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.
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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.
Basilico: Italian dining at Regent Hotel (à la carte review)
This review of Basilico features the à la carte lunch menu. The husband and I made two searpate visits here - and the review here is a combination of the two. For a review of the set menu, please check out this other post instead. Update Feb 2020: I've re-visited...
Basilico review: Italian set lunch at Regent Hotel
An amazing three-course lunch menu comprising of an antipasti (starter), a main course, and a dessert. At SGD 65++, the Italian fare here wowed us. Plus, complimentary cake for a friend’s birthday, and up to 50% off with AMEX Love Dining!
St Regis Sunday Brunch: Best Champagne Brunch in Singapore at Brasserie Les Saveurs
The St Regis Sunday brunch review: an amazing cold seafood platter, grilled lobster, carefully curated entrees, chef’s recommended mains, and the most colourful dessert tray ever. Plus, we got 25% off with supper club!
Love Dining benefits by American Express: Hotel Dining Guide
The complete Love Dining hotel guide and its benefits. With American Express, enjoy up to 50% off dining in reputable hotels such as St.Regis, Marriott, W Hotel, Swissotel, and more!
Basilico at Regent Singapore joins Love Dining
New Love Dining partner alert – Basilico, an Italian restaurant at Regent Singapore, joins the programme. Whoohoo!
Updates to Love Dining: Exit of Burlamacco Ristorante and TWG
Sad but true: Burlamacco Ristorante and TWG used to offer love dining benefits, but card holders will no longer get discounted dining (previously up to 50% off) at these two dining establishments.
Burlamacco Ristorante review: our second visit
Burlamacco Ristorante review: Italian fare at its best. We had foie gras, an exquisite pan-seared cod, top-notch pasta, and the best Italian desserts in town. And we got 50% off with American Express Love Dining benefits.
Mad for Garlic: restaurant review
Lovely garlicky steak, and fragrant garlic fried rice. Sadly, the customer service left us disappointed. The saving grace? A 50% discount thanks to Amex love dining