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Hotel Review: Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa (Ocean Wing)

December 3, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

The Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa exemplifies a compelling city getaway. A mere 45 minutes drive from bustling Cebu City, the resort’s white sand beaches and translucent waters can impress even the most jaded traveler. The property has been around for over twenty years and through refurbishments over the years, remains highly popular in the region for those seeking a great beach holiday. It was recently voted by CN Traveler as one of the best resorts in the world! The wonderful thing about this resort is that while it is located in a quieter side of Mactan, those yearning for the city life can easily hop on a cab and head to Cebu so you do get the best of both worlds here.

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From Singapore, there are several options to get here including via flights from Tigerair. From Mactan Cebu International Airport, the resort is roughly a 15 minute drive away. For this particular stay, we were billeted at the Ocean Wing which is housed in a separate building from the main wing and has its own lobby. Upon getting dropped off at the Ocean Wing driveway, we were immediately escorted to our sleeping quarters for in-room check-in.

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Filed Under: Hotels Tagged With: cebu, shangri-la

American Express Centurion Card – A Look at the Benefits of the World’s Most Exclusive Credit Card

November 12, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

With its anodized titanium finish, the American Express Centurion Card is usually recognized as the most exclusive credit card in the world. It has no credit limit. Membership is supposed to be by invitation only and some channels have reported a seemingly endless number of perks with the card. A member had reportedly used the card to buy a painting for over US$100 million from an auction house.

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Filed Under: General Travel

Casio WSD-F10 Android Watch : Travel Gear Review

November 11, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

A couple of months back, Casio released the WSD-F10 android smartwatch. Geared towards outdoor enthusiasts, it came with a host of nifty features such as an altimeter, compass and barometer all within a durable and waterproof casing. I recently went for a series of trips and took the Casio WSD F10 with me.

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Filed Under: General Travel Tagged With: casio, gadgets

Ultimate Weekend Dimsum Brunch at Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore

November 9, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore has recently revamped their weekend dimsum brunch by offering new items such as Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings with Truffles and a Kong Bak Pau live station alongside old favorites like Braised Whole Abalone with Pearl Mushroom in Abalone Sauce and Deep-fried Prawns in Wasabi Mayonnaise Sauce.

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: hai tien lo, pan pacific

New York For First-Timers : Should You Get the CityPASS?

November 9, 2016 by Bino 1 Comment

As the preeminent city of the USA and a world leading center of culture, business and politics; there is no other place quite like New York City. I visited the Big Apple for four days a couple of months ago and thought I had barely scratched the surface. There are just too many things to see and do there that it’s hard to figure out where to start.

As it was my first time to visit the city and I only had a few days to spare, I got myself a New York CityPASS as it offered access to the very sights I wanted to visit – at a fraction of the cost of buying them separately. I also did not want my trip to turn out to be a check list of things to see and do and the six attractions that come with the said pass were manageable and I could spend the rest of my time doing other things.

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Filed Under: USA Tagged With: citypass, new york city

11 Countries Requiring a Visa That Singaporean Travelers Should Visit

November 8, 2016 by Bino 1 Comment

A Singapore passport allows you to travel far and freely to many countries around the world without requiring a visa. According to the Henley visa restriction index, Singapore is ranked 5th in the world in terms of travel freedom – tied with Japan in Asia. Indeed, this is a great passport to have especially for those with a serious case of wanderlust, more so for those people who have the ambitious quest to visit every country in the world.

Despite this, there are a number of countries where a visa is still required before a Singaporean can visit. Whether you’re a casual holiday-goer or a travel extremist, find out which of them should be in your bucket list here:

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Cassia at Capella Singapore: Weekend Dimsum Brunch

November 6, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

I have written before that the Capella Singapore is my favorite resort in the country. I love the quiet and relaxing feeling I get each time I come here. It is by no means the most secluded among the accommodation options in Sentosa but its low-density setup certainly creates an exclusive air.

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: capella, dimsum brunch

Concorde Hotel Singapore Review

November 5, 2016 by Bino Leave a Comment

One of the most recognizable hotels in the Orchard Road stretch, the Concorde Hotel Singapore is the only property of the hospitality chain, HPL Hotels, in the country. The location of this mid-rise hotel, right between Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset MRT stations is highly central. A shopping mall is never too far away.

The 407-room hotel used to be the Le Meridien until HPL Hotels took over a few years back. The property is one of the few that still features an open atrium lobby – not exactly considered optimal in today’s space-deprived Singapore but most certainly a bright and airy alternative from what we see in newer venues.

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