A stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is a one of a kind experience. By all means book a guestroom facing the Marina Bay on the highest floor possible. The uplifting view is well worth the price of admission and will literally leave you feeling high for days. Of course,...
Thanks to blogging, I have had the chance to staycate in several hotels and resorts in Singapore and around the region, many with excellent rooms and service. But it is only during a recent staycation at Park Hotel Clarke Quay that I experienced hospitality so warm and passionate, it actually...
How do you define romance? At The Scarlet it is expressed with a flirtatious red theme in a richly decorated interior that runs through in all its creatively-appointed rooms and five individually-designed suites. Housed in a heritage pre-war shophouse building, the luxury boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance...
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more artistic and friendly place to stay than the Rendezvous Hotel. Known as Rendezvous Grand Hotel before Far East Organisation took over in late 2013, the hotel is ideally suited for staycating locals, and both business and leisure travellers. A hotel with artistic flair,...
Studio M Hotel, the first hotel in Singapore to feature fully loft-style guest rooms, is designed to be chic and modern. The trendy hotel appeals to single and couple holidaymakers as well as local staycationers. At its doorstep is Robertson Quay, the entertainment district that is home to several restaurants...
The Grand Hyatt Singapore is a 5-star hotel that caters to business travellers as well as holidaymakers. The luxury hotel boasts a great location in the heart of the lively Orchard Road shopping district. If location is everything, this is it. Recently, the Hyatt rolled out a suite of guest-oriented...
M Hotel, part of the Millennium Hotels & Resorts group, is located in the thriving central business district of Singapore. Visiting businessmen can easily finish all their dealings in the daytime and unwind in the evenings at the hotel bar and restaurants, as well as the nearby attractions. Getting here...
One of the most memorable places you will ever get to spend a night in is Sato Castle Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. This unique motel is known for its beautiful fantasy themed guest rooms. There are over 50 guest rooms here, each with highly customised look and feel. After travelling...
Couples who would love to enjoy some private time together can escape to the Couple’s Floor at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Specifically designed for couples, the adults-only 11th floor is a relaxed cocoon for lovers. All rooms on this floor contain special romantic touches. My partner and I...
Fancy a hotel staycation that truly makes you feel pampered? You gotta check out Oasia Hotel then. If you are a busy working professional who can hardly find time for a vacation, the next best thing is a staycation at a nice local hotel. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay...
The gorgeous travel destination of Okinawa is located at the southernmost tip of Japan. With its charming, deeply-rooted cultural traditions, Okinawa is a place that is definitely worth a visit at least once in a lifetime. The residents here are known for their longevity as much as Okinawa is known...
For many Singaporeans, Hokkaido is the inspiring winter destination. The Sapporo Snow Festival is the major visitor highlight as the island transforms into a white winter wonderland. But this northern Japanese island is equally beautiful throughout the rest of the year. Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage create two of...
Summer has arrived and many of you will soon be packing your bags and jetting off to hotter climes. Whether you’re taking a short city break in a hostel or looking for an all inclusive holiday, there are plenty of deals out there to take you to sunny spots. That’s...
Are you somebody who enjoys the weirder side of travelling? If you are then there is no better place than Bangkok to go on holiday this year. This energetic city is full of bizarre sights and peculiar goings on to fill the pages of your holiday diary. Here are 5...
During special Chinese occasions, it’s customary for us to celebrate by eating certain traditional food. mooncakes are eaten on Mid-Autumn Festival. Similarly, rice dumplings are eaten on the Dragon Boat Festival. This festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, hence it’s also...
Check out this collection of super speedy recipes! We’ve got cookies, cheese, chocolate, chicken recipes and lots more. Easy Italian Chicken cullyskitchen.com You only need to marinate the chicken breasts in an Italian salad dressing. Have both ingredients mixed in a resealable plastic bag and have it in the fridge...
One of the things that I like to keep in my purse is a bottle of fragrance. You never know when you need it. I love wearing a delicate, light floral scent, as it leaves the skin fresh, feminine and sensual all at the same time. The new Floral Drops...
With Chinese New Year (or the Lunar New Year) around the corner, most Chinese families are busy making their preparations to welcome the Year of the Horse, such as spring cleaning, buying new clothes, or last-minute shopping. We have sampled various pineapple tarts, cakes with fancy Chinese New Year designs...
‘Tis the season to be jolly! To celebrate Christmas, Carlton Hotel Singapore has sponsored 2 of their newest log cakes just for Sparklette readers. Up for grabs are 2 delicious Mango Yuzu Manjari log cakes, worth S$62 each. With fresh mangoes and tangy yuzu paired with luxurious Valrhona Manjari chocolate...
