Last few months I was working like hell.  Now taking a break and visiting the pretty North Eastern Japan.

Here is a pretty picture I took yesterday in the Matsushima (松島), Miyagi (宮城). 

Matsushima, Feb 2008

Tai O, Hong Kong, Oct 2007

Tai O, Lantau Island, HK, Oct 2007.

wine tasting party, Nov 2007, Hong Kong

Opera Gallery, Hong Kong, Oct 2007

I have been back from my Singapore trip, which was a rather packed and rush one. 

We arrived at Singapore in midnight and then had 3-day seminars from 9:00am until 11:00pm in a roll.  All we had for leisure and relax was only the last morning and the last afternoon, right before we taking flight back to Hong Kong.

Althoug we didn’t have much time for sightseeing, I am quite glad that we did choose a quite nice hotel to pamper ourselves even under such high pressure. 

The Scarlet Hotel was our choice for this trip.  For most people who know me well, you would probably notice that I don’t quite like the chained big hotel brands, except the large but hip Westin and W Group.  The small, hip and stylish boutique hotels with design elements are always my cup of tea.

This Scarlet Hotel is a famous boutique hotel in Singapore, which was opened in Dec 2004.  It is rebuilt from an ancient old building retaining most of the pretty features of the original building.  It is located close to the China Town and next to the Ann Siang Street where one would find quite a number of cultural bars, hip restaurants and concepts shops.  The street reminds me of the SoHo area in Hong Kong, which is also with some bars and restaurants and concept shops.  I have met many trendy and cultural guys and gals in the restaurants and bars here.

The Hotel is not large, it has only 84 guest rooms in 3 floors.  The lobby area is decorated mainly in the colours of red, gold and black.  It’s design is elegant, glamorous, daring and bold, with lots of big and pretty crystal lamps and lights.  There is one outdoor Jaccuzzi, one gym and a meeting room in the Hotel.  All the guest rooms are equipped with internet access.  They have an outdoor rooftop restaurant named “Breeze” which has a spectacular view over the China Town. 

The size of the guest room is not big, but the interior design and the colour matching are nice and cozy.  One would be able to take good rest and relax in the peaceful environment so designed. 

If you are having a business trip in Singapore and you wish to try something different, you may wish to try this Scarlet Hotel.

The Scarlet Hotel

33 Erskine Road, Singapore

Tel) 65 6511 3333 

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the scarlet hotel, singapore, nov 2007

Shine and me are now in a trip in Singapore.  We left Hong Kong last night and arrived at Singapore at midnight. 

We have chosen the Scarlet Hotel, the new boutique hotel, to stay for our 5 days stay. 

Now is 4:00am in the morning, and we have some seminars to attend starting from 9:00am until 11:00pm.  I have to go off line now and will share some more fun and insteresting parts in our trip with you all tonight.  See you!

this pinky monkey in fact is a commercial character for a candy brand in Japan, the character is fancy and coulourful, very pleasant and welcoming!

nikko, japan, 2006.