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Hilton Kuala Lumpur review: Executive King Room
Celebrated a birthday here. Thanks to Hilton Honors Elite Gold status, we were upgraded from a Grand Deluxe room to an Executive room. Also, read more about the Executive Lounge and the food served for breakfast, teatime, and dinner.
Capri by Fraser Changi City review: complimentary stay from American Express
Capri by Fraser (Changi City): a minimalist design hotel with spacious rooms that have kitchenette facilities. Superb location near Changi airport, Jewel, Expo, and a mall. Stay is complimentary with voucher redeemed thanks to possession of an American Express Platinum Reserve card.
Frieda review: German restaurant at Capitol Kempinski
If you love crispy German pork knuckle this is THE place to go! Also featuring pork sausages and lentil stew. Up to 50% off with amex love dining
Story of a Hermes Birkin: how I got mine, and tips for bagging one
How to get a Birkin: this is my personal experience of getting a Birkin bag from my local Hermes store. Read about my story – my friendship with my SA (Sales Associate), and get some tips on how to navigate the Hermes game.
El Teatro Tapas review – Spanish fare at Capitol Kempinski
El Teatro Tapas review – featuring squid ink seafood paella, suckling pork, lamb chops, and sizzling garlic mushrooms. Bonus – 50% off with Amex Love Dining
My Bag Collection (August 2020)
Behold my entire collection. Includes bags from Hermes, Chanel, Dior, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, and YSL
Brasserie Les Saveurs review: a la carte menu
The romantic French restaurant at St. Regis Singapore. Designed to give a ‘Connoisseur Experience,. Patrons can savour a decadent French dining experience with an à la carte menu comprising moreish appetisers, classic mains, indulgent sharing platters and delectable sweet creations. Get up to 50% off with AMEX love dining
TWG Review: elegant cafe at Marina Bay Sands
TWG review: Imagine elegant sandwiches, luxurious salads (lobsters and prawns!), and lovely mains of cod and steak. Plus, 50% off food thanks to AMEX love dining
FYR review: modern grill restaurant
FYR (pronounced ‘Fire’) review: modern grill restaurant at boon tat street. Featuring duck confit, fish & chips, panna cotta. Up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining
Supper Club – 20% off Mooncake at St. Regis Singapore
New snowskin mooncake flavours (Honey Purple Sweet Potato with Orange Yuzu Truffle, Black Sesame Paste Caramel Sea Salt Truffle, Royal Milk Tea Paste with Osmanthus Truffle, Green Tea Paste and Oolong Tea Truffle). Bonus – Supper club members get 20% off!
Conrad Centennial Singapore is back as an American Express Love Dining Partner
Conrad Centennial Singapore exited from the Love Dining programme in July 2019, but has now returned as an American Express love dining partner. With immediate effect, eligible card holders can again dine at up to 50% off at Lobby Lounge, Golden Peony, and Oscar’s.
California Pizza Kitchen: 1-for-1 mains with Entertainer App
Huge plates of tasty salad. Decent wood-baked oven pizza. And the best part: 1-for-1 mains with Entertainer App by HSBC
Platinum Charge Card benefits by American Express: a quick summary
Presenting a quick overview of the AMEX Platinum Charge Card’s benefits. The perks are unrivalled – Elite hotel statuses, unlimited airport lounge visits, great dining perks, spa discounts, complimentary hotel stays, and exclusive club membership.
Mikuni at Fairmont: Japanese food review
Review of Japanese food at Mikuni, Fairmont. Great set meals – we had the unagi set, and assorted sashimi set. Free cake thanks to American Express Platinum benefits, and 50% off with Love Dining.
AMEX Platinum Charge Card: starting my journey
I love this credit card! Tons of travel benefits (discounts on Business/First class flights + unlimited airport lounge visits), Elite statuses at major hotel chains, the best Dining and Spa promotions, and an overall awesome lifestyle card. Perks extend to supplementary card holders.
Napoleon Food & Wine Bar: review
Napoleon food and wine bar – a romantic atmosphere, where traditional French brasserie dishes are served with a modern twist. Up to 50% off with AMEX Love Dining, and complimentary wine voucher with American Express Platinum Reserve card.
A Bag for Travel: Mulberry Lily in Japan
Why I recommend the Mulberry Lily as a Bag for Travel: it’s simple, carries the basic essentials, is versatile, and functions as a sorta coat hanger (I’m serious! Haha). Check out mod shots here.
Mulberry Lily: Identical bag in two colours
Bag Review: When you love your bag so much that having one just isn’t enough. Presenting the Mulberry Lily, a simple yet versatile piece that’s great for running errands and transitions easily from day to night.
Rose Veranda High Tea Buffet (Shangri-la): a review
One of the best high tea buffets in Singapore. Amazing service, beautiful ambience. Dessert is to die for. Credit card discounts available with the following cards: Citibank, DBS/POSB, OCBC.
AMEX Love Dining benefits by American Express: Restaurant Guide
Restaurant Guide: The Love Dining programme is one of the best dining programmes for eating in hotels or high-end restaurants at discounted rates. Up to 50% off in reputable hotels in Singapore.
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