Weekendin Singapore Dec '14 | Issue 09 | Page 4

inthePINK intheBUZZ 8 12 16 24 28 intheBUZZ Digital Fashion Week 8 A glam week in Singapore 104 News Events Promos Apple page Latest tech gadgets intheCHILL 108 34 intheLIFESTYLE Private paradise, just 2 hours from Singapore Clear blue water, private beach at Sari Pacifica Sibu Staycation packages from city hotels to island resorts 96 WeekendinFEATURE 38 40 42 47 70 74 76 CELEBRATIONS! Making Merry this season Roundhouse, Vernetta & food Recipes Festive feasting Dining promotions The festive cheer Staycation packages for the New Year Holiday spa indulgence Tips on the season’s shopping Vivacious, Versatile, Vernetta We speak with multi-talented celebrity, Vernetta Lopez intheSTAY Sublime in Sibu 32 Tranquility framed by clear skies and blue waters at Sari Pacfica Resort & Spa 90 93 96 98 intheKNOW 114 116 132 intheTRAVEL Celebrations with Spotlight Christmas tree decorations and kids’ costumes Get creative Do-it-yourself Christmas ornaments A Christmas message Ian McKellar’s message on Christmas Versatile Vernetta Vernetta Lopez on her new restaurant and food Kids talk Christmas Digging into Singapore’s history Singapore & the Silk Road of the Sea 1300-1800 Rebuilding lives one step at a time The Tabitha Foundation intheACTION 122 Party styles Dressing up for the holidays with TANGS intheLIFESTYLE The family man’s sports car Mercedes E63 Wacky sports The weird and wild side of sports intheTRAVEL intheHOME 84 110 119 intheLOOK 78 Festive tipples Wine pairing at Ô Batignolles intheDRIVE intheSTAY 32 The power of antioxidants Celebrations Thailand 122 A season of joy in Thailand Celebrating Christmas and the New Year Christmas around the world Different ways of celebrating the season acrosstheSTRAITS 142 145 152 Bewitching Borneo Sabah, the land of pristine beauty Uncovering the unknown in Sarawak Christmas and New Year happenings in Thailand intheLIFESTYLE (Entertainment) 100 101 intheLOOK Ready to Party 78 Dressing up for the party with TANGS Movies for December On cable Upcoming movies from HBO intheART 102 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Turn to page 11 for a $12 Spotlight Voucher 09|12 :13 Celebrationsissue on the cover intheHOME DIY Decorations Create your own Christmas décor at Spotlight. 84 142 11 Christmas Tree, Décor, Shoes & Clothes from TANGS WeekendinFEATURE acrosstheSTRAITS Icon Gallery The opening of Colin Brown’s showcase Explore Sabah and Sarawak Pristine and enchanting Weekend in Publisher Joseph Lim [email protected] (photographer Andy Sim | model Isabella from Red Carpet Invite) Consulting Partner Adam Sullivan [email protected] Published monthly by: Group Editor Avril Sullivan [email protected] Beyondotcom Pte Ltd 04-06 Hudson Technocentre 16 New Industrial Road | Singapore 536204 [email protected] ISSN: 19053878 38 Celebrations! Check out Weekendin’s selections for Christmas and New Year Editorial print | digital | film Editor Jo Jewel Melanie Brett (Thailand) [email protected] [email protected] Carol Misson Editorial Consultant [email protected] June Ng Lianne Choo [email protected] [email protected] Sub-Editor Keisha Srinivasan John Howe (Thailand) [email protected] [email protected] Arianna James [email protected] Sub-Editor Fidella Low Melissa Wong [email protected] [email protected] Contributors Louise Barker Tanya Micallef Heidi Hudson Ian McKellar Stephan Lai Rebeka Bek Jeannette Lim Alastair Carthew Leong Kai Yan Jeanie Li Production Lim Li En Creative Charlotte Chia Designers Jaruwan Satornlug Darlene Dana Pairat Thamma Photographers Maximilian de Kruiff Andy Sim John Tan Narongsak Phromsen Kosit Sriratanobhas Business Development Samuel Gomes [email protected] Penny Jarusatree (Thailand) [email protected] Cecilia Regalado [email protected] Palinee Narongwongwattana [email protected] Sam Cassar [email protected] All Enquiries [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of Beyondotcom Pte Ltd. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information herein, neither the publisher, editor, their employees and agents can be held liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omission in whatever way caused. The views and opinions expressed or implied in Weekendin are those of the authors, contributors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.