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.
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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.
Shangri-la Jade: retain Circle’s elite Jade status with ONE stay, dining, or other qualifying experience
Shangri-La Circle elite Jade members have received an email from Shangri-La with an offer to easily retain their status for another year. Simply stay one qualifying night or enjoy one qualifying experience (e.g. dining, purchase from boutique) to enjoy Jade status for another year.
Conrad Tokyo review: King Room Bay View
Conrad Tokyo review: Japan adventures continue with the BEST Conrad/Hilton hotel we’ve ever been to. With the AMEX Express’ Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) rate, we enjoyed early 12pm check-in, late 4pm check-out, breakfast, and room upgrade! Plus, we offsetted the stay with a S$400 travel credit, thanks to the Amex Platinum Charge Card.
Fraser Suites Akasaka Tokyo review: Deluxe Room
With Japan finally opening up for travel (YAY!), the family went to Tokyo. We stayed at Fraser Suites Akasaka Tokyo. This was a complimentary 3D2N stay thanks to American Express. The Deluxe room comes with a washing machine, and baby cots plus diaper disposal bins were available upon request.
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy hotel: Birthday Staycation
Earlier this year, we celebrated my child’s birthday with a staycation at Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy. It was a simple staycation, but the hotel made it celebratory with room decorations and a complimentary cake. The stay was booked via the American Express Travel website.
Brasserie Les Saveurs: à la carte lunch menu review
The à la carte lunch menu at Brasserie Les Saveurs, St. Regis Singapore sets diners up beautifully for an elegant lunch. With the options of hot and cold appetizers, exquisite mains, and French desserts, everything is impeccably executed in the name of fine dining. Get up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining.
Basilico buffet @ Regent: Standard menu vs Amex Love Dining semi-buffet
Basilico at Regent Hotel has the best Italian buffet spread I’ve ever seen. With a qualifying American Express credit card, Love Dining benefits allow either the (i) standard buffet menu or (ii) special Amex menu – a semi-buffet option. Love Dining benefits still apply – the husband and I enjoyed 50% off when we dined in. I’m going to rave about this place – read on for food reviews!
Shopping promotions (NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER) and Hotel Deals (Hyatt, Millennium Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, and The Unlimited Collection) with American Express
Here are the latest Shopping Promotions and Hotel Deals with Amex. From now till up to the end of November, spend with a qualifying American Express Credit Card and receive a up to 30% cashback at NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, Hyatt, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and The Unlimited Collection.
SKIRT review: prime steak – W Singapore Sentosa Cove
Earlier this year we celebrated my birthday at W hotel Singapore. Hugely romantic ambience aside – by the waters at Sentosa Cove – the steaks are literally the best we’ve ever had. I now recommend this as THE place to go for steaks in Singapore. Plus, we got a complimentary Birthday Cake and 50% off with Love Dining by American Express.
