We had been to Wonderland once before on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, so we already had a rough idea of what to expect. Wonderland isn’t the kind of restaurant you keep going back to — it’s more of a once-per-cruise experience. The sort of place you visit at least once just to say […]

If you’re on Ovation of the Seas and have the Unlimited Dining Package, Izumi is one of the four specialty restaurants included. It’s a Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, and hot dishes. We were curious, so we went. Here’s everything that happened. How dining at Izumi works Once you’re seated, the staff come around to […]

This was my second Royal Caribbean cruise, and if you ask me why I came back — a big part of it is the specialty dining. Specifically, Chops Grille on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. If I could only pick one restaurant on the entire ship, this is it — no contest. Before the […]

Okay so if you’re sailing on Ovation of the Seas and thinking about whether Jamie’s Italian is worth it – spoiler alert, yes it absolutely is. We ended up dining at Jamie’s Italian on Ovation of the Seas three times on the same cruise. Three times! And honestly? We’d do it again in a heartbeat. […]

If you’ve read my earlier post on our 4-night Penang and Phuket cruise from Singapore on the Ovation of the Seas, you’d have a pretty good idea of what a Royal Caribbean cruise is like. This post is specifically a Royal Caribbean balcony room tour — so you know exactly what you’re walking into and […]

We booked a 4-night Penang and Phuket cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, and here’s my honest review of the whole experience — from boarding at Marina Bay Cruise Centre all the way to the last day’s bingo. I’ll cover the ship, the activities, the dining, the shows, and whether it’s all worth […]

Three stays at the same Singapore hotel within two years. My husband suggested I call this post “PARKROYAL on Beach Road – Why I Came Back For The Third Time” and honestly, he is not wrong. Most hotels get one shot, maybe two. PARKROYAL on Beach Road has somehow earned a third, and after this […]

Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre caught my interest because it’s relatively new, having opened just 1.5 years ago. My husband kept nagging about wanting to stay near Chinatown for late-night adventures, so here we are. I checked Expedia while writing this. A Classic Queen Room for December 2025 costs S$210 including taxes. That’s the room […]

Before our long flight to London, my hubby and I decided to pop by Marhaba Lounge Terminal 3 Changi Airport to chill for a bit. We’d been to the Terminal 1 Marhaba Lounge before with our Priority Pass, and it was a decent experience, hence we were curious to see how the Terminal 3 one […]

Pullman Singapore Hill Street sits right behind Capitol, making it one of the most centrally located hotels you’ll find. After lunch at Two Cranes, we walked straight over and checked in around 1:20pm. The official check-in time is 3pm, but our room was ready early. The whole process took no time at all. Deluxe Room, […]

The JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach became our home for a weekend when the hubby and I needed to escape the routine. We wanted modern luxury with a side of practicality – somewhere we could work if needed but mostly just unwind. This five-star property along Beach Road promised exactly that, and we booked […]

Who says work-from-home weekends have to be, well… at home? I decided to shake things up with a quick getaway at Swissotel The Stamford Singapore. Situated in the heart of the city, this iconic hotel promised not just convenience, but a chance to mix productivity with a touch of weekend indulgence. And honestly, there’s something […]

Singapore Gift Gate completely flipped my perspective on what local souvenirs could be during my recent exploration of Kampong Glam. Tucked away in this heritage enclave, this charming shop transforms traditional keepsakes into playful, Instagram-worthy treasures that even locals can’t resist. Kampong Glam: Where Heritage Meets Hip Kampong Glam strikes the perfect balance between old […]

We’re back at PARKROYAL on Beach Road for another staycation! After staying here one night last August and absolutely loving it, we’ve returned with a proper 2-night stay this time. Because honestly, one night is never enough when you’ve found a good thing. The perks of being a GHA Discovery Titanium Member keep drawing us […]

Pan Pacific Singapore has officially set a new benchmark for my staycation adventures, and I’m thrilled to share why this Marina Bay gem left me completely smitten. Having explored numerous staycation spots over the past few years, I can confidently say that our stay at Pan Pacific Singapore stands out as the most memorable. In […]

Changi Beach sunrise paired with Changi Village breakfast makes for the perfect morning out in Singapore. Ever since Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, she’s been creating a bucket list of experiences she wants to tick off – and watching the sunrise by the sea was one of them. So on a quiet morning, long […]