Ah, Raffles Hotel, the stuff of dreams. Think grand colonial architecture, elegant polished interiors, fascinating stories of old and personalized go-the-extra-mile type of service. Founded in 1887 by the Sarkies brothers, this heritage hotel has always evoked in me feelings of yearning mixed with resignation – yearning for the day I will finally amass enough … More Review: Raffles Hotel (Singapore) – Part 1
Having attended many a wedding here, sometimes as a guest and sometimes as a performer, the St. Regis has left an indelible mark on me. From its elegant hallways with fancy chandeliers and innumerable art pieces, to the tantalizing gourmet dishes plated by its kitchens, this hotel easily made its way onto my die-die-gotta-try list … More Review: The St. Regis Hotel (Singapore)
Housed within the colonial walls of the National Museum of Singapore, Food For Thought is a restaurant that serves up Western bistro fare with a local twist. This was where my husband and I had lunch just after collecting our marriage certificate from the Registry of Marriages nearby (: Since we were staying at Hotel … More Review: Food For Thought, Stamford Road (Singapore)
Hotel Fort Canning is one of Singapore’s heritage hotels that have been conserved to retain its historic colonial charm. Situated atop a hill within the massive Fort Canning Park, this building used to be the command headquarters for the British during World War II and has changed hands many times ever since. Getting here can … More Review: Hotel Fort Canning (Singapore)
Over the years since its inception in 2011, I’ve visited Universal Studios Singapore (USS) quite a number of times and tried almost all the rides (strangely enough, never once was the Battlestar Galactica ride open on any of my visits). I didn’t think I needed another visit until Traveloka launched a huge sale promoting attractions … More Review: Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore)
Situated on the third floor of Grand Park City Hall Hotel, Tablescape Restaurant & Bar serves up modern European cuisine in a comfortable, plush setting. Having dined here with my best friend once before, I distinctly remember the cosy ambience that made it a great place to relax and have those post-dinner conversations. Food standards … More Review: Tablescape Restaurant & Bar – National Day Sofa Menu, Grand Park City Hall Hotel (Singapore)
S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the many attractions situated within Resorts World Sentosa that I’ve been meaning to visit for quite some time already. Holding the title of the world’s second largest oceanarium, it houses more than 100,000 marine animals of over a thousand species across 45 different habitats. There are different zones with various … More Review: S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore)
Having followed a number of yummylicious baked goods accounts on Instagram, it was probably only a matter of time before more of such recommendations started appearing on my feed. I chanced upon Bitten & Co., founded by fashion entrepreneur turned home-baker, Zoe Seetoh, in an Instagram giveaway contest post (didn’t win anything though, heh). The … More Review: Bitten & Co. Muffins & Cookies, Orchard Gateway (Singapore)
Recognized for its significance in Singapore’s built heritage, Goodwood Park Hotel’s iconic Grand Tower was gazetted a national monument back in 1989 (another familiar Singapore national monument is The Fullerton Hotel). Its colonial architecture retains a sort of old-world charm and opulence that distinguishes it from its more contemporary hotel counterparts in Singapore. Spanning six … More Review: Goodwood Park Hotel (Singapore)
Coming off the back of our very first virtual interactive mystery play experience by Sight Lines Entertainment, my husband and I caught wind of this other murder mystery play organized by The Theatre Practice. My colleague recommended it to us and we ended up joining another two colleagues as a team of 3 since there … More Review: The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets Virtual Interactive Play, The Theatre Practice (Singapore)
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