ABBEY: I’ve been eyeing to go to The Armoury. It got delayed with the dining restrictions or full capacity. Lo and behold we got our spot and ready ourselves to the buffet feast.
I started with rib eye but somehow I got the part where all the tendons are. It got chewy instead of a tender meat. The strip loin and pork ribs are better. What I enjoyed the most is the grilled shabu beef. It is served in “mountains” and I had them twice. It is sweet and caramelized. We also had fried chicken which is crispy and spam fries (beware of the saltiness). The chicken stay and peanut sauce is ok as well.
They have other items like baked beans, edamame, green salad, corn but hey I went there for the meat galore. Make sure you order before your last plate is empty else you have a food gap. Hahaha.
WILL: Abbey is craving for MEAT! It is maybe due to our gym sessions that his body is now requiring him for more protein to build up the muscles (naks!). We heard of The Armoury Steak House that offers 90-minutes STEAK BUFFET for only $30++.
How was the cheapest steak buffet in town? Is it worth it? Yes! They are fast to serve the food we ordered, the meat tender, but the down side is…flavour is somewhat inconsistent. Some of the pork ribs served was superb which I mean is you can savour the marinate until inside the meat. Well, some was just like out from the fridge and the flavours is just until its skin.
ABBEY: I’m excited to watch the Eternals since I saw it’s trailer. New batch of heroes and characters. A group of ten is overwhelmingly specially in the first minutes of the movie; you need to catch up who is who. The story is somewhat a so-so and some of the acting is not that great.
Good thing we watched in Golden Village GVMax Dolby with Atmos. It somehow saved the movie with the superb sound and screen. The whispers and the intense actions can be heard crisply. But I bet it would have been better if the movie complemented the tech as well. Haha.
Let’s see in the future if Eternals will redeem themselves.
GVMax with Dolby ATMOS Surround Sound Technology at GV VivoCity
WILL: You keep on going for an average cinema or you already splurge on a movie with a la-z-boy seat, quilt and a meal? Well, have you tried this kind of IMAX equipped with Atmos?
We experienced the IMAX ‘s large screen plus the spatial, realistic sound of Dolby Atmos at GVMax! For what movie? Eternals!
Well, I know, this is one of the most boring movie you have watched this 2021 but I’ll tell you, that fight scenes a large screen plus this sound technology somewhat make a difference. Maybe, at least it won’t make you fell asleep. Haha!
Check out the GVMax located at VivoCity for your next movie escapades. Oh yeah! How’s the seat? Comfortable and the cinema is as usual freezing cold so don’t forget to wear your jackets!
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GVMax with Dolby ATMOS Surround Sound Technology at GV VivoCity
ABBEY: The wait is over as the Spiderman : No Way Home was shown in the big screen. For us it is literally a big screen as we watched it in iMax with laser.
I can say that it’s worth it. It’s as if you’re in the room with the characters. Top it up with great sound and you can really feel the action. The picture is crystal clear and sharp. Now into the movie, Marvel did an awesome storytelling . The loose ends are tied up (paying homage to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield) and other branches are getting lined up (Yes, I guess the X-Men are coming).
It’s the edge-of-your-seat kind of thing; funny, heartbreaking, tearjerking, as well as promising. The Pinoy in me is really proud, thank you Ned’s lola.
IMAX with LASER at Jewel Changi Airport
WILL: After watching Venom and Eternals, the excitement to watch Spider-Man: No Way Home plunged. The fun thing for me and Abbey is, he doesn’t like what I love and vice versa. Haha! And yes! I am not fond of Spidey!
Anyways, as a good wife, I booked his requested cinema hall…IMAX with Laser! This kind of technology was only offered by Shaw Theatres on their Jewel and Paya Lebar Quarter. So, we booked at Jewel on a 9am. Yes! Morning. So our eyes are from a good rest and we can see the difference.
Is there a difference? Absolutely! OMG! It seems that you are inside the movie peeking on what’s happening! The seat? Well, Shaw as always gives an ample leg space and aircon is not that cold as others.
This kind of IMAX is truly remarkable and “A MUST” to book for your next favourite movie!
ABBEY: I want pork barbecue. And with the BBQ pits closed, the craving intensified. Good thing we found Lutong Ina. We got pork barbecue in skewers, isaw (pork intestines), grilled hotdog and Pansit Malabon (palabok but from Malabon?) :)
For a total of SGD, craving satisfied. I indulged in the Pinoy version of BBQ even the vinegar dip. Parang bumili ka sa kanto. I thought the isaw is of chicken but it is not. I’ll just say I’m not a fan of pork intestine. The pansit is savory; just make sure to mix it well and drizzle it with calamansi. Felt like home when we feast on them.
WILL: Abbey is having this inihaw (grilled) cravings and I am quite love to have this isaw (intestine) as our dinner for that weekend. On our search we found Lutong Ina which is serving both dishes.
Sembawang MRT is the meet-up place and when they handed us the package, the common aroma of inihaw made our stomach churn.
Our orders:
10pcs - Pork BBQ
5pcs - Pork Isaw
1 tub - Pancit Malabon
1pc - Grilled TJ hotdog
The vinegar dip is amazing, the common taste street food dip. Pork BBQ - quite chewy but the marinate is amazing. Pork Isaw - smells…hmmm isaw?! hehe, Pancit Malabon is just fine, nothing special. Recommended for you to try! Their price is quite reasonable too.
ABBEY: At last Reflections at Bukit Chandu reopens after a three-year upgrade. If you’re into hike this is a good one. Bukit Chandu or Opium Hill was once a plant that packed and distributed opium. But this hill tells a rich story of heroism during Japanese invasion of Singapore.
The heroes? Malay Regiment who fought valiantly led by Lt. Adnan. It showcases how the regiment was formed and how little time the soldiers have for training when the war called them to service. They were against fearsome invaders backed up with more weapons (both air and land) but the Malay soldiers was not deterred and kept on fighting. And the rest is history.
The patriotism they showed is truly admirable.
Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre Opium Packing Machine
Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre Video Room
Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre The Lounge
Reflections at Bukit Chandu - World War II Interpretative Centre Front Building
WILL: This is one of the museums that I really wanted to visit. Unlike other museums that is located in CBD area, Bukit Chandu is located in what else, on a top of a hill (Bukit - Malay word for hill).
You can trek up for 15mins or via car to reach the newly renovated museum. So what to expect? This is the not so famous stories of Malay soldiers who battled with Japanese troops to defend Singapore.
First floor showcases how the battalion was formed and trained how they gave their lives with honor. Second floor have this machines and procedures for opium packing. If you are history buffs, you will surely enjoy spending an hour or more in this building.
ABBEY: Skin is the largest organ of our body. And we need to take care of that, specially our face. Make our body beautiful inside and out. We bought Bioskin package for 3 sessions each. It includes facial as well as massage. I’m new to the non-extraction procedure. This means no pricking but somehow you will feel your face clean.
Lots of cleaning, lotion and cream. But I really liked bojin facial treatment. It is the massage for your face. Just like with other type of body massages, it will loosen up your muscles to make blood circulation better. It is a bit painful but relaxing and rejuvenating. I think that is the treatment I’ll come back to Bioskin for.
Bioskin Singapore Facial Promotion | Is it a Ripped-Off?
WILL: I got to know Bioskin facial through fave promotional deals. For only $26.75 I got to try their 1-Hour Skin Purifying Treatment in their newly opened branch at Midtown.
Prescilla explains and really a persuasive salesperson so I got to buy a total of 6 sessions (3-each for me and Abbey) worth $856.
Treatments:
1. Plasma
2. Dembrasion
3. Bojin Detox
Top-up for each facial:
1. Ampoule
2. Eye Treatment
3. Scalp and Shoulder Massage
How’s was it? Well, to tell you frankly, we just tried if our face will truely be clear with their non-extraction procedure. Well, maybe those kind of treatments are not for us because I still feel that my face specially the mask-covered area is still quite full of whiteheads/deadskin even after the treatment. The only remarkable is their Bojin Detox. You will totally feel the relief after the session.
ABBEY: We were supposed to try Bacha Coffee (in Ion Orchard) Christmas 2020 but oh boy the queue is so long.
The next time we went, we got time to spare so queue it is.
The shop is Morrocan-inspired and you can see that in the all around like in coffee kettles, spoon, fork, knife, cup and saucers and decors. Felt like a royal sipping their hot drinks.
The coffee by itself has great flavor. Put a dollop or two of the vanilla bean cream and it will elevate to a new level. Add raw sugar or ground vanilla and you’ll be surprised. We also had their croissants. They are flaky outside and puffed inside. Perfect match for the coffee.
WILL: Cafe business here is Singapore is pretty vibrant! Cafes with different tricks to lure customers. The good thing is they have a levelled price point so you can dare to try them all.
Bacha is an international cafe from Morocco ans was established in 1910. In their store you will see the fascinating story behind the brand.
The difference? You will feel like a royalty! Why? Except of the staff’s uniform and royal blue/gold paint their service is exceptional. Staffs are so attentive and really do concern if you need anything.
Truly recommendable! Oh their coffee! Ahaha! It was served per golden pot and you can definitely taste the richness and body of the coffee. Yep! Not diluted by milk or water. Their coffee honey dip for croissants is not to be missed.
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Bacha Coffee
(W) https://bachacoffee.com/
(H) 930am - 10pm
(A) 2 Orchard Turn #01-15/16 ION Orchard Mall Singapore 238801
WILL: COVID-19 really alters everyone’s life. The three hour flight from Singapore to Manila became a “NO WAY”. We are missing our loved ones of course but for safety of all we intended to stay here in Singapore.
Aside from people, of course you will miss food that you are fond of eating since your childhood and one of those is TAHO. Taho is silken tofu with black sweet syrup.
Second Serving located at Tai Seng is the answer for our Taho cravings. It feels like I was thrown back into my childhood. Haha. I like it to be hot but i love it when it is COLD! You may see me hoarding more than 5cups of taho. Haha. That is for my COLD Taho fix.
WILL: Finally! The budget fits for us to stay to one of the most luxurious, oldest and one of the icons of Singapore…The Raffles Hotel! Is it really expensive to stay there? Hmmm. Yes! Haha! As Ms Sarah informed us, only Filipino businessmen or Presidents can afford the stay. Seldom a commoner like us. What can I say? I love to shoot for the stars. Haha!
So what happened why we managed and mustered our finances to have another luxurious staycation this year? Well, first of all the 40x40 goal was reached 2 years earlier than we planned, Abbey passed the ITIL Certification and I graduated the DOST’s Project SPARTA Analyst Pathway. We have a bunch to celebrate right?
Enough of us. Let’s talk about our Raffles Singapore Staycation Review.
ROOM
The first room was 133. The room is divided in three parts. Fist the parlour.
Parlour
Sitting Room is where you can just lounge after you reached your room. Here where you can find your “Hermès”-like luggage and when you open it you’ll realize that it is a box for your in-room coffee(Nespresso), tea(Raffles Tea by The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.), mini bar (chargeable) and some of the glasswears. That is well-organized food and drink for the Raffles Hotel Residents. The parlour has a dining table and equipped with TV. Stationaries are inside of a mini attaché case located below the iPad controller.
The Bedroom
This iconic four-posted bed is one of the main attraction on your stay with Raffles Singapore. This kind of bed is a centerpiece in English castles. Now you feel more like a royalty right? Haha! The bed is not that soft nor not that hard. You can request for a pillow based on your specification. A huge TV and two (2) usual size cabinets for your clothings are in front of your bed. You’ll be happy to see that their slippers are not paper thin. The Peranakan design compliments well with the bathroom tiles. The blower is not located in the bathroom! It is cutely hidden in a dressing table.
Bathroom
A soaking bathtub will greet you in your Perenalan tiled bathroom. It has a marble top his and hers sink and wooden drawers. They do not have bath salts in the room but you can request for it. The toiletries are superb! It is not flowery, it is not musky, the aroma relaxes your muscles. Haha!
RESTAURANTS
The Suite Vacay promotion includes welcome drinks, breakfast and $100 dining voucher.
The Courtyard
You can either redeem your welcome drink which is Singapore Sling at The Grand Lobby or at The Courtyard, we chose the latter. This is for us to soak in with nature and courtyard’s architecture. We are not wrong with our choice! We met Tom and we had a little chat and walllllaaaahhhh! He treated us with a Tommy’s Margarita.
Tiffin Room
Here we had our breakfast. What reminds us the most? The hospitality of Ms Sarah. She really made a point that we were taken care of. She have done extra mile for giving us a bento meal in Tiffin Room. She recommends us to have Crispy Pancetta, definitely lovelier than a bacon.
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We had dinner here in lieu of the $100 voucher. We had Wok-fried Sichuan Style Spicy Squid, Fried Rice with Char Siew, Pork Belly and Pickled Long Beans, and Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles with Minced Iberico Pork. Flavours are exploding! Abbey and I agree that it is worthy to have another visit in this restaurant.
OSTERIA BBR by Alain Ducasse
Abbey had a Wake-up Call and I had Alba Rossa. This is for us to maximize the $100 voucher. You will surely love the pica-pica here specially if you like olives.
FACILITIES
Gym and pool is located at the third floor of the main building. The gym is not fully-equiped but you surely have the basic needs for a good workout. Be careful on their pool, the depth is a constant slope. Oh they had told us that they are not using chlorine for cleaning it. Good job Raffles!
RAFFLES BOUTIQUE
Another voucher of $50 is for you to spend in their boutique store. you can find coffee, tea, postcards, wines and of course souvenir items. Abbey bought two packs of coffee.
We had some mishap but it is was well taken care of, maybe you’ll ask why we had to change to another room. Anyways, this is indeed a very memorable experience specially for me. If you want to stay in historical buildings this is surely for you.
Do watch out for their promotions. Now they have a package where the famous afternoon tea is included.
VERDICT WILL: Pork Knuckles or Crispy Pata is quite expensive here in Singapore that is why we only ate a meal like that once for pur whole decade of stay here. Hehe.
Last year when pandemic hit the Earth, all the very kept secrets in cooking delicious dishes came aflot not only in websites but also in YouTube. And yep! We took advantage on thay. So here you go. After tries, Abbey finally perfected his Crispy Pata.
What’s the taste? Omg! Juicy! Unlike the pork knuckles you’ll found in bars or expensive restaurant. Of course the soy sauce with lot of onion complement the juicy, crispy skin and tender meat of the pork! Drooollll!
The best part? We only spend $13 for the pork meat! Can serve up to 4pax.
WILL: After Abbey’s crispy pata it is time for lechon belly roll. This is one try only and Abbey already done perfectly!
Slab of pork belly costs us $30 and $5 for the ingredients inside. The taste is priceless! Darn good! Of course Abbey make it sure that the skin is crispy and the spices flavour was locked into it meat. Do not forget to partner it with a steaming hot rice!
Yummmmy! Because the slab is quite huge, we finished the meat around three days.
ABBEY: Suzuki Cafe became the talk of the town almost overnight. The beans are already being sold long before the cafe opened. But the strategy is brilliant: they open their coffee shop on the same venue as their warehouse at Chin Bee Ave (nearest MRT is Boon Lay).
No facility yet for booking that you need to go there and register your mobile number and they will send a message once the seat is ready. We had a 15-minute wait time during our visit.
I had a cappuccino with a not-so-usual latte art as like with the other cafes. The coffee is smooth and not too bitter. Each drink came with a biscuit. The staff are also helpful enough to advise on which beans I need to purchase for my cold brew and moka pot.
I’ll be trying the ones from Kenya and Papua New Guinea but a bit pricey.
WILL: This coffeeshop created a buzz and Abbey was so hooked up that we decided to travel from northeast to west of Singapore to check out their Japanese inspired cafe.
It buzz so what do you expect? There’s a queue. And due to COVID-19 restrictions, you can’t wait outside their premises. We waited our turn at the nearest bus stop. Ahm, yeah bus stop. Chin Bee is an industrial location thus no mall nor cafe near the area. So..bus stop it is. Haha.
They require to get your phone a number, you will received a sms, we walk through their noren (Japanese Door Curtain) and surprise-surprise another queue. Haha!
On our turn, we went to their second floor. The cafe is located there and their design is zen. Even I have experienced inconveniences, you will feel relax once you reached the cafe. There’s a very light background music, a hush crowd in their talking and a display of their roasted coffee.
I ordered a matcha latte. My verdict? Taste like ordinary. Taste like an instant matcha? Check it out, see, taste and experience for you to judge.
ABBEY: Once again the craving for a meat bbq is on me. We were supposed to have it on our place but due to pandemic the bbq pits were closed. After a few visits to ITE (Ang Mo Kio) we saw a poster of Teng Sheng Korean BBQ and the price is at 20SGD per person on a dinner. It’s a go.
We were the only guests when we arrived up until a few minutes before we finish. We were told to place our orders since that is an ala carte buffet and get our drinks. By the time we got back to our table our stove is hot and a plate with mountain of meats is waiting for us.
We had pork belly, beef, sausages, lettuce and kimchi. I indulged in pork belly fats. Wow! The staff is already asking for next batch of orders when they saw our plate is already empty. We only went as far as second round. It was “full”-filling. The buffet includes rice, soup and soft drinks.
WILL: Institute of Technical Education is getting popular not only with the students but also with people who is looking for a cheap alternative on dining in. And yes of course, we want to check out one of the cheapest Korean BBQ Buffet in Singapore.. the Teng Sheng.
Teng Sheng is located at Blk F(behind building) #02-09 of ITE.
We went there quite early for dinner thus we are the only diners in there but when 7pm striked the place was packed with families enjoying a bbq.
What can I say? Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were given a form to take our orders and the server gave us an overwhelming amount of meat for us to indulge in. Gunk on meat is not prominent while grilling the it. The concoction of dipping sauce complements well with the meat. Their kimchi do not have an overpowering smell or sourness which is just nice for some.
Overall, if you’ll compare this to other cheap Korean BBQ buffet along Orchard, ITE’s Teng Sheng is a good competitor.
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Teng Sheng Korean Bbq Buffet Restaurant
(A)2 ANG MO KIO DRIVE BLK F, #02-09 Singapore, Singapore 567720 (E)tengshengfamily@gmail.com
ABBEY: Dinner at Keyaki is our last hurrah for our 10th wedding anniversary. It is one of the top Japanese restaurants in Singapore and we booked for their 6-course dinner.
The ambiance of the place is like on the movies set in Japan and the music is low almost quiet and then you will just wait for the samurais to come in for action to begin :)
All the items are carefully crafted and the presentation is superb. You’ll get excited when the next item will arrive and how will it arrive. I really like the teapot soup, wagyu beef shank and the sashimi (good wasabi).
A great way to wrap up our milestone.
WILL: 10th year celebration isn’t over! We are thankful for Citibank’s 1-for-1 deal and we got the chance to tick off Keyaki out of our must to eat list.
So what is rave about this Keyaki Restaurant located at Pan Pacific Hotel? Since the travel restriction implemented people are looking on ways to feel that they are somewhat outside the country. And behold! Keyaki has this minka (traditional Japanese house) and before you reached the restaurant, you will be welcomed by torii gate, zen garden, and koi pond. Once you entered the restaurant you will be amazed on the woodworks inside. Indeed! It is like traveling to Japan minus the weather. Hehe.
On food! Yes! I am delighted of their appetizer! It is fresh and hello there firefly squid! What really notable is their soup! Soup is presented in a pot and it quite uncommon for me(sorry) haha. It reminds me playing this kind of claypot when I am at age of 5. And on this 3rd course.. I am already full. Haha!
Beef shank is tender and there is a momentous amount egg yolk sauce on the grilled sea food. Yummmy!
No contest.. Keyaki is one of the top notch Japanese restaurant here in Singapore! They will make you really feel, see and taste that you are in Japan!
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Keyaki Japanese Restaurant at Pan Pacific | Top Japanese Restaurant Singapore
ABBEY: Wilma and I are both novice in bowling world. After we booked our session at K Bowling Club we watched videos how to play, the scores and etiquette of the game. At the bowling alley we were greeted with neon light and lively music. After changing our shoes we were on for our first game.
We laughed at ourselves we had our share of gutter between the frames. I had two consecutive strikes on the last frame though.
We had five games for almost 85SGD. It’s fun and definitely will have more bowling games.
WILL: Abbey have wishlist and to bowl is one of them. We went to K Bowling Club located at 313Somerset. So what we have done? We played! And Abbey defeated me.
It is a neon/blue light area. Which gives a more playful and feel young aura. The place gives this kind of happy energy that you want to play more! Haha! Each game is $11++ each/per pax.
The bowling shoes are provided for a fee (of course) and please be careful on the weight of the balls. Do not forget to sanitize your hands, sanitizers are located in the entrance and cashier area.
ABBEY: I asked Wilma if we can have mani and pedi for our anniversary. Wish granted. We went to Pixie Nail and have our nails done. We’re seated in a lazy boy-like chair and you will only leave that after the session is ended. The chair has a massage function so you can give your back a treat while they are busy with your fingers and toes.
I’m satisfied with service. My nails are shiny after the cleaning and buffing. I just don’t like how the staff are being pushy for you to get the packages or telling you this service but for another charge.
What I do not want is not telling me how much the whole service will cost and the add-ons before we go into oblivion of relaxation. By the way all the services including manicure, pedicure, leg spa, nail color (for my wife) cost 370SGD.
WILL: It’s our second wedding and of course we want to be as beautiful/handsome like on our first. One of the base in getting ready for our it the pamper our hands and feet. Off we went to Pixie Nail Plaza Singapura branch.
We were there to get their classic manucure/pedicure. We loved the idea of elevated seats that seems like a throne. And the throne is a massage chair. Ooohhh! Total relaxation. But wait! Then the relaxation bubble burst when they started to be pushy in their additional products. Abbey said yes for salt soak ($10) and when I said NO to the woman who is manicuring our hands on her advise to get the 50% off hand and foot spa, she asked me “Why? It is only $40. Ot is cheap”. Well I am okay with that wordings but the way she looked at me that if I am somewhat cheap is not a good marketing strategy. Abbey was persuaded and get the hand and foot spa for both of us!
Can you guess how much is our bill after spending 2hours in the Pixie Nail? It is a shockingly $$$!!!
WILL: I am literally drooling whenever I am seeing someone wearing a Cartier LOVE ring. A pair of LOVE ring sums up the preliminary budget of our enitire wedding 10years ago. Haha! It is a star for me that time. Lovely to see but impossible to reach!
We have talks of renewing our vows and I am firm that Cartier’s LOVE ring is perfect for the occasion (no negotiations) haha! Since it is holiday season, Abbey wants to treat me with an earring. Unlike Abbey, I am new in purchasing a jewelry. Yes husband is more keen on this. Haha! Sent an email and received a confirmation but no one calls. I thought it is all okay but I am wrong.
The earring is not available not only in Cartier’s ION Orchard Branch but in Singapore itself. Whew! I am furious. Really! Anyways, we still purchased “the star” of that day which is the LOVE ring and Endrea advised us that we can get the free engraving when we are really sure on the size of the ring. Ahmmm, yep you can return the ring if the size doesn’t fit(terms and conditions applies).
We returned to the store after few weeks for the engraving and we were greeted by their manager(I think) with a smile and explains to us how thankful they are for lur feedback. She gave us two boxes of Cartier scented candles and of course we gladly accepted it. Haha! Whenever we are at Cartier’s we always instantly felt that we are welcome and ready to serve you! Kudos to Endrea for doing a magnificent job in comforting in my time of anger. That is indeed an ultimate Customer Care she shown to me and my husband! Will definitely come back to Cartier!
Our The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48 Hour Staycation at Club Deluxe Marina Room $550++/NIGHT
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48-Hour Staycation with Club Lounge Access 2021 BUTLER DRAWN BATH
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore 48-Hour Staycation with Club Lounge Access FREE FLOW OF WINE AND CHAMPAGNE
WILL: The Ritz-Carlton chain of hotels are well known as a business hotel and one of the top notch here in Singapore. For your information this is the hotel where Apple got the idea for their Customer Care/Experience service.
If you have watched our vow, you will know that Abbey and I are not well off but we have many goals that we want to achieve and staying in The Ritz-Carlton is one of them. Our 10th wedding anniversary is the best time to cross those goals one-by-one. Ha! Ha! Ahmm, we are not only the one celebrating an anniversary but also The Ritz-Carlton. They have a parade of promotions for their 25th anniversary and luckily got a very good deal on their room with a Club Lounge Access.
ROOM The Ritz-Carlton is not your typical room. They are known for their octagonal window in their bathroom which they made it to the list of most sexiest and most instagrammable bathroom. But I want you to take a look on their walls. It is not a paint or wallpapers. It was covered with leather. Look closely how thick their mattresses are! That is the highest bed I have slept. I am climbing a bed. Haha! They don’t have a care pack unlike other hotels so you may want to call their hotline or just go down to the concierge to get your masks or sanitizer needs. Speaking of sexy bathtub. They gave us a complimentary butler drawn bath. Forget about bathhomb, butler drawn bath by The Ritz-Carlton is one of the must experience here. The aroma will fill up your entire room and the milky/creamy water will enveloped your whole body.
CLUB LOUNGE Upon researching, The Ritz-Carlton is the only one who serves champagne from breakfast till evening. OMG unlimited pours of Exclusive champagne for The Ritz-Carlton.. the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Reserve Ritz.For the food, they have an array of currated menu from their chefs. The Club Lounge ambiance resembles to an airport lounge. It is quite and relaxing. So quite you can do a wfh in here. Haha.
The Ritz-Carlton’s Club Lounge will not be complete without Ms Sheila. Gosh! You will know that she is a manager because of her different outfit from the rest but she is so welcoming. It feels that you are in her home and you are one of her VIPs.
We were well served by her and her team. It seems that they know us well. They know our food and drink preferences in a small span of time! This is one of the most memorable staycation Abbey and I had. This set a new standard for the staycation in Singapore. Club Lounge of The Ritz-Carlton is best!
WILL: And we are still under travel restrictions! We saved money to roam around this year to celebrate our 10th anniversary but as we all know it ia pretty dangerous to travel outside country.
Will we be depressed on this case and blame whoever we want because of this situation we are in? Of course not! So we diverted part of our travel savings in Singapore’s Cruise To Nowhere! And we did it with style of luxury. Yeahbah!
As Abbey told in his video, we splurged in a tune of S$2074 inclusive of COVID-19 Swab Test, Gratuities and all. We booked it from Ms. Liezel of Luxury Tours and Travel.
We are self-declare avid fan of different cruise ship, so what I can say with World Dream’s The Palace Suite and what should you expect:
CHECK-IN & LOUNGES
-You are prioritized on your check-ins and swab test. You will not do any legwork upon getting your travel pass. They will do it for you.
ROOM
-The real estate in The Palace Suite comprises is really huge. It seems as huge as 2-3 regular rooms. You will have a spacious area for your clothes and a back-to-back working station and make-up desk.
-Queen size bed a sofa bed for your disposal.
-Your bathroom have seperate tub (daily replenish of bath salt) and shower. It features his and hers’ sink too. You’ll be provided a luxury brand toiletries from Italy the La Bottega.
-Mini Bar is complimentary and comprised of soda, sparkling water and even beer. Few nuts, chocolate and chips are at tge snack plate. They can replenish it for a fee. You can choose your coffee from Nespresso to instant.
FOOD/DRINKS
-You are entitled for one set menu per specialty restaurant on your lunch or dinner.
-We had a free flow of drinks. But alcoholic drinks can be served until 930pm only.
-The Palace Lounge at Level 17 is open to serve until 2am.
BUTLER
-Do not imagine that you will have “Alfred” of Batman. As we have experienced we over expect the Butler service maybe because it is how they advertised them. They can provide a free ship
POOL/JACUZZI/GYM/SPA
-The Palace guests have their own pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna and steam room located at Level 18. You need on book this.
ENTERTAINMENT
-The Palace guests do not need to book this. They have priority access on the shows.
Is the The Palace Suite worth it? Of course YES! In the instant you stepped your foot at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, you will automatically feel that you are like a celebrity.. Haha1! There's is always someone assisting you and making you feel that you are their priority :)
ABBEY: K-Pop culture invaded the music scene and television as well. Now the crowd wants to look like their idols and some of the saloons are dedicated for giving that Korean hairstyle. So why not give it a try right?
Actually I didn’t go for that K-Pop band hairstyle but went only for a Korean saloon. The hairstylist gave me a decent one and took care of my hair. She even gave me tips to tend my crowning glory.
As usual there is the pitch to sell the products.
Apgujeong Hair Studio | Haircut and Colour THE PROCESS
Apgujeong Hair Studio | Haircut and Colour NEW HAIRCUT AND COLOUR
Apgujeong Hair Studio | Haircut and Colour THE PROCESS
Apgujeong Hair Studio | Haircut and Colour NEW HAIRCUT
WILL: Long, short, curled, straight, layered...that was the hairstyles I have for past years and I suddenly remember the style that I haven’t done when everon is sporting it. The octopus!
I searched for a photo and Macy of Apgujeong snipped my hair and got what I want my hair to look like. Second meeting with Macy when I want a color but it is not in their swatches but Macy really do understands me. So here it is my color. Reddish/Purplish/Pinkish hair.
Apgujeong staffs were not only educated with current fashion but they are really trained for this hair business.
Really recommendable. Ohh. They are not pushy on their extra services or products. How much? Please check out their website :)
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ABBEY: I’ve had boots during my school days and they left a mark; literally and figuratively. I had my share of blisters and scratches when I wore them. Wilma told me we’ll get a pair of Timberland boots to use.
I was skeptical as I don’t want to have those “painful” experiences again. We got the 6-inch waterproof ones. Since I slid my feet to them all I felt is comfort.
It fits right in the foot as well as in the legs. Now I need to try them for a hike.
Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Nuback Boots - Getup or Style For Men & Women
Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Nuback Boots - Getup or Style For Men & Women
Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Nuback Boots - Getup or Style For Men & Women
Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Nuback Boots - Getup or Style For Men & Women
WILL: I always desires to see Abbey on a boots. But he is quite reluctant about it. Circumstances happened and his doctor advised to wear shoes that covers his ankle. And on that...boots it is! Haha!
I am so envious when Chat got her Timbs. Hmmm I think it was four years ago! Haha. Now I got my own and I can say that it was so comfortable. It is really a good shoes for a hike. And of course, very fashionable.
Loving my Timberland boots and I can’t wait to hike using them
Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Nuback Boots - Boots Care Before Wearing #Shorts
