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Following a transformative multimillion-dollar renovation, the iconic Grand Hyatt Singapore has finally reopened its doors.

The monumental two-year project has refreshed the Grand Hyatt Singapore’s aesthetic and functional aspects and approach to hospitality. The extensive revamp extends across the hotel’s accommodations, facilities, and, notably, its dining venues, which have been reimagined to cater to the evolving tastes of international travellers and local patrons alike.

A chef is perhaps the last person you’d imagine would have an appreciation for the slow things in life. After all, managing a kitchen during a packed dinner service is nothing short of a day-long sprint from start to finish; one would think having to stay in this state of constant hurriedness is bound to leave one with a chronic case of impatience. 

Living in the tropics, we’ve always been drawn to the beauty of winter, particularly the magic of snow. Travel offers the chance to experience snowfall firsthand while immersing ourselves in the splendour of pristine, white landscapes. But winter isn’t just about the cold; it’s also about warmth and cosiness. The contrast between the crisp outdoors and the comforting embrace of a crackling fire, hot drinks, soft blankets and indoor comforts evokes a profound sense of contentment.

For the work-weary or stir-crazy in Singapore, a staycation marks an escape from those overly familiar walls of the office or house, even if just for a weekend. It’s a chance to tune out and regather one’s marbles before a return to the everyday humdrum.

So, in a time when hotels left and right seem to be trending towards familiarity and homely vibes, staycations can feel a little underwhelming (hands up if you’ve ever checked out asking yourself if you’d just paid to spend two nights in a room that quite really looks like yours).

Singapore may be small, but it sure punches above its weight in the fashion world. The global spotlight has been shining brighter on designers and brands from the city-state in recent years as support from consumers and investors alike grows, spurring a wave of optimism and efforts to develop more homegrown talent.

With Singapore due to get its very own Porsche Experience Centre in 2027, we visit one that has been in operation since 2008, PEC Ix2 Silverstone

Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone, UK - Nobody ever wonders what the Porsche brand is about, much less to the extent the powers-that-be decide a massive rebranding effort is necessary.

Far more than mere status symbols, when you mention Porsche, only one thing is conjured up in each petrolhead’s mind – precision driving instruments. 

Swiss watch atelier Ferdinand Berthoud has unveiled the Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition, a three-piece limited-edition timepiece created in commemoration of Sincere Fine Watches’ 70th anniversary.

Renowned Swiss luxury skincare brand Valmont is set to enhance the pampering experiences at The Westin Singapore by introducing its exclusive spa treatments at Heavenly Spa by Westin. From Nov 20 onwards, guests at the hotel can enjoy high-end rejuvenation without stepping out of their luxurious accommodations.

In a meeting of culinary excellence, Michelin-starred Summer Palace at Conrad Singapore Orchard is joining hands with Chengdu’s Silver Pot for an exclusive dining experience, aptly named A Southern Confluence. This gastronomic journey, taking place on Dec 5 and 6, 2024, promises to redefine Chinese cuisine by blending the sophistication of Cantonese flavors with the bold vibrancy of Sichuan gastronomy.

The mark of a life well lived is arguably the legacy each of us wants to leave behind once our time on Earth is up. From small family heirlooms to entire dynasties forged through blood, sweat and tears, these footprints serve as a way of saying “I was here” while bequeathing our descendants tools to help them reach even greater heights or are simply mementoes of past glory.