Samui Getaway

While the panoramic views from the Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort on the southwest coast of Thailand’s Koh Samui are stunning enough on their own, the food is just as impressive. Now you can make the most of both, through the resort’s Stay & Dine offer. The package includes luxury accommodation for two adults, daily breakfast for two at award-winning restaurant Amber, free meals for children, a drinks and dining credit of 3,200 Thai baht (approximately S$120) for every two nights of the stay, and free Wi-fi. Book and stay up until December 2016 (valid for two- to four-night stays only). For reservations, call or email icsamui.rsvn@ihg.com, or book directly through ihg.com to enjoy a “Best Price Guarantee”.

A Book for Budgets

Famous travel publisher Lonely Planet has just released The Best Things in Life are Free, a new guide full of money-saving advice, tricks and recommendations for the best- value sights and experiences around the world. More than 60 major cities are featured, including Singapore; and while the Lion City is rarely considered a budget-friendly destination, there are plenty of tips in these pages for going easy on the wallet while here. Other highlights range from chomping on a choripán (chorizo sandwich) in Buenos Aires to doing a Boston brewery tour. Available for US$22.99 from lonelyplanet.com/free.