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Chanel classic flap review: a pink Chanel bag
Chanel classic flap review: this is my very first Chanel bag. She’s from the 2017 cruise Cuba collection. Read on to see what fits in the bag and check out my mod shots.
American Express Hotel Promotions: Four Seasons Hotel, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham, Pan Pacific Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Millennium Hotels & Resorts
American Express Hotel Promotions: spend and get cashback (up to 25%) at Four Seasons Hotels, Pan Pacific Group of Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy hotels, Wyndham, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts. In order to enjoy these offers, do log in to your account and save these offers to your card.
Dior Lady D’lite review: pink embroidered cannage
Reviewing the Dior lady d’lite with an embroidered cannage. This is a beautiful and sophisticated bag. Read on to see what fits in the bag and view mod shots.
Review of Violet Oon: Peranakan fare @Ion
Violet Oon review: Lovely Peranakan food and vintage-style local options, served in a somewhat atas (upscale) setting at Ion Orchard Singapore. Plus, with the American Express Platinum Charge card, I enjoyed the use of an S$50 dine-in voucher, courtesy of American Express.
Ba Xian review: Chinese Dim Sum at Tower Club. Half-price on Saturdays, and a $100 voucher with American Express
Ba Xian review: half price Dim Sum at Tower Club on Saturdays. Amazing service, great quality Dim Sum, and a generally pleasant meal for both kids and adults. Plus, we had an S$100 voucher, thanks to the American Express platinum charge card.
Cat and the Fiddle: complimentary whole cheesecake from American Express
March is my birthday month. American Express has kindly gifted me a cheesecake (WHOLE cheesecake, not just a slice) from Cat and the Fiddle. This is something that Platinum Reserve card holders can look forward to. Read on for details on how to redeem the Cat and the Fiddle cheesecake.
Review of Crossroads cafe @ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Singapore… again
This is my second review of Crossroads cafe! As this place will be undergoing temporary closure soon, the husband and I thought that we’d come and enjoy some Love Dining benefits (50% off with two adults) before they shut their doors. Love the burgers and sandwiches here, and especially the spicy buffalo chicken wings – those are a real winner!
Love Dining happenings: Hotel and Restaurant updates
Love dining happenings and updates: changes to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Crossroads, Lobby Lounge) and Regent Hotel (Basilico). Plus, the sad farewell to a few restaurants: Fyr, Hutong, Indocafe, and Rennthai.
American Express credit card sign up bonuses: Get up to 120,000 Membership Rewards points with the Platinum Charge Card, $150 statement credits with the Platinum Card, or 23,000 Krisflyer miles with the Krisflyer Ascend Card, and more!
If you do not currently own an American Express credit card, this is the perfect time to apply for one. The current Amex credit card sign up bonuses are as follows: (i) Platinum Charge card: get up to 120,000 rewards points (ii) Platinum credit card: get up to $150 statement credit and a 3D2N stay at Conrad Centennial Singapore (iii) Krisflyer Ascend credit card: get up to 23,000 bonus Krisflyer miles and a one night stay at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.
Basilico food review: Italian mains, pizza, pasta, plus the best Italian desserts and Affogato ever
Basilico food review: you just can’t go wrong with this place. From the eye-catching appetizers to the hearty Italian mains, oven baked pizza and sweet endings from multiple dessert – everything was wholesome and satisfying. Finish off with the best Affogato ever. And of course, get up to 50% off with Love Dining benefits by American Express.
Most romantic restaurants in Singapore with Love Dining
Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Singapore – that so happen to offer Love Dining benefits? Read more for the list of romantic places where you and your significant other can dine in at up to 50% off. Dining establishments listed here include: Brasserie Les Saveurs (St. Regis Singapore), SKAI (Swissotel the Stamford), Napoleon Food and Wine Bar, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Basilico (Regent), Indocafe, Mikuni (Fairmont), and SKIRT (W Hotel).
Si Chuan Dou Hua review: Sichuan, Cantonese cuisine with amazing views of the city
Si Chuan Dou Hua: imagine piping hot wok-fried rice and noodles, thoroughly braised meats in buns, richly flavoured tofu and vegetable dishes… all enjoyed amidst unparalleled views of the city from the 60th floor of UOB Plaza, in the central business district area. Plus, get up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
Love Dining news: Changes to Fullerton, Fullerton Bay, Conrad Centennial, and Marriott
Conrad Centennial Singapore: Oscar’s is no longer part of Love Dining.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore will also exit Love Dining.
Additionally, from 1 March 2022, Crossroads and Lobby Lounge at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel will be temporarily closed until 30 June 2022.
La Brasserie review: French Restaurant at Fullerton Bay hotel
Fullerton Bay’s La Brasserie is an amazing French Restaurant with a hugely romantic vibe. Great for both quick casual lunches and slow deliberate dinners – this blogpost covers both the former and latter. Of course, for the a la carte menus (for both lunch and dinners), thanks to the American Express Platinum Charge card, the husband and I got up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining benefits.
Top posts of 2021: a year in review
It’s been a little over two years since happyhighlife.com was born. It’s been a journey with constant writing on Dining, Hotel Stays, the various American Express promotions and discounts (especially on the Amex Platinum Charge Card and Love Dining Programme), and luxury bags. Since its inception, this blog has grown – December 2021 recorded over 12,000 visitors a month to the blog! Let’s see what’s the most-read posts of 2021.
Oriole Coffee + Bar @ Pan Pacific serviced suites: cafe review
Oriole Coffee + Bar: a rustic cafe located near313 Somerset, at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard. Great coffee, pizza, and other western delights. Plus, The 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer App by HSBC is a pretty good deal that makes it more worthwhile.
American Express Christmas Wonderland 2021 at Raffles City: complimentary gift wrapping, xmas spend and redeem, and claw machine prizes… where I won a Ruinart Rosé champagne!
American Express Christmas Wonderland at Raffles City: finally, the highly popular claw machine is here! Spend S$80 for 2 chances. Prizes include MR points, grab vouchers, wine, stationery, and more. We tried it and won champagne! Plus, enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, and get an S$50 eCapitaland voucher with and S$500 spend at Raffles City in a single receipt.
Christmas 2021 American Express promotions: Feast Takeaways
The Christmas 2021 American Express feast takeaway promotion list is here! Get amex discounts at Fairmont, Swissotel the Stamford, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, St. Regis Singapore, and Malt and Wine Asia!
Oscar’s buffet review: International and local à la carte buffet at Conrad Centennial Singapore
Oscar’s buffet review: Enjoy unlimited amount of fresh seafood (including oysters, sashimi, and prawns), local delights (e.g. laksa, kueh pie ti), western items (e.g. steak, mushroom soup), and desserts (e.g. ice creams, waffles. and more). Plus, with Amex Love Dining, we got 50% off on the international and local à la carte buffet.
Hermes Birkin @ Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Hermes Birkin: I love this bag for special occasions. For my 13th wedding anniversary, I brought it out for lunch at Jaan by Kirk Westaway.
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