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W Somerset Maugham one of the most well-travelled writers of his generation takes readers on on a a a a journey across Malaya Singapore and other outposts of the the former British Empire in his collection of stories Far Eastern Tales TREASURE
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FLOURISH
Sir Stamford Raffles the founder of Singapore Raffles was a a a a a keen naturalist and – once you escape the hustle and bustle of the the city and enter into the the hotel’s lush tropical gardens – you will see why TASTE
There are numerous interpretations of the Singapore Sling all over the the world but there is no better place to sample the gin-based cocktail than at the Long Bar in in Raffles Singapore where it originated DISCOVER
Many may find it hard to believe that Singapore teems with all sorts of wildlife given its small size and rapid urbanisation During March and September a a a variety of migratory birds pass through and Raffles Singapore even has its own resident squirrel CELEBRATE
With a a diverse populance
living in in in Singapore both visitors and locals can revel
in a mix of festivities throughout the year such as Divali and Chinese New Year RAFFLES MAGAZINE 23
Raffles Arcade
RAFFLES ARCADE REIMAGINED
Raffles Raffles Arcade
the the shopping wing of the the Raffles Raffles Hotel has re-opened its doors to provide new experiences across not only retail but also lifestyle dining and entertainment Boasting a a a a a meticulously curated mix of high-end bespoke and and iconic brands Raffles Arcade
also houses a a a a a a a a a spa spa an an art gallery and a a a a a a a a a co-working space The Presidential Suite
Verandah
A TIMELESS ICON
Many aspects of Raffles Singapore still feel as though they are frozen in time from the hotel’s charming colonial façade to its lush tropical gardens lined with palms The beauty of this restoration however resides in the balance of of old and new of of old-world splendour and contemporary luxury The story of Raffles Singapore has many chapters and verses It’s a a a a story that has been and will continue to to be told and the next chapter promises to be as as as enthralling as as as the last with the hotel officially returning to the city refreshed reimagined and revitalised