The happy high life, by a happy high wife
A hotel-staying, fine-dining, and doing it at a discount-where-possible kind of blog. And I love bags, too.
Happy High Life
“Nothing is too beautiful, nothing is too expensive” — Ettore Bugatti
LATEST STAYS / EATS
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.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
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.
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.
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.
THE BAG LIFE
Chanel Deauville Tote @ Conrad Centennial Singapore
Dreaming of a staycation. Here’s one of my favourite staycation companions – the Chanel Deauville tote. Being the smaller version of the Deauville, it’s an easy throw-everything-in bag that’s not too large. Perfect for that weekend getaway!
Saint Laurent Toy Loulou bag review
The Saint Laurent Toy Loulou is a popular mini bag these days. It easily the fits daily essentials – short wallet, card holder, phone, a bit of makeup. In velvet, the bag feels extra luxe and its perfect for formal events.
Hermes Garden Party 36 review
Reviewing my Hermes Garden Party. 36. See mod shots and what fits in my bag. A tote that’s great for work but not play. Read more to find out why.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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