tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3113991843739699892017-03-26T07:01:30.041+08:00Asean is composed of South East Asian Countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. This blog is about Culture, Business, Travel & Tourism, Resorts, Hotels, and Environment of Asean member countries.Betz Potpourisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311399184373969989.post-89463879332779330042017-02-27T13:19:00.001+08:002017-02-27T13:19:26.714+08:00

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Hong Kong is every foodie’s dream. As a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong racks up a feast of flavors from around the world along with its own culinary traditions, and together creates a sumptuous anthology of tastes that tickle every food lover’s fancy. As it colors the season with its biggest promotion Hong Kong Summer Fun until August 31, dining pleasures abound and are ready to fire up palates

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About a third of the way up the west coast of Cebu is the sleepy little market town of Moalboal. About five kilometers outside the town, down a dusty track, is Panagsama Beach, which was one of the first places where scuba diving caught on in the Philippines. In the early 1980s, it was one of the most popular and highly regarded diving destinations in Asia, which led to dive resorts having

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Starting with only 40 rooms in 1998, Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center now has 285 rooms in three clusters – the main and north wings on the beachfront, and the garden wing nestled in a nature-inspired setting. In the main and north wings are three types of rooms and five types of suites, all with standard amenities like airconditioning, cable TV, pillow top mattresses,

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By Dandi GalvezWith each passing year, Baguio City’s annual Panagbenga or Flower Festival cements itself as one of the country’s top tourist draws, attracting both local and international visitors. Its prominence is ever more apparent with the participation of big name sponsors, celebrities, political aspirants and a fair share of local controversies. We’ve seen the broadcasts, walked the closed

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Known as the City of Flowers, Zamboanga City is the gateway to Western Mindanao and a mix of Chavacano, Tausug, Yakan, Badjao, Sama and Subanen culture. Its trademark vintas with their trademark colorful sails ply the Basilan Strait, especially during festival occasions. Zamboanga’s Chavacano dialect is unique mixture of pidgin Spanish and various Visayan tounges. As such, various landmarks

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Asia’s newest and exciting leisure travel destination — Macau — will once again thrill the public as it unfolds its colorful showcase of offerings at the Atrium of the Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia for three days starting today, courtesy of the Macau Government Tourist Office-Philippines.The modern and contemporary booth portrays Macau’s tagline — Experience Macau, A World of Difference, the

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In celebration of Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa’s recent recognition from Travel + Leisure 500 and the World Travel Awards, the resort is offering a limited celebratory treat for local residents.With rates beginning at P6,500++, guests will enjoy an overnight stay in one of the resort’s luxurious rooms with buffet breakfast for two adults, daily P1,000 food and beverage credit, complimentary

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The Boracay Regency Group has further firmed up its distinction as the biggest luxury hotel group in the country’s most famous island destination.This developed as the group, owner of the 285-room Boracay Regency Beach Resort, acquired the nearby 201-room Seraph Hotel even while completing the construction of the 120-room Regency Lagoon Resort as part of its planned expansion for 2009, thus

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By Dandi GalvezNowadays, it takes a certain amount of effort to find a good hotel. Mainly because of the vast array of places to choose from, it’s getting harder for people to find the right destination for their leisure and business needs. What would make searching less complicated is a hotel that distinguishes itself by providing both the comforts of home and the convenience of doing business

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ASTORIA PLAZA15 J. Escriva Drive Ortigas Center; Pasig CityTel (02)6871111 Fax (02)9100370Website: www.genesishotels.comEmail: sales@astoriaplaza.comserviced residence rooms/suites, spa, salon, pool, gym, caféATRIUM HOTEL15/f Taft Centrale Exchange mall,Sen. Gil Puyat cor; Taft Ave., PasayTel (02)8340370 Fax (02)8340380Website: www.genesishotels.comEmail: crs.genesishotels.comatrium-type

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BAYVIEW PARK HOTEL MANILA1118 Roxas BOULEVARD cor. UN Avenue,Malate, ManilaTel (02)5261555 . Fax (02)5211285Website: www.bayviewparkhotel.comEmail: corp_sales@bayview.com.ph deluxe rooms/suite, coffee shop, pool lounge, bar, restaurants, gym, function facilities,Business centerCENTURY PARK HOTEL599 P. Ocampo St, Malate, ManilaTel (02)5288888 . Fax (02)5281811Website:

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1. You can have Bulacan as the first stop. It is best known for its role in the nation’s history; the capital of Malolos was the seat of the first Philippine Republic in 1898. Barasoain Church is famous as the site of the Malolos Congress, which ratified Philippine independence. The adjoining convent has been converted into a museum depicting the different events of the 1896 Revolution. Other

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BASSIG HILLTOP RESORTCaronsi, PataguelegPeñablanca, CagayanTel (078) 8441156Resort amenities near Callao Caves/ Pinacanauan River areaCASSILY LAKE RESORTCentro East, Tuao, CagayanTel (0917) 2558884Manila Tel(02) 3713827Email: jade_p75@hotmail.comCottages, clubhouse with bar, pools, tree surrounded lake, boat rides and fishingHOTEL CANDICEBlumentritt cor: Luna Sts.,Tuguegarao City, CagayanTel (078

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BANAUE HOTEL & YOUTH HOSTELTel (074)3864087 to 88Fax (074)3864048Baguio Tel (074)44267908Telfax (074) 4428848Manila Tel (c/o Philippine Tourism Authority)(02)5242495 or 2502Fax (02)5256490Website: www.philtourism.comEmail: marketing@philtourism.comlog-cabin type rooms,restaurant, conference hall, bar and disco, pool sun terrace, souvenir shop and outdoor/indoor sportsBANAUE VIEW INNPoblacion,

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COOYESAN HOTEL PLAZANaguilian cor. Asin Rd., Baguio CityTel (074)4478888 to 93Fax (074)4442634executive/ deluxe/standard rooms and suites, multi-function room, café, business center, bar, billiards, amusement center, restaurant and adjacent shopping mallThe Cooyeesan Hotel Plaza is well tailored to the needs of the discriminating business traveler. It offers a relaxing stay in a deluxe

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Baguio City is located some 1,500 meters above sea level, nestled within the Cordillera Central mountain range in northern Luzon. The city is enclosed by the province of Benguet. It covers a small area of 57.5 square kilometers. Most of the developed part of the city is built on uneven, hilly terrain of the northern section. When Daniel Burnham plotted the plans for the city, he made the City

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What to do and see in Cebu:Historical Magellan’s Cross(Magellanes St.). Planted in April 21, 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan; spot where the first Christian Filipinos, Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana and about 400 followers, were baptized by Fr. Pedro Valderema. In 1525 to 1740, the Agustinian priests built an open shrine for the cross but the natives began to take chips from the cross believing it had

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Siquijor was declared a marine reserve and tourist zone in 1978.Known for its scenic beauty and archaic churches, Siquijor is also blessed with natural and historical attractions.Siquijor offers a never-ending stretch of white sand beaches, all 102 kilometers of shorelines surrounding the island.Natural Things to See in Siquijor:Salagdoong Beach Resort (Maria)Located 6 km. northeast of Maria. An

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Every time I have a newspaper on my hand, I always check the entertainment section, not to read the comics part, but to read my horoscope. Don't get me wrong, I liked reading my horoscope when I got nothing to do in the office, hehehe.So, have you ever wondered whether you are compatible with you current partner. If you are wondering, and want to find out, then here it goes:Capricorn (December 22

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The island province of Palawan has been declared as a nature sanctuary of the world, and for good reason. It is wrapped in a mantel of rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and pristine beaches. It is surrounded by a coral shelf that abounds with varied and colorful marine life. It boasts of exotic flora and fauna, like the mousedeer and the scaly anteater, that

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