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Where can 100 take you?Â

For 100 winners in 100 days, it can take them anywhere. 100 is a big number for Philippine National Bank (PNB)Â this year, as 2016 marks their centennial. To show just how thankful they are to clientsÂ who have madeÂ PNBÂ their bank of choice for all those years, PNB Â set up a grand…

Japan on Ice: A Breathtaking Winter

A couple of months back, we couldnâ€™t have been hungrier for sashimi and matcha-flavored treatsÂ when news broke out that Filipinos would no longer need visas for traveling to the Land of the RisingÂ beginning mid-2016. Although the announcement was never confirmedÂ by the Japanese Embassy in Manila, it is true that Japan…

Summer Escapades: The Perfect Ten

Summer is for the adventurous,Â the lovers of all things and places dreamy and spectacular. Close your eyes, stick out a finger and see where it lands on this list; any of these places are a sureÂ cure for theÂ wanderlust running through your veins and mind. By CHRISTINE S. DAYRIT 1. Argos:…

Mother’s Day at the City of Dreams (Come True)

Itâ€™s almost impossible to fully repay a motherâ€™s love, but a heartfelt attempt or two will never go by unappreciated. Even if sheâ€™ll never say so, never let that stop you from trying. Let her fantasies of undisturbed relaxation and indulgence come to life at the City of Dreams. FEAST:…

Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrims on the Roof

Text by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ Photos courtesy of TURISMO DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain is both a destination and a journey, a tourist spot and a spiritual beacon, a city of architectural marvels and edifices of faith. (Two pilgrims admire the breathtaking view from the…

The Greatest Summer Escapes Yet with Shangri-La + Cathay Pacific

Missed your favorite travel fairs? Don't you worry. The best is yet to come in the Great Escapes Summer Sale, brought to you by Shangri-La Plaza's first ever travel fair in partnership with Cathay Pacific. (Marline Dualan, Shangri-La Plaza Division Manager-Marketing, Anna Lee, Cathay Pacific Marketing Supervisor, Mike Cheng, Cathay…

Fantastic Four: Asia’s most exotic destinations

The best way out of Asia, is through Asia. Explore the continent ala PeopleAsia by making a stop in these excruciatingly beautiful destinations. And we're not just talking about the dazzling lights of Tokyo or the busy streets of Hong Kong. We're talking about the exotic realmsÂ that Asia is known…

The Hammam at Terazi Spa: With â€˜bathedâ€™ breath

By JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ If a simple warm shower can do wonders to your weary body by the end of the day, then imagine what a bath as luxurious as this can do. Its origins go as far as Turkey, but one can easily enjoy it by stepping into…

Where to go: PeopleAsia’s Top Travel Picks for Summer

When you find that your world has become too small, remember that it is anything but. Travel in style to these amazing local destinations. Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol Postcard perfect, the Henann Resort is everything guests might associate with "tropical." From uncomplicated food, an Asian-themed spa treatments, and an…

Dazzling Doha

By PEPPER TEEHANKEE PeopleAsia columnist PEPPER TEEHANKEE explores a modern mecca of fun, culture and luxuryÂ in one of the Middle Eastâ€™s most captivating cities. Four days of shopping, eating, sightseeing and art were definitely not enough. The trip was exciting as I have never been to Doha and have never…