New Year celebrations are in full swing, with lip-smacking dining events and a guide to new exercise routines, just to counterbalance the guilt after.

As we enter into that suspension between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, celebrations continue albeit subtly. If you desire a treat for braving the first weeks back to work, or in need of a boost to tackling those resolutions, we’ve got the antidotes. For those looking at a weekend at home, we need to discuss the Golden Globes red carpet ASAP.


 Toast: Bubbly brunch & tea tatler weekend TheWestinKualaLumpur_SundayBubbaliciousBrunch_Prego (6).jpg(source)On weekends, we brunch. Since you’ve gotten through the first two weeks of the new year, why not treat yourself to a bubbly brunch or bubbly afternoon tea with your friends and family? We identify five delectable spots to wine, dine and unwind.


  Move: Let’s exercise 20170110173443-1buddy.jpg(source)So you’ve slacked on the exercise part of your resolutions. No sweat there – it’s never late to late for input. Our guest fitness guru is ready to put you to work: grab a friend, have fun, and don’t be too hard on yourself.


 Empowerment: (Selfless) resolutions 20170111165635-zatashah2.jpg(source)What happens when you take the ‘me’ out of your resolutions? Admirable personalities like Gabrielle Tan, Ruben Gnanalingam and Lyn Siew aspire to make the world around them a better place this year. Be motivated by their messages.


  Savour: 3-Star Michelin dining IMG_20170110_162459_013.jpg(source)You can tick Michelin dining off your wishlist sooner than you think. Enjoy a 3-Star Michelin menu of the legendary French institution, the Georges Blanc restaurant, from January 10-27 in Resorts World Genting. The dinner is presented with fine French wines, too. 


 Star-spotting: Golden Globes rerun 20170112103954-Untitleddesign28629.jpg(source)Finally, catch up on the talk of Hollywood town, the Golden Globes 2017. Before you dive into the awards rerun on E!, get acquainted with the red carpet trends spotted on actresses like Jessica Biel, Olivia Culpo and Reese Witherspoon. Hint: lots of yellow, gold and embellish details! 


 Another idea: Dispelling holiday withdrawals is as simple as booking your next holiday trip. Check in to these wellness retreats around the world.