14 Oct 2014: With two public holidays coming up this month right before Bali’s rainy season officially starts, there’s no better time to pay the Island of the Gods a visit, says Gwen Pew. Kuta has long been known as the party and tourist central of Bali, but for those looking for somewhere more luxurious and away … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Essential Guide to Seminyak & Petitenget, Bali
Want to escape Singapore for New Year’s Eve? Gwen Pew and Gabrielle Jaffe round up the best places to celebrate across Asia. 4 Dec 2013: For beach celebrations Bali For a more chilled out and romantic way of counting down, why not hop over to Bali and enjoy the moment on beautiful golden sands? Almost all the beach bars … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Countdown Destinations in Asia 2013 (Feature)
Gwen Pew and Berwin Song check out three new properties of note in Bali’s Nusa Dua region. 13 Nov 2013: On the east coast of the southern tip of Bali, the district of Nusa Dua is traditionally known as a gated enclave of swanky resorts, home to five-star properties such as the Conrad, Grand Hyatt Bali and the Westin. … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: A Quick Guide to Nusa Dua, Bali
Legoland Malaysia Water Park is officially opening its doors on 21 October. Featuring over 70 Lego models and 20 water-based rides – including the signature attractions Joker Soaker, Wave Pool and Build-A-Raft River – this is set to be the largest Legoland Water Park in the world. Gwen Pew goes and checks it out. 21 Oct 2013: Legoland … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Legoland Malaysia Water Park (Feature)
Gwen Pew rounds up three of the latest hotels to open in Singapore. 10 Sep 2013: Best for business people Carlton City Hotel As the newest hotel to pierce the Tanjong Pagar skyline, Carlton City – part of the Worldhotels group – is perfect for jet-setting business men and women with its proximity to the CBD, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Three New Hotels
Launched in 2003 and weighing more than 138,000 tonnes, Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is the largest cruise ship homeporting in Asia, following the ripples of her sister ship, Voyager of the Seas. Gwen Pew explores it further. 18 Jul 2013: Launched in 2003 and weighing more than 138,000 tonnes, Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is the … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas
Bintan Lagoon Resort remains one of the most popular accommodations in Bintan despite its sixteen years, as Gwen Pew discovers. 3 Jul 2013: When it opened its doors in 1997, Bintan Lagoon Resort was only the second hotel complex on this sunny Indonesian island. But while it’s admittedly no longer as modern or shiny as its younger neighbours, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Bintan Lagoon Resort (Feature)
With its young and hip vibe, Four Points by Sheraton in Bangkok’s Asok district is a wallet-friendly, luxury getaway. 22 Apr 2013: Our stay at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok’s Junior Suite over the Easter weekend was fantastic; that is, once we managed to locate the hotel. Despite its very central location – it’s just a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Four Points by Sheraton, Bangkok (Feature)
Given the unpredictability of Japan’s cherry blossom season, it’s a challenge to be at the right place at the right time – fortunately, there are plenty of other spring festivals in the country to check out, as Gwen Pew discovers. 3 Apr 2013: Part of the beauty of Japan’s famous cherry blossom – or sakura – season … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Japan Beyond Sakura (Feature)
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