New Year in Singapore

Except for last year, E and I have found ourselves out of the country on New Year's for the past few years . This year, it was Singapore, because of some expiring Kris Flyer miles.

We went on the first SQ flight at 8:10 AM, but not without having our free breakfast at the Miascor Lounge (an American Express Platinum privilege, so if you have the card, you are entitled to this).


Our first choice for accommodation was the Mandarin Orchard because of its location, but it was already fully booked by the time we decided on the trip, so we ended up at Hilton Singapore, still along Orchard Road but further up near the Scotts Road intersection. Aside from the cheaper rates, Hilton also has a better selection for its Breakfast Buffet.

Also, for shoppers, the Hilton Shopping Gallery has the only Balenciaga and Mulberry boutiques in Singapore. For those with kids, Hilton is right beside Forum where Toys R Us is located.