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Recommended Places For A Memorable Cocktail Hour
Who doesn’t love cocktail hour? It’s a pause moment when you can take a break, relax and share a refreshing drink with your loved ones or friends.
We asked our fellow experts, connoisseurs, and bon vivants to vote for some of their favourite spots to unwind while savouring masterpieces from the world’s best mixologists amidst breath-taking backdrops.
So, why not leveling up from your usual cocktail hour at these gorgeous resorts. Here are a handful of our picks – enjoy this sip of travel!
The Sanchaya: The Decanter
The Sanchaya’s glass-walled cellar and wine and cheese tasting realm, called The Decanter, boasts sea views and showcases hundreds of bottles of premium and discovery wines, including a certain 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild 5L flask (numbered ...
Jetstar Asia and Emirates Reintroduce Transit at Changi Airport
Jetstar Asia and Emirates have reintroduced transit at Singapore’s Changi Airport, enabling passengers of both airlines to seamlessly connect between Jetstar Asia’s extensive Southeast Asian network and Emirates’ global network.
The reciprocal agreement means Emirates’ passengers can once again arrive in Singapore and transfer to a Jetstar Asia (3K) flight to one of eight key destinations including Bangkok, Clark, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Penang, Phnom Penh and Surabaya.
Offering a seamless transfer through Changi Airport, Emirates’ customers be checked through at their first international departure point for the onward connecting service. On board the Jetstar Asia flight, customers will enjoy a meal or snack and the same luggage allowance as on their Emirates flight.
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The Sanchaya Reopens on 16 April
A gorgeous uber luxury beach resort, The Sanchaya offers a quintessential retreat for those looking to escape the bustle of the city for a safe, secure and private weekend.
The Sanchaya is located on Bintan Island, an hour direct flight from Jakarta, and a convenient hop from Batam. With zero traffic, this secluded 9.6 hectares beachfront private estate boasts untouched white powdery beaches, privacy and ample social distancing, adhering to strictest health and safety protocols.
Inspired by the European Salons of the 19th century, this Preferred Legend property embodies highly refined service and discreet atmosphere which are especially beloved by Hollywood and Bollywood A-listers and has hosted discerning dignitaries on their visits - paying homage to the attentiveness observ...
The Ultimate Reset of an Escape Back to Nature
It is believed that spending some time in nature can help you release stress and feel refreshed. The Greek physician and occasional philosopher Hippocrates, known as the 'Father of Medicine' put it best: “Nature itself is the best physician”. Although he wrote these words some 2,400 years ago, they have arguably never been truer than today. Even without a global pandemic, our fast-paced urban lives often disconnect us from the planet we inhabit.
But as we gradually recover from Covid, we can take the time to reconnect with nature - and with it find a sense of purpose and peace, benefitting both the body and mind. A growing body of evidence suggests that spending time outdoors can reduce stress and anxiety, as well as lower blood pressure and heart rate.
So whether it's swimming wate...
“The Level”a Resort within a Resort at Meliá Koh Samui
The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of bespoke privileges.
Overlooking secluded Choeng Mon Beach on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand, Meliá Koh Samui’s 24 ‘The Level Pool Access Rooms’ have private terraces that segue to a remarkable 700m-long lagoon pool meandering through the resort’s lush grounds like a river.
Thirty elegant two-story ‘The Level Boat Suites’ are made from meticulously refurbished merchant vessels that are more than 100 years old. Six of the boat suites afford vistas of the resort’s two-level infinity pool, with sunken seating areas and in-water lounges, and Choeng Mon Beach bey...