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Capri by Fraser Changi City Turns One!

Bino — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 12:46:26 +0000

Time sure flies fast. It’s hard to believe than this month marks one year since my staycation at Capri by Fraser Changi City, the first hosted staycation I’ve ever had. While a line of staycations have come after that, the very first one remains to be one of the most unique hotel concepts I’ve experienced...

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The Ultimate Staycation at Shangri-la Singapore Garden Wing

Bino — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:55:40 +0000

Considered to be an institution in the Singapore hotel scene with over 4 decades of experience in pampering leisure and business travelers, the Shangri-la Singapore is also considered to be the ultimate hotel in a way. I have been to this hotel several times in the past but didn’t realize until recently just how ginormous...

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Days Hotel at Zhongshan Park Singapore: A Review

Bino — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:28:01 +0000

Singapore has been breaking records as of late in the tourism sector. Month after month, there’s been record numbers of tourists and record number of arrivals in Changi Airport. It’s no wonder that a respectable room in an international chain hotel these days costs at least SGD 200. Even 3-star hotels here are known to...

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Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore Staycation – A Review

Bino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:50 +0000

There are certain brands that are so powerful that the mere mention of its name requires no further explanation. I suppose that when it comes to the Ritz Carlton brand, most people come in with a certain impression, a certain expectation of what this brand represents. For many, the Ritz Carlton is considered to be...

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Review of Bangkok’s Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri

Bino — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:31:33 +0000

Towering skyscrapers, maze-like weekend markets, temples with shimmering spires and infamous traffic jams. Add to that the friendly locals and you’ve got the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia – Bangkok. The city has a little bit of everything. One can witness extremes here, from grit and chaos to luxury and refinement without moving...

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Around the World in Bangkok’s Terminal 21 and Grande Centre Point T21

Bino — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:26:04 +0000

There now stands a new retail development in Bangkok that not only attests but further solidifies its reputation as a travel hub in Asia. Situated in the expat Sukhumvit area, Terminal 21 is a concept retail center that has an interesting proposition to differentiate itself against the many shopping malls that already dot the cityscape....

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Review of Capri by Fraser Changi City, First Hotel-Residence Concept in Singapore

Bino — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:16:56 +0000

Not many Singapore brands have made it big in the world stage. But in the hospitality space, there are quite a few successes. Frasers Hospitality is one example, being one of the most successful hospitality chains coming from Singapore. They are recognized as a world leader when it comes to serviced residences with properties across...

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Mumbai: The City That Will NOT Shock You

Bino — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:38:58 +0000

After a really packed trip that took us to four cities in just a week, we now came to (almost) the end of our journey with a final leg in Mumbai. Originally planned to be a transit point only, we ended up spending an entire day there. The city reminds me of many other places,...

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