Song Saa
Located on the Gulf of Thailand, the island boasts crystal clear waters and is a 30-minute speedboat ride from the coastal town of Sihanoukville. All of their 27 villas are built from sustainable materials, come with its own private pool, WiFi and are modeled after Cambodian fishing villages (expect thatch roofs, rough-hewn natural timbers […]
Gaya Island Resort
Located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu and a 30-minute car and speedboat ride from the airport, this 121-villa resort offers breathtaking views of the ocean and Mount Kinabalu. The place is home to many rare species including the orangutan and the proboscis monkey. Plenty of outdoor activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, nature walks […]
Singapore indie bookstore BooksActually launches online shop
Loads have been happening with our favorite indie bookstore BooksActually in the past month, notably their call for help (see screengrab of their Facebook page below) to fulfil a two-month deposit on their rental (which thankfully, turned out to be a success, and most recently, the launch of their new webstore. The no-fuss online shop stocks a […]
Cocktail bar Néktar celebrates its second birthday with a party on December 8
One of our favorite cocktail bars in Singapore, Néktar, turns two this weekend. To celebrate, the good folks aren’t just throwing a bash on Saturday December 8 from 7pm, they’re also offering a 20 percent discount off drinks all night. Score. Aside from the bespoke tipples they’re so well-known for, you’ll also find recent introductions including a rum and […]
Look out for Singapore’s first food truck: The Travelling C.O.W
The Travelling C.O.W, Singapore's first food truck, pops up at cocktail bar Néktar on December 8
Village Hotel at Katong
Set in the culturally-rich Katong neighbourhood, the 229-room hotel will feature Peranakan design elements (like carpets with traditional motifs and paper lantern-style lamps). It’s also conveniently located opposite major shopping centre Parkway Parade.
Centara Hotels & Resorts offers 30% off stays for 30 hours for their 30th anniversary
A 30th anniversary deal is available at Centara Hotels & Resorts.
NEW! on I-S Weekend: ZoukOut, Startup Design Week & how to plan the perfect party
I-S Weekend is I-S Magazine’s weekly events newsletter out every Thursday, clueing you in on the week’s hottest happenings and activities so you can get the most out of the city. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in the most recent edition of I-S Weekend: Top Event Pick: ZoukOut Film: A Sigur Rós movie marathon exclusively at The Pigeonhole […]
December 7 Cover Story: The A to Z of Entertaining
Planning an end-of-year bash but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, I-S‘s cover story for December 7 has got you covered. Here’s some snippets: “Food’s at the center of most good parties, so you better get it right. Big spenders can try Dolcetto by Basilico’s Take Home A Butler package ($2,988 for 10 people)—you get luxe dishes like Sevruga caviar and […]
Top 10 Beach Resorts in Asia
Private beaches (for an exclusive sunbathing experience) plus diving, boating and dining by the sea—these resorts in Asia have plenty to keep you occupied.