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Singapore lifts travel restrictions to Brunei and New Zealand (but don’t celebrate yet)

General Travel Aaron Wong - Aug 22, 2020 9

From 1 September, Singapore residents can travel to Brunei/New Zealand once more...but the lifting of restrictions remains one-sided for now.

Milelion Weekly Deal Summary [14-21 Aug 20]

Deals Aaron Wong - Aug 21, 2020 0

All the deals from the world of miles and points.

Get a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live when approved for a Citibank credit card

Citibank Aaron Wong - Aug 20, 2020 2

All new-to-bank customers will receive a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earphones; subsequent customers get S$200 cash.

Why I’m using points to pay my AMEX Platinum Charge’s annual fee (and you should too)

AMEX Aaron Wong - Aug 20, 2020 28

155,636 points for an AMEX Platinum Charge annual fee waiver? It's not cheap- but still worth it in my book.

Citi PayAll now supports insurance premiums, invoice payments, donations and more

Citibank Aaron Wong - Aug 20, 2020 12

Citi PayAll adds support for more bill types, and up to S$250 in CapitaVouchers for scheduling a payment by 30 November 2020.

My experience cancelling 10 different air tickets during COVID-19

Airlines Aaron Wong - Aug 19, 2020 31

COVID-19 means plenty of air ticket cancellations. How difficult are they, and how long do refunds take? Here's my experience.

Singaporeans to get $320m in SingapoRediscovers vouchers- what can you expect?

General Travel Aaron Wong - Aug 18, 2020 10

Singaporeans can look forward to S$320 million in SingapoRediscovers vouchers from September, in a bid to boost domestic tourism.

Marriott Bonvoy’s latest promotion now live: 2,500 bonus points per stay, 7,500 on third stay

Hotels Aaron Wong - Aug 17, 2020 6

Get a $300 Agoda staycation voucher when approved for a DBS/POSB credit card

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Aug 17, 2020 0

DBS is giving a $300 Agoda voucher to new-to-bank applicants who spend $200 within 30 days of approval.

Emirates offering 35% discount on Skywards miles (and brings back Saver space)

Airlines Aaron Wong - Aug 17, 2020 1

Emirates Skywards miles are still too expensive, but the return of Saver space and removal of fuel surcharges make it a viable place to transfer credit card points.

201 Singapore hotels now approved for staycation guests

Hotels Aaron Wong - Aug 16, 2020 5

Le Meridien Sentosa is the main addition of note to a staycation list that now covers ~50% of all Singapore hotels.

Review: Mandarin Orchard Singapore Staycation

Hotels Aaron Wong - Aug 15, 2020 22

With dated rooms and a tiny pool, the Mandarin Orchard won't be the ideal staycation experience for all- but how about that view from the club lounge?