Searching for the ideal way to catch up with friends before Christmas? Here’s my pick of the best:

• Sail away on Asha - a stunning 48 foot catamaran which can host up to 20 people on a day or sunset cruise, leaving Marina at Keppel Bay for Singapore waters - or the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia if you’re looking at an overnight or weekend break. Split the $2,000 charter fee between you, choose a menu to suit and Bring Your Own Booze - no corkage charges apply! And if you book a charter on Asha or her sister vessel Tahnee between December 24 and 31 you’ll also receive a free bottle of Moet & Chandon. Cheers!
• Do High Tea with the girls at COVA Pasticceria in Paragon at just $35 for adults and $18 for children aged five to 12 years. Festive treats include fruit cake and Champagne-infused pannacotta - yum! On Christmas Eve, hip by Suntec City for some last minute shopping and then visit Conrad Centennial’s Lobby Lounge where afternoon tea is served at just $24.
• Flying out of town next week? Chill out with friends at St Regis this Sunday where brunch will set you back $168 but includes unlimited servings of Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2003 - an elegant toast to 2009.
• Ready to party? Gaze at the Orchard Road lights and then get your groove on at KPO - the old Killiney Road Post Office, opposite The Dubliner. If it’s too much for the boys they can always head across the road for a Guinness! If you’re up for a boogie, head to Stereolab/Stereolounge on the ground floor of Pan Pacific Singapore and get ready to g-r-o-o-v-e.
• If a wine bar is more your thing, check out Wine Connection at Robertson Walk - the vibe is always relaxed and the prices cheap, cheap lah.
• For a family ooh-ahh experience, be sure to check out the Christmas lights at Singapore Botanic Gardens . Where the sounds of Agapella singing Christmas carols at a free open-air concert on the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage from 6pm to 7pm this Saturday and Sunday night (December 19 & 20). Brink a blanket and a picnic basket and soak up the Christmas spirit.

Cheers!