Category Archives: The Random Scoop
What’s a good Mother’s Day gift?
Let me guess. You’re reading this post cause you’ve expanded every possible gift option for Mother’s Day over the past few years. Or perhaps too consumed by who to vote for at tomorrow’s polling day, you’ve run out of bandwidth to think of something by Sunday. Or you simply forgot – and this turned up when you googled ‘Last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas/shopping’.
Well, here’s one way to commerate the greatness of motherhood:)
The Mother’s Love Concert 2011!
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| 8 May 2011, Sunday 3pm and 7.30pm Resorts World Sentosa, Compass Ballroom |
Featuring the main cast from the popular series – Paladins in Troubled Times, 爱 – the performance would include the stars’ display of their skills in both singing and acting, that will surely bring a smile to your mums (especially if they’re glued to Channel 8 nightly at 7pm). We gather too that this will be the last concert performed by the cast! So hurry to our website for more details on this and grab those tickets before they run out.
And if you’re thinking of just bringing her out for a good meal, we have special cuisines arranged for Mother’s Day at the resort. Check them out here!
All the best in gift-hunting! And of course, the best gift would definitely still be that personal wish and time spent.
Another Option For Celebration
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| Dish 1: Seafood Ice Experience |
[A review by Amelia Eng, winner of Osia signature dish contest]
For this year’s Valentines’ Day celebration we wanted to have it in Resort World Sentosa. We went to Osia Restaurant for dinner. The first word that came to my mind was ‘EXPENSIVE’! But hey, fear not, its all affordable!
Beat the traffic this New Year’s Eve!
Planning to usher in 2011 with us this Friday? Here are some tips on getting in and out of the resort and beating the jams -
Tip #1: Go Public
We encourage one and all to take public transport in for that day. Traffic is expected to be slow moving!
Tip #2: Remember these characters ‘R-W-S-8′
Specially for 31 Dec, the frequency of our RWS 8 service fleet will be increased with the waiting time reduced from 5-7mins to 3-5mins
Tip #3: Know your exit strategy
If partying through the 2010-2011 window isn’t your cup of tea, there are several (free and painless) ways to make your way out of the resort. Pick one and add it to your plan for the day:)
FANS DAY OUT
Many would have had their calendar marked out in bold on Dec 11 with the words ‘Zouk Out’. For 25 of our community members, it would’ve been the inaugural RWS facebook Fans Day Out.
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Valentino, Retrospective: With The Experts
The anticipation is torturous, we know. Approximately 14 days are all that stands between you and the feast (to the eyes of course, the dresses aren’t edible the last time we checked) of 100 Valentino dresses. But that doesn’t stop us from still talking about it on our blog. Rubbing it in? Nah, we’re probably just as, or even more, anxious than you are!
This week, we speak to 2 of our renowned local stylists – Karen Ng and Jerome Awasthi – on their take on the Italian’s work.
A Race Like No Other
[by Jimmy S - amateur runner and inline 'speed' skater - who's always looking for more speed]
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| Team RWS took part in the race too! |
The first Sunday on December has become synonymous with the day for runners to meet and run. This year’s inaugural Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) on Dec 5, 2010 – previously known as Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon – is one such Sunday.
Christmas Shopping Guide #1 – The Cute Ones
Buying a Christmas gift goes beyond mere shopping. It’s an art.
The art of finding a gift that hasn’t been presented before throughout the course of the year to the same loved one/ friend. The art of finding a gift that looks fitting for a ‘Merry Christmas!’ card to accompany it. And of course, in the local context, the art of getting the best deal! We are no experts ourselves but hopefully, this series will help you add some finishing moves (or buys, rather) to your festive shopping frenzy.
To kick-start it all, we bring you into the enchanted segment of our resort – Universal Studios Singapore.
The Cute Ones
Key challenge for this category of gifts: evoke an “awwwww” from receiver.
UNDER $10
These caught our eyes even before we saw the price tag. Love how the DreamWorks stars like Shrek and Princess Fiona are carved out in various shapes and sizes, and attached to pens. Perfect gifts for mass distribution (especially those volunteer Santas at kids parties) and they look great even without a wrapper!
‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5
Spotted at: Star Characters, Universal Studios Store (Can be found at That’s a Wrap near USS entrance too)
UNDER $20
Ever wondered what’s the link between Gingerbread Man and Christmas? Here’s one explanation we found: Santa was supposed to be made of gingerbread! Hmm, any others?
Nonetheless, it was the soft toy that, for us, stood out from the rest. Brought a smile instantly to our faces upon sight (perhaps cause it reminded us of its edible form too).
‘Awwwww’ factor: 4/5
Spotted at: Star Characters
Definitely one of the more unique gifts we’ve spotted – potion-flask-shaped bottles! Our personal favorite: the shortest one (with blue liquid within). Voila!
‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5
Spotted at: Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop in Far Far Away
UNDER $30
Another variation of Gingy – bigger, softer, rounder gift featuring his trademark thick-lipped smile. A must-hug/cuddle ain’t it?
‘Awwwww’ factor: 5.5/5 (too irresistible. we all walked out with one each)
Spotted at: Star Characters
So, USS or Hollywood After Hours patrons/ patrons-to-be, do look out for these hot ‘cute’ picks for Christmas gifts:) Stay tuned for more in the other upcoming features!
The Season of Giving
It’s the time of the year again! Streets evolve into varying shades of Christmas, lit up by an explosion of light bulbs. Shopping centres start playing (sometimes nauseating) festive favourites like Jingle Bells and Silent Night with the occasional shopper humming along.
But what stands out most about Christmas is it being the season of GIVING. To the recipients, joy abounds. To the giver, it often translates into a mad rush of gift-hunting! If the latter describes you, fret no more:)
100,000 ‘Likes’: Photo Contest "I Found It!" – Week 3
Week 3 of the hunt starts now!
Every week, a ‘clue photo’ of a location in Resorts World Sentosa will be posted on RWS facebook wall, http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa.
How to submit:
1. Figure out the location in the clue, snap a photo of yourself there and post on RWS facebook wall.
2. Label the photo “I Found It! W3 - [your name]“
3. Tag yourself to the photo.
The contest runs for 7 days from the moment the ‘clue photo’ is put up. The first 10 correct posts will receive the prize of the week: RWS Bear + S$25 RWS Vouchers.
Dear Watson, let’s go!
Terms & conditions
1. This Contest is open to all parties, except employees of Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd. (“RWS”), their families or anyone else associated with this Contest.
2. All information detailing how to enter this Contest forms part of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the Contestant agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Submission of an entry will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions. Entry shall be considered submitted if the video and / or photo is submitted to RWS’s facebook account having the following tag lines: “My Moments in RWS” and/or “I Found It”.
3. Entries should be submitted via RWS’s facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa. Entries must be labelled with the Contestant’s name. Contestants contact details including address and telephone number shall be provided upon request by the organisers. Postal entries shall not be accepted.
4. All entries must be received by the advertised closing time and date.
5. All images and/or videos submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other photographic competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Entrants warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it.
6. Copyright in all images and/or videos submitted for this Contest remains with the respective entrants. However, in consideration of their taking part in the Contest, each entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to RWS to feature any or all of the submitted images and/or videos in any of their publications, their websites and/or any promotional material and medium determined by RWS in its sole discretion.
7. Late, illegible, incomplete, defaced or corrupt entries will not be accepted. No responsibility shall be accepted for lost entries and proof of transmission will not be accepted as proof of receipt. Entries must not be sent through agencies or third parties.
8. The winning entry will be that that is judged to be the most able to convey the sense of special moment, be visually appealing, original, correct and self-explanatory. The winner will be notified within thirty days of the closing date of the competition.
9. One entrant shall win 3 Days 2 Nights hotel stay in one of the hotels in Resorts World Sentosa in relation to the “My Moments in RWS” contest and first 10 correct entries shall win a S$25 voucher which may be utilized in Resorts World Sentosa, RWS-branded journals or other gifts in relation to each “I Found It” contest. Prizes are subject to availability and/or RWS reserves the right to substitute any prizes with another prize of similar value at their RWS’s sole discretion.
10. Winners shall be required to take part in publicity events organized by RWS if requested.
11. RWS shall not be liable to any persons taking part in the contests for any injuries, losses or damages in respect of, in connection with and/or arising from the contests, including without limitation, any error in computing any chances, any breakdown or malfunctions in any equipment.
12. RWS shall have the right to amend or vary any of the Terms and Conditions, and may withdraw or discontinue the contests at any time without prior notice. All matters and disputes arising out of the contests will be subject to the final decision of RWS and no correspondence will be entertained.
13. The prizes as described are available on the date of publication. All prizes are non transferable / non exchangeable and there are no cash alternatives.
14. Events may occur that render the competition itself or the awarding of the prizes impossible due to reasons beyond the control of RWS and accordingly RWS may at its absolute discretion vary or amend the terms and conditions and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attach to RWS as a result thereof.
15. In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and the other versions of the Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail.
16. The Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Singapore law. The Courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Promotion Terms and Conditions, including the validity and enforceability thereof.