Update (28 December 2023): Hilton has now extended this offer to 30 June 2024. The updated expiration date and T&Cs can still be found in the links below. Please refer to this post for more details. Hilton has once again extended the “Like A Member” dining discount for Asia Pacific region. The offer was previously…
The best business class lounge in Singapore? Review of Qatar Airways Lounge Singapore
Is the Qatar Airways lounge truly the best business class lounge in Singapore? It might well be, heck it may even be the best lounge in Singapore Changi Airport. I had the chance to stop by the Qatar Airways when flying Japan Airlines business class – they’re both members of Oneworld – and it was…
A mixed bag: Review of the Conrad Osaka
During my Japan Sakura trip in March, I stayed at the Conrad Osaka. It was a hotel I was looking forward to trying, having been lured in by the promise of stunning city views and large, modern rooms. While I had been pleasantly satisfied by the Hilton Osaka on my first trip to a reopened…
5 Reasons the Conrad Tokyo is one of my Favourite Hotels
There’s some hotels that are instantly attractive, usually because of stunning design, great views amazing looking amenities. Then there’s hotels that win you over with superb accommodations and service. For me, the Conrad Tokyo falls into the latter category. Having stayed there 4 times since Japan reopened for individual tourism in October last year, the…
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes for July 2023 Released
The KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes list for travel in July 2023 has been released. As usual, Spontaneous Escapes offers are 30% off Saver award tickets on selected Singapore Airlines flights. The usual key terms & conditions apply: Redemption availability is first come first serve of course, so act fast if you want to take advantage of…
All style, no substance: Review of the new Pan Pacific Orchard
I went into this stay with fairly low expectations. Firstly, I checked-in on the second day after the hotel’s opening; hotels don’t tend to be operationally at their best so quickly. Secondly after my last experience at the sister Pan Pacific Singapore, I don’t have a high opinion of the brand. Around its opening, the…
Singapore Airlines Expands Unlimited Inflight Wi-Fi to All Cabin Classes, But KrisFlyer Members Only
Just months after one round of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi enhancement, Singapore Airlines has now announced a further expansion of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi. From 1 July 2023, passengers in all cabin classes will be able to enjoy complimentary unlimited inflight Wi-Fi. This is available on all aircraft equipped with inflight Wi-Fi, which excludes the seven ex-SilkAir…
Bring long pants: Review of the Pan Pacific Singapore
Last month, I had one of those I-want-to-get-out-of-the-house weekends. I had heard good things about the Pan Pacific Singapore’s Pacific Club lounge, and having found a somewhat decent rate for it, I decided do a quick one-night stay to check out the property. While the Pacific Club turned out to pretty good offerings wise, it…
Shiny new, sparkling service: Review of the Hilton Hiroshima
In March, I made a trip to Japan for Sakura season. It was pretty crazy, given it was the first post-Covid sakura season with tourists allowed into Japan. I planned most elements of the trip well in advance, locking in hotels as far back as July 2022. One element which was booked a little later…
China Reopens Border to Tourists, But Visas (Mostly) Required
China has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas, for the first time since the start of the pandemic three years ago. This took effect from 15 March 2023. This move comes as China continues to gradually ease border restrictions, which started with the removal of quarantine for foreign arrivals a couple of months…