Are you waiting for travel bans to be lifted? Then you must be like me, faithfully following the latest news relating to travel restrictions. While we may not be able to travel immediately, let’s at least plan ahead. Well, that’s the only thing we can do right now. Isn’t it?
You can start by purchasing these three discounted deals we’re about to introduce to you. Consider buying now and travelling later! We welcome you to browse even if you’re simply just looking to satisfy your wanderlust.
#1: CHIVA-SOM
We’re starting our list of deals with Chiva-Som. Chiva-Som International Health Resort, its full name on Google, is located in the Hua Hin District. They are all about helping you to transform your health. This is the to-go place if you’re desperate to begin a wellness journey. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you for this reward.
Chiva-Som is offering a travel deal in the form of wellness vouchers. From now till 31 July 2020, you can get up to 15% discount with a minimum purchase of 50,000 THB (2,250 SGD) worth of Chiva-Som wellness vouchers. Vouchers will only expire after 31 December 2021. Splurge it on yourself or on people you know who deserves a break.
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Belmond is a hospitality company. They have a wide collection of luxury hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges on their website. Bet you didn’t know you could make a booking from Singapore to Bangkok on board their Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.
Image Credits: belmond.com
Belmond Travel Pass is the deal to look out for. You can now purchase a 500 EUR (785 SGD) gift card to receive an additional 100 EUR (157 SGD). Have the means to spend more? Buy 1,000 EUR (1570 SGD) or more to receive an additional 200 EUR (314 SGD). You have the option to purchase the gift card in EUR, USD, or GBP. The gift cards have no expiry date.
#3: CAPELLA UBUD
If you’ve stayed in one of the hotels managed by Capella Hotel Group before, you should know the value you’re paying for. How about switching the hotel experience for a special tented camp affair on your next Bali getaway? You can do so at Capella Ubud, proudly designed by architect Bill Bensley.
The travel deal titled ‘Dream Now, Travel Later‘, allows you to purchase vouchers at attractive rates for your stay at Capella Ubud in the future. You will have to pay in full upon check out on their website. However, you don’t have to choose your travelling dates right away. There will also be complimentary breakfast, round-trip airport transfers, and in-tent private dinner perks depending on your length of stay.
Singapore’s public holidays for 2021 have also been released. With four long weekends next year, hopefully, the virus situation will allow us to put it to good use.
Jiak Hong, which literally translates to eat air, means to travel or go on a holiday.
The end of the year is fast approaching and that only means 1 thing, it’s time for a much deserved YEAR END VACATION! After slogging it out for the whole year, reward yourselves with a holiday like no other.
Klook knows long holidays can take a toll on your wallets, enjoy up to $100 off yours with you book your activities and experiences on Klook! Read on to find out how to save big without compromising on the fun.
Pack your bags and buckle up, it’s time to Jiak Hong!
Here’s how to unlock $100 off your year end holiday:
Add $550 worth of Klook products into your cart
Enjoy $70 off your year-end travel when you check out with the promo code “EXPLORE70”, with minimum spend $550. This code is APP ONLY, meaning you can ONLY use it when you check out with the Klook App, T&Cs apply.
Do note that the promo codes are not applicable to the Klook Gift Card, Japan Rail Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Universal Studios Japan Admission Tickets and Express Passes.
If you need some ideas on how to fill your cart with $550 worth of products, to unlock these discounts,here’s some ideas:
Tokyo is the heart of the quirky Japanese culture you’ve heard so much about. Get wacky in Tokyo at the Robot Restaurant where animatronic dinosaurs and flashing neon lights take over. The catchy beats coupled with slick dance moves will have you entertained all night long! Experience your favourite karting video game come to life as you don a cute character onesie and race on the streets of Tokyo.
Apart from the obvious choice Universal Studios Japan, there’s plenty more to discover in Osaka! The Osaka Amazing Pass is your best friend for heading to some of Osaka’s top attractions, for FREE! Visit sights like the Osaka Castle and the Umeda Sky Building and even enjoy unlimited rides on the metro and bus!
Take day trips out to neighboring cities like Kyoto and Shirakawago or Miyama from Osaka to explore the rustic charms of Japan. With stunning shrines, temples and lakes, your eyes are in for a feast.
P.S. Day trips are perfect if you don’t want to navigate the Japanese public transport system on your own.
You can’t think of Hokkaido without snow crab and Sapporo beer coming to mind! The Asahiyama Zoo is home to some of the friendliest penguins and you’ll definitely be in awe at the Shirogane Blue Pond.
You can’t miss out on a visit to Seoul’s biggest theme parks – Lotte World and Everland! Each with their own charm, why visit only 1 park when you can do BOTH! The open dated e-tickets on Klook will give you the ultimate flexibility in choosing a date to visit.
Head on a day trip out of the city to the scenic Nami Island or Alpaca World to get up close with nature.
Apart from the iconic Taipei 101, a visit to Shifen and Jiufen is a MUST for anyone visiting Taipei. Write your wishes on a sky lantern and watch it float to the skies or head to the Amei Teahouse that inspired the animation masterpiece – Spirited Away! Hop onto the shuttle for a fuss-free trip there.
If you’re a true Potterhead, you won’t want to miss out on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour that takes you behind the scenes of the making of what you might consider the GREATEST literature of all time – HARRY POTTER! Step into the Gringotts bank, the Great Hall and all the other movie magic sets.
Get the London Pass for a fuss-free option to ticking all of the iconic London sights off your list!
It’s the journey that matters, not the destination. The person who came up with this saying definitely had all the scenic train rides in mind! Go city hopping across snow covered alps, vast green landscapes and quiant little villages all with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Home to the original Disneyland, this is one thing to tick off your bucket list when in Los Angeles! If you’re a fan of Hollywood movies, you can’t miss a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood where movies come alive in the form of rides. Our top picks are Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the Minions and Jurassic Park!
Here’s how to unlock the next $30 off
Now that you’ve gotten the big ticket items out of the way, you can unlock another SGD 30 off with “EXPLORE30”! Here are some ideas for other essentials you may need on your trip. Don’t wait till you’ve reached your destination to scramble for a SIM card or WiFi device! Pre-book yours and pick it up at the airport once you’ve landed.
Be sure to plan out your purchases to ensure you fully maximize the usage of BOTH codes.
Even if you don’t have travel plans for the year end, many Klook activities are OPEN DATED. This means that you can purchase the tickets and save them for a later date. But do take note of the validity of these tickets.
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to split up your purchases so that everyone in the squad can enjoy savings!
GO LOCAL – check out some of Klook’s food and beverage offerings in Singapore if you’ve got no plans to travel just yet.
Looking forward to that year-end vacation? So are we! With the end of the year upon us very soon, don’t wait till the last minute to prepare for your holiday. Plan ahead so you can enjoy every travel moment to the fullest. Here are a few tips you must know before going on that well-deserved vacation!
1. Download Singtel Dash and go wallet-free
Before you depart, make sure you download and register for Singtel Dash, the all-in-one mobile wallet we guarantee will come in useful during your trip.
With Dash, you won’t have to worry about bringing more cash and credit cards than you actually need. You can literally shop and pay with Dash anywhere in the world with Visa Contactless or VIATM, and for a limited time only, enjoy an additional 5% cashback on all your overseas spend*. Time to shop till’ you drop!
2. Use VIA™ for greater convenience and savings
VIA™ is a safe and convenient way to make payment in Singapore dollars (SGD) through Dash whilst you’re overseas.
Simply scan the QR code using Dash whenever you see the VIA™ logo – you’ll not only see the cost immediately reflected in SGD before you authorise payment but there are also ZERO additional transaction fees and attractive foreign exchange rates incurred. Hassle-free, quick and best of all, no longer needing to carry around loose change in foreign currency – what’s not to love?
In Thailand, in addition to the VIA logo, you can also look out for Kbank, Thai QR or PromptPay logos to make purchases using Dash.
As an added bonus for those of you jetting off to the Land of Smiles, you can ride the BTS absolutely FREE when you use VIA™ through Dash from now till 31 December! Simply pick your destination, select Thai QR (in blue) and scan with Dash. You’ll easily skip the queues if you have Dash as this is the only cashless way to pay (even credit cards aren’t accepted at BTS stations!). Your holiday just got a bit better – just because you’re not a local doesn’t mean you can’t travel like one!
Pay with VIA™ for those last minute souvenirs or snack purchases at both Japan Duty Free – Narita Airport & TIAT Duty Free Shop – Haneda Airport
For all of your additional shopping and eating expeditions in Japan and Thailand, receive 5% cash back^ at over 2.1 million VIA-compatible merchant points. That means you can use VIATM to pay in your favourite Thai shops like After You Café, Naraya, Big C & TOPS supermarkets, Boots, Watsons, and shops in Central World, MBK, Icon Siam and get your Japanese snack and souvenir fix at both Haneda and Narita International Airports!
3. Take advantage of travel deals and exclusives
Stretch your dollar further on your travel experiences by getting your hands on some great deals and discounts on experience and booking platforms Klook, Agoda and Traveloka.
• New Klook users: $5 off (min. spend $50) with promo code KLOOKDASHNEW
• Existing Klook users: 5% off (discount up to $10) with promo code KLOOKDASH3
31 Dec 2019
Traveloka
All new users who purchase flight, hotel, packages and experiences at Traveloka, and use these promo codes enjoy:
• SGTELFLY – 20% OFF flight bookings, up to $30
• SGTELHTL – 15% OFF hotel bookings, up to $40 (min. spend $150)
• SGTELPKG – 10% OFF flight + hotel bookings, up to $50 (min. spend $250)
• SGTELXPE – 20% OFF Xperience bookings, up to $20 (min. spend $60)
31 Oct 2019
Zalora
Get your holiday outfit:
• New ZALORA users: $20 OFF (min. spend $70) with promo code SINGTELDASHNEW
• Existing ZALORA users: 15% OFF (no min. spend) with promo code SINGTELDASH15
31 Oct 2019
It gets even better! Giftany.sg is also now accessible through Dash, and as a limited-time only offer (available till 30 November), get an additional 5% off Giftany digital gift cards for various travel-related activities, including Changi Gift Card, Klook, Agoda, which will definitely come in handy for any traveller!
4. Remember to buy travel insurance
Before you zip off excitedly, never ever forget to purchase travel insurance. Insurance will cover what you least expect so it is always better to be safe than sorry.
We get it – life gets busy and sometimes it may slip your mind. For a quick and hassle-free way to get covered, you can now purchase your travel insurance directly on Singtel Dash with Great Eastern’s GREAT Getaway Cover or Etiqa Insurance’s plans.
For your quick weekend getaway, purchase before 31 October with Great Eastern (even for trips happening after that!) for coverage up to 5 days in selected cities in South East Asia for only $9.50 and enjoy an additional 20% cashback on top of that.
For those going further afield, Etiqa is offering 50% off their Tiq Single-Trip insurance and 35% off their annual plan with promo code TIQCOMFORT. If you pay with Dash on tiq.com.sg from now till 10 November, you’ll even enjoy upsized rewards such as:
With these handy tips, we hope you’ll enjoy your year-end vacation with ease and save yourself some hard-earned money along the way. Definitely don’t forget to “pack” Dash before you go! Follow Singtel Dash and Giftany today for the best deals.
^Capped at S$5 per transaction. Valid till 31 December 2019.*Terms and conditions apply. Visit dash.com.sg/deals for more information.
Build the perfect holiday at the Klook Travel Festival
Throw away all your notions of a traditional travel fair where there are boring booths shoving flyers in your face and selling you inflexible pre-packaged tours. The Klook Travel Festival is here to help you build the perfect holiday.
With FREE carnival games, insta-worthy exhibitions, travel talks by experts in the field and plenty of freebies, flash deals and promos up for grabs, it’s a party and everyone’s invited!
Mark your calendars and get ready to discover your next holiday!
Klook Travel Festival Date: 5-6 October 2019 Time: 11am to 9pm Venue: Halls 401 and 402, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593
Pre-book your admission tickets to the Klook Travel Festival to gain entry to the fairgrounds. You will need to flash your mobile voucher at the door using the Klook App and get a wristband before heading in. Don’t worry, tickets are FREE.
You’ll also be automatically enrolled into a lucky draw where you stand a chance to win one of the following prizes:
Scoot Air Ticket to Taipei
Scoot Air Ticket to Osaka
Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Warner Bros Studios Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter Admission Ticket
The lucky draw will take place at 6pm on both days at the event grounds and you will need to be present in person to redeem your prize.
Do note that you’ll need SEPARATE tickets for 5th and 6th October if you plan to visit on both days. Each entrance pass admits 1 visitor aged 12+ , children aged 0-11 and senior citizens will not require entrance passes.
The first 500 customers in line before the doors open daily will also walk away with an exclusive goodie bag containing the following:
20% off Klook Voucher
$20 Agoda Voucher
10% off GoPro Cameras and accessories voucher
20% Sephora Collection Voucher
And more! T&Cs apply.
There will also be a golden ticket hidden in 4 different goodie bags containing any one of the following:
1 pair of Scoot Taipei Air Tickets
1 pair of Scoot Osaka Air Tickets
1 Taipei Hotel Stay On Agoda
Now that you’ve got your tickets sorted, here’s what you can expect.
1. Build your own holiday
Planning for your big year end holiday? If you hate inflexibility and getting forced to go to places you don’t like, Klook has the perfect solution for you.
Not sure which activity to pick? Check out some of their bestsellers and recommended activities or approach any of the Klook staff around the area for some ideas on how to get started. There will also be content guides and articles to provide you with inspiration along the way.
Featuring over 17 cities, head to your desired zone and check out your options!
2. Exclusive travel deals
To reward you for coming down, get EXCLUSIVE deals if you purchase any of your activities on the event grounds! Enjoy 10% off sitewide, capped at $30 with no minimum spend and 15% off sitewide, capped at $80 with minimum spend of $400.
UOB Cardmembers can also enjoy 12% off sitewide capped at $60. There will also be 18% off sitewide with min $600 spend, discount capped at $150, limited to the first 500 redemptions daily.
If you are one of the first 100 customers to spend a minimum of $1500 on site, you’ll stand a chance to win 1 of the following prizes:
Scoot Air Ticket to Sydney
Scoot Air Ticket to Perth
GoPro HERO 7 series
Vietnam Hotel Stay on Agoda
Hong Kong Hotel Stay on Agoda
$100 Klook Voucher
*within a single transaction after promo-codes are applied (if any)
Apart from that, here are some of the freebies you can look forward to receiving if you book your activities at the event grounds on 5th and 6th October.
In addition, the first 1500 people who spend a minimum of $100 on any Klook products will receive a free $20 Agoda voucher. Next 7500 people who spend a minimum of $100 on any Klook products will receive at free $10 Agoda voucher.
If you qualify for any of these deals, simply head to the redemption booths located near the Ask Klook Booth.
3. 1-for-1 flash deals
Date/Time
Activitity
5 October 2019 - 2pm
5 October 2019 - 3pm
5 October 2019 - 4pm
5 October 2019 - 5pm
You’ll want to set your alarms to camp out for these exclusive 1-for-1 flash deals on site! The promo code will be flashed on the giant LED screen, fastest fingers first.
Head to the giant screen before the release of the promo code
Have your Klook App on hand
Add quantity 2 of your desired activity into cart
Key in promo code on screen
Click “Redeem”
Check out!
#Klooktip: Add your desired activities to cart so that when the promo code is flashed, you can just key in the promo code, click redeem and cart out!
UOB Cardmembers will also have additional redemptions for these 1-for-1 flash deals!
4. FREE carnival games and rides
It’s not a festival without some games and rides! Klook’s brought over everyone’s favourite carnival games and rides for you to have a blast and take home some cool prizes. With all time favourite games like Dart Balloons, Ring Toss and Ball the Clown, rake up a high score and win items like inflatable floats, speakers, travel cushions and more!
Apart from that, the first 500 participants to clock a high score on the high striker game will stand a chance to get an exclusive Shopee goodie bag and Klook vouchers.
Did we also mention that these games and rides are FREE! Simply flash your Klook App and you’ll be allowed 1 free try at the game or ride of your choice. If you want an extra turn, keep a lookout for the 4 mystery stations (to be revealed) hidden around the event ground. Find one and the Klook staff will key a secret passcode into your app to unlock an extra turn!
5. Insta-worthy installations all around
If you love to travel for the ‘gram, you’ll find that the Klook Travel Festival screams Instagram heaven! With mini replicas of iconic photo spots like the Bali Swing, the StyleNanda bathtub and even a room full of mirrors, make sure you come dressed in an outfit worthy of a #OOTD. Chill out at Klook’s POP UP Cinema fitted with comfortable Airmocks!
Hashtag #klookfestsg on all your photos taken at the event and you just might be the lucky winner of $100 Klook credits. Winners will be contacted via Instagram after the event has ended.
P.S. Level up your Instagram game in the Korean zone by trying on one of the hanboks over at the Korea Tourism Organization Booth! There’s even a photo booth for you to print out your photo to immortalize your experience in a hanbok.
6. Talks by travel experts
If you’re a fan of his 1 minute videos, you won’t want to miss the chance to catch Nas Daily live! Klook’s rounded up a couple of travel experts to share their insider tips to ensure you have the perfect trip. Family blogger Bong Qiu Qiu will tell you the best way to travel with children while our friends from GoPro will teach you how to capture the best travel photos and videos.
7. Travel essentials marketplace
There will also be retail booths selling travel essentials you’ll need on your trip! Get exclusive discounts on GoPro merchandize, Etiqa insurance policies, Thai Airways, Scoot flights and more. You can even pick up beauty must-haves from brands like Kao, Suisai and Watashi at the Shopee retail booth!
There’ll also be a Giant Wind Chamber chock full of cashback vouchers. Climb in and face the mini typhoon while grabbing Shopback vouchers!
8. Ask Klook!
Got burning questions on how to plan your holiday? Head over to the Ask Klook booth and fire away! Klook will introduce some of the must visit spots, give advice on which transport passes you should get and maybe even let you in on some insider tips.
RSVP to the Klook Travel Festival NOW!
One thing’s for sure, you won’t be walking away from this festival empty handed! Klook has a ton of prizes to giveaway, ‘gram worthy photos to be taken and most importantly, a holiday to be planned.
Fuel your wanderlust and take advantage of Thai Airways attractive fares to destination around the world
Just as August is winding down and September is picking up, there’s much to look forward as autumn and spring comes to life. It’s the favourite time of the year for most of us, as the surroundings bloom with colours.
Thai Airways is offering amazing fare deals to popular destinations around the world including attractive Business Class fare deals to European destinations.
Here are some top holiday picks to plan your next getaway so you enjoy every little minute of this autumn.
Winter in New Zealand is just winding down, which means warmer weather in the Land of the long white cloud. Whether you enjoy soaking in bubbling geothermal hot springs or visiting the home of the Hobbits in the North or seeking an adrenaline high in the South, there’s one thing you’ll never tire for sure – the undulating mountains of New Zealand.
Apart from the multitude of UNESCO World Heritage sites around Brussels, go on a hunt of famous cartoon character hero Tin Tin around the city, and find out how a statue of a boy pissing can be so famous.
Korea is always a good idea. Eat and shop to your heart’s content at Seomyeon in Busan from dusk to dawn, visit the remarkable temple by the sea at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, sample raw fish and live octopus at Jagalchi Market, and don’t miss walking on air at Oryukdo Skywalk!
Now that the monsoon season in Nepal is officially over, there’s no better time to get a hike in while admiring the Himalayas in Nepal! There are hikes of varying difficulty levels, so you’re bound to find one that fits your fitness level. Reluctant to get your heart pumping? There are countless of temples to take a cultural lesson, immerse in the thriving bazaars to witness street food vendors, a plethora of spices, gifts and everyday life.
If Sapporo beer is the first thing you think about when the capital city of Hokkaido comes to mind, then you’re in the right place! The last time I was in Sapporo, I caught cherry blossoms all around the city – it was glorious! Not only that, if you’re into winter sports, then this is one city you want to hit, as it’s the gateway to some of the most powdery snow you can find in all of Japan. Evidently, Sapporo is a hot favourite in every season!
There’s so much to do in Milan from art and fashion to architecture, churches and basilicas. What’s more, you’ll never run out of pasta to try! If there’s one thing you can’t miss when in Milan, they are aperitivos. Only found in Milan, you only have to buy one drink and you get a whole load of aperitivo small bites with it – breads, cheese, meats and fruits are but just some of the standard dishes.
Thai Airways operates 32 flights a week from Singapore to Bangkok with convenient connection from Bangkok to more than 70 other cities.
Awarded by Skytrax 2019 for being the World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa, travellers flying on Royal Silk Class can relax and work in comfort prior departing to their next destination. What’s more, travellers get to enjoy a complimentary 30 minutes neck & shoulder massage or foot massage.
Sales Period : 01 Sep 19 – 15 Oct 19
Travel Period : 01 Sep 19 – 31 Mar 20
Enjoy additional 5% off your tickets when you make payment by Mastercard!
Before you zip off excitedly, never ever forget to purchase travel insurance. Insurance will cover what you least expect so it is always better to be safe than sorry.
