“A traveler’s food trip through Dumaguete City”  WRITTEN BY Meesha de Leon Dumaguete, nicknamed “the city of gentle people” is a city in the philippine province of negros oriental known for the sincere hospitality of its locals. A friend of mine, Mike, had told me all about Dumaguete and how it has become a foodie [...]

Orchestrate romantic dinners and memorable private holiday parties with nature’s beauty as a permanent backdrop at Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan WRITTEN BY:Lawrence Mistades Photos Courtesy of: El Nido Resorts and Lawrence Mistades   While most vacations can serve as a quick recharge fix, Lagen Island Resort in Palawan will go as far [...]

In the 1930s, the first wave of local migrants ventured into Mindanao—Specifically south cotabato, cotabato, sultan kudarat, sarangani and general santos city which was then a sparsely populated island with vast, largely undeveloped tracts of land. Within three decades, SOCCKSARGEN has given rise to one of the busiest sea ports in Southeast Asia, brought forth [...]

Revisit one of the top local destinations for a luxurious retreat as well as a bit of adventure By Mica P. Santos Turn off your cellphones and iPads, pack your resort wear and ply to the idyllic paradise that is Bohol. This jewel of Visayas is considered to be one of the premier travel spots [...]

Bluewater Resorts brings world-class luxury to Panglao Island WRITTEN BY APRIL CABATIT PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLUEWATER RESORTS FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RUDY LIWANAG When the Alegrado family opened their firstBluewater resort in 1989, they started out with thirty cabanas and a small swimming pool along a beachfront property in Mactan. In two decades, Maribago Bluewater—or [...]

Hotel Vida in Clark, Pampanga is an ideal venue for a quick weekend getaway WRITTEN BY PAUL JOHN CAÑA PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOTEL VIDA You’re probably familiar with this scenario: plans are drawn up to spend the weekend outside the city and the only requirement is that it must be within a one to two-hour [...]

The blues are bluer and the greens greener at Bella Rocca Island Resort and Spa Marinduque is an island born of passion and love. Locals tell the legend of a young couple, Mariin and Gatduke, who lived in the mainland of Luzon many years ago. Their love was great, but elders who did not approve [...]

The peninsula and its many islands are fast gaining popularity because of the Survivor series. So before tourism takes over, take a trip to this quiet and rustic beach destination and experience what it is to truly go on vacation Written by Carla Casanova-Perlas Once in a while, when the pressures of work, duties at [...]

Ilonggos, or the inhabitants of Iloilo, a province located in the Southeastern part of Panay Island in the Philippines, area proud people. They are very proud of their culture and heritage, and it is evident in how a conversation over coffee can stretch from post-lunch to late in the afternoon, starting with pleasantries (How was [...]