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David Beckham, afternoon tea, black British cabs.
London’s Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster face Venice’s tower of St. Mark’s and Rialto Bridge across the street on one side. On the other, Paris’ Eiffel Tower stands tall and proud. Where in the world are you? If you guessed Macao, ...
Some notes from Panglao, from chasing turtles and dolphins to freediving, seeing depressive tarsiers, and more.
Panglao is an island whose name doesn't quite match its character. For a place with pristine shores and world-class resorts, the town has such a sad moniker. Panglao comes from the word "mapanglao," which means lonesome place. Legend has it that this ...
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It’s a first in the Philippines.
It’s a common problem for travelers: you get to your destination (or have to leave it) at an odd hour, and either you wait for your hotel room to become available or pay an extra night so you’re not spending the rest ...
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Two spas also earned five stars.
Five Philippine hotels achieved five-star ratings at this year’s Star Awards handed out by Forbes Travel Guide, an independent rating system for luxury hotels, spas, restaurants, and—for the first time this year—ocean cruises. Announced on on Wednesday (February 15), the Manila hotels ...
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Two top hotel groups are sharing the holiday blessings and cheer with the community.
Every year, many establishments try to one-up each other when it comes to holiday decorations and promotions. Christmas is one of the biggest seasons of the year, and companies understandably want to attract as many people—a.k.a. customers—to patronize their products and services. There’s ...
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Treat yo’ self.
Japan has always been a travel destination favorite, and while the country has started to open up once again to tourists, for many, the dream of visiting the land of sushi, cherry blossoms, and samurais remains just that—a dream. The next best thing ...
Farewell to a Manila landmark.
Hotel Jen Manila, the high-rise hotel located along Roxas Boulevard, is closing down, the company announced Monday (August 22). In a statement emailed to Esquire Philippines, New Riviera Hotel Development Corporation, the owner of the hotel building said it has decided to close ...
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Injap is heading to the Land of the Rising Sun.
There are many international hospitality brands that have set up shop in the Philippines, but no homegrown hotel company has done the opposite and actually expanded overseas. Until now. Hotel 101, the hotel brand of Injap Sia’s DoubleDragon Properties Inc., is pushing through ...
Fancy a five-star stay?
The 2022 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award is out, and here are the winners. Every year, Forbes Travel Guide—the world’s authority on luxury travel—releases a list of the world’s best hotels and resorts, and every year, the Philippines makes the cut. Filipinos know ...
