little luxury list

If you’re a city person, but love waterfalls, you gotta come #visitsingapore 📌Save this post for a few #traveltips! The #cloudforest is home to one of the world’s largest waterfalls at 35 m tall (surpassed by the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport - see my previous reel!) Swipe for some views of this gorgeous site. Go to #gardensbythebay and visit this cool (23°C to 25°C) indoor site. I wanted to post this because this view won’t be available again until 1 April 2023! My little one and I are going to check out the temporary avatar installation at the Cloud Forest and are pretty excited. This original view is really majestic in its own right. My #traveltip - get that first picture of the waterfall right as you enter, but also head to the side for some great views with fewer crowds too! There’s also a great shot on the second level right under the water too! 📍Cloud Forest, 10 Bayfront Avenue Closest MRT - Bayfront Follow along to discover travel tips, accessible luxury and more to enjoy life’s little luxuries. (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqacrgBTum/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you seen the iconic #marinabaysandshotel aka the hotel that looks like a ship on a pedestal in Singapore? Some of the best views of this unique hotel are definitely from #gardensbythebay across the street. You’ll really see this majestic hotel towering over you. Today is Singapore’s 57th birthday and a reminder of how wonderful it is to live in such a safe, clean and beautiful country.#majulahsingapura #happybirthdaysingapore #singaporeforeveryone #igworldclub_cityscape #beautifuldestinations #things2doinsingapore #singaporediscovers #singaporecity #thingstodoinsingapore #singaporetourism #singaporeinsiders #uniquelysingapore #visitsingapore #instasg #travelmoments #bestintravel #borntoroam #LifeWellTravelled #wandergram #lonelyplanet #traveltheglobe #IAmATraveler #TripMaximizer #acolorstory #fodorsonthego #TLpicks (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCp_gUh_1p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What was your last magical moment? One of my favorite special moments this year was during this sunrise in the #maldivesislands It was our first trip in 2 years and we had gingerly stepped into the world outside these 728 km² for the first time. We were at my daughter’s favorite hotel (yeah she has high standards). We were fortunate to be staying in an overwater villa (technically reef villa) so the sounds of waves lapping against the wooden planks softly greeted us each morning. My kids are always early risers and the time difference worked in our favor. We would awaken to the soft peachy tones of the sun slowly rising. I’m so glad I caught my daughter searching for flying fish as the sun’s warmth started to reach us. These are the magical moments. I saw @permanent_optimist post about #equalopportunityforphotos so I wanted to share a favorite photo. It’s all video, video, video these days but can’t we step back and appreciate a good photo too? (at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmOvgQBxfx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can you imagine growing over 162,000 plants on the vertical gardens pictured here? Varieties include germs, orchids and bromeliads. It definitely makes me appreciate the plants grown in these unique gardens! #gardensbythebay is one of my favorite spots in Singapore and a #mustsee sight. I am filled with wonder at the beauty of nature and these majestic super trees. Swipe for some of my favorite pictures on top of the Supertree Grove. Follow along to discover accessible luxury travel (even for families) and other tips to enjoy life’s little luxuries. . . #TLpicks #goopgo #nothingisordinary_ #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #lonelyplanet #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #exploresingapore #thewanderingtourist #bestcitybreaks #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter #igworldclub_cityscape #beautifuldestinations #gbbturns10 (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfodnGaBIHR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How do you fuel your list for life? Swipe right and see! Surround yourself with what you love right?! I was lucky enough to be invited by @wsingapore to see how they weave a lust for life into helping guests have a fun and relaxing stay. Of course one part of a great stay involves a great pool - my daughter loved this slide every time we have visited and who can resist the giant floats? The famous W Singapore pool parties are making a comeback soon so check for updates! I also love interesting designs and textures and the hotel was exploding with glass foliage, tufted benches, conical rows of chandeliers and patterned sideboards. Just take a look up and around when you visit and marvel at what you would find! #traveltips Loyalty (to a hotel chain) matters. You can often score free and automatic upgrades if you’re a higher tier member. Don’t travel often enough? You can actually get a high member tier through certain credit cards or matching status from another program. You may not get a upgrade to the presidential suite, but will likely get at least a one level upgrade. Who doesn’t love a more luxurious room right? Follow to uncover more accessible luxury travel tips and discover life’s little luxuries! #igworldclub_cityscape #beautifuldestinations #things2doinsingapore #singaporediscovers #singaporecity #thingstodoinsingapore #singaporedestinations #singaporetourism #uniquelysingapore #instasg #travelmoments #bestintravel #borntoroam #LifeWellTravelled #wandergram #traveltheglobe #IAmATraveler #TripMaximizer #flashesofdelight #luxurytravels #luxurytrips #luxurytraveladvisor #instasgxwsingapore #exploresg (at W Singapore - Sentosa Cove) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cds3Sf8Bqit/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

June is wedding month and I can’t help thinking of peonies, which just left #gardensbythebay where I last saw them. Peonies or 牡丹are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America though they likely came from China. It is richly represented in Chinese history and at one time was its national flower. Can you imagine peonies being cultivated for events more than 1,000 years ago?! I always love learning a little bit of history in the installations here! Follow along for more beautiful flowers from the world’s largest greenhouse (I’ll report on the newest roses installation when it opens soon!) #yoursingapore #exploresg #exploresingapore #thewanderingtourist #thisweekoninstagram #letsexploresg #singaporeinsiders #exploresg #visitsingapore #LifeWellTravelled #bestplacestogo #IAmATraveler #acolorstory #nothingisordinary_ #goopgo #flashesofdelight #rsblooms #bhgflowers #postitfortheaesthetic #myeverydaymagic #gbbturns10 (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CddbYATBO2B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What architecture do you admire where do you live? I’ve always appreciated the architecture of the #nationalmuseumsingapore - it’s a mix of Neo-Palladian and Renaissance styles. While it was originally built in 1849 (It’s older than the country!) it was redeveloped with its gorgeous glass rotunda in 2004. Definitely stop and admire the details in the main rotunda as well as the newer wing. It’s also a relatively quieter museum with a mix of interactive installations for kids to historical exhibits exploring Singapore’s history. It’s definitely worth checking out! #traveltips #exploresingapore . . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #fodorsonthego #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #lonelyplanet #hiddengems #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #singaporeinsiders #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #stillatraveler #ig_architecture #thewanderingtourist #bestcitybreaks #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter (at National Museum of Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdN8kfzhdXm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What architecture do you admire where do you live? I’ve always appreciated the architecture of the #nationalmuseumsingapore - it’s a mix of Neo-Palladian and Renaissance styles. While it was originally built in 1849 (It’s older than the country!) it was redeveloped with its gorgeous glass rotunda in 2004. Definitely stop and admire the details in the main rotunda as well as the newer wing. It’s also a relatively quieter museum with a mix of interactive installations for kids to historical exhibits exploring Singapore’s history. #traveltips #exploresingapore . . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #lonelyplanet #hiddengems #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #singaporeinsiders #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #stillatraveler #ig_architecture #thewanderingtourist #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter #igworldclub_cityscape (at National Museum of Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdN7bWfhkx4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How do you enjoy a site when it’s super crowded? My kids and I visited the #cherryblossoms just before #cherryblossomseason at #gardensbythebaysingapore But TBH it was so crowded it made it harder to appreciate. The cherry blossoms here were also not as plentiful as the ones we were lucky to see in Japan. So I just focused on finding individual, yet beautiful blooms like the ones here. There is beauty when you stop and look closely. 🌸 . . #traveltips #exploresingapore #singaporephotography #singaporeforeveryone #wanderlusting #theprettycities #nothingisordinary_ #acolorstory #flashesofdelight #rsblooms #flowerstagram #ihavethisthingwithflowers #flower_captures #bhgflowers #myquietbeauty #postitfortheaesthetic #sgiger #fodorsonthego #goopgo #theworldismine #TripMaximizer #theprettycities #IAmATraveler #discoversg (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdI1OXehQw1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How do you pack your bags for trips? So I never previously considered taking my nicer bags on vacation. But since I started collecting my #vintagechanel bags, I decided I really wanted to use them and not just let them sit in my closet. I also felt very safe bringing my purses to the Maldives because we stayed at the resort with no movement to different places in a safe environment. I know people who leave their luxury purses at home depending on the vacation destination so consider the safety of the location. So I use three main methods to pack and transport them safely: 1️⃣Stuff each bag with an insert or pillow to protect its shape when not in use. I used the Fluffy pillow from @mygrandfathersthings for my Diana 2️⃣Place purses in dust bags to keep them clean and for mild cushioning of the corners 3️⃣Carry the bags separately and don’t pack them in a suitcase. I couldn’t imagine crushing and denting my purses. Keep them in a nondescript looking tote bag. Bonus points if it can be zipped and is water resistant! 📷: just a moment of sun in the #maldives . . #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #LifeWellTravelled #visitmaldives #thisweekoninstagram #luxurytraveler #stillatraveler #luxurytrips #Iuxurytravels #beautifuldestinations #bagaddict #bagsoftpf #purseaddict #purseboppicks #chanelclassic #chanelsg #chanelminisquare #chanelwelove #iiheartchanel #chanelwelove #neverwithoutmychanel #vintagechanelbag #Chanelcommunique #chanellover #prelovedchanel #chanelclassicbag #chaneladdicted #chanellovers #waldorfastoriamaldives (at Maldives) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc77623B3Va/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of my favorite spots in Singapore is the Supertree grove at #gardensbythebay I enjoy the #ocbcskyway as well as the view right under it. You appreciate the supertrees themselves when you #lookup - they are up to 22 meters high and truly majestic. The scale and size make you appreciate the possibilities of what we can build and how we can coexist with nature. #exploresingapore . . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #goopgo #nothingisordinary_ #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #lonelyplanet #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #stillatraveler #ig_architecture #thewanderingtourist #bestcitybreaks #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter #igworldclub_cityscape (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2x8x2BY4W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I only first discovered #shophouses and developed my love for them when we moved to Singapore over 10 years ago. The earliest shophouses here were built in the 1840s and went through several style updates. Their inspiration drew from traditional wooden shophouses in Southern China (origin of many early Singaporean immigrants). Yet these shophouses, particularly Peranakan ones, incorporated European and other Asian influences as well. Peranakan shophouses were among the most brightly colored shophouses with their bright and bold tones. This #shophouse is a recreation currently at the Flower Dome at #gardensbythebay - don’t you love the colors? Take a look at my past posts for other wonderful shophouses and I’ll post more soon as well! . . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #nothingisordinary_ #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #exploresingapore #passionpassport #lonelyplanet #hiddengems #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #singaporeinsiders #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #stillatraveler #ig_architecture #thewanderingtourist #bestcitybreaks #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcnV1keh6tz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Did you know that #tulips actually originated from Central Asia? The Turkish cultivated them as early as 1000 AD! I always associated tulips with the Netherlands so this is so interesting. I’ll have to find tulip fields in Turkey! I really enjoy visiting the #flowerdome at #gardensbythebay every few months because I always learn something new! . . #nothingisordinary_ #acolorstory #flashesofdelight #goopgo #rsblooms #fav_flowers #ihavethisthingwithflowers #flower_captures #bhgflowers #creativeflorals #natureflatlay #myquietbeauty #myeverydaymagic #aflowerfilledlife #beautyofstillmoments #flowersarelife #brightblooms #inspiredbyblooms #acolorstory #postitfortheaesthetic #sgiger #singaporeinsiders #visitsingapore #sgdaily #exploresingapore (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cckv9kth1SS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How do you #explorelocal ? Sometimes we complain that there isn’t much to do where we live. But actually there’s a lot to do but we just don’t know where to go! I get ideas from a few resources including: 1. Local media, especially ones focused on kids or activities around town. This may include art installations or restaurant openings. @honeycombers is a great resource 2. Check out the newest installations at favorite sites, like #gardensbythebay featured in this photo. This #getwildfortigers installation continued from another spot so I came here with the kids when it moved here. 3. Get inspired by local IG friends. @aussie_boymum_in_singapore @plau333 post great spots to #exploresingapore and @daddy.xj and @mamasinfinitylove post great kid friendly activities Where else do you get ideas? . . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #nothingisordinary_ #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #lonelyplanet #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #singaporeinsiders #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #stillatraveler #thewanderingtourist #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter #igworldclub_cityscape (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CciK-qAhI4T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What is a great mom bag? I love a good #chanelpurse especially a #chanelvintagebag - but is it really appropriate when you have young kids? Definitely! Here’s how you can rock your purse with little ones running around. 1. Pick a sturdy material. #chanelcaviar all the way for me for a thicker, more durable texture. Chèvre would be my ideal Hermès leather. Waxed canvas in LV purses can be pretty brilliant for usability. Wipe it with a water based wipe after each use. 2. Go hands free with a crossbody, belt bag, or my everyday backpack - keep your hands available to help your kids and not have to worry about putting your bag back on your shoulder. 3. Face the reality you may need to carry another tote bag anyway. 🤣I always need an extra bag with water and snacks for my kids and husband. So my purse is for my essentials and toiletries. 4. Take good care of your bags in terms of treating, cleaning and storing them. Your luxury bag will last a while and be totally worth it. I definitely plan on handing over my purses to my little lady someday. I certainly wouldn’t carry a delicate #luxurypurse around my kids. But I also want to wear my bags well. 📷: a typical weekend with the kids at #sciencecentresg and my vintage Jumbo - the purse really fit in here! . . . #bagaddict #bagsoftpf #chanel #purseaddict #tpf #purseboppicks #chanelclassic #chanelsg #chanelminisquare #fashiondiaries #ootd #chanelwelove #chaneladdict #iiheartchanel #chanelwelove #neverwithoutmychanel #vintagechanel #vintagechanelbag #Chanelcommunique #chanellover #prelovedchanel #chanelclassicbag #chaneladdicted #chanellovers (at Science Centre Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfqRehB9G2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What kind of setting do you use to take pictures? I do love the classic “portrait” mode for the instant slight zoom with a bokeh effect. Sometimes it’s not perfect though as people end up having fuzzy edges! Also it’s meant for still subjects aka harder for kids or animals. I still use it all the time on my kids though. But aren’t lovely flowers great subjects for a portrait shot? 📷: tb to these gorgeous tulips in bloom at #gardensbythebay #shotoniphone . . #nothingisordinary_ #acolorstory #flashesofdelight #goopgo #rsblooms #fav_flowers #ihavethisthingwithflowers #flower_captures #bhgflowers #creativeflorals #natureflatlay #myquietbeauty #myeverydaymagic #aflowerfilledlife #beautyofstillmoments #flowersarelife #brightblooms #inspiredbyblooms #acolorstory #postitfortheaesthetic #sgiger #singaporeinsiders #visitsingapore #livinginsingapore #exploresingapore (at Gardens by the Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcSvpgBhcVR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sunny, cloudy, rainy - spring weather can be nuts right? But I’m glad I was able to see a few 🌈🌈🌈too 📷: #lookuparchitecture near Clarke Quay . #flashesofdelight #TLpicks #goopgo #nothingisordinary_ #fodorsonthego #acolorstory #TripMaximizer #IAmATraveler #bestplacestogo #passionpassport #lonelyplanet #hiddengems #LifeWellTravelled #visitsingapore #exploresg #singaporeinsiders #letsexploresg #thisweekoninstagram #singaporediscovers #ig_architecture #thewanderingtourist #bestcitybreaks #singaporecity #thisissingapore #topsgshots #cityscapes #urbanshutter #igworldclub_cityscape #exploresingapore (at Old Hill Street Police Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQMAtuB8GJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=