Do you live by the adage “buy experiences, not things”? Material goods typically clock decreasing levels of satisfaction over time, while the reverse is true with experiences, like trips, concerts or dinners out. Even just waiting for an experience is more exciting than anticipating a material possession, especially now when Covid has curtailed most activities. So this Christmas, think out of the (gift) box. Give your loved ones one of our specially-curated DayAway experiences – and make new memories guaranteed to grow stronger over time.
For the Gourmand
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Festive Indulgence at Yellow Pot Tanjong Pagar of Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection
Price: From $168 per person
Availability: Till 1 Jan 2022
Lunch from 12pm to 1.30pm daily,
Dinner from 6pm to 9pm daily
Address: 83 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540
Indulge in a Christmas dinner with a contemporary Chinese twist at Yellow Pot Tanjong Pagar, named for its elegant backdrop of golden-hued fans and ceramics. It has created a seven-course menu featuring indulgent – but never “heavy” – dishes featuring gourmet ingredients such as Lomo Iberico ham, roast duck, slipper lobster and hand-dived scallops. Even better, every dish on the menu has no additives, MSG and artificial flavourings, instead maximising ingredients’ natural flavours through refined cooking techniques.
For the Maximalist
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Glamorous Festive Feast at Yellow Pot Little India with The Vagabond Club, Tribute Portfolio
Price: From $128 per person
Availability: Till 1 Jan 2022
Dinner from 6pm to 9pm daily
Address: 39 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207630
Know someone whose style is anything but understated? Treat them to a sumptuous Christmas feast at Yellow Pot Little India, with its dramatic backdrop of plush ruby sofas and glittering golden “trees” with ornate foliage fanning out across the ceiling. The exclusive seven-course Christmas menu showcases indulgent yet responsibly-sourced ingredients, such as Iberico pork cheek and twice-cooked Australian short rib. Also gracing the menu are fan favourites such as Yellow Pot’s signature roast duck and famous seafood platter, which features seared yuzu-soy scallops, oven-baked Chilean seabass and fried prawns with creamy bonito aioli.
For the Pool Fan
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Swim & Siesta at Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Price: From $498 for a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child
Availability: Tuesday to Thursday, 3pm – 9pm
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Don’t miss out on this almost sold-out, guaranteed-to-impress gift experience for your pool-loving friends, the highlight of which is access to arguably the most famous rooftop hotel pool in the world. It also includes six-hours’ access to a deluxe harbour room overlooking Gardens by the Bay, a classic three-tier afternoon tea for two and a complimentary bottle of wine served in-room – the perfect way to spend an afternoon, if you ask us.
For the Cocktail Aficionado
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Cocktails and Cabana at Fairmont Singapore
Price: From $90 per person
Availability: Cocktail classes available from Monday to Thursday, and Sunday
Address: 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560
Your friends will thank you for this extremely relaxing gift, which offers access to a poolside cabana and colourful floats at Fairmont Singapore, as well as its luxurious pools, fitness centre and spa wet facilities (including whirlpools, hot and cold plunges, steam room and saunas). Each guest also receives a welcome drink poolside and a cocktail-making masterclass at Fairmont’s award-winning Anti:dote bar, where they’ll learn how to shake up a delectable cocktail or three.
For the Spa Lover
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Sunrise Spa and Swim at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Price: From $258 per person
Availability: Choose a massage at 10am, 1pm or 3pm
Address: 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Nothing says “I care” like the gift of self-care, especially in these times when we could all use a little pick-me-up. Our Sunrise Spa and Swim experience is particularly effective at banishing pandemic-related woes – first with a pampering 60-minute Absolute Relaxing Massage in Raffles’ famed spa, then with a muscle-soothing post-treatment dip in the hotel’s tranquil pool.
Visit DayAway for more one-of-a-kind experiences to gift this festive season.
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