W Retreat Koh Samui Offers Romantic Package
If the honeymoon period with your beau is slowly dwindling (you know, where there’s less sex and more arguing), nothing jazzes it up more than a romantic island escape. With W Retreat Koh Samui’s (4/1 Moo 1 Tambol Maenam, Surat Thani, Koh Samui, +66 77 915-999) Feel the Love package, couples can re-fuel with a […]
Shangri-La Sets Up New Hotel on Russia-China Border
Shangri-La have set up shop somewhere you’ve probably never heard of. Located on the China-Russia border, just opposite the town of Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli is an important trading post and Shangri-La Hotel, Manzhouli (99 Liudao St., Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, +86 470 396-8888) will suit the business needs of both locals and visitors. Boasting the largest meeting […]
Cycle in Style with Kate Spade
Reduce your carbon footprint and look good doing it with this limited edition bicycle ($2120) by Kate Spade New York and Adeline Adeline—a gorgeous ride with a minimalist steel frame, marbleized grips and a silver rear rack. They’ve also tweaked the design of their Essex Scout satchel ($840) and Bay Street Quinn tote ($730) so […]
Direct Flights to Seychelles from Singapore
Come June, Air Seychelles will once again be able to take you on direct flights to and from Seychelles. Each week on Wednesday morning, a flight to Singapore will depart from Mahé and return on Friday morning. Rejoice! No more stopping over and idling in the airport for two hours. Free drinks all flight long […]
Cup of Joe on the Go with Nespresso Pixie
Sleek, compact and boasting boldly-hued side panels, the eco-friendly, energy-saving Nespresso Pixie is smaller, faster (it heats up in less than 30 seconds), and smarter (it powers off after nine minutes of inactivity) than your average espresso machine. It looks way cooler, too. $398 at all Nespresso boutiques, including #01-14 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, […]
The World Mourns Hindu Guru Sathya Sai Baba’s Passing
84-year-old Satya Sai Baba, known to many as the ‘miracle man’, was beloved by millions for his philanthropic and public service activities and had a fan following in India and overseas that cut across religious and national boundaries. His passing on Sunday has been received with worldwide grief from his followers. Since March 28, Sai […]
Discover Tibet at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (22 Jiangsu Rd., Lhasa, + 86 891 680-8888), set in the pilgrim-popular Barkhor area tempts with its A Taste of Lhasa package. From now till Jun 30, a three-night stay in their Deluxe Room entitles guests to daily breakfasts, set gourmet dinners, a tea tasting and a Tibetan cooking class […]
Mihara Yasuhiro Launches New Collection
In the spirit of 50s Americana, Japan’s Mihara Yasuhiro’s eponymous Miharayasuhiro collection offers a melange of patched denims, distressed sweatshirts, deconstructed cargo shorts and flannel utility wear. The highlight: A dapper jacquard overcoat with a woven photographic sylvan landscape ($2,160), which exemplifies city stylishness with an old-fashioned twist. Available at Pop-Up by Club 21, #01-28 […]
REVIEW & CHAT: DJ Masa (with K-raze)
You may or may not agree that K-pop is taking the world by a psychedelic storm but it’s everywhere and it looks like it’s here to stay—well, for the next five years at least. Bringing this almost teenybopper phenomenon to the DJ console for the first time in Singapore, is 23-year old Brazilian DJ Carlos […]
Event Review: Jang Keun Suk Cri Show Singapore 2011
Hallyu star of the moment Jang Keun Suk proves he’s the most beautiful of the lot (and not much else) at a recent K-drama whirlwind weekend.