Travel Escapes and Culinary Delights-Autumn/Winter Edition

 

As the cooler air rolls in, it is time to map out your next seasonal escape and indulge in comforting culinary experiences. In this Autumn/Winter edition, we are bringing you a handpicked selection of sun-soaked tropical retreats, family-friendly destinations, and city rooftop hotspots. Whether you are planning a year-end island holiday in the Maldives or looking for great-value dining deals closer to home, this roundup has everything you need to inspire your upcoming travel and dining itinerary.

Travel Escapes and Culinary Delights-Autumn/Winter Edition View this email in your browser Travel Escapes & Culinary Delights: Autumn/Winter Edition 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 https://vu-marcom.odoo.com   Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Unveils Festive Special Offer with Complimentary Transfers and Full-Board Dining Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Unveils Festive Special Offer for 2026 Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to celebrate Christmas and New Year with its Festive Special Offer, combining tropical relaxation, exceptional dining and island adventures on the picturesque island of Furanafushi. Available for stays from 20 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, the package offers up to 20% savings on room rates, full-board dining, complimentary shared speedboat transfers and exclusive resort privileges. Families benefit from additional savings, with children aged 11 and under staying and dining free when sharing accommodation with their parents. The festive culinary experience includes buffet breakfasts at Feast, three-course à la carte lunches at selected restaurants and a choice of buffet or à la carte dining for dinner. Guests can explore Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican and Asian-inspired cuisines throughout their stay. Adults also receive up to USD 45 in dining credit to experience authentic Thai cuisine at Baan Thai or premium seafood specialities at Sea Salt. Beyond dining, guests can enjoy complimentary recreational activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and tennis. Those seeking relaxation can take advantage of a 15% discount on selected treatments at Shine Spa for Sheraton. Convenient speedboat transfers from Velana International Airport make the island retreat easily accessible, allowing visitors to maximise their holiday experience. Designed for families, couples and friends, the festive package combines leisure, culinary discovery and opportunities to reconnect in a stunning tropical setting. Bookings must be made by 15 November 2026 to enjoy this seasonal offer. For more information, visit Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mlesi-sheraton-maldives-full-moon-resort-and-spa/overview/ Novotel Living Singapore Orchard Unveils SKY GARDEN, Singapore's Latest Rooftop Events Venue Novotel Living Singapore Orchard officially opens Sky Garden on 1 November 2026, introducing a versatile rooftop events venue designed for intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings and lifestyle experiences in the heart of Singapore. Located on Level 25, the nearly 130-square-metre open-air venue offers panoramic views of the Orchard Road skyline. Designed for flexibility, Sky Garden accommodates various occasions, including corporate retreats, networking receptions, micro-weddings, private dinners, wellness sessions and outdoor movie screenings. The new venue enhances Novotel Living Singapore Orchard’s extended-stay offering by providing residents with additional opportunities to socialise and celebrate. It also welcomes the wider public, creating a distinctive gathering space for businesses, event organisers and individuals. According to General Manager Angelina Koay, Sky Garden reflects the property’s commitment to extending its hospitality experience beyond accommodation while strengthening connections with the surrounding community. The venue transitions seamlessly from daytime activities such as yoga, workshops and team-building sessions to evening celebrations featuring atmospheric lighting and customised layouts. Sky Garden accommodates up to 50 guests for cocktail receptions, 30 for micro-weddings, 20 for exercise classes or corporate retreats, and 10 for intimate long-table dining experiences. To celebrate its opening, the property introduces the Sky Garden Launch Package, with half-day venue hire starting from SG$400++. The promotional offer applies to events held between 1 November 2026 and 28 February 2027, subject to terms and conditions. For enquiries and reservations, guests can email HB9G6@accor.com or call +65 6991 3800. Sky Garden - Novotel Living Singapore Orchard https://www.novotel-living-singapore-orchard.com/service-and-facilities/sky-garden/ 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. 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. +++ 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   Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon Opens, Bringing Joyful Reconnection to Indonesia's Bintan Island Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon has opened on the northern coast of Bintan, Indonesia, offering a new beachfront retreat within easy ferry access of Singapore. The resort is designed for families, couples, groups, business travellers and corporate events, combining accommodation, dining, recreation, wellness, golf and extensive meeting facilities. The resort features 408 rooms and suites, all with private balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens or sea. Accommodation ranges from Deluxe and Premium Terrace Rooms to Junior, Executive, Ambassador and Presidential Suites, making the property suitable for both short breaks and longer stays. Dining is a major focus. Port 19 serves Indonesian, Asian and international cuisine, while Yokatta Izakaya & Bar specialises in Japanese favourites. Other venues include Klon-Tong Deli, Recreation Village Sports Lounge, Ocean Pool Bar and the beachfront Soñada Beach Club, which offers Pan-Asian and Italian dishes, cocktails, cabanas and weekend DJ sessions. Guests can also enjoy Mövenpick’s signature daily Chocolate Hour. Recreation facilities include swimming pools, kayaking, paddleboarding, yoga, Pilates and a fitness centre. Younger guests have access to the Little Birds Club, while golfers can play at Bintan Lagoon International Golf, which has two 18-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch. Shantara Spa & Wellness offers massages, facial treatments, reflexology, sauna and steam facilities. For business and social events, the resort provides more than 2,000 square metres of function space, including a 900-square-metre Grand Ballroom. The new property strengthens Accor’s presence in Indonesia and positions Bintan as an accessible destination for leisure, wellness, golf and meetings. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit https://all.accor.com/hotel/B9X8/index.en.shtml , call +62 770 691388, or email movenpick.bintan.reservation@movenpick.com . An Enchanted Festive Season Unfolds at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An will celebrate the festive season from 22 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 with a programme of dining, wellness, family activities and cultural experiences set along Central Vietnam’s coastline. The celebrations begin with Thap Nen, a Vietnamese candle-lighting ritual combined with the Christmas tree illumination, carols and seasonal cocktails. On Christmas morning, Santa Claus arrives by sidecar, while New Year’s Eve is marked by the Midnight Forest Gala, featuring poolside dining, live entertainment, caviar, oysters, cocktails and a midnight countdown beneath the stars. Festive dining includes The Nutcracker’s Christmas Eve Buffet at Lá Sen, with truffles, roast turkey, prime rib and holiday desserts. Café Nam Hai will host the Lotus Moon Christmas Dinner with Indian-inspired dishes such as lobster korma and tandoori lamb chops biryani. Other highlights include the Ocean Feast Buffet, focused on Vietnamese seafood, and the Thousand Lanterns Dinner inspired by Indian palace cuisine. Wellness experiences at the Heart of the Earth Spa include two seasonal Khoi Sac treatments: a bodywork ritual using Hoi An agarwood, massage and herbal bathing, and a facial featuring pearl powder and rose extract. Families can enjoy daily activities at Chuon Chuon Kids’ Club, while the broader programme includes yoga, meditation, lantern making, embroidery and New Year intention setting. Guests can stay in private pool villas and also explore nearby cultural attractions, including Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Imperial City and My Son Sanctuary. Other excursions include Vespa food tours, river cruises and traditional bamboo basket boat experiences. For more information or reservations, contact reservations.hoian@fourseasons.com, call +84 235 394 0000 or visit the offers page. Vietnam Vacation Packages, Offers & Getaways | Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam https://www.fourseasons.com/hoian/offers/ MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex opened on 1 October 2026, expanding the brand’s Osaka portfolio with a new apartment-style property designed specifically for families and larger groups travelling together. Located about five minutes on foot from Nankai Namba Station, the 13-storey property offers 68 apartments ranging from 39 to 100 sqm. Half are designed for four guests and half for up to six. Every apartment includes a kitchen, dining area and in-room washer-dryer, while larger layouts feature separate bedrooms and multiple washbasins and toilets to make longer stays more practical. The property’s design focuses on how groups actually use shared accommodation, considering luggage storage, laundry, bathroom access, dining and the need for separate living and sleeping areas. This reflects MIMARU’s broader focus on international families and multi-generational travellers who might otherwise need several conventional hotel rooms. The flagship accommodation is the 100 sqm Sky Garden Three-Bedroom Suite, which sleeps six guests. It includes three bedrooms, six single beds, three washbasins, two toilets, a bathroom, separate shower room and private outdoor terrace. The interiors were also designed to reflect the surrounding Namba neighbourhood. Greenery, timber and natural light help create a calmer transition from the busy urban environment outside, while different areas allow guests to rest, talk or spend time separately within the same apartment. The property is also well positioned for wider Kansai travel, with Nipponbashi Station around six minutes away and Kansai International Airport approximately 50 minutes by rail. The opening continues MIMARU’s expansion of spacious apartment-style accommodation for families and groups across Japan. MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex | 【Official】Apartment Hotel for Families and Groups https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/namba-station-annex/ 【Official】APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU https://mimaruhotels.com/en/   Anantara Desaru Coast Takes the Planning out of the Family Holiday with its Private Residences Family Escape Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Malaysia is offering a three-night Private Residences Family Escape designed for families seeking space, privacy and curated activities. The package is based within Anantara Residences Desaru Coast, an exclusive enclave of 20 garden and beach residences ranging from two to four bedrooms and starting from 254 sqm. Garden residences offer private infinity pools surrounded by greenery, while Beach Residences feature lawns and panoramic ocean views. Families also retain full access to the resort’s facilities and services. The package includes a range of activities suitable for different ages. Families can take part in a Spice Spoons Malaysian cooking class in their residence, join a guided mangrove tour, and explore local wildlife and tide pools with the resort’s Naturalist. Evenings can include a private outdoor cinema with snacks and drinks. Children can enjoy activities at the Layang Layang Kids’ Club, while teenagers have access to the Luncur Ombak Active Zone with games, movies and social spaces. Parents can arrange private Anantara Spa treatments within their residence. Dining is included throughout the stay, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available either in-residence or at Turmeric restaurant. The package also includes a floating breakfast in the private pool and a private barbecue dinner in the residence or on the beach. A 24-hour personal butler handles arrangements and personalised details throughout the stay, including VIP airport arrival and departure. The Private Residences Family Escape starts from MYR 22,000++ for three nights, approximately USD 5,400++, and includes accommodation, full-board dining, family activities, guided excursions and butler service. Desaru Resort | Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas https://www.anantara.com/en/desaru-coast   What's New in Tropical North Queensland Tropical North Queensland is introducing a wide range of new tourism experiences, accommodation, dining options and events focused on nature, culture and the Great Barrier Reef. Coral Expeditions has launched an 11-night expedition exploring the Great Barrier Reef from south to north, combining scientific research, conservation and expert-led discovery. Strait Experience is also offering a new three-day northern Australia escape, co-designed with Traditional Owners, with optional helicopter experiences. Meanwhile, Sailaway Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre have created new all-inclusive packages linking rainforest, reef and Indigenous culture in one day. Several accommodation developments are also underway. Green Island Resort won a 2026 Queensland Hotel Association award for environmental and energy-efficient practices. Ever Bloomfield, an intimate retreat accessible only by boat or helicopter, will welcome its first guests in December 2026. Mareeba Bush Stays has introduced a private glamping retreat, while Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort has completed a major family-focused refurbishment. Double Island is set for a $40 million revitalisation, with a public beach bar planned for 2027 and resort accommodation by 2029. Cairns has also welcomed several new or refreshed dining venues, including Japanese-inspired KOI Bar, Thai restaurant Finn Finn, the renovated historic Grafton Hotel and waterfront Mexican venue Nude Amigos. Major events and milestones include the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, which will bring international divers and conservation advocates to the Great Barrier Reef in late 2026. Quicksilver Group has celebrated 40 years of Reef Biosearch, while Kuranda Scenic Railway has marked 135 years of operation. Together, these developments reinforce Tropical North Queensland’s position as a destination combining reef experiences, rainforest, Indigenous culture, sustainability, adventure and hospitality. Cairns & Great Barrier Reef | Tropical North Queensland https://tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/

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