Affordable Accommodation in Basco, Batanes

Where to stay in Batanes is usually one of the major concerns of tourists visiting these northernmost islands of the Philippines since trips to Batanes usually have an average duration of four days. Some even stay for seven to ten days. You don't actually have to spend a fortune on accommodation since there are home stays and lodging houses in Basco available to tourists at very affordable rates.

Celebrate Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day at The Oriental Legazpi

The Oriental Legazpi, the only first-class hotel in the Bicol Region, welcomes the Chinese New Year and the Month of Love with these great offerings.

AirAsia Zest #LoveisintheAir Online Contest

AirAsia Zest is giving away free seats to 90 lucky couples this Valentine's day through their #LoveisintheAir online contest. Have a date with your spouse, your fiance(e), your boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner or your best friend, at your favorite domestic destination for free by joining the contest!

Lōla Cafe + Bar in Quezon City

Lōla Cafe + Bar is a residential house converted into a restaurant in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It opened in late 2012 making it one of the newest restaurants in the Tomas Morato area.

Sentro 1771 at Capitol Commons (Opening Soon in 2014)

Construction as of December 30, 2013

Preparations are in full swing for the opening of the third branch of Sentro 1771, the first in Modern Filipino cuisine. Capitol Commons is currently one of the newest and hippest dining destinations in Metro Manila. When it finally opens in April 2014, Sentro 1771 will be the only Filipino-themed restaurant at the Capitol Commons.

Sentro 1771’s New Menu

Sentro 1771's Executive Chef Vicky Pacheco has brought Filipino cuisine once again to the next level by introducing new and exciting dishes on their menu that are not only scrumptious but also healthier and diet-friendly. We were invited by Sentro 1771 to sample their new offerings and here's what to expect from their new menu:

Red Planet Hotel Quezon City (Formerly Tune Hotel Quezon City)

Red Planet Hotel Quezon City (formerly Tune Hotel Quezon City) is a 142-room economy hotel located along Timog Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Red Planet Hotels is a global brand of hotels offering no-frills accommodation. It currently has seven branches in the Philippines with an 8th branch scheduled to open in February 2014 in Ortigas Center.

It is just two blocks away from the corner of Timog Avenue and EDSA and is conveniently located near cafes and restaurants along Timog Avenue and Tomas Morato Avenue. Major television stations also have their headquarters situated in South Triangle.

La Comida de Antonio Ristorante, Baguio City

La Comida de Antonio Ristorante in Baguio City serves Spanish dishes as well as some Filipino and Western meals and snacks. It is among the newest restaurants in Baguio City that is hidden away from the radars of the tourists but is slowly gaining popularity among the locals. It is located on the 4th floor of La Azotea Building, Session Road. It is the same building where another restaurant specializing in vegetarian food is located.

The Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral in Sucat, Parañaque

The Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Sucat, Parañaque was consecrated in March 2000 by His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Because of its distinction as the first church in South East Asia to be consecrated by the Ecumenical Patriarch, it is now being referred to as the Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral.

Small Talk Cafe in Legazpi City

Small Talk Cafe is no doubt the best restaurant in Legazpi City. They are famous for their Bicolano fusion cuisine which they pioneered since they opened the restaurant back in 1999. Today, Small Talk Cafe has become the center stage of the Bicolano dining scene in Legazpi City. It is here where guests and visitors of the city and of the province usually have their first taste of Bicolano cuisine, and where locals and tourists see politicians and celebrities dining on the next table.

Bangui Windmills of Ilocos Norte

The Bangui Wind Farm of Ilocos Norte is one the main attractions in the province because of the 70 meters tall windmills lining the shore of Bangui Bay. The 20 wind turbines provides 40% of the total power requirements of Ilocos Norte.

Turf Lounge & Bar in Baguio City

Turf Lounge & Bar is the newest and hippest gastrolounge in Baguio City serving high end beer and liquors as well as gourmet food and snacks. A sister restaurant of Zola and Purple, Turf also keeps a trendy and stylish interior with the latest hit music playing at the background. It is currently THE "To See and be Seen" place for Baguio City's cosmopolitan society.

2013 Domestic Air Travel Trend in the Philippines

Here are the Top 10 Domestic Air Travel Destinations in the Philippines for 2013, according to the annual Travel Trends report recently released by Skyscanner, the world’s fastest growing global travel search site. The list is based on actual flight searches conducted on the travel website and its mobile apps.