Destinations: Asia & The Pacific

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5:30 AM, JACKSON HOLE

“There is nothing like an early morning bike ride in Jackson. It’s akin to a  mini wildlife safari, with bald eagle, coyote, elk and moose sightings. But my favourite is seeing the hot-air balloons getting ready for a sunrise flight with our guests. The sun bouncing off the Tetons is nothing short of magical – and I take great joy in knowing I can help shape and share that magic.”

—Michael Nichols, Concierge (Member Les Clefs d’Or USA), Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole 

 

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Vegas

6:00 AM, LAS VEGAS

 “I often send guests south of the Hotel for a morning run past the iconic Las Vegas sign, continuing on to the trails at Sunrise Park. On their return leg, they are rewarded with views of the Strip illuminated by rays of sun, contrasted with the neon of the night prior.”

—Gamini Sugathadasa, Bellman, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas 

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6:15 AM, MALDIVES PRIVATE ISLAND AT VOAVAH, BAA ATOLL

“I can’t think of a better way to start the day than with a dawn dive in the pristine waters off Voavah. Just you and the reef residents coming out of their nighttime hiding places as the sun’s ray start to light the reef. It’s pure magic.”

— Ismail Naeem, Katheeb (Island Chief),  Four Seasons Maldives Private Island at Voavah, Baa Atoll

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6:40 AM, SYDNEY

 “Every corner you turn in Sydney, there is beauty to be found.  However, my favourite iconic Sydney moment is watching the sun rise from behind the sails of the Sydney Opera House from one of our Four Seasons Full Harbour Rooms. Simply breathtaking.”

—Charlotte Trickey, Lounge 32 Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 

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Borabora

6:45 AM, BORA BORA

“One of the unique things guests can do here, just seconds after waking, is jump into the warm turquoise lagoon from their overwater bungalow suite. There is truly no better way to start the day than in the healing waters of our paradise.” 

—Eric Desbordes, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora 

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Mexico City

7:00 AM, MEXICO CITY

 “There’s nothing quite like rising early in a city of 22 million people. Soon enough, the streets will start bustling and local markets will reward visitors with fresh tamales, tortillas and tlayudas. 

—David Valencia, Guest Relations Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City 

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7:15 AM, GOLDEN TRIANGLE, THAILAND

“I love that moment when guests look up from their breakfast table at Nong Yao just as the sun is rising and spot our herd of elephants sauntering in for their morning snack.”

—Tobias Emmer, Camp Manager, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle  

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7:30 AM, HAWAII, HUALALAI

 “As the sun is rising, pedal the 17 miles of paved road on Mauna Loa with friends, and then throw a rucksack over your shoulders and head up to the crater.”

—Colin Clark, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 

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Africa

8:00 AM, SERENGETI

“Of all the wildlife sightings in the Serengeti, spotting a rhino is incredibly precious. The population of this creature has suffered tremendously over the past few decades, but now there are great efforts in place to support the future of these animals. If you are lucky enough to see one of the remaining rhinos in person, you truly understand why these efforts are so important.”

—Ahmed Attas, Discovery Centre Manager, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

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9:00 AM, MAURITIUS

 “The eight-handed massage is the perfect way to wake up the body with synergies comparable to a dancer’s choreography: fluid and soothing.”

—Joelle Jennepy, Senior Spa Director, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita 

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Why More Travellers Are Embracing
the Joy of Missing Out

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The 16th-century castle town of Kanazawa was supposed to be a gem. As soon as my train from Tokyo glided into the station, I dashed to Kenroku-en, touted as one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens, to photograph the winding streams and immaculately manicured pine trees.

Then off I sped to the samurai quarter of Nagamachi, with its clay walls and mysterious courtyards. The 18th-century Omi-cho market brimmed with the latest colourful catch from the Sea of Japan, as well as diners queuing up for kaisen don, a bowl of rice brimming with fresh sashimi and fish eggs.

 

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Kanazawa’s attractions include the famous garden Kenroku-en and the samurai district Nagamachi.

But how could I waste time waiting in line when I had to run to a suburb to watch artisans hammer out decorative gold leaf, the city’s claim to fame? There was so much to see.

I was overwhelmed.

Travel used to be my panacea for boredom, sadness or whatever ailed me. Each trip left me inspired and invigorated. But lately I was finding myself anxious on the road (“Will I see everything I should?”) and regretful after trips (“What did I miss?”). I was having a traveller’s version of this millennium’s epidemic, FOMO: fear of missing out.

Each of us has only so many days on this planet. Can we really blame ourselves for wanting to do as much as we can manage?

In the journal Computers in Human Behavior, University of Oxford behavioural scientist Andrew Przybylski blames social media for the “pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent.” Stunning shots of, say, wild elephants in Thailand on your friend’s Instagram feed can jolt you with wanderlust, and the double-edged sword of social media means you, in turn, can be the envy of that friend when you post about a Golden Triangle cave he missed.

How could I have fallen so low? I remembered the time I found myself in a bar with final-year MBA students who were trying to impress one another. “You haven’t experienced Machu Picchu unless you’ve walked the whole Inca Trail,” said one, to which another responded, “Well, you really haven’t hiked until you’ve done Kili.” Then another, for the win: “I’m planning to do Everest before graduation.”

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5 EXPERIENCES WORTH TAKING YOUR TIME FOR

No matter where you are around the globe, you can find a moment to immerse yourself in your surroundings and arouse your senses with Daily Discoveries by Four Seasons.

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT NEVIS
See: As the local saying goes, “You’re only a stranger once.” Savour the moment when your family sees our smiling team members ready to greet you upon arrival at our
private pier.

Daily Discoveries Slideshow Bengaluru

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BENGALURU AT EMBASSY ONE
Hear: Looking for a place to relax? Follow the sound of the waterfall. Our tropical outdoor pool – surrounded by lush landscaping and a meditative garden – is one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAKU
Taste: You’ll never forget your first bite of fresh-baked local tandir bread, whether from the Hotel’s clay oven or served at a café in the historic Old City.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CASABLANCA
Smell: Let us welcome you and your loved ones to Casablanca with a cup of traditional Moroccan mint tea, served on our lobby terrace with views of the coastline. The first aromatic whiff, then sip, will set a refreshing tone for your trip.

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI
Touch: At King’s Pond, all you have to do is stretch out your hand and wait. In an otherworldly moment, Kainalu, the Resort’s spotted eagle ray, will swim up to eat gently from your palm.

Odysseus didn’t do Thrinacia any more than Charles Darwin did the Galápagos. And I bet you never would have caught Jack Kerouac, martini in hand, starting a story with “When I did Mexico City . . .”

Completing a number of tasks, no matter how rarefied or Herculean, doesn’t entitle us to stake a claim with such finality. Yet people do it all the time because of a sense of urgency. The real race isn’t against other travellers; it’s against the clock. We’re lucky to live in an era when a jet can whisk us from a coffee farm in Kona to the splendour of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. We can swim with manta rays in the Maldives, then catch a show in London’s West End later that weekend. Each of us has only so many days on this planet. Can we really blame ourselves for wanting to see, touch, taste and do as much as we can manage?

I knew I would get no Facebook likes, but this moment of beauty reminded me why I keep hitting the road.

No wonder the idea of a bucket list caught on like wildfire and travellers began compiling their own 1,000 places to see. The trouble is, there’s something about lists that can turn the most exciting adventure into a chore. That’s where I went wrong in Japan. With my overeager plan, I ended up reducing a vibrant, endlessly discoverable place into a soulless to-do list.

Luckily, I found my salvation there as well. While I was scurrying from Kanazawa’s modern art museum to the geisha district of Higashi Chaya, a sudden rainstorm forced me to take refuge. Without an umbrella, I huddled under a stone arch. The small shrine it marked wasn’t on my map, and there was no signage to tell me the name. I watched the temple’s red flags flutter as a small fountain murmured its story. Pine needles collected raindrops, each watery pearl a universe unto itself.

I knew I would get no bragging rights or Facebook likes, but this moment of calm, unanticipated beauty reminded me why I’m compelled to keep hitting the road. The rain eventually stopped, leaving the air full of sweet petrichor. I would miss my next appointment. I wasn’t in a hurry.

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A rainstorm in Higashi Chaya district inspired the author’s new approach to travel.

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How Gratitude Inspired a Global Quest

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When A.J. Jacobs told his son they should be thankful to the farmer who grew their food, his son challenged him to thank the farmer in person. The idea sparked his new book, Thanks a Thousand (November, Simon & Schuster). Tracing the path of his morning cup of coffee, he learned not only that coffee sleeves are called zorfs and have been around for centuries across cultures, but also how incredibly connected we all are.


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Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed and dried.

Why did you start your gratitude journey with something so seemingly insignificant?

Coffee is not insignificant! Without it, I’d be a zombie. That said, I wanted to start with something small because I wanted to show that even the simplest items require hundreds of people—designers, biologists, miners, politicians, financiers, truckers, goat herders. I chose coffee because I’m an addict. But it could have been anything. I could have chosen to follow the gratitude trail for my socks, toothpaste, light bulbs, you name it.

What was the most surprising discovery?

That it takes the world to make the smallest things in our lives. I could have spent years travelling the globe and thanking folks for my coffee. I could have gone to Chile and thanked the miners who get the copper for the wires in my coffee roaster. I could have gone to China to thank its manufacturers for making the special bricks in the steel factory that can withstand extreme heat. I bet I could have visited almost every nation on earth.

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Dried coffee seeds (or “beans”) are then roasted and ground.

You say a crucial part of gratitude is the act of noticing. Travel is, of course, an ideal time to do this. How do we cultivate this ability even when in familiar territory?

Even at home, I try to have a travel mindset. I try to pretend I’m a tourist and notice the small things, like the cool light bulbs in my local café. I know we’re all rushed, but maybe let your food stay on your tongue for five seconds longer—just five seconds—and notice the interplay of flavours, the sweetness, the acidity, the texture.

What’s the difference between feeling and being grateful?

To me, the big difference is between feeling grateful and acting grateful. Both are good. But feeling grateful is more of a one-way street, whereas acting grateful makes it a two-way street. Both you and the other person come away happier. Acting grateful could be a small gesture. It could be just saying “thanks,” looking the person in the eye, giving them a non-fake smile. Acting grateful is the opposite of a vicious cycle; it’s a virtuous cycle. You thank the other person and they act kinder, then you act kinder, and eventually you are hugging each other. Well, maybe not hugging. But you are both happier.

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The type of roast and grind determines flavor.

Your gratitude quest followed the coffee bean’s journey backwards – from the café back to the farm. Why?

I like starting small and then following the ever-expanding circles. It lets you go down unexpected paths, and there are hundreds of them. But starting small makes it manageable.

How can someone plot their own gratitude quest? How do they choose between all the different paths they could follow?

First, choose something you’re really grateful for. Maybe wine or chocolate or even Coca-Cola. That way you know where you’ll end up—in a vineyard, a cacao farm or Atlanta’s Coke factory. Then make a list of all the parts that go into your product. There will be hundreds. Choose what interests you. There’s no wrong way to go.

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A.J. Jacobs

Distributors help small coffee farmers supply your favorite roasts and beans to coffee shops around the globe.

Here, A.J. recounts his top three travel experiences while reporting the book – plus, where his gratitude might take him next.

  1. I loved visiting Colombia, where I went to a farm where my [coffee] beans are grown. It’s in a tiny town in the southwest of the country. I was driven to the farm on a series of winding mountain roads, but it was worth the scary hairpin turns. The view of the fog-shrouded mountains was astounding. And there were the biggest chickens I’ve ever seen – the size of adult pit bulls!
  2. I also flew to Chicago and drove two hours to a steel mill in Indiana. It was fascinating to take a tour of the factory. It looked like the Fourth of July – the showers of sparks resembled an extended fireworks display.
  3. I live in New York City and drove 100 miles north to the Catskills. It’s a gorgeous area – and home to the reservoirs that give New York its water. The reservoirs are actually open to the public – you can hike and fish and rent boats there.
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In the spring, our family is taking a vacation to Japan. There will certainly be a lot of thanksgiving on that trip. My kids are huge Nintendo fans. Since the company is based in Kyoto, we’re going to thank as many Nintendo employees in person as possible.

 

A.J. Jacobs is a journalist, a lecturer and the author of It’s All Relative and My Life as an Experiment, among other titles. He lives in New York, where his Thanks a Thousand journey began.

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Making Waves: Inside Four Seasons
Pop Down Miami

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Every December, the art world congregates in South Florida for two jam-packed weeks of cultural and aesthetic indulgence, during which a veritable Who’s Who roster takes over Miami. On December 7, many of them could be found onboard the 300-foot (95-metre) superyacht KISMET for the third Four Seasons Pop Down, the event concept specifically designed to offer guests an immersive brand experience beyond the walls of hotels and resorts. Sixteen Four Seasons mixologists and chefs hand-selected from around the globe ensured that those in attendance were well-cared-for, while Questlove, ensconced in a second-floor DJ booth, provided the soundtrack.

Ethereal florals greeted Pop Down guests at Island Gardens Marina, where KISMET was docked.

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The seven-storey superyacht KISMET provided the perfect venue.

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From left: Executive Pastry Chef Chris Ford (Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel), Le Sirenuse Miami Chef de Cuisine Antonio Mermolia (Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club), Head Bartender Valentino Longo (Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club) and Executive Pastry Chef Angel Betancourt (The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort) kicked off the evening with a toast.

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Head Mixologist Karen Arceyuth (Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo) serves up her signature libation.

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Questlove provided the musical stylings for the evening from KISMET’s second floor.

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Chef de Cuisine Antonio Mermolia of Le Sirenuse Miami (Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club) adds a finishing touch.

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Transportive Sips

Exquisitely crafted cocktails and culinary delights are a Four Seasons hallmark, and Pop Down Miami was no exception. Wherever you went on the seven-storey KISMET (the personal vessel of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto owner Shahid Khan), offerings abounded. And their credentials were impeccable: Participants for each Pop Down are selected out of more than 100 submissions from across the Four Seasons global portfolio. A few of the evening’s master mixologists included Fatima León of
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, Keith Motsi of Four Seasons Hotel Beijing and Ashish Sharma of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

The colours, the people and the cocktails were inspiring for me. – Fatima León

León shook up the complex and tropical Surrealismo, a crowd-pleaser made with tequila, guava and cotton candy, topped with a butterfly confection. “The experience of being in Miami for Pop Down was amazing,” León says. “The colours, the people and the cocktails were inspiring for me” – so much so that she’ll be revamping the menu at her own Fifty Mils bar, and adding her creation, next year.

Guests were invited to create custom fragrances with Atelier Cologne.

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Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud served caviar, crab and lobster gelée.

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Head Bartender Keith Motsi of Four Seasons Hotel Beijing created a pineapple-infused cocktail.

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Head Bartender Valentino Longo of Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club charms the crowd.

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Guests mingled with Four Seasons masters of craft, including Executive Pastry Chef Chris Ford of the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.

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Michelin-Starred Eats

Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Boulud, of Café Boulud and d|bar at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, and Mauro Colagreco of the newly reimagined Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach showcased their mutual talents in the form of caviar, crab and lobster gelée; egg cups stuffed with truffle, mushroom and foie gras bavarois; and a warm mushroom tart with Parmesan and black truffles. Speaking of Florie’s, his new post just up the coast in Palm Beach, Colagreco compared it to Mirazur, his lauded oceanfront restaurant in Menton, France. “It’s an amazing project, a very beautiful oceanfront resort, so there’s lots in common,” he says. “We have a pizza oven, a tandoori, a yakitori – many methods of cooking with fire.”

Artful Immersion

On KISMET’s lower deck – also known as the spa level, complete with barbershop, sauna, pedicure station and hair salon – the sensorial experience continued as guests, surrounded by citrus trees, were invited to create customized perfumes from French fragrance house Atelier Cologne. Also on board: two-storey video walls displaying time-lapse images of the artistic process of Spanish artist Ignasi Monreal, whose digital paintings are featured in
Four Seasons: The Art of Hospitality, a new coffee-table book from Assouline.

And that wasn’t the only artwork on view. At Island Gardens Marina, where the superyacht was docked for the occasion, attendees were greeted by Glass Horizon, the latest Skynet installation from artist Patrick Shearn and studio Poetic Kinetics. The sculpture, 35 feet (11 metres) high, was constructed using rope, monofilament net and approximately 67,000 holographic Mylar streamers, spanning 10,800 square feet (1,003 square metres). No invitation was needed to take in its iridescent charms, on display throughout the weekend.

Next up? In early 2019, the global series moves to Hong Kong. Watch this space for more.



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An Instagram Tour of Singapore – Plus What Your Phone Can’t Capture

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Singapore is an Instagrammer’s paradise. Peranakan shophouses, which reflect the deep Chinese roots of the local population, line the streets like exquisite doll’s houses as modern glass high-rises like Four Seasons Hotel Singapore aim at the sky. Once you’ve got the perfect shot of your suite – the Hotel has unveiled newly redesigned interiors with fascinating Singaporean details to celebrate the Lion City’s 200th anniversary – head out to these picture-worthy places, recommended by our experts.

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

It’s easy to take a quiet moment for yourself as you wander the sprawling 82 hectares (200 acres) of Singapore Botanic Gardens, the city’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. “In this 160-year-old tropical garden, you can take a stroll and enjoy a breath of fresh air,” says Wahidah Jabbar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Guest Recognition Specialist. The National Orchid Garden is the most popular stop – no surprise here, as it’s the largest collection in the world.

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Dress in your Sunday best for dinner at The White Rabbit, in an elegantly restored chapel from the 1930s. The acclaimed prix fixe menu is made up of classic, exquisitely plated European dishes.

National Gallery Singapore

The former Supreme Court building and the old City Hall have been combined to make the largest museum in Singapore. The National Gallery commingles modern architecture, a historic façade, stately staircases and an impressive collection of Southeast Asian art. Don’t miss the rooftop bar’s unobstructed views of the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

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Inside the same building is the National Kitchen by Violet Oon, serving elevated Peranakan-style food. “The satay is not to be missed,” says Christopher Tsoi, Guest Experience Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, but for something different, try the beef cheek braised in a spicy tamarind gravy with gula melaka [a type of palm sugar].”

Koon Seng Road

Travellers from around the globe come for a photo shoot in Koon Seng Road, Singapore’s most colourful street. This row of Peranakan shophouses is painted in bright hues that preserve its Chinese history.

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Laksa, a spicy noodle soup, is a staple in Singapore, and 328 Katong Laksa is an institution. “Be sure to try one of Singapore’s most famous laksa there, where Gordon Ramsay had a cook-off in 2013,” says Sean Chew, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Guest Relations Officer.

Old Hill Street Police Station

With 927 rainbow-painted shutters, Old Hill Street Police Station might just be the prettiest former jail in the world. Now home to the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, this national monument is best photographed from across the street.

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Named one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2018, The Old Man is just a 20-minute walk away. “This bar’s cocktail menu is inspired by Ernest Hemingway,” says Yanlin Tan, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Reservations and Telephones Manager. “Be sure to take a seat at the bar, as it has a cold counter to keep your drinks cool.”

Tan Teng Niah

Tan Teng Niah, a Chinese villa painted in a crayon box of colours, is another example of what makes this vibrant city a photographer’s dream. Built in 1900, it’s the last Chinese bungalow standing in Little India. And as of this year, it’s for sale.

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Across the street at Tekka Hawker Centre is one of the best street food stalls in Singapore. “Try 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles for just $4. It’s run by Lu Ruifang, a finance graduate turned third-generation hawker,” says Isylana Ismail, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Guest Services Manager. “Her recipe was passed down to her from her grandfather.”

Gardens By The Bay

An admittedly touristy spot, thanks to a marvellous collection of 1.5 million flowers and plants spread over a dozen different attractions, Gardens by the Bay is nevertheless worth a night-time visit for the light-and-music show known as Garden Rhapsody. “Get there around 6:00 pm so that you have some time to explore and find a good spot on the grass to enjoy the show,” says Kamarl John, restaurant chef at One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

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Started by KF Seetoh – the champion of Singapore street food and a friend of Anthony Bourdain – Makansutra Gluttons Bay gathers together a fantastic selection of food stalls serving local favourites like Hainanese chicken rice and chilli crab.

Fort Canning Park

This relatively small hill near downtown Singapore has seen its share of history – including the arrival of British forces in 1819 – but today the green space hosts free festivals, concerts and parties. “Keep an eye out for the Shakespeare in the Park productions in May and Films at the Fort outdoor movies in August,” Tsoi says. Pro tip: The park’s heavily Instagrammed spiral staircase can be difficult to find. It’s not actually inside the park, but at the end of Fort Canning Tunnel underpass just outside the entrance.

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You may recognize Chijmes as the beautiful Catholic church from the wedding scene in Crazy Rich Asians. In fact, it’s a neoclassical former convent redesigned into a complex with dozens of bars and restaurants.

Jewel Changi Airport

Singapore’s Changi Airport is a destination in itself. Consistently ranked as the best airport in the world, it boasts an addition, Jewel, that has locals and tourists pulling out their cell phones. “Get your insta-worthy shots at the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, then check out the Canopy Bridge with its glass-bottom walkway,” says Gladys Lim, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Guest Relations Officer, of the 10-storey complex, which opened in April.

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For a unique dining experience, ride a bumboat out into the water. “At Smith Marine Floating Restaurant,” Lim says, “you can catch your own fish at the Smith Marine and have it cooked on the spot any way you like it.”

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