Previously, American Express Platinum Charge Card holders had S$800 worth (split into S$400 hotel and S$400 airline) of travel benefits annually. From early 2023 onwards, card holders will instead enjoy new benefits that consist of S$1200 in statement credits across four spend categories: Dining, Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Airline.
Singapore GST increase: with effect from 1st Jan 2023, our Government Service Tax (GST) will hike from 7% to 8%. Here’s how the American Express credit cards’ annual fees will be affected by the change.
Amex Platinum Reserve card: from 1 Nov 2022, new card applicants who also possess the Platinum Charge Card must pay the annual fee for the Platinum Reserve card. This only applies to NEW applicants. Thankfully, for existing card holders, the old policy remains: holders of the Platinum Charge card may still get the annual fee waived for the Platinum Reserve Card.
Shangri-La Circle elite Jade members have received an email from Shangri-La with an offer to easily retain their status for another year. Simply stay one qualifying night or enjoy one qualifying experience (e.g. dining, purchase from boutique) to enjoy Jade status for another year.
Love dining happenings and updates: changes to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Crossroads, Lobby Lounge) and Regent Hotel (Basilico). Plus, the sad farewell to a few restaurants: Fyr, Hutong, Indocafe, and Rennthai.
Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Singapore – that so happen to offer Love Dining benefits? Read more for the list of romantic places where you and your significant other can dine in at up to 50% off. Dining establishments listed here include: Brasserie Les Saveurs (St. Regis Singapore), SKAI (Swissotel the Stamford), Napoleon Food and Wine Bar, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Basilico (Regent), Indocafe, Mikuni (Fairmont), and SKIRT (W Hotel).
Conrad Centennial Singapore: Oscar’s is no longer part of Love Dining.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore will also exit Love Dining.
Additionally, from 1 March 2022, Crossroads and Lobby Lounge at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel will be temporarily closed until 30 June 2022.
It’s been a little over two years since happyhighlife.com was born. It’s been a journey with constant writing on Dining, Hotel Stays, the various American Express promotions and discounts (especially on the Amex Platinum Charge Card and Love Dining Programme), and luxury bags. Since its inception, this blog has grown – December 2021 recorded over 12,000 visitors a month to the blog! Let’s see what’s the most-read posts of 2021.
The Christmas 2021 American Express feast takeaway promotion list is here! Get amex discounts at Fairmont, Swissotel the Stamford, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, St. Regis Singapore, and Malt and Wine Asia!
The Amex Platinum Charge card benefits are unrivalled. Card holders get: up to 50% off dining at hotels and high-end restaurants (Love Dining benefits), elite hotel statuses, FHR rates (Fine Hotel and Resort rates), travel perks (special airfare rates and unlimited visits to airport lounges globally), spa benefits and more! Read more for summary of latest benefits as of late 2021. Also, apply for an American Express card through one of the referral links in this blog to get either Membership Rewards points or bonus miles, depending on which card you apply for.