Seda Capitol Central, Bacolod Facade

Seda Capitol Central: A New Hotel in Bacolod City

Bacolod is seeing the rise of a new hotel in its locality. With the promising financial development in Western Visayas, Seda hotels, homegrown brand of AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts, is opening its 7th property in the Philippines in the City of Smiles — Seda Capitol Central. Business travelers will have something new to look forward …

Emersia Hotel and Resort

First-time in Emersia Hotel & Resort Bandar Lampung

Spending the night on the train seating was quite an exhausting one. So, imagine our delight to find our home in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia (READ: First-time in Lampung, Indonesia) perched atop a hill with a spectacular view of the city and the sea. The photos did not do justice with the breathtaking scenery …

Macau Masters Hotel

First-time in Macau Masters Hotel

If you are planning a trip to Macau, there are several choices for you where you can stay for the night. From luxury to budget, there’s something you can pick. If cost is not an issue to you, you can simply opt for any of the five-star hotels in the NAPE (Novos Aterros do Porto …

L'Fisher Hotel

10 Reasons to Spend the Holidays at L’Fisher Bacolod

For those who have friends and relatives in Bacolod, known as the City of Smiles, located in the Negros Island at the Visayas region of the 7,107-island Philippines, visiting or spending their holiday vacations in this place is both fun and relaxing, at the same time. If you are one of those who plan to …

Grand Windsor Hotel Auckland

First-time in Grand Windsor Hotel Auckland: Unparalleled Sophistication

When the shuttle service we took from the airport dropped us in front of our hotel, I admit I was a bit disoriented. The first signs I saw were Gucci and Louis Vuitton and I thought there must be some mistake. But as I scanned the area the second time around, I saw Grand Windsor …

Metro Inn Bacolod

Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation

This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give yourself a pause from what you have been doing the whole year round. Apart from parties, it is a wonderful experience having a relaxing staycation in a local hotel. Metro …

Go Sleep Hotel

Go Sleep at Hankou, Taipei

Why should you stay at Go Sleep Hotel-Hankou when in Taipei? Unlimited drinks, which is composed mainly of different kinds of coffee, tea, apple cider, orange juice, grapefruit, and water, are accessible in its lobby cum dining area. An English speaking staff in their tourist assistance corner is friendly and willing to lend a hand. …

Homey Saltimboca Tourist Inn

There I was cooling off in the pool, floating and basking in the morning sun. I loved the tranquility of the place, the privacy it was providing, and the fact that I had the pool all to myself. The birds were flying over me as if joining me in this beautiful moment. As I was …

First-time in Novotel Suvarnabhumi

Arriving in Bangkok on a dark night from Chiang Mai and an early morning flight to catch the next day can be a bit taxing. Good thing we were to stay the night at Novotel Suvarnabhumi, a stone’s throw away from the airport. But it’s not just the proximity to Bangkok’s gateway that makes Novotel Suvarnabhumi …

A Mother’s Day in Crowne Plaza Bangkok

August is a special month for the Thais. On August 12, in particular, Thais celebrate its Mother’s Day in time for the birthday of the Queen. Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park has a way of celebrating this special occasion. As a tribute to the moms working in its Heart of the House, which is composed …

A Fan-filled Chinese New Year

First came the firecrackers. That’s to drive out evil spirits. Then colorful Chinese dragons and lions dance to a certain beat that would definitely draw attention. These dragons go around and “eat” the ang pao or the red envelopes, as well as the offerings placed along its path. Yes, the Year of the Water Snake …

The Nutcracker at the Manila Hotel

Giant Nutcracker soldiers filing at the sides, wreaths hanging on the wall, candy canes set on table centerpieces – all these now fill the grandoise lobby of the Manila Hotel, bringing the Christmas spirit to every guest that enters its doors. At the end of the august hall is a Christmas tree with the Sugar Plum Fairy sitting on top of …

First-time in Mabuhay Palace

“We’re on the road We move from place to place” It was labor day. One must have minded working on a holiday. I would have. But since it was field work and I would be working with a Filipino music icon, I jumped out of my bed and proceeded to Manila Hotel, one of the …

First-time in Vitton Beach Resort

After a gruelling 18 hours on the road, including several stops for breakfast, sightseeing, shopping, and lunch, arriving at Vitton Beach Resort was a welcome respite from the long land trip from Manila to Donsol, located more than 500 km south of the capital. A replica of the whale shark greeted us at the resort’s …

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

First-time in Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

The golden streaks of the sun setting was our backdrop as we rode towards our accommodation in Chiang Mai — the breathtaking Dhara Dhevi. From a morning flight from Bangkok as finalists of the Medical Tourism Blog Contest, we spent the whole day going to a dentist, eating a sumptuous lunch at a château, and …