Avara Nature and Yacht Club presents its Board of Advisors

Avara, a leisure nature and yacht club situated in Palawan’s first capital of Taytay, recently opened its doors to lovers of lush sea and surf, catering best to families who are out for lavish, well-deserved vacation. 

This topflight leisure club is established by Seaside Premier Development Corporation and is gained by no less than big-name board of advisors who are experts in the field of deluxe seaside recreation, to ensure that Avara’s clientele receive only topnotch service. 

Hard Rock Cafe Manila to Open this December 30

Ready to rock? You better be, because Hard Rock Cafe Manila is set to open on December 30, giving rock and rollers a great reason to end the year (and usher in a new one) with a bang!

The Bistro Group has partnered with Hard Rock International to bring back this iconic theme restaurant at S Maison, Conrad Manila, Pasay City. The 223-seater café is expected to be Manila’s go-to destination for great food, much-sought-after merchandise and live entertainment for which the brand is known all over the world for. All in all, what you’ll get are authentic experiences that rock!

Denny’s Opens at Robinsons Place Manila

The coming Holidays may mean the Season of Food and everything in between. And for those who are accustomed to comforting and heart-warming home-cooked meals, I bet there's really nothing that can match your Mom or your Grandma's cooking. But for those who don't have time to cook and doesn't really know anything about kitchen, well, Denny's America's Diner just recently opened it's newest branch in the Metro to offer guaranteed and signature comfy dishes to ass delight to this season.

Last week, I was one of the lucky few first customers of Denny's newest branch in Robinsons Place Manila. Located at the ground floor, just before you enter the main entrance in Midtown Wing, Denny's is a sight and a site to behold if you are looking for nice place to devour comforting Filipino and American dishes.

Christmas Drinks and Cakes from Costa Coffee Philippines!

Christmas may be knocking at our doorsteps now with all the carols and blinking, colorful light all over town. But just in case you are too busy to think through your Christmas menu this year, Costa Coffee Philippines, whipped up something deliciously heartwarming pastries and drinks that are sure to equally bring joy and smile to everyone's lips.

Offering new flavors that are suit to Yuletide celebrations, Costa Coffee has brought in the Philippines a fitting and comfy world-loved, #LondonStye combinations to warm our hearts and tummies.

BTS' BT21 is Finally Here in Manila!

Finally, after months and months of waiting, Pearl Army in the Philippines can now rejoice and grab their Holidays presents at the newly opened BT21 store at Robinsons Place Manila!

Get ready to spend your Holidays with Tata, Van, RJ, Chimmy, Cooky, Shooky, Mang and Koya, as the seven cute characters created by world-famous Korean pop group BTS. Choose from a number of Plush, Cushions, Stationery, Tumblers, and other Fashion Accessories that carries the seven cute characters as if you are having BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin and Jungkook right by your side.

BAD Lab: Breaking Good Boys' Bad Habits

There's nothing new about men being more meticulous than women. At this age and time, don’t be surprise to know that most men have more grooming products than women. Come on, with facial hair to keep neat all the time, with skin that needs to be pampered and protected from sun, and scent that is way more important that the two - we're just thankful that there are thousands of grooming products now that are out in the market.



Last week, I was introduced to a brand that doesn't just aims to beautify men, but also to let them be "Brave and Daring" in proving that keeping men's look ain't just vanity anymore - BAD Lab. 

A Grandeur First Christmas for Grand Hyatt Manila

The color gold is usually associated with wealth, extravagance, richness and grandeur - and Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, wants nothing less for its guests this season as they celebrate their first Christmas in the business with a Golden Christmas Tree.

Last November 29, Thursday, Grand Hyatt Manila Area Vice-President and General Manager Mr. Gottfried Bogensperger and Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano led the tree lighting ceremony of Grand Hyatt Manila to usher the forthcoming Holidays.

Adorned with handmade golden leafs, Grand Hyatt Manila's first-ever Christmas Tree has set a real "Gold Standard" this Yuletide season it add elegance and sophistication to the most anticipated Holidays of the year. The award winning choir, Miriam College Middle School Chorus, joined the celebration as well by filling the air with joyous and heartwarming Christmas carols that caught everyone's attention.

Grand Hyatt Manila is set to make everyone's Holidays celebration more meaningful and grandeur through its lineup of festivities and promos perfect for the whole family. As early as November, staff and management have already initiated the Season of Giving through their Gift of Love and Compassion activity, where Taguig's C.P. Tinga Elementary School serves as the hotel's beneficiary for it Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity. This good deed is expected to continue until March of 2019.

For kids and kids at heart guests, you can expect "The Jolly Man in Red" from December 22 to 25, between 2:00pm and 4:00pm for some photo opportunity.

Foodies and families will surely enjoy Grand Hyatt Manila' Yuletide Feast as it packed its world-class restaurants with their delectable offerings and promos. 

The Grand Kitchen 
Christmas Eve Dinner | December 24 | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Php3,700 per person

Noche Buena | December 24 | 11:00 pm to 1:30 am
Php2,200 per person

Christmas Day Brunch at 8th Ave | December 25 | 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Php3,200 per person

Christmas Day Dinner | December 25 | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Php3,700 per person

New Year's Eve Dinner | December 31 | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Php4,200 per person

New Year's Brunch at 8th Ave | January 1, 2019 | 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Php3,200 per person

The Cellar
Christmas Eve Feast | December 24 
Lunch - 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Dinner - 6:00 m to 10:30 pm
Set Menu A - Php1,900 | Set Menu B - Php2,500

Christmas Day Feast | December 25

Lunch - 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm
Dinner - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Set Menu A - Php1,900 per person | Set Menu B - Php2,500 per person

New Year's Eve Feast | December 31 | Dinner 6:00 pm to 12 midnight
Php4,300 per person

New Year's Brunch at 8th Ave | January 1, 2019 | Brunch - 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm 
Php3,200 per person

The Peak
Christmas Eve  Dinner | December 24 | 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Php4,400

New Year's Eve Dinner | December 31 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Php5,500

Countdown Festivities | December 31 | 9:00pm to 4:00am
Php3,500

No.8 China House
Yuletide Set Menus | December 24, 25, 31 and January 31
Lunch Set - 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Php1,588

Dinner Set A - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Php3,300

Dinner Set B - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Php4,300

Dinner Set C - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Php4,700

The Lounge
Countdown Festivities | December 31 | 10:00pm - late night
Php2,019

For those who are looking for some sweet treat, guests can bring home the taste of the season with Grand Hyatt Manila's Florentine’s - a customizable Christmas hamper!

You'll stay grand, with Grand Hyatt Manila's Holiday room rates that starts at Php9,500+++. This come with breakfast buffet for two (2) adults and two (2) children (ages 12 years old and below) at the Grand Kitchen. 

Access to Illume Spa and Fitness and the outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi are also made available for you stay this season.

Happy Holidays!

6th Anilao Underwater Shootout continues to Promote Fun and Sustainable Tourism

Located at the center of the center of marine biodiversity of the world, there’s no doubt why divers from all parts of the planet flocked to the resort town of Anilao in Mabini, Batangas at any given time to get a glimpse of the wondrous offerings of the province.

Last weekend, together with some bloggers, I had a privilege to visit this humble town to witness the awarding ceremony of the 6^th Anilao Underwater Shootout. This is an annual gathering and competition of divers all over the world to capture and further discover the rich and protected underwater world of Anilao, Batangas.

Cultural Center of the Philippines launches the 2nd Edition of Encyclopedia of Philippine Art

After 24 years of waiting, 5 years of consolidating, updating, researching and collecting new information and data, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) officially launches last Wednesday, November 28, the second edition of its Encyclopedia of Philippine Art.

Consists of 12 volumes, the launch of the 2nd Edition of CCP Philippine Art Encyclopedia was presented by CCP Executives and Board of Trustees led by Mr. Arsenio J. Lizaso, President of CCP and Mr. Chris B. Millado, Vice President of CCP and Project Director of CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art and Mr. Nicanor G. Tiongson, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art.

Savoy Hotel Manila Ushers Holidays with Snowy Christmas Theme

Just like how the Holidays song goes - Sleigh Bells Ringing, Snow is glistening, A beautiful sight - Savoy Hotel Manila in Newport, Pasay City ushers its first Christmas in the industry with a Winter Wonderland theme.

Showering some snow to cool up the warm Philippine Christmas, Savoy Hotel brought out winter elements into its spaces, giving travelers, individuals, and families a warm, white, and vibrant feel of the season.