Category: Singapore

The wealthiest cities in the world

The wealthiest cities in the world

By on May 15, 2013 in Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4160 times

According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in the world, followed by New York and London. But interestingly, a different pattern emerges if you look at the cities with the most multi-millionaires or billionaires. Dubai, often associated with extreme wealth and opulence, only [...]

Singapore’s newest attraction

Singapore’s newest attraction

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Singapore   - Read 2527 times

Singapore has welcomed its newest attraction – Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park - offering a whole new wildlife adventure with over 5,000 aquatic and land animals representing 300 species. The 12 hectare River Safari is the newest addition to Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s portfolio of award-winning parks and will showcase animals from freshwater habitats inspired [...]

Top 5 shopping malls in Singapore with luxury local shops

Top 5 shopping malls in Singapore with luxury local shops

By on Apr 20, 2013 in Asia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel   - Read 3056 times

While Singapore is a world-class shopping destination, it is mostly known for its extensive array of for many international brands. Discovering local shops, local brands really takes some effort, and is a unique and personal experience. You need to be in the know to get the best out of it. The trick to local shopping [...]

Shiok in Sinagpore

Shiok in Sinagpore

By on Mar 25, 2013 in Asia, Regions, Singapore   - Read 2185 times

The following video, put together by Your Singapore (Singapore Tourism) runs through a series of fun travel activities that you can enjoy on a visit to Singapore. “Shiok” – pronounced “shee-oke” – is a Singaporean expression denoting extreme pleasure or the highest quality. Experiences included in the video show everything from skydiving in iFly Singapore‘s [...]

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 6868 times

If you’re looking for somewhere different this Valentine’s Day, then how about a getaway in SE Asia.  This incredible and fascinating part of the world rarely disappoints, and here we’ve unearthed 10 gems that we think you’ll love and, more importantly, that your Valentine will love too… The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Long [...]

To infinity & beyond – Asia’s top 5 infinity pools

To infinity & beyond – Asia’s top 5 infinity pools

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 11698 times

There was once a time when infinity pools were a novelty. In recent years, they have become the standard, and any new hotel worth its salt will have one. But despite the abundance of infinity pools in hotels nowadays, let’s face it – some do it better than others. If you’re touring Asia and an [...]

How the wealthy park in Singapore

By on Sep 03, 2012 in Asia, Regions, Road Travel, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3437 times

Supercar owners living in an exclusive high-rise apartment block can now park their beloved motors from their… living rooms! Hamilton Parks in Singapore is a brand-new 30-storey development where flats cost between £6 and £15 million. But with parking in the city limited, the skyscraper designer came up with an innovative way of parking some [...]

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

Treat yourself to these 9 luxury destinations and resorts

By on Jul 15, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, France, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Middle East, Monaco, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, South America, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1814 times

Awww… the life of luxury. It’s tough to beat a Thai massage, sipping mimosas by the poolside, dining on only the best Parisian cuisine and living the luxurious life. Whether you’re looking for the perfect weekend get-a-way or want to rub sholders with the rich and famous, these nine luxury destinations will point you in [...]

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

By on Mar 12, 2012 in Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1359 times

We all love a good cocktail whilst on holiday, the two go hand in hand like Bonnie and Clyde or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I’ve put together this little fun list of the best ones out there, where they hail from and how they are made: Singapore Sling, Singapore This fabulous cocktail was famously [...]

5 luxury swimming pools with a view

5 luxury swimming pools with a view

By on Nov 11, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe   - Read 640 times

There was a time when a swimming pool was just a body of water in which to exercise, but in recent years, exclusive and luxury hotel builders seem to have been playing a game of one-upmanship against one another in a race to create the most amazing swimming pool imaginable. Now personally, gimmicks aside, I [...]

Special feature: Premier Club at the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel, Singapore

Special feature: Premier Club at the Peninsula Excelsior Hotel, Singapore

By on Nov 06, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Singapore, Special Features, Travel Miscellany   - Read 4102 times

This is a heads-up on how you can enjoy a luxurious hotel stay without paying five-star prices. It’s “simple luxury”. The concept is that a premium room in a four-star hotel can offer better facilities and services at a price cheaper than a standard room in a five-star. We tried it and here’s how we [...]

10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget

By on Sep 24, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Singapore, South America, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 667 times

Tripadvisor recently published ’10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget’.  Strangely, it’s just a list – albeit with pictures – but with no explanation as to what, precisely, makes each one memorable.  For what it’s worth, though, I’ve reproduced their list below. Please post a comment and tell us what hotels you think are unforgettable… [...]

The world’s most expensive whisky

The world’s most expensive whisky

By on Sep 21, 2011 in Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Singapore, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 322 times

A bottle of Scotch whisky priced at 250,000 Singapore dollars (around 200,000 USD or £125,000) and displayed at a duty-free shop in Singapore’s Changi Airport, has been sold to a Chinese businessman. The bottle of Dalmore 62 hails from The Dalmore distillery in Alness, Scotland.  It is one of just 12 bottles of this 62-year-old [...]

Singapore in the spotlight

Singapore in the spotlight

By on Sep 19, 2011 in Asia, Attractions, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 297 times

As a prosperous 21st Century city, Singapore is well known for glittering skyscrapers, bustling trade and thriving tourism. It has grown significantly as a city-break destination, as more and more holidaymakers opt for a long weekend break or a 3 night stopover before flying to a luxury beach island like Sentosa, Bintan or Langkawi. The [...]

Two of the most amazing hotel swimming pools in the world

By on May 15, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Nevada, North America, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 1575 times

Here we’ve selected two of the most amazing hotel swimming pools in the world. Watch the videos to see what makes them different. And if you know of any other amazing hotel swimming pools, please let us know in the comments! Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The latest pampering craze… fish pedicure anyone?

By on Mar 08, 2011 in Asia, Cambodia, Middle East, North America, Regions, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, USA, Videos   - Read 443 times

Instead of having your feet scrubbed to get rid of dead skin cells, how about a fish pedicure?  This is a practice that first became popular in Turkey before moving to other parts of Asia and on to the US where fish feed on the dead skins cells on your feet.  Supposedly, it’s therapeutic although [...]

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