December 2019

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Life's Refinements

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I'm Dreaming Of A Green Christmas
I'll be the first to admit I’m no eco-warrior. I make weekly coffee runs (disposable cups), buy glitter gift wrapping paper, print single-sided sheets for documents at work, and have way too many dresses in my wardrobe (sorry, Marie Kondo). Multiply
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We Are Dreaming Of A Green Christmas
“Having been inspired by the Balinese - most supermarkets stop giving out plastics bags – I now choose to use my own cutlery instead of the disposable ones. I also try to create my own gifts using simple recyclable art craft. Every little bit for our
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A Sugary Epi-log-ue
Carlton Hotel Singapore's new Chocolate Pink Peppercorn Log Cake ($63) is not to be missed. Pineapple and mango are melded within layers of decadent chocolate, before the cake is finished with piquant pink peppercorn for an extra kick of flavour. Hea
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I Propose A Roast
The signature Cajun Turkey ($138) from Carlton City Hotel Singapore makes its return this year. Along with the usual accompaniments of roasted potatoes, vegetables and chestnut-chicken mousseline stuffing, each order of the Cajun Turkey comes with a
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10 Mins With…
TAN WEI MING, chief consultant, creative director and principal partner of Silver Rue Art Consulting What is the business model of Silver Rue Art Consulting? As a consultancy, we adopt a comprehensive approach to corporate collection management – fro
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Nature Has Spoken
From its bamboo exteriors, earth blocks (a mix of local soil and harvested bamboo), exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, and courtyards filled with dense vegetation, there’s much about Cannúa that hints at its amazing sustainable effort. With just 1
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A Feasting That Never Ends
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is all set to seduce your taste buds with a succession of festive feasts. Expect decadent five-course dinner menus, roasted turkeys, honey glazed ham, and mouthwatering log cakes
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A Matter of Time
All things considered, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watches have never looked better. Watch enthusiasts know and love it for being the world’s first true dive watch. Today, we appreciate how Blancpain has evolved it beyond a tool watch or diving instr
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Pleased To Feast
There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas time than having a sumptuous meal with family and friends. Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are set to provide this in more ways than one. Be it a lavish buffet dinner, a light
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Napa In A Glass
Maxwell Chamber’s Italian restaurant, Otto Ristorante, proved to be an excellent venue for UOB's latest wine pairing dinner for its Reserve Cardmembers. Guests were treated to the restaurant's scrumptious Ligurian cuisine paired with fine bottles fro
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Loudspeaker For Fine Wine
On 1 October, Maximilian Riedel took to the stage to greet a fully packed 120-strong audience in the Kent Ridge Guild House at the National University of Singapore. The 11th generation scion of the famed Riedel wine glass company was in town to intro
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Strong Contenders
On 30 October at the Raffles City Convention Centre, the Singapore edition of Sopexa’s annual Best Sommelier Competition in French Wines drew a lineup of four strong male contenders. Daisuke Shibuya from Sun with Moon Japanese Dining & Café Singapore
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A World Of Delicious Dining
Housed in the back of a 70-year-old Hua Bee Mee Pok store (the set for award-winning local film, Mee Pok Man), this hidden gem is accessed via a subtly marked door facing the carpark. Raw and gritty, the space features distressed concrete walls, retr
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Yuletide Merriment
Mandarin Orchard Singapore has pulled out all the stops this festive season, starting with a life-sized gingerbread house at the hotel lobby followed by a carolling performance by the Vocal Consort from 22 to 25 December. With both Orchard Road and t
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Fabulously Festive
When it comes to providing scrumptious festive feasts, Culina has got the art down pat. The leading purveyor of specialist epicurean foods and beverages offers a bountiful spread of yuletide favourites at its gorgeously revamped outlet at the COMO De
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A Christmastime hunt
When a country is home to Santa Claus, it’s no surprise that the locals take Christmas very seriously. In Finland, Christmas is as traditional as it gets. Celebrations last anywhere from three to 12 days. Many homes set up a Joulupöytä (Yule table) l
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Just one Planeta
As the largest and one of the most fabled Mediterranean islands, Sicily has long hosted a culture of winemaking – in fact, since 4,000BC. During the 1900s though, the attention turned to sweet Marsala and cheap bulk wine as farmers looked to higher y
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In-Gin-eous
The experimental Hendricks Orbium is so limited, it’s confined to a few bars in Singapore, one of 10 markets globally to feature it. Master distiller Lesley Gracie has injected the floral essence of Hendricks with quinine, vermouth and blue lotus blo
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Putting Together The Pieces
Takanami Sake Brewery marks its 148th year of brewing with its first overseas venture, featuring a series of artworks from Singapore-born finger painting artist Adeline Yeo Matsuzaki. Each of the six limited edition bottlings of sake are represented
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This Is Life
Nestled in the lush greenery of Bresela Village, Payangan, The Kayon Jungle Resort by Pramana is the idyllic getaway for couples or travellers looking for inner tranquility. Perched on a hill with the distant sound of Wos River rushing below, the res
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A Chefs Recipe to Change the World
Chef Justin Quek's restaurants routinely attract pilgrims from across the globe who make reservations to dine there months in advance. Yet the chef-owner of Chinoiserie by Justin and Justin Flavours of Asia at Marina Bay Sands believes that the enjoy
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A White Italian Lineup Brings Festive Feels.
In the mood for a white Super Tuscan? The Batàr was first made in 1988 as an organic wine from the Ruffoli vineyards, and fully converted to biodynamic in 2000. Given its detailed Burgundian-style winemaking, it expresses immense complexity of layere
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Ready For Reunions
Usher in 2020 on a prosperous note with PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road’s auspicious culinary creations. For a sumptuous yet fuss-free affair with family members, a Lunar New Year buffet spread at the newly revamped Spice Brasserie is an ideal option. Th
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Festive Family Feast
Christmas is a big deal in France. Come December, every state in the country starts to get dressed in their festive best, from the rustic Christmas markets and décor of Normandy to the glitz and glamour of Paris. Similarly, homes will follow suit; ad
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A prodigious New Year
Usher in the Year of the Metal Rat with the bountiful offerings from award-winning restaurant, Man Fu Yuan. Guests can choose from eight prix-fixe menus, which will be available from 6 January to 8 February. The eight-course Bliss menu ($1,388/10 per
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50 Best Christmas Gift
Celebrated local fashion designer Wykidd Song makes a comeback with his new fashion label, AKINN. Debut collection, Protraction, features timeless silhouettes elevated with subtle touches like the Shirt Dress with Draped Sleeves. The lack of side sea
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Artisanal Beauties
Bali’s time-honoured jewellery-making tradition and natural landscape have always been the design inspirations for John Hardy. Under the direction of its first female creative director Hollie Bonneville Barden, John Hardy jewellery intricately weaves
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Celebrate in Yogyakarta
Located in the heart of Yogyakarta, Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta is the perfect getaway to explore the artful city. The former site of the royal palace residence, the hotel has managed to preserve its regal appearance in all the 247 rooms and suites.
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Bask In The Holiday Spirit
Santa Claus doesn’t only slide down the chimney — he can also come riding on the waves of Jimbaran Beach. Take your Christmas celebrations to the tropics and bask in the joyous time at Sundara in Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. There, you c
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A Sparkling Repast
With its pristine beachfront location, elegant suites and villas, lagoon-style swimming pool, and stunning tropical landscape, a stay at The St. Regis Bali Resort is the perfect way to usher in the New Year in style. Discerning foodies are in for a t
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Oasis In The City
A stay in bustling Jakarta is all about finding the right location. Just a short drive away from Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue’s location offers business travellers and staycationers an effortlessly easy connectio
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Uluwatu’s Gem
It is not an overstatement to say that Uluwatu is a perfect destination to rest and relax. Access to beautiful beaches and gorgeous waves notwithstanding, the neighbourhood now houses a slew of luxurious resorts for a year-end getaway. Renaissance Ba
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Flavoursome Christmas
As the first five-star rated Hotel Indigo in the world, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach exudes modern luxury. Apart from a beachfront location and 289 meticulously designed rooms, suites, and pool villas, guests also have access to one-stop dining i
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In Seventh Heaven
Presenting traditional Italian dishes in a contemporary fashion, Settimo Cielo has cemented its reputation as a reliable Italian dining establishment in Seminyak. Led by chef Alberto Panciera, the restaurant features a skylight roof that allows a flo
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That Time Of Year
With a 1,300 sq m salted water lagoon pool and a panoramic access to watch the sunset on Jimbaran Bay, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is an ideal destination to spend a tropical Christmas. Stay in one of the resort’s stylish 117 rooms, suites, penthouses
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Family, Food & Fun
With 493 luxurious rooms, suites and villas as well as an enviable beachfront location, The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali makes for an idyllic year-end escape. Delight in a stay at the Premier Room with lagoon pool access or enjoy family downtime in the p
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Wind down December
Located a stone’s throw from Seminyak’s top shopping, dining, and nightlife belt, Montigo Resorts Seminyak caters to couples and family alike. Expertly blending modern comforts with a tropical vibe, the resort offers 128 expansive rooms and suites to
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Anew for Christmas
For more than 10 years, Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort has become an inseparable part of Seminyak Beach’s landscape. Since November, it received a resort-wide refurbishment. All the 59 luxury suites, public areas, leisure facilities, and two of the re
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Dine, Wine And Be Merry
Heading to Bali during the holiday season? Consider Aryaduta Bali, which is located in Kuta. The hotel offers an attractive Christmas Room Package and New Year Room Package, starting from a one-night stay in the Superior Room. Both packages are suita
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Razzle Dazzle Fun
The highly anticipated 12 Days of Karma makes a return this year. This music and wellness themed festival will be held at Karma Kandara from 23 December 2019 to 3 January 2020. Situated on Uluwatu’s cliff above a secluded private beach, guests enjoy
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Sandsational Fun
With its capacious garden and long stretch of white sandy beach, Ayodya Resort Bali is an ideal venue to throw a big-scale convival party. From 25 December to 31 January 2019, the resort will launch the longest beach party in Nusa Dua called Big Shot
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Spark Up A Celebration
Nothing announces the start of a festive party quite like hearing the pop of a wine bottle cork. Whether it’s a jovial Christmas Eve party or a New Year’s Eve countdown, a toast of sparkling wine definitely makes the occasion more special. And TWO Is
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Christmas Is All Around
Living overseas and being far from family and friends is never easy, especially during the Yuletide season. However, for these five expatriates who work in the hotel, F&B and tourism industries in Bali, spending Christmas far from home and working du
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Christmas In The Basque Country
Despite the fact that my family is now based in Australia, we will occasionally head back to the beautiful Basque Country to celebrate Christmas. The region is very big on Yuletide. Slow down your pace when you walk pass shopping mall windows and you
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Mindful Globetrotting
As the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Bruno Correa founded Bee+Hive, a booking and marketing platform this September, and its mission pays homage to Correa’s parents, who run small boutique hotels in Brazil that incorporate su
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The Subtle Art of Safari
Emerging from the dark charcoal cover of night, three elephant bulls amble towards the fire pit. Sitting together with Charles Sebaga beside Kwara Camp’s crackling flames, I dare not exhale as the pachyderms plod ever forward. Having been based in th
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Green Is The New Glittering Gold
Despite being one of the happiest times of the year, Christmas also tends to be a season of excessive waste. This hits home more, especially with the current focus on clean eating and zero waste. Capturing the essence of a conscious Christmas does no
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Epicure's Choice
The Oberoi Group has launched its latest project, The Oberoi, Marrakech. The 84-room strong property takes design inspiration from Marinid and Andalusian architecture, paying tribute to the iconic Medersa Ben Youssef. Choose between plush rooms, lavi

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