Going Places

The ‘Heart of the Filipino’ just got bigger

The ‘Heart of the Filipino’ just got bigger

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ This week, I am Filipino,” said a European passenger during the delivery flight of Philippine Airlines’ first A350-900, part of Airbus’ XWB (extra wide body) fleet, from Toulouse to Manila, as he observed the mood on board. He probably sensed the throbbing pride that surged through…
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Who loves holidays? Singapore Airlines does!

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…
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Astoria in the running for best hotel group in the Philippines

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…
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Look, SkyWalker!

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…
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Dream Cruises takes any meeting, convention or event to the max

Dream Cruises takes any meeting, convention or event to the max

Thanks to the world's increasing interconnectivity, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events) travel industry has boomed in the Asian region. Organizing an event is tricky and, truth be told, a logistical nightmare. Luckily for all events planners out there, luxury cruise line Dream Cruises is offering to help set up a one-of-a-kind event…
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Israel’s magnificent treasures

Israel’s magnificent treasures

By Pinky Icamen Photography by Ramon Joseph J. Ruiz  As one sets foot in Israel, a country overflowing with culture, history and diversity, one can hear its heartbeat like a hypnotic incantation that seeps into the soul and lingers in the mind. Embraced by a unique energy, Israel is so…
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Five spots to visit this Lunar New Year

Five spots to visit this Lunar New Year

Usher in the Year of the Dog with your favorite Chinese treats at these great restaurants: Jasmine Jasmine is serving up a Cantonese feast expertly prepared by Chef Wong Kam On. The menu includes Braised Dried Oyster Sea Moss, Fried Glutinous Rice with Assorted Chinese Marinated Pork, Steamed Cod Fish…
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