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April 16, 2009

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Villa 13, Shangri-la Boracay

This villa is another great spot in the resort! If you want to stay in a villa, make sure you request for Villa 13. It is the only villa with DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BEACH! You cannot imagine how valuable that is in the resort. Since the place is very big, the beach is quite far from the villas and rooms. So this villa is the BEST! It has two bedrooms so it is perfect for a family, a hut outside where you can eat outdoors and a patio. BEAUTIFUL!

As you go out of the living room- you see your pool and then the view of the beach

Lounging chairs on the side of the pool and shower

At an angle- the pool looks like it is connected to the beach!

View of the villa from the beach

Left view from the villa

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April 16, 2009

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Villa 9, Shangri-la Boracay

By Heart2Heart | Travel | 3 Comments

I requested for a tour to see the Presidential Suite…..It was beautiful!!! Even if the resort is beautiful as a whole, this suite is a place you would not want to leave either…no need to leave the resort and definitely no need to leave this villa…

Master Bedroom

From the garden there are stairs going up to the 2nd bedroom which is a separate bungalow all together

Leading to a hut on top of the mountain

On the way up is the entrance to the 2nd bedroom

Hut on the top

With a beautiful view

Villa 13, Shangri-la Boracay April 16, 2009

Vintana, Shangri-la Boracay April 17, 2009

Breakfast Buffet at Vintana, Shangri-la Boracay April 17, 2009

Cielo, Shangri-la Boracay April 18, 2009

White Night, Shangri-la Boracay April 18, 2009

Solana and Sirena, Shangri-la Boracay April 19, 2009

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April 16, 2009

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Find Your Shangri-La in Boracay

By Heart2Heart | Travel | 6 Comments

I was able to take a peek at the new Shangri-la in Boracay. Of course, Shangri-la never fails to live up to its name and reputation. It was beautiful! I heard that there are 1,700 staff manning the resort…not to mention 170 security guards around the area guarding the guests. It is an island on its own…peaceful and quiet. Be prepared to stay in this resort and only in this resort to relax, enjoy and have a peaceful vacation..as it is a beautiful island on its own

When you arrive in the airport they take you to their own port….

Where they greet you warmly…..

….and serve you some refreshments and goodies while you wait for your luggage and the boat to arrive and bring you to the island

View as you approach the resort…

Tree Top villas which I heard are very beautiful! and you can already imagine the view

Because the resort is very big, golf carts are provided to take you around especially if you are staying in a villa

Beach which is semi-private as it still shares with some of the nearby resorts

Lobby

Private Beach of the resort

Night shots of the main building and lobby which I thought was beautiful

Health Club

They have this Science and Information Center which showcases the living things around the island

Resort Shop

A bigger Adventure Zone for the kids

An Entertainment Center with board games, Chess, Ping Pong, Karaoke room, Billiards, Basketball and many more

This is the Deluxe Room which is part of the main building

The lowest level opens up to the garden

website: Shangri-la Boracay Resort and Spa

Villa 13, Shangri-la Boracay April 16, 2009

Vintana, Shangri-la Boracay April 17, 2009

Breakfast Buffet at Vintana, Shangri-la Boracay April 17, 2009

Cielo, Shangri-la Boracay April 18, 2009

White Night, Shangri-la Boracay April 18, 2009

Solana and Cielo, Shangri-la Boracay April 19, 2009

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April 15, 2009

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Rustan’s Spring Summer 2009

By Heart2Heart | Fashion, Summer, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

Backstage before the show

SUMMER’S FANTASY FROCKS AT RUSTAN’S

Rustan’s brings back the classics in vintage-inspired looks with fashion statements that span across the globe. With contemporary looks that are stirred by the retro, diverse styles make a stunning comeback this summer as defining trends walk the runway once again.

From a world of brands, Rustan’s presents the looks set to capture the fashion eye with its creative ensembles in unparalleled combination of colors and pieces.

Women’s Collection:

Earth tones brown and sand combined with shades of blue, aqua, emerald and coral complete the palette for the women’s summer collection. Spring/Summer begins with the Nautical look comprised of cool and relaxed outfits coming from renowned brands A.B.S, Karen Kane, The Sak, Loop, Rampage, Le Sportsac, Baby Phat and Sinequanone.

The French Riviera style on the other hand leans towards fresh and breezy ensembles perfect for a tropical getaway with frocks coming from Diane Von Furstenberg, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration, Nicole Miller, Liz Claiborne, Echo Design and L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer also sashays in the South American look led by brands Anika, Tigerlily, Laundry, Longchamp and Mulberry.

Men’s Collection:

Men can then enjoy new twists in ordinary closet staples. The Safari feel is the trend and earth tones in cool subtle colors are in. Promising clean lines in easy and light fabrics are ensembles from Pirelli, Steve Mono, Adriano Goldschmied, Earnest Sewn Jeans. Not only for casual wear, this summer premier brands John Varvatos, Steven Alan, Mulberry, Orciani and PF Flyers are ready for any corporate engagements. Men can also lounge at the beach front with scarves as head wraps or part of a style statement. Pieces James Perse, 120 % Moda, Island Company and Tailor Vintage can give each man a different style story this summer combined with leather and steel accessories from Pepe Mateu Jewelry, Goti Jewelry and Bozzi Jewelry.

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April 15, 2009

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Diesel Black Friday

By Heart2Heart | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

GUILTLESS SHOPPING AT DIESEL BLACK FRIDAY

Diesel surely knows how to make an exciting, fun, and new shopping experience for their avid shoppers! This year is no exception as the brand’s newest global promotion kicks off this coming April 17, 2009 – Diesel Black Friday.

A whole weekend of guiltless shopping awaits you, as Diesel issues free illegal banknotes called Diesel Black Money, the official currency of Diesel Black Friday. It can be spent in 23 different countries around the world at all Diesel stores, as well as through the online flagship and in selected points of sale worldwide. In Manila, spend these illegal banknotes in Diesel Greenbelt 3, Rockwell and Shangri-la during the already infamous Diesel Black Friday and all weekend long, from April 17-19, 2009, and go crazy with 30% off on almost all of your favourite Diesel items on display.

Expect the unexpected – Diesel Black Money will be distributed through exciting and surprising guerrilla marketing activities all over the world. Bundles of the illegal currency will be found in unexpected places in cities. Keep your eyes peeled: Diesel Black Money could be at your next shopping stop, your favourite night spots, or just around the corner.

Watch out as more privileges await customers on April 17^th in celebration of the official Diesel Black Friday kick-off. Have a blast while you shop with entertaining dance-remixed sounds like “Money Honey”, “Dirty Cash”, “Material Girl,” and many others from the Diesel music vault, as well as free Starbucks coffee from 2pm onwards. Diesel stores will definitely be crowded with fans enjoying the first day of Diesel Black Friday weekend!

Diesel Black Money is available in all Diesel chains, select SSI stores including Beauty Bar, Lush, Fruits & Passion, and Makeroom, and Customer Service Desks of Greenbelt 3, Rockwell, and Shangri-la Plaza Mall Cinema Ticket Center.

Stay tuned for more and enjoy shopping during Diesel Black Friday!

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April 14, 2009

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Cake Avenue

By Heart2Heart | Yummy! | 2 Comments

It was so nice to meet Maryrose and Liza, owners of Cake Avenue. They are also Assumptionistas 🙂 I always pass by their shop which is under the overpass on my way from Power Plant Mall but I never get to stop. Finally I featured them in the Baker’s Dozen ( Baker’s Bozen Celebrates Valentine February 11, 2009 ) and loved their Valentine offerings. They told me that they started this business because aside from being good friends, they have one thing in common….. they love to cook and bake! 🙂

I tried their new product – Brazo de Yema!! YUMMY!!!!!! It is like brazo de mercedez but yema inside – a different textur. They have it also in sugar free.

One of their best sellers too

And this is their BEST BEST SELLER! 🙂 I tasted it and it is really really good!!! A MUST TRY!! I thought that my Lola’s cook was the only one who could bake the BEST Food for the Gods, but apparently, I have tried a few good ones already

This is their latest collection of pastries – SUGAR FREE!!

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April 14, 2009

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Coffee Done Cold

By Heart2Heart | Summer, What's New at Starbucks? | One Comment

Summer Drinks being launched today at Starbucks!!! Available til July 1 only!! So hurry!!

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April 13, 2009

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Les Toques Blanches Culinary Team Pilipinas 2009

By Heart2Heart | Foodie, Great Achievements | One Comment

Come and Join me on April 19, Sunday and support the Culinary Team Pilipinas! There are still slots available so make your reservations now. This is their final practice before the May 9 Hong Kong Culinary Classic.

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April 13, 2009

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Banapple

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | 4 Comments

After our delicious lunch at Fat Skillet, right beside it was Banapple. We decided to have dessert there. I wish they had a Makati branch! They have only two, one in Katipunan and one newly opened in Tomas Morato The cake that caught my attention!

so I ordered it 🙂 It sounded better than it tasted but it was still YUMMY!

The cake that caught Janet’s attention 🙂

So, Janet ordered it 🙂 GOOD CHOICE! We all liked this one! SUPER MOIST! SUPER FUDGY!!! SUPER SUPER YUMMY!

I asked what their best seller was and they said of course…their APPLE PIE so I ordered it too. It was okay…maybe because I expected so much when they said it was their best seller. I liked the unique topping with crumbs on top

Other cakes in the chiller…all looked so good!!

We were not able to try their food as we already ate our lunch but looking at the tables beside us, the food looked really good and their portions are big. So it is really value for money! Looking forward to trying them next time