GLOBETROTTER
TOP 10 LONG WEEKEND DESTINATIONS
Online aggregator KAYAK recently unveiled the top 10
destinations Singaporeans will be flying to this long weekend in
September and unsurprisingly, Bangkok topped the list. The
Thailand capital remains a favourite for a quick weekend away
for its cheap shopping, dining and wealth of accommodation
options. Elsewhere on the list, locations much further away also
make an appearance – London and Los Angeles are now practical
options, thanks to cheap and direct flights available on
Norwegian Air Shuttle (SIN-LGW), and quick transits available
on United and Singapore Airlines.THE FOODIE’S GUIDE
FOR LONG WEEKEND
GETAWAYS
OZO Hotels has put together three food itinerates.
If you’re passionate about travelling, good food, and
scoring a great deal, here’s where you should head to
during this September’s long weekend (ozohotels.com).ONE-ISLAND-ONE-RESORT DESTINATION
Be one of the first few to step onto the powdery sands and revel in the clear blue waters of Maldives’ new
luxury resort, Grand Park Kodhipparu. The newly opened resort is only a 20-minute speedboat ride away
from Velana International Airport, and features 120 luxurious beachfront and over-water villas for the
ultimate getaway. It is designed in raw wood and rustic tones, and incorporates state-of-the-art facilities
like a water sports and dive centre, a deluxe spa and a recreation beach club. Guests can pick between ocean
and lagoon water villas, ocean and lagoon pool water villas, and beach pool villas for their ideal choice of
view, with all three designed with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious living area. From now till
31 October, Grand Park Kodhipparu is offering 50% off room rates (inclusive of daily breakfast for two and
access to beach club facilities), and 50% off all morning and evening spa treatments!
parkhotelgroup.com/en/maldivesCafé-hopping in Hong Kong: 1. Visit The Cupping
Room for a cuppa by a two-time Hong Kong
Barista Championship winner. 2. Check out the
Capital Café to have a traditional Hong Kong
breakfast of macaroni and ham, or signature
scrambled eggs on toast with black truffle. 3. Stop
by Honolulu Coffee Shop for some of the best
egg tarts in Hong Kong.International cuisines in Koh Samui: 1. Enjoy
traditional Thai favourites while overlooking a
panoramic view of Chaweng Beach at Eat Sense
Beach. 2. Spend a romantic evening over Italian food at Baci Italian
Restaurant. 3. STACKED, OZO Koh Samui’s in-house restaurant serves a
mean ‘Samui Bad Bao’ burger filled with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar,
salsa and jalapenos on a chilli lime bun.Gastronomic adventure in Sri Lanka: 1. Venture to Devon Restaurant
and Bakery for traditional Sri Lankan food, Chinese cuisine and European
dishes. 2. Explore the main street of Kandy to try egg hoppers (pancakes
made with coconut milk) and wood apple fruit shakes. 3. Unwind at
BOMMU, the rooftop bar and lounge at OZO Kandy Sri Lanka for a
cocktail during happy hour. WORDS: CAITHLIN NG AND RAEWYN KOH