Going Places

Okada Manila launches “Come Home to Harmony” campaign

Okada Manila launches “Come Home to Harmony” campaign

Guests’ varied and genuine experiences at Okada Manila tell the narrative and inspiration behind the property’s new branding campaign.  The campaign encapsulates the holistic and seamless authentic experience through property offerings. Okada Manila, the biggest integrated hospitality establishments of its kind in the country, recently launched its latest campaign dubbed…
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Colive and let live at Lyf Malate Manila

Colive and let live at Lyf Malate Manila

It’s a flexible arrangement and an ideal alternative to pricey hotel stays. And as Lyf Malate Manila has shown, as it opened its doors recently to the public, coliving is not just a passing trend, but a growing phenomenon that’s definitely here to stay. Text and photos by Dexter Francis…
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Airline offers budget-friendly Manila-Tokyo flights

Airline offers budget-friendly Manila-Tokyo flights

Japan’s low-cost airline ZIPAIR expanded its network to include the Manila-Tokyo route, with daily direct flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Narita Airport, giving Filipinos more options to visit and explore Japan. ZIPAIR, which operates under Japan Airlines, offers attractive ticket prices while making sure that every passenger…
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Don Bagatsing & Alessandra Atienza: The power of two

Don Bagatsing & Alessandra Atienza: The power of two

As travel and tourism go full throttle, this husband-and-wife team is so ready to take on the world. But unlike their competitors, they offer something fresh and a tad different from the ordinary. And these features, which are anchored on their love for the environment, have made their hotel chain…
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Homegrown culinary masters entice guests with special coastal cuisine

Homegrown culinary masters entice guests with special coastal cuisine

Prepare to embark on a gastronomic adventure curated by Chefs Enrique Abasta and Jason Feeney-Cruz, who strive to tantalize taste buds and leave guests craving for more. Culinary delights take center stage at Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan, two properties under the Discovery Resort brand and managed by…
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So much to see, so much to do, so much to love!

So much to see, so much to do, so much to love!

The Department of Tourism (DOT), under Secretary Christina Frasco, recently marked the 5Oth year since its founding by the first Marcos administration in 1973. At the same time, Frasco also revealed her office’s new thrust to attract more tourists to the country with the slogan “Love the Philippines.” By Alex…
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Bayside hotel honors dads with exclusive treats for Father’s Day

Bayside hotel honors dads with exclusive treats for Father’s Day

From sumptuous feasts to rejuvenating massage sessions, Conrad Manila invites guests to pamper the extraordinary men in their lives — aka dads — this Father’s Day with its unforgettable and remarkable offerings. Conrad Manila is honoring dads with an exclusive Father's Day promotion designed to delight the extraordinary men in…
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The “Freedom Houses” of Taal

The “Freedom Houses” of Taal

Owners of these colonial-era houses, or what were commonly called back then as  mga bahay na bato, also belonged to the country’s elite. Although they led fairly comfortable lives, many of them still yearned for freedom from the yoke of Spanish oppression. Teeming with ideas from an emerging world order,…
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