Islas de Gigantes Budget Tour Package

Islas de Gigantes is now a popular travel destination in Northern Iloilo which has become more accessible through tourism infrastructure projects, enabling the private sector to provide affordable and hassle-free day tour packages to these beautiful islands.

J.CO's New Coconut Mocha Frappe & Dazzling Queen Donut

J.CO has recently launched two new tropical-inspired products that are perfect for the mild weather of the rainy season. The Coconut Mocha Frappe is the latest addition to J.CO's line of interesting drinks with a unique blend of coffee flavors. The drink is made of velvety smooth coconut jellies which are swirled in a blend of iced coconut, chocolate and J.Coffee. The sweetness of the coconut jellies tones down the bitterness of the coffee, while the chocolate brings out the mocha goodness of the drink.

The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel is a 530-room luxury heritage hotel located at Rizal Park, City of Manila. This historic hotel was opened on July 4, 1912 in celebration of the American Independence Day. The five-story structure was designed by William Parsons, a New York-based architect hired by William Howard Taft, then Governor-General of the Philippines who would later become the 27th President of the United States. The hotel has become home to some of the most prominent figures of Philippine history, including General Douglas MacArthur, has faced destruction during WWII, and undergone several renovations and upgrading, winning it the title The Grande Dame of Hotels in the Philippines.

Official Schedule of Kadayawan Festival 2015 in Davao City

Image Courtesy of Davao City Tourism

The Davao City Tourism Office today launched through its Facebook page the Official Schedule of Activities of this year's Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. As earlier announced by the City Government of Davao, the Highlights of Kadayawan 2015 will happen on the week of August 17-23, 2015.

August 22 (Saturday) 8:00am - 5:00pm	Indak Indak sa Kadalanan Roxas Avenue to San Pedro Street
August 23 (Sunday) 8:00am - 12:00nn	Pamulak Kadayawan Magsaysay Avenue to San Pedro Street

Below is the complete List of Events released by the Davao City Tourism Office:

Cocoon Boutique Hotel

Cocoon Boutique Hotel is a 39-room boutique hotel located at the corner of Scout Tobias and Scout Rallos Street, only a block away from Timog Avenue, in Quezon City. The hotel opened in late 2012 and features modern tropical interiors, with a touch of classic Filipino design, using sustainable building materials and employs energy saving technology and environmental design, making it the first truly green boutique hotel in the Philippines.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo Now Open, Offers Introductory Rates

Photo Courtesy of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

To celebrate the successful soft opening of the new Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, the hotel is offering its special introductory rates available for a limited number of rooms only.

*Deluxe Room (Single occupancy) at PhP 3,500 nett
*Deluxe Room (Double occupancy) at PhP 3,800 nett

The Manor at Camp John Hay, Baguio City

The Manor at Camp John Hay is a 176-room luxury hotel located at the former American air base in Baguio City, featuring a four-story property built in a log cabin design and boasts of five-star accommodation, amenities and services. The hotel beautifully blends with the surrounding pine trees and it is one of the very few hotels in Baguio City that offers a scenic view of the verdant side of the Cordillera mountain range that is not obstructed by buildings and houses.

Fresh New Flavors at Stella Wood-Fired Bistro, BGC

Stella Wood Fired Bistro is a casual dining restaurant located at the ground floor of Bonifacio High Street Central, right beside its sister bar-lounge, Rocket Room. Stella specializes in wood-fired dishes characterized by the simple and fresh flavors of the West Coast, the Mediterranean and South America. Its bright and warm interiors, designer lamps and furniture create a refined ambiance perfect for corporate brunches or casual family dinners.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria is a luxury hotel located at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and ADB Avenue. It has a total of 263 rooms divided into nine categories: Deluxe Room (40 sqm), Grand Deluxe Room (50 sqm), Premiere Room (58 sqm), Executive Room (41 sqm), Club Deluxe Room (41 sqm), Executive Suite (63 sqm), Grand Club Suite (77 sqm), Premiere Suite (77 sqm), and the Crowne Suite (112 sqm). The hotel is easily accessible from Robinsons Galleria, with its own basement parking available for its guests.

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is a 285-room hotel located in Ortigas Center, Quezon City. The four-star hotel is conveniently interconnected to Robinsons Galleria, breaking the hassle of exiting the hotel to go to the mall. We often visit Robinsons Galleria to shop, watch movies or when we feel like eating out on a weekend. It is only now that we got the chance to visit Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for a family staycation.

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila is a new serviced residence located at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), featuring 220 luxurious and spacious studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom penthouse units that offer comfort, convenience and privacy of a modern home, matched with state-of-the-art amenities and the highest standard of service expected of a luxury hotel.

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila (马尼拉奥迪加斯马哥孛罗酒店) is a luxury hotel located along Meralco Avenue, in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It is the first sky hotel in the Philippines occupying the high-rise floors of a 45-story mixed-use building. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is the third Marco Polo Hotel branded property in the Philippines operated by Hong Kong's Wharf Hotels.

Old School Music + Great Food & Booze = Guilty Pleasures at Rocket Room BGC

I spent my high school years in the 90s and I grew up watching MTV and radio countdowns of songs that made significant influence in my life. Okay! I confess! I am guilty of listening to Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue and I always denied that I had CDs of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys, and I always debated that Brandy sang better than Monica!

Pasalubong Shopping at the New Duty Free Philippines Stores at NAIA Terminal 1 & 3

Pasalubong ha! That's usually what we hear from our friends or relatives whenever we are traveling to a far place either for leisure or for business. For Balikbayans, shopping for Pasalubong is such a huge task, an activity that usually eats up valuable time from their vacation or work abroad, but they willingly do none the less for their loved ones in the Philippines.

Hotel Jen Manila

Hotel Jen Manila is a 312-room first-class hotel located on Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, right across the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), with some of Manila's top historical and heritage sites, as well as entertainment, retail, and conference & exhibition facilities located nearby. Consistent with other properties within the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group, Hotel Jen Manila offers world-class accommodation through its well-appointed rooms and luxurious suites, but matched with a uniquely Hotel Jen level of service with a more intuitive attitude, and in a relaxed and friendly style.