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Lounge Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge – Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 1
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Incheon International Airport (ICN) is quite possibly the best Star Alliance lounge in Seoul - passengers with Star Alliance Gold status departing on an eligible flight may also enter the lounge to enjoy its superior F&B offerings.
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How and Why I Redeemed My Max Miles for World of Hyatt Points: A Slightly Troublesome Process
Max Miles is a great platform to earn extra World of Hyatt points from online transactions (including flight and hotel bookings) - especially for those in markets without a co-branded credit card!
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Get S$100 Bonus Cashback + Usual Cashback/Miles with DBS/POSB Mid-Year Campaign (12 June – 31 July 2024): Register Now!
Earn S$100 bonus cashback on top of your usual credit card miles when you charge eligible dining, shopping, and travel expenses to your DBS/POSB card(s). Promotion registration is required.
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First Look at the Newly-Renovated Rooms and Spaces of the Grand Hyatt Singapore – Reopening Soon?
Photos of the newly-renovated Grand Hyatt Singapore have surfaced online with information on available room and suite types in 2024. The Terrace Wing is slated to open later this year but the rooms and suites in the Grand Wing will not be ready until 2025.
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Get Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) with Annual Travel Insurance Superior Plan (APAC) + S$15 eCapitaVoucher for American Express Cardholders
From now through to 30 June 2024, purchase any single- and multi-trip travel insurance to receive attractive sign-up gifts which include an Accor Plus Explorer Membership (worth S$418) and Samsonite luggage (worth S$570).
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Earn Up to 270,000 Bonus Miles via Kris+ with Your Wedding Banquet Deposit at Andaz Singapore – First Hotel to Offer This Opportunity
Earn 9 miles per dollar (capped at 270,000 miles) on your wedding deposit at Andaz Singapore when you pay using Kris+, and earn an additional 3 miles per dollar (with no cap) with the right credit card.
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Hotel Review: Conrad Singapore Orchard (Executive Room) – Beautifully Renovated Rooms with a Great Executive Lounge
The Conrad Singapore Orchard reopened in late December 2023 after extensive renovations, offering modern amenities in its newly-renovated rooms and suites. Despite initial doubts, the property's updated facilities and convenient location near Orchard Road make it a preferred choice over Conrad Centennial Singapore for future stays.
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Exclusive Accor Private Sale for Members: Save Up to 35% on Stays Across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific!
Enjoy 25% off stays of two nights or more at participating Accor hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific - Accor Plus members can access the sale now with an additional 10% savings (bringing the total discount to 35%) for participating properties in Asia and the Pacific.
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Earn Up to S$790 in Statement Credits on Hotel Spend with the New Go with Amex Campaign
The new Go with Amex campaign has arrived in Singapore, offering up to S$790 in statement credits for hotel spending.
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The Best Time to Apply for Credit Card in Singapore – Earn Sign-up Rewards + Additional Prizes and a Chance to Win Business Class Tickets with SingSaver (8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024)
SingSaver has just brought back the Team Cashback vs Air Miles campaign which will run from 8 May 2024 to 5 June 2024 - new applicants can enjoy fantastic sign-up gifts, as well as a chance to earn up to 34,000 bonus Max Miles or S$370 worth of voucher when...
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Hilton Honors Global Promotion: Earn Double Points (2X) on Eligible Stays between 2 May to 2 September 2024 – Registration Now Open!
Register now to earn double Hilton Honors points for stays consumed between 02 May 2024 and 02 September 2024 - stack this with an Impresario rate to earn up to 40 points per USD as a Diamond member (or 38 points per USD as a Gold member).
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Best Thailand 5G eSIM for Tourists – dtac Happy Tourist eSIM (USD 9.90 for 50 GB)
Looking for the best eSIM for tourists on your next visit to Thailand? The dtac Happy Tourist eSIM allows you to stay connected the moment you land at just USD 9.90 (or USD 6.90 if you are new to Airalo) and it will also unlock free workout classes if you...
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Currency Conversion Conundrum: An Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Oversight that Resulted in 18% Fewer Points
Accor's use of an incorrect currency rate led to an 18% reduction in the points awarded after my stay, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of point accruals.
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Hotel Review: JW Marriott Auckland (Deluxe Room) – Reflagged Property on Queen Street with Potential
The JW Marriott Auckland is still refurbishing its guest rooms and suites (with an expected completion date in November 2024). I stayed in a Deluxe Room (non-refurbished) and have found the experience to be lacking of a typical JW Marriott property.
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Get S$10 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 Mobile Contactless Spend on American Express Cards – Limited Redemptions
Get a S$5 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 mobile contactless spend on your American Express cards - limited to 1,000 redemptions only.
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Lounge Review: TGM Singapore Changi Airport (Terminal 2) – Semi-Buffet instead of Regular Lounge Access
TGM at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 now offers a semi-buffet experience for travellers with the right lounge memberships - you can use your Priority Pass entitlements here!