Feb 4
The Bar at Hotel Vagabond, Singapore
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at Hotel Vagabond’s Bar where La Mona presides. The brass sculpture designed by French artist Franck Le Ray has been given the moniker (meaning the Spanish for female monkey) by the bar staff – who also whip up impressive artisan cocktails). Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Still searching for a simian gift for Chinese New Year? This monkey key chain by our favourite fashion diva DVF could do the trick.
Laduree
And a very happy Chinese New Year it would be if someone gave you a box of Laduree limited edition monkey macarons. Available at Laduree stores in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Adult Quiet Pool Pic: Ken Seet
Set between a white sandy beach and soaring limestone cliffs synonymous with the Malaysia archipelago, the Fours Seasons Langkawi has the luxury of never feeling crowded. Within 48 acres of luscious, landscaped grounds there are just 91 rooms. And cleverly, families are booked into one side of the resort (close to the children’s swimming pool and kid’s club) and couples into the other – near the adult’s only pool and a delightful bar where the best spot is a swing seat overlooking the beach.
Chopstix & the City 