We normally don't go out of town during the Holy Week/Easter break. It is because I dread the diaspora of people in airports, bus terminals and highways. The strategy is to stay in a part of Manila that we have yet to discover...this is after all a big city! And so, this is how we found ourselves in Privato Hotel Mandaluyong during the last holiday. The hotel rate was quite reasonable for only P1,800 net per night on Deal Grocer. For this, we got their Deluxe Double room which was reasonably spacious at 28 sq.m. and had two queen-sized beds. Checking in was a ... Continue Reading...
City of Dreams Manila : a first look!
A lot of my friends and relatives always ask me what's new in Manila. Am proud that my city is such a bustling, happening place these days, fueled by a very young population and a strong middle class. Anyway, here's the grandest, newest place in town....City of Dreams Manila!!! The fambam drove over to the complex yesterday to have a look. It's only on a dry run and only a few stores/restos are open, but the casino is already operating. What can I say, it's impressive. From outside, here's a view of the Crown Towers, a six-star property of 260 rooms which ... Continue Reading...
Puzzles Board Games Lounge in BF Homes Parañaque City
Board games are alive!It's been ages since the family played chess and Monopoly, and my favorite Scrabble.As a mom, I should be ashamed for not weaning my kids away from the iPad and all those computer games. There's really nothing like the board games to promote interaction, live excitement, strategy, logical reasoning and all the good stuff. Gladly, there's now an exclusive Board Game Lounge near where we live in the South and it's aptly called Puzzles. My lovely niece Arisa introduced me to this place because her bf, Roby, is one of the owners (they're all ... Continue Reading...
Applying for a Korean tourist visa in Manila
w00t! I just concluded a trip to chilly South Korea which I haven't been to previously.My sister (who holds a Korean passport) was actually discouraging me from going because February is the coldest month of the year but the more I was challenged to go! Before starting with the travelogue, let me just tell you what a hassle it was compiling requirements for the needed South Korea visa. I was granted an SK visa a long time ago when the Korean embassy still held office at the Pacific Star Building in Makati but I did not get to use it. Am glad they did not take this ... Continue Reading...
Singapore Airlines offers $210 RT fares to SG!
Last week we met with the Singapore Airlines Team in the Philippines led by general manager Ranjan Jha on the latest developments in SQ which is undoubtedly one of Asia's best. We were quite surprised that their pre-Christmas promo fares can compete with those offered by the budget airlines, but for a limited time only. We're not kidding but you can fly to Singapore for $210 (all in) if you book by November 30. In the meantime, it's only $310 for the rest of Southeast Asian routes like Bali, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Saigon, Yangon, among others. A comparison we made ... Continue Reading...
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