Flights of Fancy: British Airways announces quarantine-free vaccinated travel lane flights from UK

British Airways today announced that it is working with the Singaporean government to start Quarantine-Free Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flights on 19 October 2021 from London Heathrow. Fully vaccinated customers who have tested negative for COVID-19 travelling to Singapore from London can now avoid the need to quarantine for 7 days on arrival. Long and short term pass holders must apply for a Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass 7 … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways announces quarantine-free vaccinated travel lane flights from UK

Food For Now: Win a year’s supply of croissants from Tiong Bahru Bakery

If you love Tiong Bahru Bakery’s croissants, well, lucky you! Tiong Bahru Bakery [TBB], home of the handmade croissant, is spreading some buttery love by gifting one year’s worth of their signature plain croissant to 21 diners. Lauded by many as the best in town, TBB celebrates our croissants’ handcrafted perfection with the Golden Croissant lucky pick. Just pick a croissant from any outlet and … Continue reading Food For Now: Win a year’s supply of croissants from Tiong Bahru Bakery

Food For Now: Chef Janice Wong attempts to create Singapore’s first tree-to-bar chocolate with ‘Pure Imagination’

By the year 2023, Singapore may be amongst the region’s leaders in artisanal chocolate, churning out entirely local tree-to-bar chocolate — in the middle of a shopping mall, no less. This is the hope of award-winning chef Janice Wong, who, together with her team, have already begun their ambitious quest to plant 1,000 trees across the island; a groundbreaking effort made possible through community collaboration. … Continue reading Food For Now: Chef Janice Wong attempts to create Singapore’s first tree-to-bar chocolate with ‘Pure Imagination’

Vietnam: Award-Winning Fraser Suites Hanoi Unveils New Tower

HANOI, VIETNAM – Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is set to open the doors of a new tower at Fraser Suites Hanoi, which has been decked out with the luxurious Sky Lounge and Pool. With stunning panoramic views of the West Lake district, this is the only serviced residence in the vicinity with these amenities. Set to open on 15th October 2021, … Continue reading Vietnam: Award-Winning Fraser Suites Hanoi Unveils New Tower

Thailand: Somtow Sucharitkul and Siam Sinfonietta Light Up Laguna Phuket with Musical Performances During Sandbox Stay

Laguna Phuket, the premier destination resort spanning 1,000 acres of parkland and beachfront on Phuket’s west coast, is helping to bring world-class art and culture back to Thailand, following the arrival of Siam Sinfonietta, the acclaimed youth orchestra, for a Sandbox stay featuring exclusive performances. Having collected their “2021 Spirit of Cinema Award” at the Oldenburg International Film Festival in Germany, Siam Sinfonietta returned to Thailand last month via the Phuket Sandbox. … Continue reading Thailand: Somtow Sucharitkul and Siam Sinfonietta Light Up Laguna Phuket with Musical Performances During Sandbox Stay

Dubai:Centara Opens First Centara Mirage Resort in the Middle East, Bringing an Oasis of Family Fun to the Shores of Dubai

DUBAI – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will expand its global collection of world-class resorts with the opening of Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai on 14th October 2021, a fantastic new family-friendly destination which is inspired by mythical Thai and Arabian adventures and promises fun-filled, activity-packed stays for all ages. The new resort – a joint venture with world-leading master developer Nakheel, creator of the … Continue reading Dubai:Centara Opens First Centara Mirage Resort in the Middle East, Bringing an Oasis of Family Fun to the Shores of Dubai

Hotels & Holidays: Experience a staycation on wheels with D’Ultimate Xcape’s Vacay To The East

It’s been over a year since the pandemic hit, and most of us are starving for travel. And while we can get a shot of that with a regular staycation at a local hotel, nothing else in Singapore quite compares to D’Ultimate Xcape’s Vacay To The East. Poised as a pop-up staycation concept, D’Ultimate Xcape’s Vacay To The East will feature a 10-room boutique container … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Experience a staycation on wheels with D’Ultimate Xcape’s Vacay To The East

Fashion Forward: AKINN and Inch Chua launch sustainability fashion collection AKINN 2.4 – Kind Earth

AKINN, led by creative director Wykidd Song, is coming together with performing and recording artiste Inch Chua to launch a fashion capsule collection, AKINN 2.4: Kind Earth, anchored on the message of sustainability. The collection focuses on making sustainability sustainable, taking on a practical approach with an understanding that an all-or-nothing mindset is unattainable for most of us. It is not about grandiose attempts at … Continue reading Fashion Forward: AKINN and Inch Chua launch sustainability fashion collection AKINN 2.4 – Kind Earth

Skin Deep: Lancôme launches Advanced Génifique #StrongerEveryday Virtual Flagship

The future of beauty is personal. Leading luxury beauty brand, Lancôme is excited to announce the launch of their newest digital retail experience in Singapore – the Lancôme Génifique #StrongerEveryday Virtual Flagship, that will commence from 4th to 24th October 2021 for an immersive and personalised experience.  Since the brand’s successful debut of their #LiveYourStrength Virtual Flagship in Singapore in August 2020, the virtual flagship experience for Lancôme customers … Continue reading Skin Deep: Lancôme launches Advanced Génifique #StrongerEveryday Virtual Flagship

Food For Now: Tiong Bahru Bakery launches sourdough workshop

Give a man a loaf of bread and he eats for a day, teach a man to bake and he eats for life. Yes, it’s a play on the common idiom, and one you can apply to yourself with Tiong Bahru Bakery’s (TBB) all new sourdough workshop. Located next to TBB Foothills, the TBB Sourdough Workshop is Singapore’s first dedicated space to to the art … Continue reading Food For Now: Tiong Bahru Bakery launches sourdough workshop