The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
The buzz: The hotel spa has undergone a small yet sassy overhaul.The vibe: This earthy and elegant alcove (yes, it’s that small) is a winner. On entering, you’re greeted by a pleasant retail space selling Mandarin Oriental’s signature product line, developed specially for the group by Aromatherapy Associates. Retail therapy before body therapy? Brilliant. Their […]
Stables Private Reserve
Paresa Resort
Perched on a cliff in Phuket and serving up panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, this secluded resort is surrounded by lush greenery and is located on Phuket’s most exclusive plot of land: Millionaires Mile at Kamala Bay. This luxury resort comes with 49 villas, all with their own private infinity pool. There are two […]
Pangaea
Located below one of our favorite mega clubs Avalon, this slick baby is the top draw if you have loads of cash to blow—you need a minimum spend of $1,500 for a table. It is also home to the Asia’s most expensive cocktail, the Jewel of Pangaea, $32,000 worth of gold-flecked Hennessey brandy, a hickory […]
Lineup released for Sundown Festival 2011 in Singapore
Show Luo and Hebe Tien from S.H.E, ViViD, and Teen Top to headline Sundown Festival 2011.
The Singapore International Film Festival returns with 144 feature films
With a new team at the helm, the 24th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (begins September 15) will bring together an eclectic mix of big-name films from the traditional heavyweights as well as pictures from lands as diverse as Azerbaijan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vietnam and Tibet. The spotlight will also be […]
Caltex launches contest to win up to a year’s worth of fuel
Caltex, a Chevron oil brand, is launching a contest in which participants can win up to a year’s worth of fuel.
Royal Room
From the team that brought us FILTER Members’ Club comes Royal Room, a lounge-club hybrid for the well-heeled pre-clubbing crowd. It’s a classy, chill place to liquor up at before you hit the parties. The dimly-lit 3,000 sq. ft. interior features Chesterfield velvet couches and designer lamps. They’ve got Champagne cocktails such as the Kir […]
Interview with Chila Kumari Burman
Patrick Benjamin catches up with the acclaimed British artist before the grand opening of her show Fragments of the Imagination.
Upclose with playwright Tan Tarn How and director Ong Keng Sen
After a decade-long hiatus, respected local playwright Tan Tarn How returns with this play directed by Cultural Medallion winner Ong Keng Sen. Patrick Benjamin chats to them before the grand premiere.