The Velassaru Maldives, Part Deux

And the Velassaru tour continues...

For those who want to get wet without being in the ocean, the Pool is quite a spot to be at. An infinity pool with a teak deck and lounge chairs. At first glance, the pool seems to be connected to the ocean.

Hotel Elizabeth Cebu Turns ONE!

Hotel Elizabeth Cebu turns ONE this November! For the entire month, Stay one night and get your second night for only P1.00 + get a free gift especially from Hotel Elizabeth!

AND

  Get a chance to win 3D/2N stay a Junior Suite at Hotel Elizabeth Cebu! Just follow the mechanics on the Hotel Blog.

The Velassaru Maldives

Trust me... It's paradise.

And it's found in Velassaru, Maldives.

Read this post on the NEW ToT:

http://www.triportreats.com/2011/11/09/the-velassaru-maldives-part-uno/

My Water Villa at Velassaru Maldives

There is something about being near or by the water that just brings in the calmness. And when you're in Maldives, a country known for its crystal clear waters, there is no excuse. You have to live by the waters.

 Must stay when at the Velassaru Maldives is at one of the water villas. If not only for this terrace view, for the actual room accommodations and amenities inside the villa.

Fersal Hotel + Facebook

Fersal Hotel Philippines now has Facebook!

 Click here and LIKE Fersal Hotel for updates on their promos and discounts around the metro. Plus!

Scarlet Hotel Singapore

 For my birthday, I was treated to a Scarlet Surprise.

Read this post on the NEW ToT: 

http://www.triportreats.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=199&action=edit

Brit Brekkie at Gordon Ramsay at The London, West Hollywood

How can anyone resist a spread like this?

 Especially when this little English bulldog stopper ushers you in? Irresistable.

(courtesy of www.gordonramsay.com)

Gordon Ramsay at The London

At a recent trip to Los Angeles, I somehow had the brekkie bug and found every excuse to eat it. Hence the "Battle of the Breakfast" series on ToT. One of my memorable morning meals was an early start at Gordon Ramsay's signature restaurant for The London West Hollywood.

Hotel Elizabeth Specials for the Rainy Season.

Hotel Elizabeth is chockful of goodies for the coming monsoon season.

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• Happy Hour : Buy 2 Get 1 on cocktails w/ Free Nachos + 15% discount on Ala Carte Menu
• 4+1 on Friday and Saturday Buffets
• Get up to 50% off on room rates *
• Mongolian Buffet is P445+ for Cebu branch

Whether you're in Baguio or Cebu, Hotel Elizabeth will provide you an experience on its own.

For inquiries, please contact:

(MNL) +632 912 2691/911 2161

(CEB) +6332 231 8000

(BAG) +6374 619 0367

reservations@fersalhotelgroup.com
www.hotelelizabeth.com.ph

(*subject to room availability)

HK Boutique Chic at Lanson Place Hotel

This is SO Hong Kong.

This, in no way, resembles HK. And that's the way I like it.

 

On a recent business trip to HK, I convinced the big boss to veer off our normal accommodation in HK, which is The Parklane in Causeway Bay, to stay at one of my favorite boutique hotels: The Lanson Place Hotel

When In Vegas... Go Big or Go Home!

Remember Hangover?

Yep, I was a lucky brat that had a room with THIS view in Vegas.

I had a short business trip to Sin City, and only had one night to stay.

My Favorite Room at Hotel Elizabeth for Sinulog

Pit Senyor!

 This is my favorite room at Hotel Elizabeth Cebu: the Junior Suite.

 Basically it's a big studio with a king bed, arm chair with a floor lamp for reading, a love seat sofa  and a foot bench for my purse and clothes. I think I love it more because of the framed photography that's mounted on top of the bed... lol

Sumptous Chinese Spread at Shangri-La's Summer Palace

If you can't go to Hong Kong to get authentic Chinese cuisine, bring Hong Kong to your tummy via Summer Palace, my family's favorite restaurant for fine Chinese food with elegant ambiance. Ever since I was a kid, I remembered celebrating our special occasions at Summer Palace. When I grew up and began working, a lot of our lunches would be dimsum in this much-loved restaurant.

Though we frequent Choi Garden more because it's more relaxed and their Shabu-Shabu menu is fantastic, Summer Palace is the perfect lunch location. Plus all Shangri-La hotels have impeccable Chinese restaurants, and Summer Palace is really in a league of its own.

One of my favorite spots for dining is the Crystal Room, which is right in the center of the restaurant, enclosed by Chinese etched rosewood enveloping diners for more privacy.

Celebrate Cebu's Sinulog Festival at Hotel Elizabeth

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Don't forget! Cebu's Sinulog Festival main events happen on the weekend of January 14-16. The best place to stay is in the newest, freshest and liveliest hotel in the Pearl City: Hotel Elizabeth! Hotel guests get a Goodie Bag filled with items to make you Sinulog ready!

Holiday Happenings at Hotel Elizabeth Baguio

If you're in Baguio this Holiday season, drop by Hotel Elizabeth Baguio and celebrate the Merry Month with these fabulous Dining Specials!

 And if you're wondering what to do for the New Year, Why not come celebrate at Hotel Elizabeth!

 The Santorini ballroom will be the venue for the Big Bang New Year Dinner Celebration on the 31st!

Hotel Elizabeth Has Arrived in Cebu

 Baguio's 3-time Hotel of the Year has finally Arrived in Cebu and is extending its Soft Opening Promo of 50% off til December 15, 2010.

Welcome to The Hotel Elizabeth

Rainy Season Specials at Hotel Elizabeth Baguio

Are you tired of the smog in the Metro? Want to get away to cool weather and beautiful surroundings? In need of a relaxing place to hold your conference, seminar, or a special location for your memorable moments?

Hotel Elizabeth Baguio has a Rainy Season Special!

50% off on All Deluxe Rooms, Executive Suites, and Penthouse Suites!
50% off on Conference & Function Packages!
30% off on the Executive Penthouse Suite
Rates include Complimentary Breakfast & Unlimited Wifi access
Valid from July 1- Sept 30, 2010

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Stay at the Hotel Stendhal in Roma

Ahh Roma...

 

You know you're in Italy when you see a Biglietteria (ticketing) machine with several language selections for the Trenitalia line. If ever you're in Italy, you know the way to go is via train.

Upon arrival from our very long flight and exiting the Roma Fiumicino airport, ToT's travelbuddy, aka Jerico, and I decided to relive our studiare days in Italy. Because we're traveling a day ahead from our very big travel group, we thought that it would be the perfect day trip to take. We felt compelled to scrimp on the small things so we can blow out on the more important aspects of traveling, like lugging 4 pcs of luggage to a train station, then to a cab

Boracay Bound: Astoria Accommodations

People often wonder how it is possible for ToT to find time to travel while working and racketeering at the same time.  My secret? Before the New year even begins, I procure the official holiday list for the entire year and start planning my vacations in advance. It helps save on airfare, gives your friends time to be pressures to join, and it maximizes those long weekends that "happen" to creep up too late for plans. This is how I know that Labor Day weekend would be a 3-day travel extravaganza way before anyone else did or before the news announced it, alongside other weekends coming up later in the year. All you need to do is ask your lovely HR lady for a copy of the holiday calendar, and you are now well-prepared for those "last minute" Friday or Monday off.

Destination: Boracay! 

Goodie Giveaway #3: The Hotel Elizabeth Experience

THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED BELOW!!!

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Heading up to the Mountains aka. Baguio again this weekend. Yes, admittedly, for work. But every opportunity to go up is definitely an excuse to be lazy and suck in the natural wonders and great climate that Baguio offers. And the fruit! It's the best place to buy the freshest fruits and veggies! Tagged as the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio is indeed a cool climate getaway from the heat of the summer Manila sun.

I especially love all those canned preserves and attempts at Strawberry wine. Uber sweet, but so heartwarming.

Read the entire post on the NEW ToT: http://www.triportreats.com/2010/02/26/goodie-giveaway-3-the-hotel-elizabeth-experience-done/

Hong Kong Honeymoon

Let me tell you, Hong Kong can make you do crazy things. The food begs you to eat a lot. The sales lure you to shop a lot. The streets ensure you will walk a lot... speaking of walking... HK also made me sleep walk. More on that later.

My trip started with my shuttle ride to Park Lane hotel with a tornado hanging over our heads. RAIN!

As a birthday gift to myself, (aside from my Muse ii and my Tubbataha trip) I met up with my Santa Monica roommate in HK while her fam flew in from Jakarta. Well, that and the underwater cam case purchase that made me trek to the HK ghetto aka talahib (grassfields).

My very first meal while waiting for roomie's arrival was from a random sushi place atop the AMC movie theater in Causeway Bay. I was unsure what I was hungry for so I headed to the nearest resto from the hotel... Talk about a gem of a find; in that resto-that-will-remain-nameless I taste the most amazing shake (salmon) sushi which melts in your mouth with perfect oiliness.