BENOIT Kyoto is a Michelin-starred dining establishment located at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu. Enjoy a lovely and carefully prepared French course meal in a beautiful setting, complete with views of the Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda).
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Conrad Osaka Strawberry and Sweets buffet at Atmos Dining
Ever been to a strawberry-themed buffet in Japan, during strawberry season? It’s endless piles of strawberries, strawberry-flavoured cakes, cookies, jellies, cream puffs, and other desserts – all decked out in shades of pink. The highly popular event at Conrad Osaka ends 2nd March 2025.
PRESQUILE review: One Michelin star restaurant in Osaka
PRESQUILE is a One Michelin star French restaurant in Osaka. Visited this place (i) as part of wedding anniversary celebrations while travelling in Osaka, and (ii) to redeem S$200 worth of the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s Global Dining Credits.
LIAISON review: one Michelin star restaurant in Osaka
Celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary at LIAISON, a one Michelin French / Japanese restaurant in Osaka. Amazing fare of meats, seafood and seasonal vegetables from Japan. Booked via pocket concierge, LIAISON participates in the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s Global Dining Credits.
Travel crossbody: Mulberry mini Alexa in Japan
I went to Japan in 2022 and took the Mulberry Mini Alexa along. Super useful, convenient, carries the essentials, and blends in with the environment – especially in some of Japan’s cafes. Check out the pictures right here.
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits: enjoy privileges in fine dining, travel, hotel stays, spa treatments, and more.
Top posts of 2022: a year in review
Top posts of 2022: across all the hotel staying, restaurant dining, and bag loving categories, here are the most read Happyhighlife blog entries of 2022. I would also like to thank all my readers for the support of this blog for the past 3 years – without you folks, happyhighlife.com would not have been possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.
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.
Platinum Charge Card by American Express: summary of Amex benefits as of late 2021
The Amex Platinum Charge card benefits are unrivalled. Card holders get: up to 50% off dining at hotels and high-end restaurants (Love Dining benefits), elite hotel statuses, FHR rates (Fine Hotel and Resort rates), travel perks (special airfare rates and unlimited visits to airport lounges globally), spa benefits and more! Read more for summary of latest benefits as of late 2021. Also, apply for an American Express card through one of the referral links in this blog to get either Membership Rewards points or bonus miles, depending on which card you apply for.
