Wanderfolk: Music Festivals, Gourmet Trails & Travel Deals This Year-End
PUBLISHED October 27th, 2023 06:00 am | UPDATED November 3rd, 2023 02:56 am
Still have yet to plan your dreamy end-year holiday? We’ve got your back! Here is some travel destination inspiration, airline deals and hotels and events awaiting your plane to land. In this edition of our monthly travel feature, Wanderfolk, look forward to adrenaline-pumping music festivals, enticing gourmet trails and travel deals to beat.
Scoot Offers Discounted Deals at SIA’s Travel Fair
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), is participating in SIA’s Time to Fly travel fair from 3 to 5 November, 2023. During the fair, Scoot is offering 200,000 discounted seats to over 50 destinations for travel between November 2023 and October 2024, with fares starting as low as S$68 to Kuala Lumpur and S$140 to Taipei. Customers who purchase Scoot flights during the fair have a chance to win daily lucky draw prizes, including travel vouchers worth up to S$5,000, redeemable for in-flight benefits. The travel deals will continue on Scoot’s website until 16 November 2023. Additionally, Singapore Airlines is offering discounts on more than 170,000 round-trip tickets for various travel classes to 71 destinations for travel between January and September 2024 at the same travel fair.
Singapore Airlines Time To Fly Travel Fair runs 3 to 5 November 2023, at Suntec Convention Centre, Halls 405 & 406. Admission is free.
Groove On The Grass Makes Its First Asian Debut
Dubai-based electronic festival Groove on the Grass has just celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year. Now, the music and art festival is making its first ever debut edition in Asia on 1-2 December 2023. Titled Groove In Taipei, the indoor festival will be bringing its world-class music selection and electric ambiance to the capital of Taiwan for the first time. This musical extravaganza will be held across three stages, including the impressive Westar venue, the renowned Studio 9 club, and its cozy backroom called Kitchen. The lineup boasts international techno icons and acclaimed artists like Ben Klock, Marlie, Code Wu, Deian, DeWalta, and Ellen Alien. The local talent also shines through with artists like Jamie Q, Max Huang, Vice City, Her & Molly and Mila, amongst others.
Groove On The Grass Presents Groove In Taipei runs 1 to 2 December 2023, at Studio 9 & Westar, 9th Floor, No. 116, Hanzhong Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City. Tickets are priced from S$63.39.
All Aboard The Tasmanian Tasting Trail
Whats there to eat? If you find yourself asking this question before any trip, then gourmet traveling is for you. And what better way to experience this than embarking on a culinary adventure along the Tasmanian Tasting Trail, where Tasmania’s unique natural attributes, rich soil, and abundant seas take centre stage for exceptional wining and dining? The island, renowned for its gourmet offerings, treats visitors to a feast of artisan cheeses, delectable berries, crisp fruits, premium beef, and specialty honey, all complemented by cool-climate wines, boutique beers, ciders, and award-winning whisky and gin. The Tasting Trail in the north-west offers a delightful journey with nearly 50 stops at artisanal producers, showcasing everything from seafood by the lagoon, truffle hunting, farm stays, leatherwood honey, vibrant farmers’ markets, and much more. Visitors can connect with local producers, hear their stories, and experience a uniquely Tasmanian way of life.
For more information on the Tasmanian Tasting Trail and planning your trip, click here.
The Standard, Hua Hin Gets Ready For Festivities
Not traveling too far this year-end? Celebrate December at The Standard, Hua Hin with a diverse array of activities and an enticing Early Bird offer on all festivities booked 14 days out. The month kicks off with a Two’s A Party! Brunch- the Hollywood Glamour Edition to celebrate the resort’s birthday. This will feature live music, delicious cuisine, and tantalising drinks from 12pm-3pm at Lido. You can also get into the Christmas groove with other fun activities like the ‘This Is Lit‘ Christmas tree lighting ceremony, ‘Holiday Bazaar‘ for gift shopping, gingerbread cookie decorating workshops for ‘Festive Families‘ with kids, and ‘A Festive BBQ Down Under‘. Whilst the final count down to 2024 will see groovy events like like ‘The Last Disco‘ party and discovering your ‘Future Fantasies‘ brewing up in the upcoming new year through tarot reading sessions. Don’t miss the magic of December at The Standard, Hua Hin.
The Standard, Hua Hin is located at 59 Naresdamri Rd, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand. For more information and bookings, click here, or call +66 32 535 999.
Get Your Second Night At Only $11++ at Citadines Connect City Centre
This 11.11, celebrate Singles’ Day at Citadines Connect City Centre with a special promotion for self-discovery and self-love. From the 10 to 13 November 2023, book two consecutive nights in your preferred room type, pay the best available room rate for the first night, and get the second night for just $11++. Choose from a variety of tastefully designed room types, including Loft, Deluxe Plus, Premier, Executive, Junior Suite, or Deluxe Suite, and enjoy a 10% dining discount at Café Natsu and E.D.T Rooftop Bar & Restaurant during your stay. The package includes complimentary WiFi and a daily replenished minibar. This offer is available to the first 11 guests who book via email before November 12, 2023, subject to availability.
Citadines Connect City Centre is located at 182 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore 239923, p. +65 6717 8888. For more information and bookings please email enquiry.ccccs@the-ascott.
Top Image: The Standard, Hua Hin
