The Rose Veranda is one of the most popular spots for high tea in Singapore. The three-tiered set includes cute little sandwiches inspired by local flavours, elegant pastries in an assortment of flavours, and freshly baked scones that come with clotted cream, lemon curd and marmalade. 10/10 a total winner.
Happy High Life » Rewards (Shangri-La Circle)
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.
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.
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.
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!