IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

Luxe Aussie skincare brand Aesop establishes an impressive new home with a design concept inspired by the waterfront.

Peter Mahony, Hong Kong-based General Manager of Benetti Yachts Asia, takes stock of the latest developments in the world of the high-end brand he represents and the regional response.

At the forefront of fashion’s ongoing intersection with the art world is installation, a creative form that offers connoisseurs a different experience.

We pick up hot tips from three realty agents on how we can spot a good buy.

Her daughter fell off a horse and broke her back. One mum shares the traumatic incident with EVELINE GAN and cautions parents to listen to their kids.

From furniture, appliances to decor accessories, Marina Square offers everything you need for the home under one roof.

Where radios and newspapers used to provide advice to the lovelorn, podcasts now play the agony aunt role by providing tips, tough love and true stories for the modern woman looking for love.

’Tis the season to be social! From light-ups to epic countdowns, these are all the places to play and stay in Singapore and beyond this year-end.

Life’s too short to waste on a substandard staycay. From a girls’ night out to a sexy weekend with your boo, here are some of the best staycation experiences for the millennial crowd – tried, tested, and approved by us.

Small as our country may be, there’s actually no lack of green spaces. Here are four trails to check out if you need to find your equilibrium.

What we’re all talking about this month

For the well-heeled who subscribe to the belief that where you live is who you are, here are the developments that you should have on your radar.

How a suit specialist can thrive in an increasingly dressed-down world.

There’s nothing woolly-headed about luxury brands’ fervent support for the producers of ultrafine sheep fleece.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Haven’t planned your family calendar for the June school holidays? Run through our comprehensive guide for the coolest ideas.

Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove is not to be missed! Enjoy the gorgeous view of the marina at it's unique dining concepts such as Museo, Gin Khao Bistro, Greenwood Fish Market or Two Chefs Bar.

AS ONE°15 MARINA IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY, CHAIRMAN ARTHUR TAY IS FOCUSED NOT ON CELEBRATING BUT ON GROWING HIS NET WORK OF MARINAS AROUND THE WORLD.

Why do the usual dinner and a movie, when you can reignite the sparks in your relationship with these out-ofthe- box and wallet-friendly dates!

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN’S largest fuel tank – the Marina at Christophe Harbour – has delivered 30,000 gallons of fuel to its first customer, a 66-metre Feadship motoryacht with 18 crewmembers fresh from an Atlantic crossing. It was the largest bunkering session for a yacht in St Kitts, which took only around four hours.

Located off the southeastern coast of india’s tamil region, the beautiful island-nation of sri lanka has a long maritime history and bright future. By James Warner; Photos By Thinkstock.

ABOUT 400 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS and guests attended the opening ceremony of China’s first Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Port-clearance (CIQP) post on Nov 23. The event marks the launch of the pilot project for direct sailing between Zhongshan and Macau.

THAILAND-BASED ZARA TREMLETT has become the first female in the Asia region to be awarded Certified Marina Management (CMM) status by the Global Marina Institute (GMI), among five other Certified Managers in Asia and over 250 globally.

The oldest yacht club in Asia, the republic of Singapore yacht club has managed to keep going for almost two centuries. It hasn’t always been plain sailing – there were some rough seas along the way.

HORIZON CITY MARINA is the first marina in Taiwan to be accredited under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. Two marinas in China have also been accredited under the new Global Gold Anchor Scheme as Five Gold Anchor marinas – Yalong Bay Yacht Club in Sanya and the Shanshui Taihu Club and Marina in Wuxi. The scheme is a joint venture initiative of the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

THE 57TH ANNUAL Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is set to take place at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Marina, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Florida, the US.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRADE EXHIBITION of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry, Metstrade is organised by RAI Amsterdam in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and will be held in Rai Amsterdam, Holland. The show features conferences, events and three dedicated specialist pavilions: the SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP), the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) and the Construction Material Pavilion (CMP).

Picture this: Open water, ocean air and a breeze hitting your face as you manoeuvre a sailboat through the sea. You can now experience all that at Marina Bay.

THE RISING IMPORTANCE OF the Gulf of Thailand

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ARE BOATER’S PARADISES THANKS TO MILD CLIMATES AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF MODERN MARINAS, PLUS SECURE AND STABLE ECONOMIES.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

Multihull solutions is expanding rapidly to meet the growing popularity of catamarans and trimarans in the region.

ONEOCEAN PORT VELL is situated within a powerful nautical cluster of Barcelona, rapidly accessible repairs and maintenance are available courtesy of a partnership with MB92 shipyard.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

– The Whitsundays Islands, Island, Australia –The great barrier reef and whitsunday islands have always had an otherworldly reality.

One of the largest marinas in australia is making a name for itself as the benchmark port along the east coast in the whitsundays.

The ultimate Rendez- Vous 6-11 Sept 2016.

As five-time winner of Best Asian Marina of the Year, expect nothing but the best from us, Situcted one degree north and 15 minutes away from the Equator, ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, features a beautiful marina of 270 berths and a well-appointed and bars, luxurious suite rooms, a modern spa, a well-equipped gymnasium, and a designer infinity pool, for Members and guests.

60-40 joint venture expected to invest s$66.6 million to develop oneº15 puteri harbour marinas in Johor, Malaysia.

THE 2016 ASIAN BOAT SHOW season is upon us, starting in early January with the Phuket International Boat Show (Pimex) up to the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show running April 29-May 2. These events always include lots of celebrations, and there are a few more reasons to celebrate over the next couple of months.

Superyachts are roaring into Singapore, a convenient and safe base for year-round regional cruising with plenty to offer onshore, too. By Linda Cartlidge

Tomorrow’s clean and sustainable marinas have to be built today.

LOC ATION AND CHANGING REGUL ATIONS WILL MEAN MORE YACHTS AND SUPERYACHTS VISITING, AND STAYING AT, THE THAI ISL AND OF PHUKET.

PORT TAKOLA yacht marina & boatyard – a new international class project in Krabi, Thailand – has resumed construction following the end of the rainy season in November. The first phase of berths will open in May.