Tired of the usual bars and clubs? Check out these unexpected spots in Singapore which hold ad-hoc parties worth going to.

Don’t miss these five shows at the new Singapore arts hub, Gillman Barracks.

From a meticulously-planned vacation to a spur-of-the-moment weekend jaunt, there’s never been a better time to explore the region. For our Grand Openings 2012 guide, we’ve rounded up 70 of Asia’s newest hotels and freshly made-over retreats. Here, we pick the best of the best—be it a suite created by a big-name designer, a getaway with an on-premise nightclub or a secluded establishment with white sandy beaches, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Relax and rejuvenate with these unique Asian–inspired indulgences available at some of Singapore's best spas.

Hip buys abound at perpetually buzzy Orchard Cineleisure.

The inaugural Singapore Craft Beer Week is just round the corner (October 22-28). In the meantime, the river is the best place in town for a craft beer bar hop.

Hot new picks, some old favorites and not a single sketchy seafood spot at the fresh-look Boat Quay.

And why you’ll soon be hearing a lot more about the Singapore River.

Where in Singapore you can celebrate popular German drinking event Oktoberfest running through October 13.

Can’t get your tablet to start? Can’t get your vintage camera flash to work? Here’s who to talk to.