Discover the Best Autumn "Coolcations"

 

Our Ultimate Autumn Coolcation & Everyday Dining Guide Crisp air, vibrant autumn escapes, and accessible luxury set the mood for the season ahead. Whether you are planning immersive travel retreats across Asia, discovering indulgent evening high teas, or enjoying timeless local comfort food like sizzling steaks and value-packed lunch deals at Jack’s Place, explore our carefully curated selection designed to elevate your lifestyle and family dining this autumn.

Discover the Best Autumn "Coolcations" View this email in your browser Discover the Best Autumn "Coolcations" www.oliveandlatteabs.com globeshop (Affordable Luxe): www.dashinglyverygoodlivingVGD.com or https://engagevu.com https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.myshopify.com Packages https://www.dashinglyverygoodliving.com Gifts https://oliveandlatte.com http://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com freelancer gig https://www.fiverr.com/trinawu youtube https://www.youtube.com/vusharon spotify playlist  link to click   websites  http://oliveandlattehomelounge.com http://engageformoments.com websites https://oliveandlattefamily.wordpress.com/ https://sites.google.com/oliveandlatte.com/oliveandlatte websites https://epercollab.com https://elabperspectivescollab.wordpress.com/ https://oliveandlatte.odoo.com https://epercollab2.odoo.com https://engagevu1.odoo.com https://engagevusg.com https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.odoo.com   Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Celebrates Contemporary Vietnamese Mixology with an Exclusive Two-Night Experience at Sol & Sao Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An will showcase a contemporary take on Vietnamese cocktail culture with an exclusive two-night event at Sol & Sao on September 12 and 13, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The experience celebrates Vietnam’s diverse landscapes, seasonal produce and culinary traditions through creative cocktails and modern mixology. The event forms part of the resort’s broader commitment to connecting guests with Vietnamese culture through locally inspired food and beverage experiences. By bringing leading talent from around the country to Hoi An, Four Seasons aims to provide a deeper look at Vietnam’s rapidly evolving contemporary cocktail scene. For this special edition, Sol & Sao welcomes The Enigma Mansion, recognised by Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Under the theme “Two Cities, One Night,” the bar will present four signature cocktails that reinterpret familiar Vietnamese ingredients and flavours using contemporary techniques. The Strawberry cocktail combines Toki Whisky with strawberry whey, koji water, cacao wine and Vietnamese salted apricot. Wintermelon blends Roku Gin with wintermelon, cucumber, dill, pear, tonic and mezcal. The more unusual Beetroot pairs Toki Whisky with beetroot, jasmine, Parmesan cheese and tamarind, while Rice combines Maker’s Mark Bourbon with red rice, butter, apple cordial, miso vermouth and passionfruit seed bitters. Drawing inspiration from ingredients found in Vietnam’s farms, markets and kitchens, the collection highlights the diversity of the country’s culinary landscape while presenting traditional flavours from a new perspective. Set within the lively surroundings of Sol & Sao, the two-night collaboration combines craftsmanship, storytelling and a strong sense of place, offering resort guests and visitors an opportunity to experience some of the creativity currently shaping Vietnam’s cocktail culture. Forbes 5-Star Luxury Beach Resort in Hoi An, Vietnam | Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/hoian/ Brisbane's first high tea reimagined for a night out, at The Inchcolm Brisbane’s traditional afternoon tea is getting an evening transformation with the launch of High Tea After Dark at The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels. Beginning 4 September 2026, the new experience is billed as Brisbane’s first hotel high tea specifically designed as a night out, combining classic high-tea rituals with cocktails, theatrical presentation and contemporary flavours. Available every Friday and Saturday evening, High Tea After Dark replaces the traditional daytime setting with a more social, immersive atmosphere. Guests begin with a dramatic arrival cocktail featuring dry-ice aromatics. Made with lemongrass-infused vodka, ginger, butterfly pea and citrus, the drink changes colour as part of the presentation. Tea and coffee remain central to the experience but are reinterpreted through creative cocktails. Premium blends from Australian tea specialist T2 provide the foundation for the tea selection. Highlights include The Blooming Garden, combining golden jasmine and lychee with gin and finished tableside with edible shimmer, and The Midnight Espresso, a contemporary coffee cocktail accompanied by a chocolate truffle. The drinks are paired with a curated selection of share-style sweet and savoury bites featuring unconventional combinations such as truffled camembert, charcoal scones and smoked macadamia. According to The Inchcolm, the concept was developed to retain the indulgence and sense of occasion associated with traditional high tea while making it more relevant to an evening audience. The 90-minute experience costs AUD 99 per person, including the High Tea After Dark menu and two tea- or coffee-inspired cocktails. Guests can add 60 minutes of bottomless Prosecco for AUD 45 per person. High Tea After Dark takes place at The Inchcolm in Spring Hill, with limited seating and bookings required at least 24 hours in advance. High Tea After Dark - The Inchcolm https://www.odehotels.com/inchcolm/offers/eat-drink/high-tea-after-dark/ https://www.odehotels.com/inchcolm/   Jack’s Place Reveals Value-Focused Kids’ Menu and Refreshed Student Meal Deals Jack’s Place, Singapore’s pioneer homegrown Western steakhouse chain established in 1966, has announced the rollout of two refreshed weekday menu offerings: the Kids’ Menu Meal Deal starts from $3++ and the Student Set Meal Deal is priced at $8 NETT. The newly structured menus aim to provide practical, great value meal choices for families and students dining across all Jack’s Place locations islandwide.   Weekday Dining Options for Children Usually priced from $8.80++, selected Kids’ Meals can be enjoyed from just $3++ with the purchase of any à la carte or promotional main course. The Kids’ Menu also remains available at its regular price without the qualifying purchase.   Available All Day on Weekdays (Monday to Friday, excluding Eves of/and Public Holidays and special occasions (eg Children’s Day), the Kids’ Menu applies to children under 10 years of age.   Each Kids’ Meal Deal includes a complimentary glass of Apple Juice and a single scoop of Ice Cream.   Kids Meal Deal $3++ Menu Selection (U.P. $8.80): Spaghetti Beef Bolognese: Pasta tossed in classic beef ragoût sauce. Chicken Nuggets & Fries: Fried chicken nuggets served with french fries and seasonal vegetables.   Kids’ Fish & Chips: Hand-breaded fish fingers accompanied with fries and seasonal vegetables. Kids Meal Deal $5++ Minute Striploin (U.P. $10.80): Minute Striploin Steak & Chicken Chipolata Sausages: served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables.   Student Set Meal Deals at $8 NETT Targeted at primary, secondary, and tertiary students, the Student Set Meal is available Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding Public Holidays & Special Occasions). Diners are required to present a valid student ID card to enjoy the promotion.  Each set features: 1 Main Course paired with 1 Soft Drink (choice of Coke, Sprite, or Iced Lemon Tea).    Choose from 5 Main Course Selections: Striploin Steak & Chicken Chipolata Sausage with Brown Sauce: Served with a sunny side-up egg and seasonal vegetables. Chicken Chop & Chicken Chipolata Sausage with Chicken Gravy: Served with a sunny side-up egg and seasonal vegetables. Cheesy Baked Spaghetti with Grilled Chicken: Baked Spaghetti layered with melted cheese and grilled chicken slices. Cheesy Mac & Cheese with Grilled Chicken: Baked Macaroni in cheese sauce topped with grilled chicken. Cheesy Beef Meatball Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce: Spaghetti tossed with beef meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese.   Side Options & Meal Add-Ons: +$1.00 NETT Add-On: Day’s Soup paired with Free-Flow Garlic Bread. +$3.00 NETT Upgrade: Standard starch upgraded to Jack’s Place Signature Baked Potato.   Jack’s Place marks its 60-year milestone, extending heartfelt gratitude to its diners and customers who have been an integral part of its journey. For latest information, please visit www.jacksplace.com.sg Join the Celebration. #JP60 #JacksPlaceSG #JPPepperdine  Also available for diners at Eatzi Gourmet Steakhouse & Bistro, the Halal-certified sibling restaurant of Jack’s Place - located at SAFRA Yishun. Prices stated are Nett or subject to 10% service charge & prevailing GST. +++  For more information, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg +++ Website: www.jacksplace.com.sg Facebook: www.facebook.com/jacks.place.restaurant Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacksplacesg Official hashtag: #jacksplacesg +++ About Jack’s Place Established in 1966, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite known for its Western food. It all started when Mr. Say Lip Hai arrived in Singapore from Hainan Island and started as a cook boy with the British troops in Sembawang. There he learned how to prepare the perfect roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.   Having tasted one of Mr Say’s now famous meals, a British housewife suggested he start a catering business with her husband, Jack Hunt, in his pub at Killiney Road, Jack’s Place, which he started in 1966. Mr Say agreed and commenced that partnership in 1968. Shortly afterwards, Jack Hunt sold his share of the business, but his namesake ‘Jack the Chef’ still runs the kitchen today! Today, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite for family and friends to enjoy great value sizzling steaks, speciality meals, and sumptuous cakes. Jack’s Place is committed to serving quality food and creating memorable dining experiences in a cheerful and cosy environment for our guests. For more information, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg. About JP Pepperdine JP Pepperdine is a group of restaurants that started with the popular Jack’s Place Steakhouse in 1966, followed by Eatzi Gourmet divisions (Steakhouse, bakery, and catering). What inspires JP Pepperdine is to create a unique experience for their guests. Interestingly, it is a lesson that they take from the kitchen itself. Drawing on the admirable qualities of pepper, JP Pepperdine aspires to spice up the dining experience in all ways, big and small. In big ways, JP Pepperdine will be adventurous, sizzling up the F&B scene with fresh concepts and food creations. In small ways, JP Pepperdine dedicates itself to delighting its patrons through its food, service, and ambience, so they are now the JP Pepperdine Group, named after that extraordinary spice itself. In all that JP Pepperdine does, quality and value will always be their benchmarks. They hope that the guests take home with them a lingering fondness and the knowledge that for the price they pay, they have much more in return. For more information, visit www.jppepperdine.com.   Jack’s Place Spotlights GREAT VALUE Set Lunches featuring - Daily Specials, Executive Sets and Healthy Classic SINGAPORE, 1 September 2026 – Jack’s Place, Singapore's well-loved local steakhouse with a heritage dating back to 1966, spotlights its all-week Great Value Set Lunch menu. Available Mondays through Sundays from 11am – 5pm, diners can choose from a selection of 8 different main course options across the Daily Specials, Executive Sets, and Healthy Classic selection daily. Daily Specials Set Lunch - Starting from $15.80++ Leading the lunch lineup is the Daily Specials Set Lunch, where diners can look forward to a changing selection of two main courses each day throughout the week. Starting from just $15.80++, every Daily Special main course comes as a complete set meal with Garlic Bread, Day's Soup, Day's Dessert, and a cup of Coffee or Tea.   Monday Grilled Fillet of Fish with Fermented Black Bean Sauce ($15.80): Fish fillet grilled to perfection and coated in an umami-rich Asian-inspired fermented black bean sauce. N.Z. Striploin Steak with Peppermint Sauce ($18.80): Premium New Zealand grass-fed striploin steak, grilled and topped with an aromatic mint-infused sauce.   Tuesday Roasted Half Spring Chicken with Sambal Sauce ($15.80): Half spring chicken roasted to a golden crisp, and paired with a spicy & fragrant sambal sauce. N.Z. Striploin Steak with Mushroom Ragoût ($18.80): Quality New Zealand striploin served with a savoury mushroom ragout, for an appetising treat.   Wednesday Grilled Fillet of Fish with Nyonya Asam Sauce ($15.80): Fish fillet served with a vibrant Peranakan-style tangy and spicy asam sauce for a refreshing flavour kick. N.Z. Striploin Steak with Onion Mustard Sauce ($18.80): Tender sirloin steak drizzled with a savoury, zesty onion and mustard gravy that pairs well with the beef.   Thursday Grilled Double Cheese Chicken Chop ($15.80): Juicy grilled chicken chop layered with rich, melted double cheese for a comforting, savoury treat. N.Z. Striploin Steak with Rosemary Sauce ($18.80): Perfectly seared New Zealand striploin finished with an aromatic, herb-infused rosemary brown gravy. Friday Roasted Chicken Leg with Black Pepper Gravy ($15.80): Succulent, tender roasted chicken leg topped with a bold black pepper gravy with a mild kick. Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce ($16.80): Classic golden-fried crispy fish fillets served with crisp fries and a tangy tartar sauce. Saturday Grilled Fillet of Fish with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce ($15.80): Lightly grilled fish fillet paired with a sweet and tangy Cranberry balsamic reduction infused with sweet cranberry notes. N.Z. Striploin Steak with Basil Pesto Sauce ($18.80): Succulent striploin steak complemented by a vibrant, herbaceous pesto sauce made from fresh basil and garlic. Sunday Grilled Chicken with Caramelised Onion Gravy ($15.80): Tender grilled chicken served over a rich, sweet, and savoury caramelised onion brown gravy. Grandma Beef Stew ($18.80): Slow-braised beef chunks simmered in a rich, comforting root vegetable broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender.   Executive Set Lunch - Starting from $16.50++ In addition to the Daily Specials Set Lunch, the Executive Sets feature 5 popular ala carte menu items with complimentary Garlic Bread, Day's Soup, Single Scoop Ice Cream or Day's Dessert, and a drink (Iced Lemon Tea, Refreshing Juice, Coffee or Tea): Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo Pasta ($16.50): Al dente pasta tossed in a velvety, rich cream sauce with tender sliced chicken and savoury sautéed mushrooms. Grilled Fillet of Barramundi with Creamy Apricot Sauce ($25.00): Pan-grilled barramundi fillet paired with a delicate, silky sauce featuring subtle sweet fruit notes. Fire Trio Combo ($27.50): A surf-and-turf feast featuring juicy grilled chicken steak, seared salmon fillet, and succulent grilled prawns. N.Z. Ribeye Steak - 180g ($29.00): A flavour-packed, juicy Ribeye steak served with Black Pepper, Mushroom, or Sambal Sauce. N.Z. T-Bone Steak - 350g ($33.80): A generous 350g cut combining tender fillet and a succulent striploin, served sizzling hot with savoury mushroom sauce.   Senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy an exclusive $3 discount with any order of either the N.Z. Ribeye Steak or Grilled Barramundi Set Lunch. Healthy Classic Set Lunch – at $9.90++ Additionally, diners looking for a lighter option can opt for the Healthy Classic Grilled Chicken Ricebowl with Roasted Sesame Sauce, featuring tender grilled chicken slices served over a balanced rice bowl with a fragrant roasted sesame dressing and accompanied with a cup of regular coffee or tea.   Flexible Upgrades/Add-in Options Diners can elevate their lunch experience with customizable add-ons: Soup Upgrades: Upgrade the Day's Soup to Mushroom Soup for $3.00 (Add-on $5.80) or Lobster Bisque for $3.60 (Add-on $6.10).   Beverage Enhancements: Upgrade standard hot drinks to Hot Gourmet Coffee/Tea for $3.30, or add a Glass of House Red/White Wine for $6.50.   Buy 1 Get 1 Free Drink Offer: Every set lunch order unlocks a Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion on selected beverages, including A&W Root Beer ($4), Coke/Sprite ($3), Iced Lemon Tea ($3.50), Lemongrass with Aloe Vera ($3.50), and Refreshing Juices ($4). +++ The Daily Specials, Executive Sets and Healthy Classic Set Lunches are available daily from 11am – 5pm, including weekends, eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays. Since 1966, Jack’s Place has been part of Singapore’s dining landscape, serving generations of diners its signature steaks and well-loved Western favourites. Today, the home-grown steakhouse continues this tradition with an emphasis on quality, variety and great value. Its Great Value Set Lunches brings these qualities together in an extensive selection designed for different appetites and dining occasions. Whether it is a quick weekday lunch, a catch-up with friends or a relaxed meal with the family, diners can choose from a variety of satisfying dishes, making Jack’s Place an easy choice for lunch throughout the week. +++   For the latest menu updates and promotional details, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg.   Jack’s Place marks its 60-year milestone, extending heartfelt gratitude to its diners and customers who have been an integral part of its journey. For latest information, please visit www.jacksplace.com.sg Join the Celebration. #JP60 #JacksPlaceSG #JPPepperdine   Also available for diners at Eatzi Gourmet Steakhouse & Bistro, the Halal-certified sibling restaurant of Jack’s Place - located at SAFRA Yishun.   Prices stated are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing GST.   Website: www.jacksplace.com.sg Facebook: www.facebook.com/jacks.place.restaurant Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacksplacesg Official hashtag: #jacksplacesg +++   About Jack’s Place Established in 1966, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite known for its Western food. It all started when Mr. Say Lip Hai arrived in Singapore from Hainan Island and started as a cook boy with the British troops in Sembawang. There he learned how to prepare the perfect roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.   Having tasted one of Mr Say’s now famous meals, a British housewife suggested he start a catering business with her husband, Jack Hunt, in his pub at Killiney Road, Jack’s Place, which he started in 1966. Mr Say agreed and commenced that partnership in 1968. Shortly afterwards, Jack Hunt sold his share of the business, but his namesake ‘Jack the Chef’ still runs the kitchen today! Today, Jack’s Place is the trusted favourite for family and friends to enjoy great value sizzling steaks, speciality meals, and sumptuous cakes. Jack’s Place is committed to serving quality food and creating memorable dining experiences in a cheerful and cosy environment for our guests. For more information, visit www.jacksplace.com.sg.   About JP Pepperdine JP Pepperdine is a group of restaurants that started with the popular Jack’s Place Steakhouse in 1966, followed by Eatzi Gourmet divisions (Steakhouse, bakery, and catering).   What inspires JP Pepperdine is to create a unique experience for their guests. Interestingly, it is a lesson that they take from the kitchen itself. Drawing on the admirable qualities of pepper, JP Pepperdine aspires to spice up the dining experience in all ways, big and small. In big ways, JP Pepperdine will be adventurous, sizzling up the F&B scene with fresh concepts and food creations. In small ways, JP Pepperdine dedicates itself to delighting its diners through its food, service, and ambience, so they are now the JP Pepperdine Group, named after that extraordinary spice itself.   In all that JP Pepperdine does, quality and value will always be their benchmarks. They hope that the guests take home with them a lingering fondness and the knowledge that for the price they pay, they have much more in return. For more information, visit www.jppepperdine.com.   Novotel Invites the World to Embrace Small Daily Wellness Habits with the Launch of "Longevity Week" Novotel is launching its first Novotel Longevity Week, a global initiative encouraging people to improve their long-term wellbeing through small, realistic habits rather than major lifestyle changes. Taking place from 7–13 September 2026, the 37th week of the year, the campaign is inspired by the idea that improving by just 1% each day can compound into significant change over time. The initiative follows a Novotel study of 13,000 people across 12 countries, which found growing interest in long-term health. Some 71% of respondents are more concerned about their future wellbeing than five years ago, while 76% wish they lived healthier lifestyles. Balanced nutrition, quality sleep and regular exercise were identified as the most important contributors to longevity. However, many struggle to turn this knowledge into everyday habits, while social media has made reliable wellness advice increasingly difficult to identify. To provide practical, expert-led guidance, Novotel has created the Novotel 37 Collective, featuring Olympic surfing champion Kauli Vaast, food creator Alfie Steiner, sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo, former Paris Saint-Germain footballer Javier Pastore, and marine conservation biologist and photographer Kaushiik Subramaniam. Longevity Week is organised around four pillars: Eat, Sleep, Move and Meet. Free online talks, masterclasses and live sessions will cover topics including plant-forward cooking, morning movement routines, breathwork, better sleep, recovery, human connection and the relationship between nutrition and ocean health. Sessions will stream through Novotel’s Instagram and YouTube channels and be accessible both to hotel guests and audiences at home. The programme forms part of Novotel’s broader Longevity Everyday vision, promoting achievable, science-informed habits that can support healthier, happier and more connected lives over the long term. https://novotel.accor.com/a/en/asia.html Plan Ahead: La Résidence Phou Vao Unveils The Advance Reservation for Luang Prabang   Set within the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, has joined The Luxury Collection and is marking this new chapter with The Advance Reservation, an offer designed to reward travellers who plan their stay early. Available for reservations made through 30 September 2026, the offer applies to stays between 1 January and 31 December 2026 and includes a range of complimentary dining, transportation and resort benefits. All bookings receive daily breakfast for two at La Brasserie de la Résidence, round-trip transfers from Luang Prabang International Airport or the railway station, a non-alcoholic minibar, personalised itinerary assistance from the guest experience team, and daily shuttle service between the resort and Luang Prabang town. For stays between October and March, additional benefits include a USD 50 resort credit for dining or spa treatments, complimentary laundry for up to six garments daily and a Sunset Apéritif featuring wine or cocktails accompanied by French canapés. Guests staying three nights or longer during this period also receive a complimentary three-course dinner for two. The hillside resort is known for its infinity pool overlooking the treetops of Luang Prabang, offering expansive views across the historic surroundings. Its Mekong Spa draws inspiration from Lao and regional healing traditions, with treatments including acupressure, herbal steam therapies and warm bamboo massage in a garden setting. Dining at La Brasserie de la Résidence combines French comfort food with views towards Mount Phousi, while the daily sunset ritual provides a relaxed conclusion to the day. The Advance Reservation combines these resort experiences with convenient access to Luang Prabang’s gilded temples, colonial-era streets and Mekong River, offering guests a comfortable base for discovering the UNESCO-protected destination. La Résidence Phou Vao - La Résidence Hotels https://laresidencehotels.com/phou-vao

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