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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.
Jaan by Kirk Westaway review: five course lunch menu for our 13th wedding anniversary
Jaan by Kirk Westaway review: Wedding Anniversary lunch celebration! A wonderful medley of pre-starters and sourdough bread basket, followed by the five-course lunch set: a salt baked white beetroot, hen’s egg, cornish seabass, organic chicken, and a pear or chocolate dessert. Simply divine with wine pairings. The most special meal we’ve had our whole lives. Plus, we used a S$50 voucher AND got S$350 cashback with the American Express Platinum Charge card.
Amex promotions: deals for November – December 2021
It’s shopping season as Christmas draws near! Here’s the latest list of Amex Promotions for November and December. Perks includes promotions at Microsoft, Onitsuka Tiger, Boost Juice, various Bubble Tea stores (gong cha, milksha, and more!), Helpling services, Stuff’d, Bath and Body works, and other places. Remember to save these offers to your American Express Card.
Platinum Charge Card by American Express: summary of Amex benefits as of late 2021
The Amex Platinum Charge card benefits are unrivalled. Card holders get: up to 50% off dining at hotels and high-end restaurants (Love Dining benefits), elite hotel statuses, FHR rates (Fine Hotel and Resort rates), travel perks (special airfare rates and unlimited visits to airport lounges globally), spa benefits and more! Read more for summary of latest benefits as of late 2021. Also, apply for an American Express card through one of the referral links in this blog to get either Membership Rewards points or bonus miles, depending on which card you apply for.
Shangri La Singapore review: staycation at Child-friendly hotel with large indoor playground (Buds by Shangri-la), and outdoor mini water theme park (Splashzone)
Celebrated our son’s first birthday at Shangri-La Singapore. We loved the room and excellent service, but the real hit was Buds by Shangri La, the indoor play area, and Splashzone, the outdoor wet play zone. Bonus: with American Express FHR (Fine Hotels & Resorts Rate), get early 12pm check-in, late 4pm check out, USD100 hotel credits, and complimentary breakfast. AND – benefits could be stacked with S$400 Amex Hotel lodging credits.
Hilton Family Suite with private steam room facilities! 13th year Wedding Anniversary Staycation. Hilton Singapore review.
Hilton Singapore review: The Hilton Family Suite’s great, and not just for small families. There’s lots of living room space for children to run about. Adults may enjoy the use of a PRIVATE steam room facility – built into the main bathroom itself. Plus, with Hilton Honors Gold status (courtesy of American Express Platinum Charge Card), we received complimentary breakfast and Executive Lounge access.
American Express promotions for October to November 2021: save these deals to your Amex card now!
New American Express Promotions: Check out these shopping deals at Marks and Spencer, Crate and Barrel, Lacoste, MANGO, Ted Baker, Vinomofo, and the malls along Orchard Road!
Amex Platinum Charge Card benefits: a comparison between 2021 vs 2020 benefits from American Express
Amex Platinum Charge card: I’ve recently renewed this card by paying the SGD 1712 annual fee. Here’s an updated list of vouchers / benefits, and a comparison of how this year’s 2021 benefits stacks up against those last year in 2020.
Want an Amex credit card but don’t have one? Do click on one of the links in this blog and to apply and receive bonus Membership reward points or miles if you apply through here!
Prego review: Italian restaurant at Fairmont Singapore
This is my second review of Prego. We’re back at Fairmont Singapore again for the classic Italian mains and the most comforting desserts. Plus, get up to 50% off with Love Dining AND a complimentary whole cake – by American Express.
LV Neverfull review: comparisons with the Chanel Deauville, and throwback to @Doubletree by Hilton Johor Bahru with this Louis Vuitton tote
LV Neverfull: this Louis Vuitton tote has suffered from over-popularity . Great as a mom bag and awesome for travelling, an (almost) bottomless tote for all my daily needs.
American Express Platinum Charge card review: is it worth the SGD1712 annual fee?
After using the Amex Platinum Charge card for over one year – this is my detailed review. In this post, I break down the various benefits that I’ve used over time, the value of those benefits, and whether in overall it’s worth the hefty annual fee of SGD1712.
Hotel discounts: Spend with American Express to get statement credits at Hilton, Marriott Bonvoy, Hyatt, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Ramada by Wyndham Singapore, and The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood
Participating properties include: Hilton (spend S300 or more, get S60), Hyatt (spend $300 or more, get $75), Marriott Bonvoy (spend $400 or more get $100), Millennium Hotels (spend $400 or more, get $120), The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood (spend $200 or more, get $50).
Shopping and Dining discounts with American Express: Uniqlo, Muji, Paradise Group, Jumbo Seafood, Sushiro, and more!
Shopping and Dining Discounts from American Express: Offers include Muji, Uniqlo, Paradise Group, Charles and Keith, Cros, Crumpler, Crystal Jade Group, Social Place, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, Soup Restaurant, Sushiro, Yoshinoya, and more!
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