The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has recently appointed Pedro Samper as their new Executive Chef. Bringing with him many years of industry experience, Chef Pedro will oversee and elevate all efforts at the resort s already distinguished culinary scene.
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My father, Michael Rogers, was a bartender at New York’s legendary Astor Bar from 1936 to 1965. The photo above was taken for the N.Y. Daily News series, “The Correct Thing,” on tipping bartenders. It’s not a good shot of him, as it doesn’t do justice to his hair, wavy and deep black, a color he likened to “the inside of a raven’s wing.” He was born in Drumlish, County Longford, in 1900 or 1903 (accounts vary) and, in 1926, he and his Longford mate, Hughie Prunty, having never visited Dublin, were on their way to New York. They walked from Longford to Cork to travel steerage on a dumpy tub with a devout name, The Celtic Cross. After a long but fun-filled crossing, they arrived in New York. Hughie looked the city over, decided it wasn’t for him, and headed west, to Nevada. My father, on the other hand, headed north to Harlem, where he lived for a few years and later, moved to the Bronx. It was in the Bronx that he met my mother, Rose Flood, a native of Cou
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We ve rounded up 31 different staycay ideas for couples, families and friends so you can get that much needed break.
Missing your yearly trips? Don’t despair! Here are the best staycations at 31 different resorts, hotels and villas that will give you some much-needed quality time right here in SG.
Scroll down to see which staycations are best for Couples, Families or Groups, plus sample staycation deals and offers for each one. So, whether you’re looking for a little romance, a lot of relaxation or a raucous good time at that hen party or family reunion, there are options to spare!