2015 has been the year of mergers and consolidations as we saw some of the most iconic hotel chains merge (e.g. Starwood and Marriott). This consolidation trend seems to be spiraling upwards to OTAs as HotelClub will be joining Hotels.com from 15 February 2016.
Read MoreIt's mid-September and the third quarter for the year is coming to an end. If you have annual leaves to clear (or you simply need a getaway badly), it's time to consider putting those into good use! I have consolidated a list of promotions that will maximise your discount rate (although I highly recommend you to check since hotels may list their prices different on each site) for your intended period of travel and booking window. Plan in advance to save up to 18% using the promotional codes.
Read MoreMany of us in Singapore turn to on-line shopping because it's simply cheaper (even with the high international shipping costs). We buy everything from clothing, shoes, electronics, books and even health food due to significantly lower costs. There's no shame in shopping on-line but here are some tips that you can take advantage of to make your on-line purchases cheaper (so you can buy more!). Find out how I easily saved over 24% off an on-line purchase without the use of a promotional code.
Read MoreMake your travel plans early and save more. This month, take advantage of up to 20% off your hotel stays if you book before 30 June 2014. It's important to note that some hotels may be cheaper on Zuji despite only having a 13% discount so it's a good idea to always compare.
1. HotelClub - 15% off hotel stays with ESCAPE15.
Booking Period: Before 30 June 2014
Travel Period: Before 31 December 2014
2. RatesToGo - 20% off hotel stays with LUCKY20.
Booking Period: Before 30 June 2014
Travel Period: Before 31 March 2015
3. Zuji - 13% off hotel stays with OCBCGSS13.
Booking Period: Before 30 June 2014
Travel Period: Before 31 December 2014
Note: You have to use a valid OCBC Credit/Debit card for booking.
If you're travelling to China/Hong Kong/Macau, be sure to check out Hilton Hotel's current promotion to enjoy up to 40% off your room rates. If you're looking for cheap flights to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is also running a promotion for UOB Card Holders - read more about it here! If you like, take 10% off your Scoot flights with an eligible UOB Credit/Debit card.
