Banyan Tree Krabi Singapore-based Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd, one of Asia’s foremost luxury hotel groups, has announced plans to open a new resort in Krabi in the second quarter of 2020. Currently under development in a serene location on Tubkaek Beach, a scenic 45-minute drive from Krabi Airport, Banyan Tree Krabi fronts powdery white sands […]
Regardless of class, amenities, leg room or movie selection, flights – especially the long-haul variety – have the potential to be brutal on our bodies. Being forced to sit for any length of time is tough, but being cramped in a pressurized box hurling through the atmosphere for hours on end can feel downright. Lack of patience […]
Land at an Airport you cannot, will not believe Singapore’s Changi International Airport, the best-run airport in the world is not only clean and efficient, it’s packed with perks you would not expect to find in an airport. It has a butterfly garden, a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, a movie theater, an arcade, a […]
Summertime is a special time that makes us wish it could stay forever. Whether it is a weekend getaway, Sunset on the beach, or drink by the pool, we all have favorite activities when the weather is warm and the Sun is shining. Some locations get to keep the Summertime fun going all year long. If […]
Top 10 Family Holidays Worldwide For parents, family travel is all about the three Ps: proximity, price and particulars. You want a place that’s easy to get to, on a budget, with something for everyone. Then, once you’ve found Nirvana (Buddhist heaven, not the band) the kids get older. They declare your perfect paradise to […]
Skytrax has released its annual World Airline Awards, with Qatar Airways reclaiming the #1 spot from Singapore Airlines. This marks the 5th time Qatar has been honored, previously it won in Ys 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017. “It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in […]
FLASH: Spring is probably the best time of the year to travel. In Asia, Spring is particularly beautiful, with the cherry blossoms welcoming a new season. This massive continent has some incredible cities that you’d be wise to visit during spring. You’ll get the feeling of being in a continent that is growing really fast, […]
Many if not most travelers are looking to save as much money as possible on their trip, sometimes it is worth it to splurge for a few nights in a luxury hotel. Whether it is a stunning location, historic building or just incredible luxury amenities, splurging on a fancy night in a luxurious hotel can […]
For most people planning a trips after the the destination is fixed,the 1st stop is checking out those flights. They not only want the most affordable airline, they want the one that has been voted the safest, most comfortable and the one that gives passengers the overall best experience. To help you make a decision […]
The notion of dining at Michelin-Starred restaurants evokes visions fine food and $$$$$, but there are some spots that will not break your bank. So, if you are in Southeast Asia, and looking to try the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, you will need a plane ticket to Singapore and standing in lengthy queues. […]
No matter how old you are, you are never too old to start traveling, and this is why. It is Liberating Life can be 1 long, mundane routine if you let it. So, break free of the things that tie you down, even if it’s only for a weekend. Go forth and do the things […]
The Most Expensive Cities in the World Budget travelers these 5 cities are not for you. But, for those who have got money, they will be all set to enjoy the delights these destinations have to offer. Asian cities have long dominated this list but European counterparts are now making their claims for the title. […]
The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Location: Google maps Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956 Hotel website: Marina Bay Sands The most expensive hotel ever built, Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel comprises three 55-story towers, 2560 luxury rooms and suites, and 18 different room types. Crowning the three hotel towers at 200 m (656 ft) in […]
| Singapore has been waiting for its day in the Sun, it is here! Over the past 10 years, the nation has been building up its infrastructure along with a sparkling reputation for modern innovation and high-class luxury. Now, the City-State is getting its due, proving itself a star among Asia’s finest for travelers of […]
Singapore International Jockeys Challenge With less than a month to go to the inaugural Premier Gateway International Jockeys Challenge, 12 of the world’s best jockeys are all set to do battle in Singapore’s very first jockeys’ series. Split into four Teams of three, the international line-up will vie for top honours in four selected races […]
Travel Etiquette: What We All Should Know and Practice Travel is a super experience, but there is an unwritten set of rules governing the travelers behavior. From the expectations of other tourists to ingrained traditions and customs of the country or region we are visiting, and we do not want to offend. To avoid making […]
DJ Tenashar on Drug Charges in Singapore DJ Tenashar, 32, is in Singapore facing charges for two counts of drug consumption involving cocaine an psilocin, the latter being a substance found in most psychedelic mushrooms. News of her alleged drug-related offences first made the headlines in April 2016 when The New Paper reported that Long […]
The Emirates Singapore Derby 2018 The Emirates Singapore Derby is a time-honoured classic run on the Singapore racing calendar each year where top racing action and glamour come together. The first Singapore Derby was run in 1880 with prizemoney of $150 and won by Moracia. Today, the Emirates Singapore Derby is the final leg of […]
In 2018, the $1 million Group 1 Patron’s Bowl will be renamed as the Charity Bowl. All other details of the race will remain unchanged, with the 1,600m race still run as the second Leg of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge on Sunday, 24 June 2018 at the Singapore Racecourse. 2018 is a significant milestone for […]
Singapore Turf Club Launch Tuesday Night Racing For the first time in the annals of Singapore horse racing, race meetings will be held at Kranji on Tuesday night starting from 23 January, 2018! Racegoers will thereafter be able to again attend such meetings – which will all be mixed turf and Polytrack meetings – on […]
Fly Like Marty McFly on The Sanchaya’s New Electric ‘OneWheel+’ Boards The Sanchaya has welcomed self-balancing electric ‘OneWheel+’ boards, giving riders the feeling of flying along one of the world’s most stunning stretches of beach. Similar to protagonist Marty McFly’s iconic hover board in the cult classic trilogy Back to the Future, the estate’s two […]
Singapore Horse Racing: Sunday Preview Dec 3 Singapore action returns Sunday with an 11 race card, the last meeting of 2017, here are our selections for the day brought to you by Knightsbridge Bloodstock Come racing in Singapore in 2018 with one of their easy syndicates. RACE 1: CLASS 5 – 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 12:50 […]
Singapore Racing: Sunday Selections Nov 26 It will be a big day of racing in Singapore Sunday lots of Novice, Maidens and Class 4/5 races but it should still be an interesting day. Here are the selections for Singapore Sunday from Knightsbridge Bloodstock. Remeber if you are interested in owning a horse in Singapore contact […]
Singapore Races Friday Night Selections The action is back on at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore tonight, Knightsbridge Bloodstock has given the following summary of the Singapore Races. RACE 1: CLASS 4 (1) – 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000 WHITE CHIN (3) is having his first start today, he has been looking very good […]
Julius Baer’s Lifestyle Index 2017: Wealth Report: Asia The Asian wealth management landscape Asia is Julius Baer’s second home market and a powerhouse of global wealth creation. The region’s pool of investable assets held by High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) is on track to reach USD 14.5 trillion by 2020, representing growth of 160% in […]
Singapore: Horse Racing Syndicates in Singapore If you have always wanted to own a well-bred quality racehorse and be directly involved with a top stable, then purchasing a share in one of our Singapore Syndicates is the perfect way to fulfill all your ownership dreams. Owning a racehorse can be expensive, that is why syndicates […]
Singapore Racing: Sunday Selections Another great days racing in Singapore on Sunday, if you are on the punt in Singapore here are the horses Knightsbridge rate as good chances on Sunday. RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) – 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 13:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000 CERDAN (1) is a bit unreliable but […]
This Week Singapore Races Friday Night Selections The action is back on at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore tonight, Knightsbridge Bloodstock has given the following summary of the Singapore Races. You can be racing your own horse in Singapore with Knightsbridge for as little as $5000SGD. RACE 1: CLASS 4 (1) – 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 […]
Singapore Trainer Stephen Gray Aims at Group 1 Dester Singapore Gold Cup by Michael Lee This time last year, trainer Stephen Gray‘s party finished well into the night as more than a bottle of gin was downed to toast to Bahana’s fine victory in the Group 1 Dester Singapore Gold Cup (2200m). One year on, […]
The Singapore Gold Cup is the richest race on the Singapore racing calendar with a history dating back to 1924. First run on October 18, 1924 at Farrer Park racecourse, Thelasocrete won and took home only $1,600. Now run over 2,200 metres under handicap conditions, the time-honoured race now carries a total purse of $1.35 […]
PANASONIC KRANJI MILE & SAKURA DAY AT THE RACECOURSE Singapore Turf Club (STC) will be hosting the annual Sakura Day @ The Racecourse in conjunction with the running of the $700,000 Group 1 Panasonic Kranji Mile on Sunday, 1 October 2017. The Panasonic Kranji Mile is the first Leg of the Singapore Triple Crown Series, […]
Top 10 Longest Flights in the World $UAL, $BA, $EADSF Gulf carriers dominate when it comes to ultra long-haul flights Qantas recently made headlines when it announced its decision to re-route its daily Sydney to London service via Singapore instead of Dubai. But the concept of a stopover could soon be abandoned altogether. The Australian carrier […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Vettel Takes the Pole at Sing. GP $RACE Sebastian Vettel took his 3rd pole position of the 2017 F1 season by outpacing the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo by over 3/10’s sec Saturday night at Singapore’s Marina Bay circuit. On the final qualifying lap, Mr. Vettel touched the wall […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 3rd at Monza with a “Broken” Racer $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) driver Sebastian Vettel struggled with a power steering problem in the 18 laps of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, he did not trust the car under braking, as he drove cautiously for the Chequered Flag. Mr. Vettel finished 3rd behind MercedesAMG’s […]
Hong Kong has dropped below Singapore in the rankings of Asia’s most liveable cities, for the first time, an annual survey shows. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking slotted Hong Kong in 45th place, although the score of 88.8 was unchanged from the previous rankings. Although Hong Kong has been knocked off by Singapore […]
Horse Racing Syndicates in Singapore If you have always wanted to own a well-bred quality racehorse and be directly involved with a top stable, then purchasing a share in one of our Singapore Syndicates is the perfect way to fulfill all your ownership dreams. Owning a racehorse can be expensive, that is why syndicates have […]
The Singapore Turf Club The History The Singapore Turf Club (STC) was founded in Y 1842 as the Singapore Sporting Club to operate the Serangoon Road Race Course at Farrer Park. Today the only horse-racing club in Singapore and is part of the Malayan Racing Association (MRA), which also regulates the 3 Turf Clubs in […]
US Ban on Laptops in Airline Cabins Lifted The ban on laptops in the cabins of planes flying from the Middle East to the US is over, as federal officials say that large airports in the region have taken other steps to increase security. Those measures include checking electronic devices to make sure they do […]
Singapore Racing Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe “AUSHORSE GOLDEN HORSESHOE” THIS FRIDAY – GRAND FINALE OF THE SINGAPORE GOLDEN HORSESHOE SERIES The finale of the six-race Singapore Golden Horseshoe Series will culminate with the running of the Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe this Friday, 7 July 2017 at the Singapore Racecourse. It will be a […]
BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMIRATES SINGAPORE DERBY 2017 The 22nd edition of the Emirates Singapore Derby, one of the most prestigious and anticipated events on the local racing calendar, will kick off with a public roadshow on the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2017. Held at Kallang Wave Mall at the […]
Singapore Turf Club Selections for June 11 Some great racing in Singapore this weekend here are the tips for the day brought to you by Asia’s Fastest Growing Syndicate Knightsbridge RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) – 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 12:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000 FRENCH VINTAGE 5yo B NZ G SH Sire […]
Singapore Queen Elizabeth II Cup Selections RACE 9: QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP GROUP 1 (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) – 1800M 9f COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000 Our Selections: 15 JUPITER GOLD 9 BAHANA 1 WAR AFFAIR 3 TIME ODYSSEY Jupiter Gold is a young horse from Australia by rising […]
Singapore: Beauty Queens Head to Queen Elizabeth II Cup An anticipated yearly tradition, Singapore Turf Club will host the annual Queen Elizabeth II Cup (QE II Cup) on Sunday, 4 June 2017. The Singapore Racecourse will be decked out with classic British grandeur to pay homage to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her […]
