Editor's Note
Natalie Chen | Editor, TravelWeekly Asia natalie.chen@tenalpsasia.com
A pet peeve
I have a pet peeve, it's security checks at VIP events. It's just that I think the security team should have some foreknowledge of whom is going to sabotage the event. Instead, they examine your bags as if they were hiding a bomb, for goodness sake don't they have the guest list and do background checks on them? Okay for me I carry a trusty umbrella in my bag and I was attending a morning event. The security guard wanted to
confi scate my umbrella, did she think I was going to compose a bomb with secret components from the umbrella? I was not amused as I hardly think I
look like a renegade. That episode left me a bit miffed at that event. With that, when you are having
a tough day at the of f ice, there is no better place than to unwind at a pub or nightspot. This edition of TravelWeekly we feature the hip and happening spots in Asia. You can unwind and hang at these places and they have great views and atmosphere. Fancy a night on the town, just look up these places and you are guaranteed a good time. I've personally been to Ku De Ta Bali and it has a scenic view and relaxing ambiance. Bali still remains my top vacation spot and I hope to return soon.
Editor's Pick
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts,Singapore
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the soft opening of Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, its first property in Singapore, with the grand launch earmarked towards the end of the year.
Loc ated in the he a rt of
Sentosa, overlooking the South China Sea and Merlion Park, the five-star hotel depicts the colonial history and contemporary flair of the country in its striking interiors, designed by world famous Japanese fi rm, Super Potato. The hotel's facilities are spread
out over two distinct wings, the traditional Heritage wing -with colonial heritage dating back to the 1940s, and the new Contemporary wing with modern architecture providing an upscale experience to discerning travellers. The ini t i al pha se sees the opening of the contemporary wing,
which offers distinctively designed rooms and suites, dining and entertainment options and meetings and conference facilities. This modern section features 105
well-appointed Deluxe rooms while 19 Onsen Suites, three Executive Suites and two Penthouse Suites – will open throughout 2011. The signature Onsen suites will each feature a Japanese- style hot tub set in a tranquil outdoor sanctuary while the Penthouse Suites will offer private rooftop pools. All rooms are equipped with high-
speed internet access with wireless connectivity, and feature LCD fl at screen TVs with an integrated media system.
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