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Florentina Homes, Dumaguete

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Mig has been inviting us to come over but just have not had the chance to go to Dumaguete.  But we will one day Mig! Meantime, I told Mig I will post about his place so in case you are looking for a place to go to in the Philippines, I heard Dumaguete is nice! dumaguetamap_philippines.jpg

 And stay here at Migs’ family’s place

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 It looks so nice and cozy! 

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Come home to one of Dumaguete’s finest hotels…

Florentina Homes

“a happy place”

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Florentina Homes is your home away from home. It is an apartment-style hotel that is tucked away in quiet, residential area in Dumaguete City. It gives you the perfect accommodation in Dumaguete, and you’re guaranteed of a relaxed, worry-free stay. You can look forward to the perfect escape everytime. It is one of the homiest hotels in Dumaguete, so your stay is bound to be a cozy one – whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, or you need a place to stay and bond with your family, or even if you’re traveling with a group.

This fine hotel in Dumaguete is composed of 3 European-themed stand-alone buildings (Swiss, Spanish-Mediterranean, English Tudor), housing 9 apartment units that suit the discriminating tastes of travelers. Get transported to the world’s favorite destinations without having to leave the country, and without having to pay for exorbitant fares.  

Mimic the feeling of being in a cozy cabin in the Alps. This Dumaguete hotel has units that have a Swiss motiff. Swiss units have crisp, clean furnishings and have light-colored interiors.

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Or if you’re after old-world charm with a twist, you can stay in the Spanish-Mediterranean themed units. These charming units are colorful, and with red bricks and tiles, a spacious balcony and romantic lighting. You’d instantly feel like a dashing matador, or a beautiful senorita.

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Bask in the simplicity and homey atmosphere of the Tudor units, reminiscent of home furnishings in England.

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One cannot help but notice the lush greenery, of tropical plants growing, framing and accentuating the building frames and adorning every corner of the establishment.

All 9 units are fully-furnished, with 2 bedrooms each, enough to accommodate 4 occupants comfortably. They also have a service area that has a toilet and bath, as well as spacious laundry space. Being an apartment hotel, daily clean-up service is available. A perfect accommodation for young families and groups seeking short or medium term stay in the city.

Units also have living rooms, where you can lounge and relax, telephones, as well as cable TV, so you never miss out on your favorite shows. And free Wi-Fi to keep you in touch with the world. Invite a few friends over and meet at the apartment. It would be very hard for you to resist the inviting couches in the living room – you simply cannot help but get de-stressed. Truly, this accommodation has nothing but the visitors’ well-being and relaxation in mind.

Setting it apart from most of the hotels in Dumaguete, Florentina Homes is equipped with all the comforts of home. It has airconditioned rooms, so you’re assured of a restful sleep. And handpainted overhead fans if you choose natural air. If you’re trying to save, or if you’d rather not eat out, or if you bought local produce and fresh meat and fish from the local market, each unit is equipped with a fully-furnished kitchen, and dining table, so you can cook your own meals.

Feeling lazy and would rather relax?.. you can order room service from the in-house restaurant, Gabby’s Bistro. You don’t need to travel far for great-tasting, reasonably-priced meals. Aside from offering delectable comfort cuisine, the in-house restaurant, Gabby’s Bistro, also has wireless Internet, so you can catch up on work, or simply surf the Internet. Enjoy the unique colorful and cozy ambiance of a Swiss restaurant, with different nooks and corners, each spot offering its own special feel, with personal hand painted artwork and tasteful design evident from all angles. And you can choose to dine in the air-conditioned interior or feel the tropical breeze in the charming al-fresco area, with acoustic band music playing on selected nights, guaranteed to make your dining experience enjoyable and memorable.

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And right across Gabby’s Bistro is the Rana Verde Coffee shop and Mini Plaza, a complimentary addition to the whole development, with a rustic Mexican motif, further adding to the international flavor of the complex. Rana Verde houses a completely enchanting coffee shop, with its cute and cozy interiors artfully decorated and handpainted, unmatched in its uniqueness and charm. We also have a little Boutique there where you can bring home a couple of souvenirs of your stay in Florentina Homes and Dumaguete. Fruits in Ice Cream is now in Dumaguete so grab a cup and experience real ice cream!

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For a bit of exercise and a feel of the tropics, guests can lounge around and swim in The Oasis swimming pool. Superbly designed with fun, recreation, relaxation, and restful ambiance in mind, all rolled into one gorgeous little tropical paradise tucked away in a quiet private corner of the hotel compound, inviting one and all to unwind and free their minds and bodies of worries and stress. The pool has its own swim up bar, a slide for the young-at-heart, lots of in-pool benches to sit around, and from a minimum of 1 ft depth to its deepest point of 4ft, the pool is clearly designed to be very friendly for all to enjoy.

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Want to celebrate an occasion at The Oasis? Small parties with complete catering can be arranged at the hotel. The Oasis ambiance is unmatched, especially in the evenings, when the soft lighting brings a soothing glow to the senses.

You also don’t have to worry about your vehicle’s security – Florentina Homes has ample parking space within the compound right across the apartment units.

This accommodation in Dumaguete is easily accessible too – it’s only 5 minutes away from the airport, and 5 minutes away from the city proper. The hotel has a service van that can pick up guests to and from the airport, as well as offer transportation to local destination points.

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Next time you find yourself in Dumaguete, come home to Florentina Homes. Theres no place like it!

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      Internationally themed apartment hotel complex with in-house restaurant, coffee shop, & swimming pool

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      Ideal for family and group travelers

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Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment units, good for 4 occupants* Service area with toilet, bath, and laundry space*Cable TV*Safety deposit box in every unit*Wireless Internet*Living room*Spacious balcony* Telephone*Complete kitchen*Air conditioned rooms*Ample parking space*5 minutes from airport*5 minutes to city proper

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Armando’s Finest Quality Meats, Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver

By | Foodie, Proud to be Pinoy!, Steaks, Travel | No Comments

This is the Armando that Tita Regina introduced to us.  She served us beef from here and it was really good.

Previous entry:  Barefoot Contessa of  Vancouver 

 Armando is FILIPINO!!!! and he is among the top butchers in town.  Heart2Heart is so proud! 🙂

We were hoping to see Armando but he stepped out to take a break for awhile so he was probably going around Granville Island somewhere.  I was hoping to see even a photo of him in his website, but none  

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Pinoy Chef Brigade

By | Foodie, Proud to be Pinoy!, Travel | One Comment

We wanted to take the most direct flight to LA, so we heard that PAL was the most direct and it was straight from Manila to LA in just around 12 hours!  Love it! Aside from that, the food was great!  Heart2Heart is so happy that they are now featuring Filipino chefs!!  I normally don’t like airplane food and I am always happy when I can eat and enjoy in the plane

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 This anytime dining menu always looks so good but I never get to have it since I am always asleep.  Good thing or else I would have gained 5 pounds in just one airplane ride 🙂

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And I always wake up for breakfast.  I love Filipino breakfast! 

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Our Top 10 Best Resorts in the Philippines

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Dear Valued Clients:

You deserve only the best!!! TWI is pleased to offer you our best deals for the best resorts in the country. Start planning your summer getaway now, have a piece of this luxury resorts for less!!!

Call our Sales Team now at 6872490 to 92 or 4703056.

Enjoy the summer!

Jaison Yang – Gen. Manager  TRAVEL WAREHOUSE INC. 

Unit 1007 OMM-Citra Bldg, San Miguel Ave. Ortigas Center Pasig City, Philippines 1600 Tel. Nos. (632) 6872490 to 92 Fax: (632) 6872493

Emailtravelwarehouseinc@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.travelwarehouseinc.com

Services Offered: International and Domestic Ticketing, International and Domestic Tour Packages, Hotel Reservations, Incentive Tours, International Cruises,Visa and Passport Assistance and Travel Insurance

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The World’s Best Sandbox

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Heart2Heart is so happy to promote great advocacies, especially those promoting our very own! Thank you to Butch Jimenez for this great endeavor and for capturing the beauty of our country through your camera!

 

Summer is coming up and before making travel plans outside the country, why not choose among the many beautiful islands in the Philippines!!

Heart2Heart wants a copy of this calendar!!  Will be emailing Butch ASAP!

 

 

From  Butch Jimenez:

“My advocacy is simple : To trumpet to the world that the Philippines is the world’s best sandbox!

I give the calendars away for free and I’ve gotten requests from all over the world.  All your readers have to do is to email me ( butchgjimenez@yahoo.com ) and I’ll tell them how to get the calendar free. I don’t ask for payment in any shape or form. I just want people to know that the Philippines is the world’s best sandbox”

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Pasko, Pasko, Pasko Fiesta Regalo – Making A Difference

By | Giving Back, Proud to be Pinoy!, Shopping | No Comments

Making a difference is made easy with Pasko Pasko Pasko! That extraordinary fair that captures the true spirit of Christmas ON OCTOBER 24, SUNDAY 9AM TO 9PM AT THE ROCKWELL TENT.

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Your mere presence is a treasured contribution for the goal is EXPOSURE of the livelihood and One Town One Product (OTOP) vendors of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to our community.

For micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, discover through the exhibit of Product Development and Design center of the Philippines (PDDCP) what they can do for you. Their mandate being to promote design as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products by servicing your design needs.

Enjoy the complimentary freshly baked French pastries of Alexandre for all the early birds arriving at 9AM.

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Then delight in the unique holiday aura created by Rachy Cuna as displayed through out the tent as well as in the booth of Gawad Kalinga (GK) village. Feel the Christmas cheer with the GK Tatalon Choir singing holiday songs all through out the day alternating with Dream FM playing your favorite carols. 

Surprise your selves with the rare finds – Jesse tree, Silang crafts and water hyacinth baskets to name a few.

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Delivering with such passion is this team composing of Usec. Merle Cruz, Dir. Myrna Sunico, Marivic Bonoan, Fe Bulao, Gerry Ravelas, Vic Vargas, Honey Vergara, Marivic Pineda, Divine Duran, Aycee Ursua, Pinky Poe and Cecile manheimer. Weng Domingo acts as mortar collaborating DTI with GK’s GKonomics as well as with other livelihood and charitable institutions.

“Some we do more, sometimes less, but always, we can do something, however small.”

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