As of 1st January 2024, the benefits of the Amex Platinum Reserve card are significantly lessened. The usual 3D2N stay at a participating Fraser’s property will be reduced to 2D1N, and the S$100 Tower Club voucher will be no more.
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GST increase to 9% in 2024: impact on Amex cards’ annual fees
GST increase: From 1st January 2024, Singapore will increase its GST from 8% to 9%. Here’s how it will impact American Express cards: new (i.e. more expensive) annual fees in 2024.
S$1728 annual fee: Is the Amex Platinum Charge card worth it?
The S$1728 annual fee for the American Express Platinum Charge card is a hefty one (and, it is slated to increase to S$1744 on 1 Jan 2024, to mirror Singapore’s GST increase from 8% to 9%). Was it worth it for me this year? Here’s my analysis.
Resorts World Sentosa joins Amex Love Dining!
From August 2023 onwards, enjoy American Express Love Dining privileges at two new restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa, CHIFA! (Peruvian-Chinese) and Soi Social (Thai). Reservations have to be made online (links in post) with the quote “AmexLD” in the promotional quote field.
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits: enjoy privileges in fine dining, travel, hotel stays, spa treatments, and more.
American Express Love Dining @ Restaurants 2023 guide
American Express Love Dining Restaurant Guide: 2023 edition. Dine at up to 50% off at the following reputable dining establishments. Cuisines categories include Asian, Western, Italian, Fusion, and Contemporary.
Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide
It is finally here. Behold, the Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide guide. Dine at up to 50% off. Participating hotels include: St. Regis, Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza, W Singapore Sentosa Cove, Swissotel the Stamford, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay.
S$1204 statement credits per annum for American Express Platinum Charge Card: new 2023 benefits
New 2023 benefits for the Amex Platinum Charge card: S$1204 worth of statement credits (per annum) spread out across four categories: dining, lifestyle, entertainment, and airline. To enjoy these benefits, card holders must log into their Amex account and save these offers to the card.
Top posts of 2022: a year in review
Top posts of 2022: across all the hotel staying, restaurant dining, and bag loving categories, here are the most read Happyhighlife blog entries of 2022. I would also like to thank all my readers for the support of this blog for the past 3 years – without you folks, happyhighlife.com would not have been possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Basilico exits Love Dining by American Express
With effect from January 2023, Regent hotel’s Basilico exits the Amex Love Dining programme. I’m personally saddened by the news as Basilico has been one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore. Nevertheless, grateful for the memories and the chances to dine in such a wonderful place.