Travel Guide: Maldives

Newly launched cheap flights and resorts looking to outdo one another with extravagant new experiences make the Maldives one of this year’s hottest travel picks.

Toxic

A neon green biohazard sign greets you, after which a spiralling descent leads down to a cavernous space with an industrial vibe. It’s all very Y2K here—remember when Euro-trance clubs with podiums and lofty VIP lounges were all the rage?  Expect a flashback to earlier party days, all set to an electro house soundtrack.

District One

Your best bet for a good night out at St James, this club churns out everyone’s favourite EDM remixes. With the DJ tucked away in a corner by the bar, the podium takes center stage for those who like to show off their dance moves. Even on a Wednesday night, the crowd goes all out. 

Rain Over Me

Singapore’s government was forced into an embarrassing climb-down this month when its attempts to permanently stop the rain failed in dramatic fashion. Following the longest dry spell since the mid-nineteeth century, the heavens opened up again midway through March. After three months of surreptitiously and rather successfully manipulating the weather, officials admitted defeat. “It’s over,” […]

Style Notes: H&M, Joanne L., Shop des Createurs and more

Moral Fiber Remember H&M’s garment collecting initiative at the beginning of last year? Since then, the Swedish fashion giant has been hard at work with all the unwanted clothes, recycling them into usable textile fibers to be re-purposed for its capsule denim collection. Consisting of five classic styles—jeans, vests and jackets in various washes—each piece […]

Sunday Garden Party

Round up the family for a Sunday feast and indulge in a seafood spread, roast meats, gourmet cheese, sweet treats and more. The little ones can have some post-meal fun in the resort’s pool—complete with water slides and a splash pad. [EXCLUSIVE I-S GIVEAWAY] Win Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa Sunday Garden Party brunch for […]