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Summer is not a season to rush through — it’s a time to linger, to savour, and to raise a glass to golden afternoons and balmy evenings. Whether it’s the gentle bitterness of a Campari Spritz, the crisp coolness of a frozen margarita, or the layered warmth of a Mai Tai, these cocktails capture the spirit of summer with effortless elegance.

Cuca’s take on the classic summer cocktail is refreshing and punchy. As the tropical fruit ice cubes melts, the flavour intensify and it transforms the cocktail, from sparkling red wine into a fruity punch.

This three-ingredient drink is so easy to put together. Here, Davide Boncimino, bar operations manager of Sugarhall, brings herbal and citrus nuances to a classic with the addition of two rums in equal portions.

Shelley Tai at Nutmeg & Clove puts a tropical spin on the Paloma, for an ideal hot weather thirst-quencher

Aromatic and fruity, this gochujang-spiked dessert has a piquant, Korean cuisine-inspired kick in addition to its galangal and apricot notes.

Trinkets and bijou usually sit pretty in trays, but these shallow receptacles can be statement pieces too. Mould your own beautiful – edible – vessels to present delicate morsels.

Spike your white chocolate dessert and temper its saccharinity with Cointreau Blood Orange, which possesses a graceful bitterness and subtle, summery flavours contributed by the mellower tangy sweetness of the fruit.

Beneath a twilight sky on the fifth floor, Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon invited guests into an autumn dreamscape, where mooncakes bloomed and lanterns twirled to the tune of childhood. From hands-on traditions to sips of mountain-grown tea, the unveiling of “Điểm Thu” was a gentle ode to Mid-Autumn magic, wrapped in deep blue, golden light, and a whisper of nostalgia.

On July 25, 2025, Chef Kiên Phan unveiled Tales & Tastes, Sóno’s latest tasting menu — a soulful reimagining of Vietnamese folklore through food. Blending poetic storytelling with exquisite craftsmanship, each course evoked memory, myth, and emotion. It was a night where flavours spoke, and every bite stirred not just the senses, but the heart.

Once again, the Spanish Gastronomic show “Open Day”, kept its place as a gourmet milestone of the year. Let’s have a look at what this year’s exhibition brought to the spotlight.

Following a tranquil transformation led by design studio FARM, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa unveils a renewed vision of rest and refinement. Nestled in Sentosa’s lush hillside, the resort celebrates heritage, nature, and soulful connection—setting a new benchmark in hospitality and hosting the closing cocktails of IMM Asia 2024 with TravMedia. 

As host of IMM Asia 2024, Resorts World Sentosa elevated Singapore’s status on the luxury travel map uniting global media, creators, and industry leaders in an immersive showcase of world-class hospitality, curated experience, and seamless connection. More than a venue, RWS proved itself a destination where stories and futures converge.