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August 14, 2012

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Crimson Resort and Spa, Mactan Cebu

By Heart2Heart | Accomodations, Travel | One Comment

It was so nice to get away for a day and go to Cebu in just an hour flight. About ten minutes away from the airport, we arrived ay Crimson Resort at Mactan! To welcome us was Janine Taylor ( F&B Director ) and Malca Villanueva (Marketing Director)

Beautiful landscaping

And of course beautiful Cebuanas

Crimson Resort was originally built as a clubhouse for the residents of the housing development of Filinvest. In fact when you enter, the first thing you will pass will be the residential subdivision which is already sold out and then you go further to the resort. The Gotianun family always come here to stay which probably is one of the reasons it is kept in good running condition

The beach

Massage huts by the pool

Architecture is done by the same people who built the Shangri-la resorts

Going to the gym

And a CRIMZONE for kids!

They have 5 gardeners maintaining the landscape of the resort

Some night shots

We were happy to meet James Montenegro, the General Manager of Crimson Resort and Spa. James was part of the team that set up Shangri-la Mactan when it first opened in Cebu

Score Sports Bar

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August 14, 2012

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Are You Ready To Fly PAL Again?

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August 8, 2012

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Our Top 10 Maldives Resorts!

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July 30, 2012

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Homemade Chicharon from Cebu

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Just arrived from Cebu and brought back with me some YUMMY chicharon!!! I try to always bring back something from my trips so I can share them with you. Good thing I have a little store to drop them off to. Thanks to Tita Marissa for the source!! I love discovering things like these- no brand, homemade, not found in stores and of course YUMMY!

Here it is up close! It’s vacuum packed. Hurry! I have only 20 packs in the store! Start passing by tomorrow as we are closed on mondays!

Store hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon to 10pm

Pls do not come on Mondays, the store is closed

Tel #: 854-7055

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July 28, 2012

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Discovery Shores Boracay Voted Top Hotel Spa in Asia

By Heart2Heart | Accomodations, Spas, Travel | One Comment

Discovery Shores Boracay Voted Top Hotel Spa in Asia in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey

BORACAY Island, Philippines – July 6, 2012 – DISCOVERY SHORES BORACAY, once again took the top spot as Number 1 Hotel Spa in Asia in Travel + Leisure’s (T+L) coveted 17^th annual World’s Best Awards compendium of the best hotels, destinations, and travel companies in the world (Source: http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-best-hotels/6).

Travel + Leisure’s features director, Nilou Motamed, announced winners of the 2012 World’s Best Awards survey on the “Today” daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The resort also ranked Number 5 on the list of Top 100 Hotels in the world and Number 2 among the Top Resorts in Asia.

Discovery Shores has been consistently in the T+L World’s Best Awards list of Top Resorts in Asia for three years now, each year ranking higher in the readers’ survey. “This is an affirmation of our unwavering commitment to giving our guests unmatched service standards complemented by our dedicated staff and our world-class facilities,“ said Jose C Parreño, Jr., chief operating officer of The Discovery Leisure Company Inc (TDLCI) and concurrent general manager of Discovery Shores Boracay.

For 17 years running, T+L readers have been asked to vote on the hotels, destinations and travel companies they love the most in the annual World’s Best Awards survey. This year’s results showcase the hotels and destinations that are important now. “Even after 17 years, the opportunity to see what travel experiences resonate with our readers still intrigues and delights me. While some passions change over time, the allure of the exotic and the new remains as strong as ever, as does the attraction to trips that provide distinctive and long-lasting memories,” Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Nancy Novogrod said in a press statement.

Travel + Leisure’s website describes Discovery Shores: “Barefoot elegance is the prevailing vibe on this tiny island, where the 2 1/2-mile stretch known as White Beach is often singled out for having the softest sand in the world. The 88 spacious suites feature large glass walls that look towards a scenic rock garden, but chances are you’ll spend more time by the water. Take a dip in the infinity pool, or Jet Ski on the crystalline sea. For people-watching, head to the Sandbar, where they stir up delicious mojitos, infused with local flavors like lychee and mango…Room to Book: Suites #318 and #330 have outdoor Jacuzzis, loft bedrooms, and views of the entire resort. Insider Tip: Chefs at Indigo restaurant can prepare a customized, multi-course degustation menu—just make sure you give them 24-hours’ notice.” (Link: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/boracay/hotels/discovery-shores-boracay-boracay)

Boracay Island, the pristine white sandy beach where Discovery Shores is located, known as the beach capital of the Philippines has been named as this year’s World’s Best Island Overall with a score of 93.10, taking the top spot from Santorini, last year’s World’s Best Island Overall. In January of this year, Discovery Shores was ranked among the top-rated 500 hotels in the world. It was the highest-ranking hotel in the Philippines in the T+L 500 10^th Anniversary Collection.

Each year, T+L asks readers to rate their favorite hotels, destinations, and travel companies around the globe. The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is a definitive guide to travel, listing the top travel experiences according to T+L readers. The results of the 17th annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey are listed on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worldsbest and will be featured in the magazine’s August digital editions and its August print issue that will hit US newsstands on July 20. The Twitter hashtag is #tlworldsbest. The Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Spa results will be featured in the October issue of Travel + Leisure and available on www.TravelandLeisure.com in mid-September.

New York City – July 19, 2012 – DISCOVERY SHORES BORACAY, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort was honored at Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2012 ceremony held at the Conrad New York hotel, New York City. Receiving the coveted award for the Top Hotel Spa in Asia is Discovery Leisure Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Jose “Jun” Parreño, flanked by Travel + Leisure vice-president and publisher, Jean-Paul Kyrillos and editor-in-chief Nancy Novogrod. Hailed as a favorite place to visit for Travel + Leisure Magazine readers, Discovery Shores continues to bring honor to the country, by representing the very best as the Philippines’ pinnacle of first class customer service, and world-class facilities.

Boracay Island took home the top spot as this year’s World’s Best Island award. The full results of the 17th annual “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards survey are listed on www.TravelandLeisure.com.

To all those who continue to believe and support the Discovery Shores Team that strives to deliver their service mantra “Service That’s All Heart,” Mr Parreño offers his heartfelt gratitude on behalf of Discovery Shores, “Madamu gid nga salamat!”

Experience Discovery Shores’s renowned service with the Pure Beach Bliss Package, a three-day, two-night getaway for only P14, 555 nett per person in a Junior Suite, (minimum of two persons required). For inquiries and reservations, contact Discovery Shores Boracay at (+63 2) 720.8888 / (63 36) 288.4500 or visit discoveryshoresboracay.com or slh.com/discoveryshores.

DISCOVERY SHORES BORACAY, once again took the top spot as Number 1 Hotel Spa in Asia in Travel + Leisure’s (T+L) coveted 17^th annual World’s Best Awards

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July 12, 2012

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Eat Pray Love in Bali

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July 9, 2012

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An Evening with Peter Allison

By Heart2Heart | Animals and Pets, Travel | One Comment

I attended this talk by Peter Allison organized by A to A Safaris

Previous entry: Asia to Africa Safaris January 3, 2012

Everyone here has either been to a safari like Jay Lopez and Tito Manny and Tita Ina Dizon….

…..or has been to a safari and wants to go again on another adventure like Tessa Valdes and Malou Gamboa, and Chie Gatchalian and her husband

planning to go to a safari like Aileen Anastacio, Chip Syyap and Mia Florencio

or maybe some just dreaming to go to one one day, that’s me 🙂 maybe with my bestfriend Eds or with Steve and Cherina 🙂

And here is Peter Allison! I actually find him cute 🙂 When he starts to talk he reminds me of Crocodile Dundee. He told me that he lives in Cape Town behind the mountains with 4 horses and he just jumps on one when he wants to go somewhere 🙂 He goes around the mountain to get to work which is around 20 minutes away

I love this slide which I saw in the last presentation of A to A

Peter’s talk was not the usual sales or marketing talk, but he showed us photos from his safari adventures! It was very interesting because he knows about animal behavior. We probably will not be able to tell what animals are doing when we take their photos, but Peter knows and has a story behind every photo he takes

One day, I am going to take my own photos and tell my own African Safari story….. one day! 🙂 and who knows, maybe Peter Allison will be my safari guide! Woohoo!

Peter is also a famous author

CLick below to go to Peter’s facebook page

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June 30, 2012

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Asian Street Food Invades Rustan’s

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

The discerning Filipino’s ultimate food source, Rustan’s Supermarket, is taking its shoppers on yet another gastronomic journey—this time around the streets of Asia—with its anticipated Asian Street Food Invasion, running from July 1 to August 15 in all Rustan’s Supermarket Fresh branches.

In the tradition of the supermarket’s highly-successful food festival series over the years, Asian Street Food Invasion zooms in on the products and ingredients that make up the colorful street food offerings of Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, thus bringing shoppers a multi-sensorial feast of flavors that allows them to experience an important part of such distinct cultures and lifestyles.

Savor the uniqueness of Vietnamese street food, which completes the cultural experience of anyone longing for a taste of this featured country. Complete a virtual stroll along the streets of Vietnam, which are dotted with vendors and small cafes that specialize in a type of food or beverage; be it the famous Pho (traditional noodle soup and a staple in the Vietnamese diet), chilled young coconut milk, or Bun Cha (barbecued pork marinated in chili ginger and garlic), among many others.

Indulge in tasty Thai street cuisine and get to know this country’s one-of-a-kind culinary lifestyle, with its distinct bevy of food stalls transforming every major street corner, empty alley and lot into vibrant food bazaars. Recreate the dishes that made this country so popular from the comfort of your own home, such as Pad Thai (fried noodles with dried shrimp and tofu) and signature Thai curries.

Discover the crossroads of global cuisine with Singaporean street food, with this country serving as a melting pot of people from many nations. Unique to this food culture are its local hawker centers, which serve a mixture of Malay, Indian and Chinese specialties; and where the act of choosing the right food vendor to buy from is an art to be mastered.

Lastly, get to know Malaysian street fare a bit more, which similarly presents an eclectic mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian influences but is made truly its own by the culture that envelopes it: fiercely competitive vendors trying to earn your attention (and visit), an endless stretch of satay and fruit stalls and open air restaurants, and rickety (yet fully-occupied) plastic tables spilling out onto the streets.

Enjoy all these and more well-loved specialties from these Asian countries

Look for the best personal shoppers, Boy Samson and Malou

and dig into your favorite street food via live cooking demonstrations and a weekend Hawker’s Market at Rustan’s Supermarket Rockwell on July 14, Rustan’s Supermarket Shangri-La on July 28 and Rustan’s Supermarket Makati on August 11.

Grab a copy of our Asian Streetfood Invasion leaflet and enjoy shopping for local ingredients, food items and other products from these featured countries to help you prepare your own feast at home.

Finally, get the chance to experience these Asian street food wonders firsthand via the Asian Street Food Invasion Grand Raffle. A minimum purchase of P500 entitles the shopper to one (1) raffle coupon for a chance to win a trip to one of several featured destinations, complete with a City Tour and Street Food Experience, airfare and hotel accommodations for a 3D/2N stay.

With Rustan’s Supermarket’s Asian Street Food Invasion, sampling the flavors of the world’s largest and most populous continent becomes all the more exciting, rewarding and truly enriching.

Rustan’s Supermarkets are located in Glorietta-Makati; Rockwell Powerplant Mall; The Gateway Mall in Araneta Center; along Katipunan Road, Quezon City; in San Antonio Plaza Arcade, Forbes Park, Makati; Greenbelt, Makati; Paseo de Magallanes, along South Superhighway; Corinthian Hills; Ayala Center, Cebu; Arcenas Estates, Banawa, Cebu, and Il Terrazzo Mall, Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

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June 16, 2012

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