https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:04:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/singapore-money-saving-tips/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/singapore-money-saving-tips/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:36:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1712

We all know how to spend less by sacrificing. From eating out less to buying fewer clothes to cutting back on vacations, saving through sacrificing can be effective, but painful. So if you are looking for ways to save money, why not start with money saving tips that are relatively pain-free and easy to maintain? Here are 10 easy money-saving tips that will help lower your cost of living, Singapore-style. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/singapore-money-saving-tips/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/masterchef-australia/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/masterchef-australia/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2013 07:37:48 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1504

One of the contestants of the competitive cooking series MasterChef Australia has come to Singapore. Fans of the hit reality show – currently airing on Lifetime® channel – will recognise Audra Morrice as a top 24 finalist. The mum of two, who was born to a Singaporean mother and Indian father, is in town to conduct a series of cooking classes and events. Last week, we sat in at the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/masterchef-australia/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-millionaire/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-millionaire/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:15:11 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1435

The grand final event of the Changi Airport Millionaire Grand Draw was held on 20 January, 2013 at the Changi Airport Terminal 3. One lucky contestant was crowned the ‘Changi Millionaire’. Business Development Director Peh Hock Peng beat four other finalists from Singapore, China and Australia to emerge the overall winner and walk away with S$1 million in cash. In the nail-biting finale hosted by local deejays Daniel Ong and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-millionaire/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-finalist-interview/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-finalist-interview/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:30:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1434

The grand finale event of the Changi Airport Millionaire Grand Draw is happening on January 20, 2013, at the Changi Airport Terminal 3. On this afternoon, the finalists will meet for a final showdown of pure luck and one lucky winner will win himself/herself a whopping S$1 million in cash! By shopping and dining at the public and transit areas of the airport’s three terminals during the six-month promotional period, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-finalist-interview/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-shopping/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-shopping/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:39:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1429

Did you know that when you shop at Changi Airport, apart from enjoying 7% savings through the GST-free shopping at several well-known and household brands in the public retail areas, you also stand a chance to win a cool million dollars? During the six-month Be a Changi Millionaire promotion, visitors and passengers who spend at least S$30 in a single receipt on shopping or dining at the Changi Airport public […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-millionaire-shopping/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:57:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1425

Rounding up our Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2012 is this colourful and shiny tree at Marina Square shopping mall. Credit Standing tall at the main atrium of the mall, the tree is the centrepiece of a bazaar catered to various festive goodies and merchandise. Credit The Christmas tree features an unusual arrangement of baubles in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and pink along with dazzling multi-coloured fairy […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/marina-square-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:57:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1423

The Best Dressed Building title among the Orchard Road malls this Christmas season was awarded to Orchard Central. And it’s not hard to see why the mall has won for the second year in a row. Credit The Christmas tree at the front of the mall features a hollow base, allowing passers-by to walk right through it. Credit Through a liberal use of pink and white tones, the mall has […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/orchard-central-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:19:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1422

Royal Plaza on Scotts, a 5-star hotel in the Singapore Orchard area, boasts a cheery-looking Christmas installation at its main lobby this holiday season. Credit The topsy-turvy Christmas tree appears to partially emerge from an open gift-box. It is speckled with multi-coloured baubles and ornaments. Instead of being topped with the usual star or angel, a yellow gift-box perches at its tip. Credit Accompanying the tree are familiar Christmas characters […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/royal-plaza-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:31:24 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1421

Following the purple-themed Christmas tree at ION Orchard, here’s an even more spectacular Christmas tree in that gorgeous shade. Credit This unusual Christmas tree can be admired at Scotts Square in Singapore. With gold and purple baubles and purple ribbons as its ornaments, this is my personal favourite Christmas tree this year. From far, it resembles a giant candy floss, kinda like that pink Christmas tree at The Cathay a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/scotts-square-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:51:28 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1420

Purple is one of my favourite colours, which is why I especially admire the Christmas display at ION Orchard, one of the largest shopping malls along Orchard Road in Singapore. Credit Draped prettily with purple ribbons, the Christmas tree features a frosty theme with purple and silver baubles and snowflakes as ornaments. Credit As with past Christmases, visitors can enter the tree through a walkway and see what’s on the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/ion-orchard-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:22:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1419

Every year, upmarket mall Paragon Shopping Centre puts up a sophisticated Christmas display along Orchard Road. Credit Fronting the mall this Christmas is an all-black Christmas tree with shiny red baubles. Credit Topped with a yellow six-pointed star, translucent yellow orbs form the rest of the festive décor. Credit Credit Within the shopping mall, long strings of red baubles and yellow orbs hang from the ceiling. Credit Credit The yellow […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/paragon-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:41:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1418

Christmas stories come alive at TripleOne Somerset, one of the malls along the bustling Orchard and Somerset shopping belt in Singapore. Credit Toy soldiers and larger-than-life Christmas cards are the centrepiece of the vibrant and colourful Christmas display here. Credit To tie in with the “stories come alive” theme, there are even appearances by Santa stilt-walkers and flute players to ramp up the festive atmosphere. Credit Credit The Christmas trees […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tripleone-somerset-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:17:17 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1417

The tallest Christmas tree in Singapore this year can be spotted from afar lighting up the Singapore Flyer. Credit Boasting more than a million dazzling LED lights, the tree changes colours constantly, putting up a spectacular light show every night. Credit Credit Credit It’s not the first time we have featured the Singapore Flyer Christmas tree in our Christmas Tree of the Day series. But because it features a new […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/singapore-flyer-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:16:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1415

Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s newest attractions. The 101-hectare park showcases horticulture and garden artistry, with the highlight being a range of amazing Supertrees. These uniquely designed vertical tree-like gardens remind one of the world in the movie Avatar. Apart from that, the conservatory complex comprises two cooled conservatories – the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Credit At the Flower Dome conservatory, Christmas decorations are interspersed […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/gardens-by-the-bay-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:56:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1411

At the junction of Bras Brasah Road and North Bridge Road in Singapore is where you would spot this eye-catching Christmas tree by Raffles City Shopping Centre. Credit If you happen to be grabbing a beer at alfresco German bar, Brotzeit, you would have a clear view of this tree. Credit This Christmas tree is tiered in three alternating layers of gold and green leaves, covered in a net of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/raffles-city-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:39:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1407

At the rooftop of VivoCity, one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore, you will find this beautiful tree. This towering tree can even be spotted from the neighbouring island of Sentosa. Credit This Christmas, the mall sports a railway theme. An express train emerges from the base of the Christmas tree, setting up a photogenic shot for any shutterbug. Credit Wrapped around the tree’s base is a detailed photograph […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/vivocity-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:07:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1405

In the mood for Christmas? Immerse yourself in the glittering holiday with our Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2012! Each day we showcase a beautiful Christmas tree that can be found in Singapore. Credit Experience a traditional Christmas with a fairytale element at Tanglin Mall this Christmas. Credit The 5-tiered Christmas tree is speckled with metallic red, gold and green baubles and adorned with gold snowflakes. We admire […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/holiday/tanglin-mall-christmas-tree-2012/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-shopping/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-shopping/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:16:34 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1393

Did you know that you can enjoy tax-free shopping at Changi Airport even in the public areas? Whether you are catching a flight, or simply hanging out at the airport, shopping at most of the retail outlets in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 allows you to save on the 7% GST. That means you get cheaper buys here than other places in town! Credit The shops include the likes of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/changi-airport-shopping/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/red-bull-stratos/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/red-bull-stratos/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:51:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1391

Yesterday, millions around the world logged on to YouTube to watch the Red Bull Stratos mission live. After flying to an altitude of 39,045 meters (128,100 feet) in a helium-filled balloon, daredevil Felix Baumgartner completed a freefall jump from the edge of space, becoming the first man to shatter the speed of sound with no mechanical propulsion. His last words before taking that step: I wish you could see what […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/red-bull-stratos/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/hubalicious/ https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/hubalicious/#respond Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:15:45 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1387

Hubalicious, StarHub’s annual dining event is back! Food lovers can get to savour the mouth-watering creations of four celebrity chefs: Aarti Sequeira from Food Network Asia of Indian heritage Belgian Emmanuel Stroobant of the Asian Food Channel Canadian Bob Blumer of TLC Irish Rachel Allen of BBC Lifestyle You will get to interact with these culinary maestros through demonstrations and hands-on participation, before partaking in a sumptuous meal influenced by […]]]> https://sparklette.net/lifestyle/event/hubalicious/feed/ 0