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Hotel Review: The Clan Hotel, Singapore (Premier Room) – Discreet, Nostalgia-Tinged Sanctuary in Singapore’s Central Business District
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Hotel Review: The Clan Hotel, Singapore (Premier Room) – Discreet, Nostalgia-Tinged Sanctuary in Singapore’s Central Business District

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Hotel Review: Villa Samadhi Singapore (Luxe Sarang) – Bucolic Colonial Escapism in Nature Reserve Setting
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Hotel Review: Villa Samadhi Singapore (Luxe Sarang) – Bucolic Colonial Escapism in Nature Reserve Setting

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Hotel Review: Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore (Deluxe Laguna Pool View) – Escapist Luxury Urban Golf Resort Experience in Tanah Merah
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your Staycation Hotel
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your Staycation Hotel

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New Hotel Openings In The Asia-Pacific – December 2020
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New Hotel Openings In The Asia-Pacific – December 2020

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Restaurant Review: House of Chirashi Singapore – Japanese Fine-Dining Chirashi Bowls At Wallet-Friendly Prices at East Village
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Restaurant Review: House of Chirashi Singapore – Japanese Fine-Dining Chirashi Bowls At Wallet-Friendly Prices at East Village

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The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes
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The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotel Loyalty Programmes

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The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotels
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The 2020 Ultimate Guide to Singapore Hotels

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Best New Hotels in Asia-Pacific: The 2019 Luxury List
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Best New Hotels in Asia-Pacific: The 2019 Luxury List

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Serviced Apartment Review: Winsland Serviced Suites by Lanson Place Singapore (One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Executive Suite) – Discreet Tranquility with Unbeatable Location Along Orchard Road
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Serviced Apartment Review: Winsland Serviced Suites by Lanson Place Singapore (One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Executive Suite) – Discreet Tranquility with Unbeatable Location Along Orchard Road

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Hotel Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Executive Premier) – Oasis Calm with Longest Evening Cocktails Presentation in Orchard
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Hotel Review: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Executive Premier) – Oasis Calm with Longest Evening Cocktails Presentation in Orchard

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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou (Club Premier Room Canton Tower View) – Sky-High Luxury Haven with All-Window Exteriors in Guangzhou
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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou (Club Premier Room Canton Tower View) – Sky-High Luxury Haven with All-Window Exteriors in Guangzhou

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Hotel Review: Rosewood Guangzhou (Club River Room) – Record-Breakingly Sky-High Urban Oasis in Guangzhou
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Hotel Review: Rosewood Guangzhou (Club River Room) – Record-Breakingly Sky-High Urban Oasis in Guangzhou

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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Kyoto (Ninenzaka House) – Japanese Traditions Meet Elegant Modern Luxury In Kyoto
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Kyoto (Ninenzaka House) – Japanese Traditions Meet Elegant Modern Luxury In Kyoto

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Hotel Review: Aman Kyoto (Kaede Room) – Tranquil, Forested Secret Garden Sanctuary in Kyoto
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Hotel Review: Kyoto Yura Hotel by MGallery (Deluxe Room) – Luxury Chic Meets Modern Convenience in Kyoto
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Hotel Review: The Okura Tokyo (Heritage Corner Room with Balcony) – Rejuvenated Heritage Luxury Icon in Tokyo Reopens
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Hotel Review: Belmond Governor’s Residence Yangon (Governor’s Room) – Colonial-Style Mansion Offers Garden Oasis Tranquility
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Hotel Review: Belmond Governor’s Residence Yangon (Governor’s Room) – Colonial-Style Mansion Offers Garden Oasis Tranquility

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Hotel Review: Rosewood Yangon (Rosewood Suite) – Ultra-Luxurious Heritage Colonial Charm in Yangon
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Hotel Review: Rosewood Yangon (Rosewood Suite) – Ultra-Luxurious Heritage Colonial Charm in Yangon

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Hotel Review: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi (Beach and Grand Reef Villas) – Unforgettable, Ultra-luxurious Sun-soaked Paradise in the Maldives
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Hotel Review: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi (Beach and Grand Reef Villas) – Unforgettable, Ultra-luxurious Sun-soaked Paradise in the Maldives

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The Clan Hotel, Singapore Announces More Limited Time Opening Offers
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Hotel Review: The Clan Hotel, Singapore (Premier Room) – Discreet, Nostalgia-Tinged Sanctuary in Singapore’s Central Business District
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5 Things I Learnt About Fitness After Trying The New R10T Gym in Singapore
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Serviced Apartment Review: Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore (One-Bedroom Executive Terrace) – Luxurious Expat Residential Fantasy Off Orchard Road
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Restaurant Review: Restaurant JAG – Autumn Menu Pays Stunning Tribute to Seasonal Vegetables
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The Clan Hotel Singapore Announces “Be The First” Preview Offer for Stays 15 – 28 February 2021
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The Clan Hotel Singapore Announces “Be The First” Preview Offer for Stays 15 – 28 February 2021

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Trip.com Announces Staycation Packages for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day 2021
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Trip.com Announces Staycation Packages for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day 2021

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HoteLux: New Mobile App Offers Access to Exclusive Privileges at Luxury Hotels Like US$100 Dining/Spa Credit and Room Upgrades
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HoteLux: New Mobile App Offers Access to Exclusive Privileges at Luxury Hotels Like US$100 Dining/Spa Credit and Room Upgrades

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Chinese New Year 2021 Reunion Dinners, Yu Sheng and Pen Cai In Singapore
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Chinese New Year 2021 Reunion Dinners, Yu Sheng and Pen Cai In Singapore

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Marriott Bonvoy’s 2021 Programme Changes and Q1 Global Promotion – Double Elite Qualifying Nights!
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Marriott Bonvoy’s 2021 Programme Changes and Q1 Global Promotion – Double Elite Qualifying Nights!

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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Launches New Hypoallergenic Rooms
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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Launches New Hypoallergenic Rooms

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GHA Discovery Launches Double Night Credits Offer (1 January – 31 March 2021)
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GHA Discovery Launches Double Night Credits Offer (1 January – 31 March 2021)

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The Clan Hotel, Singapore Announces More Limited Time Opening Offers

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The Clan Hotel Singapore Premier Room Bedroom

After the massive success of their “Be The First” preview offer which gave the first 100 reservations a S$458 return voucher for their next stay, The Clan Hotel, Singapore has announced two new opening promotions to celebrate their official opening on 1 March 2021: THE CLAN OPENING SPECIAL The package costs…

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Far East Hospitality February 19, 2021

Hotel Review: The Clan Hotel, Singapore (Premier Room) – Discreet, Nostalgia-Tinged Sanctuary in Singapore’s Central Business District

In February 2021, I checked into the Premier Room at The Clan Hotel, Singapore, which…

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R10T Gym Singapore HYBR1D
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5 Things I Learnt About Fitness After Trying The New R10T Gym in Singapore

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Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore One-Bedroom Executive Terrace Balcony
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Serviced Apartment Review: Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore (One-Bedroom Executive Terrace) – Luxurious Expat Residential Fantasy Off Orchard Road

In August 2020, I stayed for six weeks in the One-Bedroom Executive Terrace at Fraser…

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Restaurant JAG Beetroot, Sapin, Langouste
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Restaurant Review: Restaurant JAG – Autumn Menu Pays Stunning Tribute to Seasonal Vegetables

One of my favourite restaurants in Singapore, Restaurant JAG, recently launched its Autumn menu. I…

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The Clan Hotel Singapore Announces “Be The First” Preview Offer for Stays 15 – 28 February 2021

(Click here to read the full review for The Clan Hotel, Singapore.) The Clan Hotel,…

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Article January 22, 2021

Trip.com Announces Staycation Packages for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day 2021

Trip.com has introduced various staycation packages for the 2021 lunar new year period as well…

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Article January 21, 2021

HoteLux: New Mobile App Offers Access to Exclusive Privileges at Luxury Hotels Like US$100 Dining/Spa Credit and Room Upgrades

Local luxury hotel booking app HoteLux (available on both Android and Apple app stores) has…

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Chinese New Year 2021 Reunion Dinners, Yu Sheng and Pen Cai In Singapore

12 February 2021 will mark the beginning of the Year of the Ox, and many…

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    Prince Edward Island Black Mussels in Thai Green C Prince Edward Island Black Mussels in Thai Green Curry from Cook & Brew (@cookandbrewSG), the contemporary gastrobar at The Westin Singapore (@thewestinsingapore). Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members currently enjoy S$100 hotel credit in lieu of club lounge access at the property, and when you stack that with the 20% discount (and earnable Marriott Bonvoy points) you enjoy with Platinum Elite status, you get a very, very happy tummy as well as a fatter wallet. ⠀#TheWestinSingapore #CookAndBrewSG  #secretlifeoffatbacks #loveyourlocalsg #saveourfnbsg #sgfood #sgfoodporn #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoods #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgig #igsg #instagramsg #instasg #foodsg #exploresingapore #yoursingapore #burpple #hungrygowhere #8dayseatout #wherei8today #instafood
    Lobby, The Clan Hotel Singapore (@theclanhotel). A Lobby, The Clan Hotel Singapore (@theclanhotel). After the massive success of their "Be The First" preview offer which gave the first 100 reservations a S$458 return voucher for their next stay, the property has announced more limited time promotions - and return vouchers! -  to celebrate their official opening on 1 March 2021. Link in IG Stories. ⠀#TheClanHotelSingapore #TheClanHotel #FarEastHospitality #FatbackHotelsSingapore #FatbackHotelsFEH #FatbackHotels #secretlifeoffatbacks #luxurytravel #luxurytravelblogger #luxurytraveller #luxurytraveldaily #luxurytravels #luxurytraveladvisor #luxurytravelblog #luxurytravelblog #luxurytraveltraveler #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #luxuryhotelsworld #luxuryhoteldoftheworld #hotelluxury #hotellife #hoteldesign #hotelstyle #hotellifestyle #hotelreview #hotelsoftheworld
    Fermented Red Yeast Wine (filet de barramundi, fer Fermented Red Yeast Wine (filet de barramundi, fermented red glutinous rice wine, oyster mushroom, sweet alyssum flower) from Moonbow (@moonbow.sg), a new modern European restaurant in the heart of Dempsey Hill which showcases strong Asian influences. Bright, clean and deeply aromatic flavours from the classic Fuzhou chicken dish shine through.  ⠀#moonbowsg #secretlifeoffatbacks #loveyourlocalsg #saveourfnbsg #sgfood #sgfoodporn #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoods #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgig #igsg #instagramsg #instasg #foodsg #exploresingapore #yoursingapore #burpple #hungrygowhere #8dayseatout #wherei8today #instafood
    Beef Rendang (beef shin, myriad of spices, kaffir Beef Rendang (beef shin, myriad of spices, kaffir lime leaves), one of the dishes from the limited period PasirPanjangBoy x Raffles Courtyard menu which runs from 12 March 2021 to 11 April 2021. The PasirPanjangBoy pop-up is the first of several collaborations lined up to showcase home chefs and heritage cuisine at the al fresco space at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with other dishes on the menu including Ngoh Hiang and Signature Prawn Noodle Soup.⠀#PasirPanjangBoy #RafflesCourtyard #RafflesHotelSingapore #secretlifeoffatbacks #loveyourlocalsg #saveourfnbsg #sgfood #sgfoodporn #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoods #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgig #igsg #instagramsg #instasg #foodsg #exploresingapore #yoursingapore #burpple #hungrygowhere #8dayseatout #wherei8today #instafood
    Li Long, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi (@wal Li Long, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi (@waldorfastoriamaldives). Playing it all sumptuously-appointed Shanghainese manor with a suitably Crazy Rich Asians-esque soundtrack, Chinese restaurant Li Long is arguably the most beautiful dining concept within the resort. The Chinese restaurant offers signature Peking duck roasted in the Maldives' first classic wood-fired oven.⠀#WaldorfAstoriaMaldives #WaldorfAstoria #FatbackHotelsHilton #HiltonHonors #FatbackHotelsMaldives #FatbackHotels #secretlifeoffatbacks #luxurytravel #luxurytravelblogger #luxurytraveller #luxurytraveldaily #luxurytravels #luxurytraveladvisor #luxurytravelblog #luxurytravelblog #luxurytraveltraveler #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #luxuryhotelsworld #luxuryhoteldoftheworld #hotelluxury #hotellife #hoteldesign #hotelstyle #hotellifestyle #hotelreview #hotelsoftheworld
    Pork Belly (grain-finished pork, Moroccan curry, b Pork Belly (grain-finished pork, Moroccan curry, black cardamom) from Persea, a new keto-friendly sharing plate-style restaurant along Ann Siang Road which currently offers a Mediterranean-style menu (@persea.sg). Essentially juicy, chewy and obscenely fatty pork belly delivered dry-curry style, with generous helpings of aromatic spice-laden exoticism.The alluring curries, gravies and sauces across the various dishes I tried make me crave rice or bread for a good old-fashioned dip and soak. The irony!  #perseasg #secretlifeoffatbacks #loveyourlocalsg #saveourfnbsg #sgfood #sgfoodporn #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoods #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgig #igsg #instagramsg #instasg #foodsg #exploresingapore #yoursingapore #burpple #hungrygowhere #8dayseatout #wherei8today #instafood
    Fatback Ears Down: Paper Flames (rye, Venezuelan r Fatback Ears Down: Paper Flames (rye, Venezuelan rum, alpine amaro, vermouth rosso, Islay scotch, grapefruit bitters) from Club 5 (@club5sg), the new bar concept located on the ground level of the recently-renovated PARKROYAL on Beach Road (@parkroyalbeachroad). Inspired by the debauchery and revelry of Bugis Street, the Manhattan-esque cocktail is one of the most spirit-forward in Club 5's menu. ⠀#Club5SG #PARKROYALBeachRoad #secretlifeoffatbacks #fatbackearsdown #loveyourlocalsg #saveourfnbsg #sgfood #sgfoodporn #sgfoodblogger #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoods #singaporefood #singaporefoodie #sgig #igsg #instagramsg #instasg #foodsg #exploresingapore #yoursingapore #burpple #hungrygowhere #8dayseatout #wherei8today #instafood
    Tamarind Hill, Villa Samadhi Singapore (@villasama Tamarind Hill, Villa Samadhi Singapore (@villasamadhisingapore). Breakfast is served at this Thai/Burmese fine-dining restaurant located a short walk from the main building via a twisty pathway that cuts through a jungle area (!). The restaurant’s interiors play it all monochromatic inclinations, Asian luxe flourishes and Raffles Hotel Singapore-esque timeless elegance, making it quite a popular venue for weddings and other romantic endeavours. However, breakfast is served at the outdoor deck, so you would require a lunch or dinner reservation to fully appreciate the indoor space.Read more about Villa Samadhi Singapore on Secret Life of Fatbacks, link in bio etc.⠀#VillaSamadhiSingapore #VillaSamadhi #VillaSamadhiSG #SamadhiRetreats #FatbackHotelsSingapore #FatbackHotels #FatbackHotelsSamadhi #secretlifeoffatbacks #discoversingapore #travelsingapore #luxurytravel #luxurytravelblogger #luxurytraveller #luxurytraveldaily #luxurytravels #luxurytraveladvisor #luxurytravelblog #luxurytraveltraveler #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #luxuryhotelsworld #luxuryhoteldoftheworld #hotelluxury #hotellife #hoteldesign #hotelstyle #hotellifestyle #hotelreview #hotelsoftheworld
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