Cruises never appealed to me because I always assumed they were boring. After all, what can one actually do on board a ship? Eat, sleep, repeat? I can do that at home, thank you very much. You could watch a show or go to the casino, suggested a well-travelled friend. Sure, but it doesn't sound exciting enough. I'm also prone to motion sickness - let's just say my previous experiences on ferries and yachts were stomach-churning.
A recent trip on the Spectrum Of The Seas proved otherwise. Touted as Asia's largest and most technologically advanced cruise ship, the three-year-old Spectrum is a sight to behold. It is 350-metres long with 16 decks and 2,137 staterooms that can house more than 4,200 passengers. But it is the ship's action-packed features, exclusive amenities and specialty restaurants that make it an exciting holiday for all on board.
During the two-night Shakedown Cruise hosted by Royal Caribbean, I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I was having even though the cruise was going nowhere. Plus, I had a newfound appreciation for the term smooth sailing because of how stable the ship was. No stomach-churning moments for me, and that's already a win.
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Savour the season
Gather your friends for a joyous celebration at Pan Pacific Singapore's Pacific Emporium - one of the best spots, we think, to indulge in a festive afternoon tea.
The Life Aquatic
On board Oceania Cruises' Riviera, a luxurious two-week voyage along the Southeast Asian coastline delivers on its promise as a food lover's paradise at sea, offering an array of specialty restaurants, thoughtfully re-inspired menus, and a state-of-the-art cooking school.
Sun, sea and banh mi
NOX Beach Club in Central Vietnam is a balmy haven for daytime escapes and after-dark events. Plus you will never go hungry here thanks to the collection of six restaurants and bars.
Eye on Asia
After 25 years in Hong Kong and 12 in Singapore, British wine merchants Berry Bros.& Rudd is a seasoned player on the Asian wine landscape. Charlie Rudd, a fourthgeneration family member, now leads the charge in Asia.
Journey to the west
Look forward to a new pocket-friendly restaurant in Jurong West, Na Oh, with seasonal menus crafted by top Korean Chef Corey Lee.
Reaching new heights
Celebrating Modern Southeast Asian Cuisine: from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta and Manila.
Raising The Bar (And Beyond)
Precision Japanese techniques and revolutionary cocktail techniques by well established mixologists are employed to create the finest drinks for their guests.
Secrets of the Orchards
Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton features the finest ingredients sourced from Normandy and other parts of France.
Passion For Hanwoo
Is Korean hanwoo overtaking Japanese wagyu as the best beef in the world? Find out why meat aficionados can't get enough of Korea's star ingredient, and what makes it so good.
Preserving Quality in A Bottle
Master blender Patrick Leger shares about benefits of technology alongside sustainability efforts in the vineyards and distillery today.
