Category: Philippines

Top 10 island escapes

Top 10 island escapes

By on Sep 21, 2010 in Asia, Caribbean, Cyprus, Europe, Fiji, Greece, Maldives, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Regions, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide
There’s something magical about islands.  The isolation… the privacy… wonderful beaches and complete solitude.  According to Tripadvisor, the world’s top 10 island escapes are: 1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 2. Cook Islands 3. Mykonos, Greece 4. Maldives 5. Cyprus 6. Boracay, Philippines 7. Ko Lanta, Thailand 8. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam 9. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Top 10 beachside destinations

Top 10 beachside destinations

By on Jan 21, 2008 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Vacations are always more fun when there’s a coastline in view, or at least so say Tripadvisor.   They’ve come up with a list outlining their top 10 favourite beachside destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Honolulu, Hawaii   Cancun, Mexico Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Negril, Jamaica Miami, Florida Viti Levu, Fiji Boracay, Philippines Tenerife, Canary Islands

The Peninsula Manila re-opens

By on Dec 04, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Philippines, Regions
The Peninsula Manila, which was the scene of a dramatic siege last week, has re-opened.   In a statement on their website, they simply write: The Peninsula Manila is now open and fully operational, and The Peninsula’s management and staff look forward to welcoming guests and patrons once again. Meanwhile, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez is
Siege drama at The Peninsula Manila

Siege drama at The Peninsula Manila

By on Nov 29, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Philippines, Regions
There have been dramatic scenes at The Peninsula Manila today, situated in the Makati financial district.   The hotel was stormed by rebel members of the Philippines military who had broken out of court where they were on trial for a mutiny in 2003. Armed guards have been posted on stairways from the hotel’s  lobby,
Banyan Tree heads for Dinaran Island in the Philippines

Banyan Tree heads for Dinaran Island in the Philippines

By on Nov 14, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts
Banyan Tree‘s first foray into the Philippines will come about through a joint venture with Mr Salvador B Zamora II, a prominent businessman in the mining and real estate industries. Together they will develop and operate two luxury resorts on Dinaran Island. Completion of  the projects  is slated  for 2010, at a  combined cost of
Manila's Shangri-La Spa Academy

Manila's Shangri-La Spa Academy

By on Feb 08, 2007 in Asia, China, Malaysia, Middle East, Oman, Philippines, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened its first dedicated spa training centre – the Shangri-La Spa Academy – in Manila, Philippines. The Spa Academy will train therapists to meet the demands of the rapid expansion of CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La – Shangri-La’s signature spa brand. Five CHI spas have so far opened: in Bangkok,

Wow Philippines!

By on Feb 02, 2007 in Asia, Philippines, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Escape for 5 minutes into the world of the Philippines… this is a beautifully-done video.
A year of island hopping: January

A year of island hopping: January

By on Jul 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Falkland Islands, Greece, Hotels, Mali, North America, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, South America, Western Europe
This is post one of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For January, the following are recommended: Cebu, Philippines: Alegre Beach Resort and the Shangri-La, on Mactan Island Crete, Greece: Casa Delfino Suites Djenné,
Revitalise at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Revitalise at The Heritage Hotel Manila

By on Jun 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Philippines, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
Revitalise at The Heritage Hotel Manila deluxe five-star hotel, conveniently located at the crossroads of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfares, Roxas Boulevard and Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue.   Relax and enjoy the hotel’s range of facilities at US$99 per night in a Superior Room, including breakfast for two, 15% discount at Restaurant Riviera, 10% discount at
More luxury hotels coming to Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines?

More luxury hotels coming to Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines?

By on Mar 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Boracay Island in the Philippines could be welcoming  more luxury hotels to its shores before long. Representatives of both Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons are said to have been looking for a site, according to Samie Lim who is Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce. The island is already seeing the construction of a Shangri-La