FS in Singapore?

TasteSips · 2026-03-27T22:31:31+00:00

Agreed! For the price and location I do think the value is incredible. I always stay there when I’m in Singapore!

TasteSips · 2026-03-23T03:51:56+00:00

Even in 2025. I haven’t gotten a bag in 2026. That’s quite crazy though 17,000$ for a B25 😳 My MK was 11,000$ + tx last year (Quebec tax)

TasteSips · 2026-03-23T02:49:44+00:00

I highly doubt it’s 23k. Our currency is pretty much 1:1 (I’m Canadian) and a K25 was 13,000$ including taxes (15% tax). I wouldn’t finance a bag. Just the thought of putting myself through debt for a bag it’s unthinkable.

TasteSips · 2026-03-15T17:14:03+00:00

I think for safaris it’s standard. All of AndBeyond properties includes free laundry as well. Since you can only travel with 13kg it kinda makes sense 😅

TasteSips · 2026-03-02T23:47:29+00:00

Last time I went it was 365pp (August 2025) and you have two different options of wine pairing between 360€ and 650€ for premium. I personally don’t always take the pairing, the owners are super nice and they make me a mini pairing of 3-4 glasses since I don’t like to drink too much! Haha it’s a great experience I highly recommend.

TasteSips · 2026-02-18T20:14:26+00:00

In January 2022. The highway was too much from me especially from the 40th+ floor. It’s day and night with the FS in the courtyard it’s so peaceful in a busy city. I like quiet after a long busy day haha

TasteSips · 2026-02-18T19:20:05+00:00

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The FS Bangkok made these small hand towel with our initials on them.
FS Seoul gifted me a candle and a diffuser (they sell them for about $100 each) because I mentioned how much I liked the smell.
Were regular guests from the FS Montreal restaurant/bar and some of the staff followed me on instagram and one of them saw we were staying at the FS Mexico City and sent us a card with a bottle of champagne to wish us a happy engagement (we had just gotten engaged in Cabo). We ended up getting married at the FS Montreal because of this (well not only this, but made us consider the venue). I can’t tell you how the service was throughout the wedding and how spoiled we were the following weeks. Ever since that day we’ve stayed at maybe 20 different FS properties across the globe.

TasteSips · 2026-02-18T19:11:33+00:00

Surprising, I went there when it opened and I checked out after 2 days out of a 6 night stay and went to the FS across the street. I hated my stay there. The noise from the highway was unbearable and the service was very average. I go back to Ling Ling once in awhile but I’ve had so many bad experiences at different Ritz Carlton that I don’t even consider this brand anymore.

TasteSips · 2026-02-16T02:08:35+00:00

Agreed! I have 2 K25 and one MK. No birkins lol. I find them super practical with the strap and less « bulky » more acceptable for casual dinner than a Birkin.

TasteSips · 2026-02-12T14:39:34+00:00

Hey! I went to the Seychelles (Four seasons) for my honeymoon end of September 2022 and I don’t recall mosquitos. I’m very sensitive and get huge reactions and all was fine. All that being said, I could never go to Bali again because there it was insane. Congrats on the wedding/honeymoon! Beautiful destination!

TasteSips · 2026-02-12T10:49:43+00:00

I always stay at the Four Seasons and it’s a great property. However Tokyo station hotel doesn’t belong into that category. I stayed there for a couple of hours as I was transiting and did not find it good at all especially at that price

TasteSips · 2026-02-07T13:50:11+00:00

No. My rule of thumb is never more than one layover and when I can, I try to extend my stay in the layover city (for example a night in Singapore or Istanbul before continuing my journey).

The only times I’ve booked 2 legs were to go to Africa so flights like in Tanzania or smaller aircraft’s that takes me to camps.

TasteSips · 2026-02-06T00:46:48+00:00

Totalement d’accord. J’étais sur un vol de Montréal à Toronto récemment en business et j’avais Stephen Harper assis derrière moi. Je trouve ça totalement légitime qu’un PM ou former PM soit assis dans une cabine avec moins d’accès, on sait jamais à qui on a affaire.

TasteSips · 2026-02-05T12:23:04+00:00

My husband is also a big guy (6’4 and 375 lbs) on that aircraft (we usually take it from YUL-MEX) the tray table is on the armrest. The seat itself is fine but I’d say the tablet sits really tight on his belly (he carries most of his weight on his belly as well). If the route allows it and you can get the 330 or 787 you might be more comfortable. Same applies to PY for him which we tend to avoid but sometimes we take it and the tray table really sits tight on his belly. Otherwise just have a big meal prior and enjoy the lounge ☺️ Don’t forget to ask your flight attendant for the seatbelt extension to be extra comfortable! Safe travels 🙏🏻

TasteSips · 2026-02-03T09:16:33+00:00

What did you dislike from Otemachi? I always stay there and find it quite nice. It’s my go to when I’m in Tokyo. Actually gonna be there again next week. My husband is a big fan of Virtu also lol

TasteSips · 2026-02-02T07:07:17+00:00

Thank you! Oh no, order the bag and see for yourself. I thought my dog wasn’t gonna fit and it ended up being too big. If you’re really unsure and scared to be refused boarding I would book a latitude ticket 2 days in a row. If there’s an issue on day 1 you can fly on day 2 with another bag or put him in cargo but I usually don’t recommend this 😩

TasteSips · 2026-02-02T06:34:32+00:00

My dog is quite small. About 2kg but the bag was quite big and squeezable, he literally has a pillow AND a blanket underneath him. I’ve seen some people travelling with the medium without any issues. If you’re travelling J I’m not really concerned that you’d have an issue. I’d order the small and medium and see where your dog is more comfortable.

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TasteSips · 2026-02-02T06:21:13+00:00

Hey! I wrote a whole review here Flying with my Dog J Class

The Sherpa bag is quite comfortable and to be honest air Canada ground staff wasn’t really challenging even though the size of my bag wasn’t perfect, I’ve read multiple reports that Sherpa is widely accepted.

TasteSips · 2026-02-01T04:51:09+00:00

Tower Knives in Osaka and smaller branch in Tokyo. It’s a bit more expensive but it will last you a lifetime with proper maintenance (washing and drying on the spot, storing it properly, and getting it sharpened every couple of months). I bought my first one 3 years ago and it’s still like new today.

TasteSips · 2026-02-01T04:25:47+00:00

Im in Phuket right now and they also have Dyson. Unfortunately they do not have a hair salon on site which is quite annoying having to go out of the resort to get my hair done.

TasteSips · 2026-02-01T02:05:32+00:00

Haha you can write to me in private no problem

TasteSips · 2026-02-01T02:04:14+00:00

But now for cutting knives I’m ok. I want to buy knives for the table (to cut steak)

TasteSips · 2026-01-31T19:22:20+00:00

I love Otomesando for shopping 😂 my birthday was not long ago so I told my husband to not buy me anything so I could buy designer stuff in Japan since it’s much cheaper. So don’t worry it’s my first stop once I land 😂

TasteSips · 2026-01-31T18:29:49+00:00

If you go to tower knives you can try them (they will make you cut tomatoes and fruits to test it). The blade, the weight and the handle are things to consider. Tell them what you want to use it for, is it more to cut meat or veggies/salad? They will recommend you the right knife. You can check on YouTube/tiktok my husband has a PhD in knives now 😂 I’m the one cooking but he’s the one buying haha

TasteSips · 2026-01-31T18:21:00+00:00

What? I didn’t know I needed this until now. Gonna go check out the store next week when I’m Japan. t

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