the country offer - the complimentary fourth night stay program. In addition to that benefit, cardholders are also able to get two free limousine rides each quarter by simply spending S$1,500 (in non-SGD currency) each quarter. This limousine benefit will change from 01 April 2019 and it will soon require a minimum spend of S$20,000 (SGD or otherwise) each quarter to trigger the same benefit.

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Get 5 Extra Miles per Dollar on Mileslife with OCBC VOYAGE Card - Capped at S$1,000 a Month

The OCBC VOYAGE Card is one of my recommended credit cards to hold if you enjoy the finer things in life (e.g. complimentary airport transfers and unlimited Plaza Premium Lounge access). In partnership with Mileslife, OCBC VOYAGE Cardholders can now earn 5 VOYAGE Miles (VMs) per dollar for all transaction made through the app (excluding top-up of Mileslife Credits and gift card transactions) from 28 February 2019 to 30 June 2019.

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Citi Rebate to Be Discontinued from 25 April 2019 - Citi Rebate will expire on 03 May 2019!

Citibank Singapore currently offers Citi Rebate of up to 10% on top of all your other card benefits at over 300 locations. With effect from 25 April 2019, transactions at these participating merchants will no longer be awarded Citi Rebate - any Citi Rebate (except for Citi M1 Rebate) that is not redeemed by 03 May 2019 will be forfeited.

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