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REST AND RELAXATION RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOORSTEP.

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REST AND RELAXATION RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOORSTEP.

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The weather’s just crazy this July. Beat the heatwave by going on a poolside getaway! You won’t do much better than checking out Amara Sanctuary’s Larkhill Terrace Suites in Sentosa. Our suggestion: Gun for one of its 12 couple suites that have direct access to the 45m infinity edge pool, which also boasts spacious courtyards, an outdoor bathtub and a day bed perfect for lounging. And there’s no real need to leave Sentosa (or the Amara) for meals. Its room service menu is one of the best we’ve had. Top picks? The seafood pasta and garlic mussels. So good!

Rates start from $488++.
For more info, visit www.sentosa.amarahotels.com/

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SINGTEL-SINGAPORE CANCER SOCIETY RACE AGAINST CANCER 2017

Join hundreds of runners to raise funds for cancer treatment. By taking part in the race, you’ll be helping cancer patients with their welfare assistance, treatment subsidies and hospice care, among others. Choose between a 5km fun run, a 10km competitive and a 15km competitive. But no matter which category you’re in, you’ll be running a race that saves lives – so don’t miss your chance.

July 30. Registration closes on July 9. For more info, visit www.raceagainstcancer.org.sg

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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

Our favourite web-shooting red-and-blue acrobat is back to take over the box office, and this time, Iron Man’s going to be accompanying him as his mentor. This flick focuses on an eager Peter Parker learning the ropes from his role model, Tony Stark, and what it truly means to be a hero. Sure, Tony did give him a super-cool suit (with wings!), but the schoolboy still has a lot of life lessons ahead of him.If there’s one we’ll never forget in any Spidey film, it’s that – say it with us – with great power…

Opens July 6 in cinemas islandwide

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THE STRAITS TIMES RUN IN THE CITY 2017

With The Straits Times turning five this year, it’s celebrating by organising one of the biggest runs in 2017. Teaming up with The Standard Chartered Marathon, the event gives each participant the chance to receive some sweet and exclusive runner’s privileges. And by privileges, they mean cash and discount vouchers, New Balance running tees and vests worth $49 each, and much more. Race categories include a 5km Fun Run, 10km Competitive and 18.45km Competitive.

July 16, more info at www.straitstimesrun.com

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USEFUL YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Easy 10-minute Workout You Can Do At Your Desk Sitting at the office desk all day can be back-aching, so here’s a short and simple exercise you can do to keep yourself flexible and fresh during work hours.

Search Youtube for “Exercise you can do at work”

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 TEXT: JOSHUA CHRISTIAN SETH