German airline Lufthansa is offering an Escape to Europe deal available on flights to over 20 European cities from S$1,229 for booking through January 31, for travel through March 31.

The Lotus Boat (part of Kerala’s Neeleshwar Hermitage hotel), boutique hotel group Secret Retreats’ newest property, is now open with rates starting at INR16,000 (S$363).

The upcoming Adelaide Fringe Festival will host both Aussie and international performers in 930 events through March 17.  

Bassist for indie band Vampire Weekend Chris Baio talks about the importance of coffee and collaboration in music making.

AirAsia has commenced a new Singapore-Semarang route with promotional introductory rates from S$89 one-way for booking through January 27, for travel from February 7-February 9, 2014.

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is offering an Ultimate All-Inclusive rate starting at US$607.50 per night for two persons through April 30.

The New World Saigon Hotel is offering a Saigon Arts and Culinary Package including a half day tour of Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum and a Saigonese set dinner from VND3,780,000 per night (S$222) through March 31.

Casual Western restaurant Shoebox Canteen is now open at North Canal Road (opposite Hong Lim Park) at a space shared with bespoke cocktail bar Bitters & Love.

Beer retail store Beercraft is now open at Albert Court offering 60 different labels from Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom.