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Saint Laurent mini camera bag @ St. Regis
On some days, all we want is a (i) minimalist bag that holds our daily essentials (ii) that’s in a neutral colour and (iii) absolutely easy to use. Look no further than the Saint Laurent mini camera bag.
Chanel Coco Handle in black caviar: a review
Chanel Coco Handle (medium) in black caviar: a review. This Chanel beauty is endlessly classy, idiot-proof, and seamlessly versatile. Read on to see what fits and check out my mod shots.
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits: enjoy privileges in fine dining, travel, hotel stays, spa treatments, and more.
American Express Love Dining @ Restaurants 2023 guide
American Express Love Dining Restaurant Guide: 2023 edition. Dine at up to 50% off at the following reputable dining establishments. Cuisines categories include Asian, Western, Italian, Fusion, and Contemporary.
Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide
It is finally here. Behold, the Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide guide. Dine at up to 50% off. Participating hotels include: St. Regis, Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza, W Singapore Sentosa Cove, Swissotel the Stamford, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay.
S$1204 statement credits per annum for American Express Platinum Charge Card: new 2023 benefits
New 2023 benefits for the Amex Platinum Charge card: S$1204 worth of statement credits (per annum) spread out across four categories: dining, lifestyle, entertainment, and airline. To enjoy these benefits, card holders must log into their Amex account and save these offers to the card.
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant review: Cantonese staples at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese fine dining establishment that serves Cantonese staples and intricate dimsum. Enjoy up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining.
Atrium Restaurant buffet review @ Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
This halal-certified buffet features both international / themed cuisine (varies by season) and local fare such as Hainanese Chicken Rice, Beef Rendang, Roti Prata and Ice Kacang. Plus, we got 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
The Coffee Academics @ Raffles City
This lovely all-day breakfast cafe is located in the basement of Raffles City shopping mall. Enjoy 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer app by HSBC. The hugely popular all-day brunch menu as a lovely range of options and the hearty mains keeps everyone coming back for more.
Top posts of 2022: a year in review
Top posts of 2022: across all the hotel staying, restaurant dining, and bag loving categories, here are the most read Happyhighlife blog entries of 2022. I would also like to thank all my readers for the support of this blog for the past 3 years – without you folks, happyhighlife.com would not have been possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Basilico exits Love Dining by American Express
With effect from January 2023, Regent hotel’s Basilico exits the Amex Love Dining programme. I’m personally saddened by the news as Basilico has been one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore. Nevertheless, grateful for the memories and the chances to dine in such a wonderful place.
Hermes Picotin 22 @ Regent Singapore
Hermes Picotin 22 in Gold: brought her out for the day at Regent hotel, Singapore. For those new to Hermes, this could be a great entry level bag to be used for easy and casual days.
Tower Club Set Lunch at Atlantic: Christmas vibes. S$100 off with Amex Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card.
Tower Club’s decor sets the festive mood well this Christmas. I’ve always enjoyed the Set Lunch at Atlantic – 3, 4. or 5 course power lunches in an elegant setting. Amex Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card holders have an added incentive to dine-in: an annual S$100 voucher to offset spending at Tower Club.
Review of PAUL: French Patisserie, Western mains
PAUL is a Boulangerie Patisserie that carries awesome desserts. But this review focuses on the main dishes and the all-day breakfast menu. With the Entertainer App by HSBC, two adults can enjoy 1-for-1 meals.
Violet Oon: Peranakan / local food at Ion Orchard
This is my second review of Violet Oon Singapore. If you love Nyona / Peranakan / Local fare and want to have it in an ‘atas’ or more upscale place, Violet Oon is all of that and more. Loved their Kueh Pie Tee, Dry Laksa, Fish Curry, and Club Sandwich with super thick cut Fries.
Maison Kayser: Artisan Bakery @ Scotts square
Mayson Kayser is a world-renowned contemporary artisan bakery. With the entertainer app, diners can enjoy 1-for-1 sandwiches or selected dessert items. We got some fruit pastries, which were both pretty and enjoyable. Read more for details!
American Express Membership Benefits: Changes to Platinum Charge Card in 2023
Previously, American Express Platinum Charge Card holders had S$800 worth (split into S$400 hotel and S$400 airline) of travel benefits annually. From early 2023 onwards, card holders will instead enjoy new benefits that consist of S$1200 in statement credits across four spend categories: Dining, Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Airline.
A Starlit Christmas 2022 by American Express: complimentary gift wrapping, cotton candy, and claw machine at Raffles City
Starlit Christmas 2022 by American Express Platinum. Complimentary gift wrapping, cotton candy, win attractive prizes with the claw machine! All at Raffles City Level 2.
Singapore GST increase: 7% to 8% impact on credit cards’ annual fee
Singapore GST increase: with effect from 1st Jan 2023, our Government Service Tax (GST) will hike from 7% to 8%. Here’s how the American Express credit cards’ annual fees will be affected by the change.
Amex Platinum Reserve: wef 1 Nov 2022, new card holders pay annual fee even with Amex Platinum Charge Card
Amex Platinum Reserve card: from 1 Nov 2022, new card applicants who also possess the Platinum Charge Card must pay the annual fee for the Platinum Reserve card. This only applies to NEW applicants. Thankfully, for existing card holders, the old policy remains: holders of the Platinum Charge card may still get the annual fee waived for the Platinum Reserve Card.
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