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Who loves holidays? Singapore Airlines does!

With a few holidays headed our way in August and the rest of 2018, there’s no better time to plan a well-earned vacation than now. For those spontaneous adventures with your friends, there’s Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) iLoveSQ campaign, which brings online exclusive fare deals, treats and more every month. Kicking…

What to expect inside Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

By Jose Paolo dela Cruz Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently welcomed its newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, as it landed on the tarmac of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the first time. And shortly after a spectacle of water cannons welcomed the latest addition to their five-star fleet, the…

5 places to take dad to this Father’s Day

Shower your dad with love and affection this Father's Day at any of these five father-friendly spots: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Spiral's culinary artisans and master chefs will be recreating their favorite food memories with their father at their respective ateliers. Japanese Master Chef Masaaki Ishigawa will be showcasing his dad’s…

Astoria in the running for best hotel group in the Philippines

The first quarter of 2018 is turning out to be a year filled with milestones for Astoria Hotels and Resorts as the hotel chain has qualified as a nominee in the Philippines' Leading Hotel Group category of the 25th World Travel Awards. This nomination comes hot off the heels from the…

The house of spirits

Nearly 40 years after the idea was first hatched, Destileria Limtuaco Museum is now open. Housed in a two-story Spanish-era bahay na bato, it celebrates a clan's 165-year-old legacy while, hopefully, instilling pride among Filipinos, especially Millennials. By Alex Y. Vergara What started out as a dream project by the…

“Lolong” and the “Tree of Life” await

The National Museum, which consists of three separate divisions, is now complete with the recent opening of the Natural History Museum in Manila. By Alex Y. Vergara Photos by Maica Maglipon The long wait is over. Five years after this neoclassical gem closed its doors to the public to undergo…

Look, SkyWalker!

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ | It was the height of daring. Literally. In college, whenever there were sports fests, I’d only sign up for the Scrabble competition. But on our first day in Auckland, New Zealand on a media familiarization tour organized by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism New Zealand…

Millennial-proof luggage for today’s young, globe-trotting travelers

*** How many times have you gone on an out-of-town trip this year? Chances are, if you’re between 18 to 35 years old, or to be specific a millennial, you would have already traveled at least once and have other upcoming vacations planned up your sleeve for the rest of…

The boys of summer ’18

People-watching on the beach come summertime is as old as time itself. But thanks to social media, such a favorite pastime has been given an upgrade of late. Well, sort of. These days, you don't have to brave the heat, turn dark and face the possibility, no matter how remotely,…

Princess Charlotte: Big sister and royal charmer!

It may be Prince William and Kate Middleton's third baby who's recently making the headlines but it's their second daughter Charlotte who seems to be working the crowd. The precocious two-year old was all smiles as she walked with dad and older brother George on the way to St. Mary's…