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Extend your Summer - 6 great places to go in September

By Spencer Groves on May 11, 2016 in Asia, Europe, Greece, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

You could say September is the best time of year to go on holiday. And you’d be right. With a few exceptions, the shoulder season offers the perfect balance between reasonable prices and reasonable weather. The Summer crowds clear as schools return, the weather in the UK starts to turn and nights start to draw

Photograph of the week: Marina Bay in Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 18, 2016 in Asia, Regions, Singapore

Singapore boasts a number of ultra modern buildings with spectacular modern architecture. Often these are even more impressive when floodlit at night as other visual distractions fade away in the dark. The ‘Helix’ bridge in the foreground links Marina Bay to the Marina Centre. It is the worlds first curved bridge and enables visitors to

Top 3 in Singapore

By Tom Marchant on Mar 02, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

As the cultural melting pot of Southeast Asia, Singapore inevitably combines some of the very best the region has to offer. From the spicy smells and vibrant flavours to be found in street-food hawkers and world-class restaurants alike, to the eclectic range of both traditional and innovative arts performances on offer in venues across the

15 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2015

By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

2015 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to Japan, Singapore, UAE and the Maldives, as well as many much closer to home, including several trips around the UK. My photography continues to need some fine tuning (I will be going on a course in

5 dishes you must taste in Singapore

By Anna Paparizou on Oct 08, 2015 in Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

When wandering among the neighborhoods of Singapore, you’ll find yourself among different cultures, all with their own unique color, character and taste. From Chinatown to the Arab Quarter, from Little India to the Malay neighborhood and from there to the Hawker Stalls, this amazing island state is home to people from all over the world,

4 perfect places for a luxury family holiday in Asia

By James Jayasundera on Jun 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Family Travel, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel

Asia is a lot of things. But above all else, it’s a vast continent built on history and spirituality. When it comes to exotic landscapes and unusual destinations, it’s a traveller’s paradise. But what you may not know about Asia is its very unique approach to luxury and extravagance; there are so many incredible resorts

6 stops for a colonial tour of Asia

By James Jayasundera on Apr 03, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Myanmar, Regions, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

There’s something so modestly beautiful about colonial travel; the contrast of grand architecture against the backdrop of an Eastern sunset is remarkable indeed. Western imperialism in Asia was born with the Age of Sail in the 16th Century when trade routes were built between the East and the West. And today, we have the vestiges

Short stay: Raffles Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Raffles is an iconic, colonial style all suite hotel – with 103 suites in total – and was declared a national monument in 1987; in 1989 it was restored to how it looked in 1915 – renovations that took two and a half years to complete. Re-opened on 16th September 1991, today this historic hotel

Short stay: Fairmont Singapore, Singapore

By Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1986 between Marina Bay and the downtown core of Singapore, Fairmont Singapore stands at the crossroads of this colourful, complex nation. Conveniently situated for business, world-class shopping and entertainment, it is just 20 minutes’ drive from Singapore Changi Airport. The welcome I am not sure how they did

The top 5 South East Asian destinations for the culturally-minded traveller

By Campbell Bevan on Mar 11, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Philippines, Regions, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

It has been a long time belief of mine that the most fulfilling travel destinations around the world are ones that are a true cultural opposite of the city you call home. Amazing architecture and natural wonders are incredibly popular with travellers, though it never quite satisfies those of us who enjoy a side of

Singapore in style... and an introduction to eating fish sperm!

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

“This is coconut soup with fish sperm, matsutake mushroom and abalone,” said the waitress. She’d uttered it without so much as batting an eyelid. It took me a while to process what had just been said. Did I really hear that correctly? I checked – and, sure enough, I had. It was my first night

5 luxury boltholes where you might not expect

By Anna Parker on Feb 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

What do you think of when you think of luxury? A grand hotel and butler service? Yes, indeed – but such luxury has a time and a place. At other times getting away from the textbook description and finding a place others haven’t or stumbling across a gem where you least expect is as good if not

What's it like to fly business class with ANA (All Nippon Airways)?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2015 in Air Travel, Asia, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Japan, Regions, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the largest airline in Japan, a member of Star Alliance, and ranked one of the top 10 airlines in the world. It is one of less than 10 airlines worldwide to currently hold Sytrax’s 5-star rating and has a fleet of more than 230 aircraft, with a coverage of over

Heading for Tokyo and Singapore... your recommendations, please!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Business Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Next week I shall be travelling to Tokyo and Singapore courtesy of ANA – All Nippon Airways. I’m really looking forward to the trip as it’ll be my first time in each of these destinations. I’ve done a fair bit of reseach, gathering ideas on what to see and do, but obviously I’d like to

6 luxury (vegan) hotels in Singapore (and Johor Bahru)

By Paul Eyers on Jan 08, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Travel Miscellany

With the rapidly increasing number of people choosing a vegan lifestyle, luxury hotels and resorts are beginning to adapt their services to ensure guests looking for plant based luxury feel just as at home as their non-vegan counterparts. There are already some vegan hotspots in the world (including Berlin and Los Angeles) that are well known for

5 unique luxury hotels in Singapore

By Lash Augsburger on Nov 21, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant ultra-modern city that is continuously re-defining itself. With one of the world’s best Urban Planning Organizations (URA) determined to develop Singapore into a ‘great city to work, live and play’, the city-state is flush with creative architects, interior designers, building renovators and entrepreneurs, all eager to make their mark. It’s estimated

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