Travel, Itineraries & Guides, Hotel Reviews
The first of SilkAir’s 37 ordered Boeing 737 Max 8 arrived in Changi Airport, marking a shift in the airline’s traditional fleet of older A320s. The new Boeing 737 Max 8 will include enhancements such as Boeing Sky interiors for a roomier (and more colorful) cabin experience, improved seats with longer seat pitches as well as useful additions such as personal USB ports and tablet/phone holders.
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Several banks in Singapore offer their own version of the high interest savings account that comes attached with conditions. Be it salary crediting, bill payments, investments or credit card usage; these banks are banking on the revenues generated from their other products to offset the cost of the high interest given to depositors. In this article, I will be talking about the Maybank SaveUp Account.
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I’ll start by saying it. The Qantas Singapore Lounge at Changi Terminal 1 has got to be the one of the best airport lounges in Singapore. It opened back in April 2013 and boasts of bells and whistles such as live cooking stations, freshly-brewed barista coffee as well as a cocktail bar for guests waiting for their flight.
The lounge is spread across multiple sections including 2 sitting areas with armchairs (of various types and colors) interspersed with counter seating for those looking to get some work done. In order to get access to power outlets, make sure to choose a seat near the aisle. While the interiors here are in keeping with airport lounges elsewhere, the clean white look gives it a more refined ambiance.
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The SATS Premier lounges at Changi Airport are among the most heavily used lounges in Singapore. These lounges are present in all three terminals and all in all, around 20+ carriers have a contract with them. Their facilities are also open to Priority Pass holders. As I had a flight out of Changi Airport Terminal 1 recently, I decided to check out the SATS Premier Lounge.
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Have you heard of the new Southeast Asian-themed buffet in Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre? Window on the Park, the hotel’s in-house restaurant, is presenting their own take on a variety of classic local and regional dishes from different countries in the ASEAN region including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore.
Try out some Indonesian favorites like Tekwan and Gulai Udang, or maybe some Thai and Malaysian delights like Papaya salad, Thai crab cakes and steamed Otah. For those who prefer something more familiar, they also offer classic Singaporean favorites like chili or black pepper crab, Roti Prata with Fish Curry, and Kueh Pie Tee.
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The Andaman Langkawi is a luxury resort that combines the best of both worlds. Set between the crescent-shaped Datai Bay (which National Geographic declared as the 9th best beach in the world) and a 10 million year old rainforest, this Category 5 SPG property offers much more than the usual plush hotel concept. While the rooms are well-appointed and the in-house cuisine delicious, staying at The Andaman Langkawi is also an educational experience. The property is blessed by an abundant variety of flora and fauna and this is an asset which guests can also immerse in during their stay without compromising on creature comforts.
The luxurious experience is palpable from the moment I stepped out of Langkawi International Airport. Booking airport transfers with the hotel gives you a couple of options including an over-the-top Bentley to whisk you through the 35 minute or so journey to the resort.
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Changi Airport in Singapore is one of the busiest airports, with close to 7,000 flights landing and taking off each week. More than 50 million people pass through Singapore as Changi Airport is a hub that many airlines use as a connecting link for long-haul flights. As a result, many passengers have a few hours to kill as they wait to board their connecting flights.
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I wrote a couple of months back that Shangri-la Singapore reopened its Tower Wing back in May 2017. This essentially came in the form of the refurbished Tower Wing guest rooms, Horizon Club Lounge, a new Japanese restaurant called Nami as well as a spanking new look and concept for the Lobby Lounge. I have been back in the hotel a couple of times since the reopening of the Tower Wing (the most recent being a weekend stay at the hotel).
Shangri-la Singapore has been around for more than 45 years. It is the very first Shangri-la hotel in the world. The recent Tower Wing renovation is just another step in the series of refurbishments the hotel has done over the years – the other recent one being the Garden Wing back in 2012.
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