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Raffles Hotel Singapore | An Iconic Hotel | Review

November 17, 2017

A raffia fan slowly spun as motes fell through the heavy sunshine. Seated in the gorgeous foyer, I was welcomed to the Raffles Hotel first by the immaculately liveried Sikh doorman and then checked in smoothly with a Singapore Sling in hand. Disclaimer: As a guest of Raffles Hotel I paid a press rate for my suite, but my swooning prose is very much original and unaffected.

After sitting for less than 5 minutes, I was welcomed by Li – my personal butler for the duration of my stay – who ushered me through the marble corridors to my very own suite. She smiled from ear to ear, welcoming me effusively to her home of Singapore.

Luxury Escapes Singapore | Staying in the Marina Bay Sands

October 21, 2017

Thinking of luxury escapes Singapore? When I was planning mine, I knew there were only two hotels that I wanted to stay in. They couldn’t be more different in almost every way, and both of them fascinated me.

For my first night, the Marina Bay Sands Hotel called my name.

48 Hours in Singapore | Sashaying and Skylines

September 9, 2017

When I planned this round-the-world trip, I plotted my journey around a few of the brilliant people I’ve met over the years. Hopping through Doha, Australia and New Zealand, my last stop was 48 hours in Singapore. And, in this time I managed to take 983 photos.

Singapore 48 hours Adventures of a London Kiwi

Arriving into Changi Airport at 7am, I freshened up in the spa and then shot to my home for the first night – the horizon dominating Marina Bay Sands. With only two nights to spend in Singapore I made sure to make every moment count, and dropping my bags off with the concierge, I took the 57 floor lift and enjoyed a breakfast with an incredible view.