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SilverKris, the inflight magazine of Singapore Airlines, returns to print from 1 March 2026 and will once again be available in seat pockets across the airline’s global network. The March-April 2026 edition marks the publication’s first printed issue since April 2020, when seat-back literature was temporarily moved to digital formats during the pandemic.
The refreshed physical magazine is presented as a twin-cover publication alongside KrisShop, allowing customers to enjoy travel editorial content while browsing a curated range of inflight retail products in a single unified magazine. The reintroduction complements the airline’s existing digital e-Library on the SingaporeAir mobile app, catering to passengers who prefer both printed and digital reading experiences.
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In this SilverKris issue, readers journey from Singapore’s evolving green skyline to the creative energy of Milan Design Week and the restorative corners of Bangkok.
The magazine also goes behind the scenes of the Singapore Airlines experience, featuring the cabin crew who shape the inflight journey and the chef behind the airline’s onboard dining. Additional features include the new Singapore Airlines First Class SilverKris Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 2, emerging inflight technologies and a profile of a Singapore-based rising star at OpenAI.
Destination features further explore Hanoi through its sounds and scents, while Kuala Lumpur is highlighted for its dining and architecture.
Printed on FSC-certified paper and supported by recycling initiatives for retired copies, the March-April 2026 issue of SilverKris is now available onboard Singapore Airlines flights, with digital editions continuing to be accessible via the SingaporeAir mobile app.
As wellness tourism continues to evolve, spas around Asia are reaching deep into their traditions, and combining them with the latest technology to create experiences that deeply affect their guests. These creative developments have turned spa treatments into intentional experiences that relax both body and mind with a lasting effect on guest wellness.
Simon Cameron, CEO of Lightfoot Travel which specialises in exclusive experiences and travel opportunities, notes that clients have increasingly looked beyond traditional spa spaces in their search for health and relaxation. “Our clients are drawn to wellness retreats with state-of-the-art facilities that work closely with qualified doctors and specialist practitioners,” he notes. “We frequently receive requests for advanced diagnostics such as sleep analysis, metabolic and gut testing, immunity support, anti-ageing therapies and physical recovery treatments.” He adds that this pursuit of wellness tends to extend beyond the holiday as well, with many clients focusing on making sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes with an emphasis on longevity and health optimisation.
With that in mind, its worth considering these five new treatments, launched this year at some of Asia’s top wellness-focused hotels, the next time you need a reset.
Fukuoka: The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Fukuoka
Japan’s southern region and its gateway city of Fukuoka offers plenty of rest and rejuvenation, whether you visit the surrounding onsen towns or while away the hours at The Ritz-Carlton Spa’s soothing wellness facilities. Their new, Art of Wellness journey brings together local traditions and premium ESPA products with gentle breathwork that soothes the mind and promotes deeper levels of relaxation. The massage targets tight muscles with a nourishing body oil before ending with light refreshments in the lounge area. For the ultimate treat, relax at the hotel’s 25m heated indoor pool, perfect for colder winter days, before moving to the treatment room for a deeply restorative massage.
Experience Fukuoka’s quality ingredients in the spa treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka. Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
The spa menu also includes Kyushu-inspired treatments that use some of the region’s most sought-after ingredients such as rice, seaweed and ume (plum). Try the Itazuke Restore which uses brown rice from the region in heated pillows along with bran and stress-relieving mugwort to compliment a therapeutic massage using essential oils of rose geranium and sweet orange. Or indulge in the Oceanic Purity which uses seaweed from the Ariake Sea, filled with nutrients, vitamins and minerals for a body wrap and massage treatment that nourishes the body while toning and smoothing the skin.
Hong Kong: Yun Wellness, Island Shangri-La
This beautifully appointed retreat in the heart of Hong Kong’s urban jungle is soothing from the get-go. Dressed in greenery and soothing warm tones, Yun Wellness in the Island Shangri-La hotel brings its treatments to life through a thoughtful mix of traditional modalities and forward-thinking technology. Visiting practitioners also add an element of holistic wellness such as energy healing and meridian therapies by Master Franz Polanen Darmasada, and meridian and fascia therapy by Master Eric Lee that can improve mobility and sleep quality.
Yun Wellness combines modern equipment with traditional wellness in a nature-inspired environment. Photo: Island Shangri-La
Also worth making time for is the Yun Align, a new signature treatment that is a high energy meridian awakening therapy that combines Tui Na and Traditional Chinese Medicine meant to restore balance, and ease tiredness and stiffness. It includes meridian brushing on the back that relaxes the connective soft tissues, followed by an application of a soothing aromatherapy balm to boost circulation.
Danang: TIA Wellness Resort
Offering the first of its kind in Vietnam, TIA Wellness Resort in Danang introduces Aerial Flow Therapy, an experience that takes place in a purpose-built room with a hammock at the centre of this tranquil treatment. As you lie peacefully suspended in a cocoon-like hammock, the therapist will guide you through gentle swaying and assisted stretching to decompress the spine and aid in joint relief. Around you, a 3D lightscape of shifting colours and shapes create a dreamlike atmosphere. The experience relaxes you both physically and mentally and is designed to enhance your mood, improve sleep quality, reduce stress and help reset your nervous system.
TIA Wellness Resort’s new aerial flow therapy is the first of its kind in Vietnam. Photo: Tia Wellness Resort
The 60-minute treatment is part of the resort’s Retreat Inclusive programme which allows guests to enjoy multiple therapies each day along with a plant-based meal plan and access to a wide range of wellbeing classes from HIIT to breathwork.
Phuket: Jara Wellbeing at Trisara Resort
Located on the northern coast of Phuket, Thailand, Jara Wellbeing at Trisara Resort has launched a series of new wellness treatments that delve deeper into relaxation. Their Indian Head Massage treatment includes the use of therapeutic sound vibrations to calm the nervous system and improve mental balance, while their signature Reawakening Journey is designed for weary jetlagged travellers, and combines herbal steam, deep tissue massage, facial therapy and sound healing to help guests recalibrate to their surroundings. For a more traditional Thai experience, the Luk Pro Kob massage focuses on Sen Sib energy lines, while the Samunpai scrubs use aromatic local herbs to gently exfoliate the skin.
Experience an enhanced Indian Head Massage treatment at Trisara’s Jara Wellbeing. Photo: Trisara Resort
The resort is also focusing on offering wellness experiences for the whole family to enjoy together, from spa treatments that use organic coconut oil to fitness activities like Muay Thai and tennis lessons.
Bali: The Ungasan Clifftop Retreat
At this beautiful cliffside retreat at the southernmost tip of Bali, Indonesia, guests are invited to take part in The Ungasan’s Signature Spiritual Wellness Experience, led by Guru Ji Bagus, a Balinese healer whose master of traditional healing is matched only by his unconventional passion for heavy metal music. It is fitting then that Ungasan’s wellness experiences are about finding calm within chaos, and includes treatments such as the Seven Chakra Healing Bowls that cleanses energy pathways and prepares the body for renewal, and the Sacral Light Stone Therapy that connects to Bali’s spiritual heritage and involves an emotional and spiritual cleansing for inner harmony. This is followed with the Cool Bliss Cucumber Facial, a refreshing remedy touching on Bali’s natural healing elements to rejuvenate body and spirit.
Delve into Balinese traditions at The Ungasan Clifftop Retreat. Photo: The Ungasan Clifftop Retreat
The Signature Spiritual Wellness Experience also includes daily yoga sessions, meditative nature walks and resilience workshops alongside elegant private villa accommodation and bespoke butler services.
For more information on Singapore Airlines’ flights to the above destinations, visit singaporeair.com.
Located in Singapore’s vibrant East, Asador, Spanish for grill or roaster, has quietly built a name on its authentic wood-fire cooking. Regulars often return for its flavourful in-house dry-aged steaks, extensive list of Spanish wines, and warm hospitality. Eschewing garden-variety dishes like paella, the menu showcases regional specialities like Santoña’s famed anchovies. The premium 00 anchovies – Spain’s highest grade – are sublime: delicate and buttery on toast. Don’t miss the 100% acorn-fed Jamón Ibérico either; it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender with a lingering sweet-savoury depth.
The chargrilled octopus, served with potato pavé and red pepper purée, is a standout with the perfect balance of tender and chew. Also good: the roasted chicken with prunes, olives and shallot. For dessert, allow yourself to be tempted by the Tarta de Queso ‘La Viña’, a tribute to the original Basque cheesecake from San Sebastián, or order the Reverse Espresso Martini and watch it appear as if by magic from a ‘secret’ bar hidden in the back. Named 60ml as a nod to its generous pour, the vibey speakeasy-style cocktail lounge is just right for a digestivo or two.
Winter Olympics fever is in full swing, with the ongoing Milano Cortina 2026 Games shining a bright spotlight on Italy’s mountain regions. If watching wintersport champions like freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who represents China, or Japan’s gold-medal snowboarders Kimura Kira and Kokomo Murase defying gravity against the dramatic snow-capped mountain peaks has you daydreaming about your own Italian alpine escape, consider this your cue to plan your next vacation.
What is often overlooked is that many of Italy’s mountain destinations are not just winter playgrounds, but also suitable as year-round getaways. Ski season can stretch into April, which means there is still time to fit in a winter vacay this season. Or visit in the greener months, when hiking and biking trails open up so you can get your share of forest bathing.
These three Italian mountain regions, all accessible via Milan, each offer a different take on the highland lifestyle.
Holiday at a family friendly hamlet in Sestriere
For a taste of the simple mountain life, head to Sestriere, a ski domain set at 1,600 metres in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, roughly a three-hour drive from Milan. Best known for hosting the alpine skiing events during the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics, the area offers well-groomed, competition-grade runs across the vast Via Lattea ski network, which stretches more than 400km across the Italian-French border.
Skiing is made accessible to all levels at Sestriere. Photo: Alex Toh
Yet, despite its pedigree, Sestriere is far from intimidating. Beginners and younger skiers will find plenty of accessible pistes and gentle slopes designed for those still finding their snow legs. Several small ski towns dot the region, but for a fuss-free, multi-generational holiday, the chalet-style hamlet of Pragelato makes a practical base. Originally built as an Olympic Village to house athletes, it was later reimagined as a leisure destination and is today home to Club Med Pragelato. Recent renovations have refreshed the resort’s facilities and interiors, preserving its cosy alpine feel while adapting it for contemporary family travel.
Even the youngest skiers can get lessons at Club Med Pragelato-Setriere. Photo: Club Med
The appeal lies in Club Med’s all-inclusive model, which bundles accommodation with ski lessons, equipment rental, lift passes and supervised kids’ clubs for ages two to 17. This removes much of the logistical juggling that often comes with winter holidays, from coordinating lessons to keeping younger travellers happily occupied. Beyond downhill skiing and snowboarding, guests can also try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and even biathlon, offering a broader introduction to mountain sports.
In summer, Pragelato stands out as one of the few villages in the area that remains open. The focus shifts to warm-weather pursuits such as hiking, cycling and swimming, making the most of long days and clear alpine air.
Seek wellness in the Dolomites
With its iconic craggy peaks, the Dolomites form the beating heart of Italy’s Winter Olympics, with much of the sporting action centred in the towns of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio and Livigno. But for travellers who favour restoration over adrenaline, the town of Brixen, three hours via train from Milan, offers a more contemplative counterpoint.
Summers in the Dolomites are just as fulfilling as the winter months. Photo: Forestis
Set high above the valley and enveloped by spruce, pine and larch forest, the luxury retreat Forestis is designed for switching off. From almost every corner, there are sweeping views of the jagged mountain range, a reminder of just how removed you are from the everyday. The spa is expansive and thoughtfully conceived, with an indoor-outdoor pool, a suite of saunas and a silent room. Therapies incorporate local stones and forest botanicals, grounding the experience firmly in place.
Food is another pillar of wellbeing. The kitchen takes a seasonal, forest-led approach, foraging for herbs and sourcing ingredients from nearby farms. Vegetables are dried or pickled following regional Celtic traditions, bread is baked in-house and jams are preserved on site. For an unforgettable meal, book a private dining meal at forest restaurant Yera, led by chef Roland Lamprecht.
The spa at Forestis offers sauna rooms with views of the surrounding lushness. Photo: Forestis
In winter, Forestis offers ski-in, ski-out access to 45km of pistes. A guided snowshoe hike through the Puez-Geisler Nature Park, across frozen streams and untouched snowfields, is particularly meditative. Come summer, hiking and cycling are de rigeuer. For a quieter moment, join a Wyda or Celtic yoga session, which is practiced out in the woods for a deeply grounding finish.
Alpine adventures and thrills at Breuil-Cervinia
Set beneath the unmistakable silhouette of the Matterhorn (known as Cervino on the Italian side of the Alps), Breuil-Cervinia is one of Italy’s most visually striking ski towns. Located in the Aosta Valley and reachable in about three hours by bus transfer from Milan, the resort sits at a lofty 2,050 metres above sea level. Its altitude brings a clear advantage: a long and reliable ski season that typically runs from late October to early May, with the added rarity of summer glacier skiing on the Plateau Rosa.
Wide pistes and an extended season make Breuil-Cervinia an excellent place to ski. Photo: Cervino Tourism
Downhill skiing is the main draw, with access to wide, confidence boosting pistes as well as more demanding, bucket-list black runs on the slopes of the Matterhorn. Beyond alpine skiing, Cervinia offers close to 30km of cross-country trails, while experienced skiers can venture off-piste on heli-skiing excursions. Other winter pursuits include ice skating, snowmobiling and paragliding, which offers a striking bird’s-eye view of the surrounding peaks.
When the snow melts, Cervinia transforms into an adventure-led summer destination. Via ferrata routes and fixed-rope climbs appeal to those seeking vertical challenges, while downhill mountain biking, hiking and Nordic walking make the most of the open terrain. Golf, horse riding and tennis round out the warmer-weather offerings.
The new Matterhorn Glacier cable car is a must do for the views. Photo: Zermatt Bergbahnen
There are plenty of lodges in town, but for a more luxurious stay, Cervino – VRetreats, a Small Luxury Hotel, offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
One final must-do: Cervinia now links directly to Zermatt in Switzerland via the Matterhorn Glacier cable car — the world’s highest alpine cableway crossing. The panoramic views are breathtaking and the novelty of stepping into Switzerland for a day trip makes this a worthwhile side quest.
For more information on Singapore Airlines’ flights to Milan, visit singaporeair.com.
Once a category relegated to the back of the menu, no- and low-alcohol cocktails have been steadily gaining popularity in bars in the last few years. Gone are the syrupy, candy-hued mocktails of yesteryear; today’s zero-proof drinks are nuanced, balanced and ingredient-led.
Moderation no longer begins and ends with “Dry January”; modern consumers are increasingly focused on drinking better rather than drinking less. As Hup San Social Club’s June Baek observes, “From what we see on the ground, the trend isn’t waning but evolving. While the no/low category is projected to grow significantly through 2028, the mindset has shifted from strict abstinence to what we call mindful drinking.” Here are some of the best spots in Singapore to imbibe with intention.
Origin Bar
At this elegant bar nestled in the Shangri-La Singapore, no/low alcohol cocktails aren’t just a trend anymore. “It’s more like a permanent shift,” declares director of beverage Adam Bursik. “Guests today want balance, wellness and choice. At Origin Bar, we design our menu around flavour and experience first, not alcohol level, so no- and low-ABV [the global standard for alcohol by volume] drinks feel fully integrated rather than like an afterthought.” He highlights their cocktail Bubble Club, made with distilled guava lychee, umeshu, vitamin C cordial and water as an example. “Dry, aromatic and complex, it surprises guests because it’s not booze-forward yet delivers real depth and structure.”
Bubble Club is known for its dry, aromatic and complex flavours. Photo: Origin Bar
When it comes to Dry January, Bursik is not a fan. “I absolutely dislike it. I believe in moderation, not overconsuming alcohol all year, then shocking our bodies by going dry for a month. I think it works better when it’s about discovery, not restriction. It helps people rethink their relationship with alcohol and explore new flavours.”
Pop City x Pony
This buzzing izakaya-style cocktail bar is a partnership between the Jigger & Pony Group and House of Suntory, so it’s no surprise you’ll find highballs here. Highballs are a classic Japanese favourite and naturally low-ABV, says Jigger & Pony’s bar programme director Aki Eguchi. Here, the Yamanote Highball is given a subtle aromatic lift with orange blossom water, while the more complex Shibuya-Hi is a palatable mix of gin, fig, coconut, agricole rum, lime and hinoki bitters.
The izakaya-style bar features cocktails listed by increasing strength on the menu. Photo: Pop City x Pony
While its inclusion of two different spirits might read strong on paper, the Shibuya-Hi only clocks in at a gentle 12.5% ABV. A classic negroni, by comparison, is around 22% ABV. For easy navigation, the menu includes a handy chart where the cocktails are arranged in increasing strength, allowing guests to choose how, and how much, they drink. Even a consummate bar professional like Eguchi practises moderation. “I want to enjoy the moment,” he shares. “If I drink two cans of Strong Zero, I’ll get drunk and sleepy. So now, when I have a drink with food, I’ll go lower ABV.”
The St Regis Bar
The St Regis, the storied institution famed for its stiff martinis and legendary Bloody Marys, might not be the obvious choice for lighter libations, yet the new bar’s no- and low-alcohol offerings are just as sophisticated. The tart, refreshing Singa Supper Club (6% ABV), for instance, is a surprisingly layered drink, comprising tequila, jackfruit, rum, cantaloupe, suze, calamansi and coconut water.
St Regis Singa Supper Club is a layered drink that is only 6% ABV. Photo: St Regis Singapore
Only slightly boozier is the Velvet Underground at 12% ABV, the bar’s take on the classic Grasshopper, with Rémy Martin VSOP cognac, Giffard Menthe-Pastille and crème de cacao, finished with Fernet-Branca and a scoop of salted ice cream. The alcohol-free choices are no less compelling – the fragrant Time Capsule evokes the richness of sangria with Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, roasted oolong and ginger beer.
Parliament
Another bar to visit if you’re seeking highballs is the funky Parliament on Keong Saik Road; from Tuesdays to Thursdays during Happy Hour, they go for just $10 a pop. Here you’ll find lighter tall drinks like Paloma and Tom Collins, and zero-proof classics like the Shirley Temple (featuring homemade lemonade and grenadine). The menu caters to everyone, says co-founder Daniel Raghani, including non-drinkers. “We have quite a bit of options here.
Parliament offers as many no-low drink options as it does stronger ones. Photo: Parliament
Maybe it’s an aesthetic thing, but we have a lot of young people coming in just for food, which is kind of strange, because we’re very bar-focused.” The bar is currently working on a new menu, which coincidentally, will include more lower-ABV drinks. “They’re Japanese-inspired – very refreshing, citrus-forward. We’re using sochu as the base, so it’s definitely lower ABV. You don’t feel it as much, and it’s super refreshing.”
Cat Bite Club
Regarded as one of Asia’s best cocktail bars, Cat Bite Club is best known for its love of agave and rice spirits, but the bar is also an innovator in the no- and low-ABV space. Its repertoire includes a curation of ”mirrored” cocktails, indicated on the menu with a blue cat motif, which can be made alcohol-free by request. The tequila-based Puss in Boot is a guava milk punch with maple and cinnamon.
Tequila-based Puss in Boot is a mult-layered and flavourful concoction. Photo: Allyson Chin
To make it zero-proof, founding partner Jesse Vida explains, “We do the milk washing process without alcohol. We add guava, maple, lemon, lime, cinnamon, followed by milk and let it curdle. The whey is slowly fine-strained through a cloth for a silky and delicate texture.” This level of meticulous care, which is still rarely afforded to non-alcoholic drinks, essentially recreates the experience of the original cocktail as closely as possible – from its layered flavours to its heft and texture – proving that they are no less sophisticated than their alcoholic counterparts.
For more information on Singapore Airlines’ flights to Singapore, visit singaporeair.com.
