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Free Wi-Fi? Not at these luxury hotels.

Earlier this year, premium hotel brand Hyatt started offering free wireless internet access for all guests. Yet most luxury hotel chains still charge or require memberships for Wi-Fi access. Get a rundown on who is still charging, and how much,...

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Say goodbye to check-in and check-out times

Traditionally reserved for VIP guests, some hotels, such as the Ritz-Carlton in Charlottle, N.C., are starting to extend 24-hour check-in/check-out services to all guests, completely eliminating check-in and check-out times. Read more at: http://goo.gl/wJ7QXs ...

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Angelina Tearoom: sophistication and indulgence

Have you ever dreamt of sipping afternoon tea whilst savoring the rich flavours of decadent pastries, just like the haute couture ladies of Paris? Look no further with the debut of Angelina, a Parisian tearoom and patisserie, right in Singapore...

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ChefAlps International Cooking Summit

Held on the 7th and 8th of June, ChefAlps brings together young talents, industry journalists and ambitious gourmets, providing them with opportunity to extend their professional network, and be inspired by the techniques of world renowned chefs and the unusual...

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VOILAH! French Food Festival 2015

Foodies are in for a treat as Voilah! 2015 presents a gastronomic experience not to be missed! For the first time ever, Singapore’s signature French cultural festival celebrates the impeccable tastes of French cuisine and delicacies that are loved the...

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French Wine Scene Faltering?

France’s grip on the world’s wine market may show signs of loosening, as it relinquishes its position as the 2nd largest wine growing region to China and t largest wine consumer to the US. Find out more at  http://goo.gl/1LBtxF and ...

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Chinese Cabernet: Moët Hennessy to bottle first Chinese red

Moet Hennessy Estates & Wines is slated to bottle its eagerly anticipated Chinese red wine within the next few weeks. The wine is grown in the Himalayan mountains in China’s Yunnan province, and will be launched internationally in Autumn 2015....

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Expired food? No problem, says USDA

The US Department of Agriculture is encouraging consumers to eat some types of food, even when they are long past their expiry date. A video from the USDA explains that many products can last as long as another 12 or...

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Not Japanese? No reservation then, says two Michelin-starred Jap restaurant

Citing a higher likelihood of no-shows from anyone not native, a double-starred restaurant has instituted an across-the-board policy on its reservations. The issue is reflective of Japan's overall inelasticity to foreign influence, which is a double-edged sword in an increasingly...