Navigating the Seas and Visiting Exotic Destinations

     Sailing is the perfect way to make your dreams come true. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help ensure you have a great time every time. These guidelines will give you all the tools necessary for an amazing voyage. So grab your sea legs, get ready for some fun in the sun, and let's set sail!

Navigating the Seas and Visiting Exotic Destinations
image from pixabay.com

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation

     For most people, a vacation means a chance to escape, unwind, and step out of your everyday life in all senses. With that in mind, you don’t want to be spending hours in your room grooming and applying your makeup. Of course, you want to look put-together, but you can do so in a way that is simple and quick and gives you that fresh-faced look that is ideal when on vacation especially in the summer months.

     Here are some simple and easy-to-follow steps that will simplify your beauty routine while on your holidays, which also means you won’t have to pack anywhere near as many items.

Keep Your Beauty Routine Simple on Vacation
image from pexels.com

Caritas Bianchi Lodge Hotel Hong Kong

     Last June 4, 2018, we had an advanced birthday celebration of my son in Hong Kong for 3 days 2 nights stay with a full day itinerary at Ocean Park. I've been to Hong Kong for thrice already and there are still so many exciting places to see. My first visit was when I was three months pregnant with my son then another trip followed on my 6th month where we visited Hong Kong Disneyland.

      We booked a different hotel this time unlike the first and second visit because the accommodation was included with the airfare that my husband booked from a travel agency. On our third visit (my son's first), I DIY our booking and customized it so we can have our own time. After searching for a hotel that is easy on the budget and near the MRT station, I finally found the one that I will recommend to family and friends- Caritas Bianchi Lodge. Sharing a room tour and our experience after the jump.

Caritas Bianchi Lodge Hong Kong
Caritas Bianchi Lodge Hotel Hong Kong entrance

Mommy Bloggers Philippines will Celebrate the Holidays in Style at ICON Hotel Timog

Mommy Blogger Philippines will Celebrate the Holidays in Style at ICON Hotel Timog

On it’s 5

th

year, Mommy Bloggers Philippines

(MBP)

will be celebrating their annual Christmas

party at

ICON Hotel Timog. In what seems like a

pre

-

destined

event, MBP will be at the movies

for this year’s

theme

and there is no better venue to hold this theme

d party

than

at

ICON Hotel Timog. With a hotel

that highlights various icons from around the world, the chosen icon influences and the hotel’s

elegant,

y

et affordability factor makes it most ideal for a celebration of holiday glamou

Mommy Blogger Philippines will Celebrate the Holidays in Style at ICON Hotel Timog

On it’s 5

th

year, Mommy Bloggers Philippines

(MBP)

will be celebrating their annual Christmas

party at

ICON Hotel Timog. In what seems like a

pre

-

destined

event, MBP will be at the movies

for this year’s

theme

and there is no better venue to hold this theme

d party

than

at

ICON Hotel Timog. With a hotel

that highlights various icons from around the world, the chosen icon influences and the hotel’s

elegant,

y

et affordability factor makes it most ideal for a celebration of holiday glamou

     It's that time of the year again! I'll be joining one of the most awaited Christmas parties in the blogosphere- Mommy Bloggers Philippines Christmas Party! This year's theme is exciting because we are going to dress up as one of our favorite movie characters and the venue for this annual gathering will be in a hotel with the same theme as our party.

     On its 5th year, Mommy Bloggers Philippines (MBP) will be celebrating their annual Christmas party at ICON Hotel Timog. In what seems like a pre-destined event, MBP will be at the movies for this year’s theme and there is no better venue to hold this themed party than at ICON Hotel Timog. With a hotel that highlights various icons from around the world, the chosen icon influences and the hotel’s elegant, yet affordability factor makes it most ideal for a celebration of holiday glamour.

Mommy Bloggers Philippines will Celebrate the Holidays in Style at ICON Hotel Timog

The Makati Shangri-La Wonderful Weekends

     What are your plans ever weekend? Do you plan ahead of time or just go with the flow? Instead of the stressful long drive for an out-of-town family vacation, why not enjoy a Wonderful Weekend at Makati Shangri-La, Manila.

     Makati Shangri-La’s Wonderful Weekends package is the perfect family staycation packed with activities and treats not just for the kids but also the parents where families can enjoy more room time with an early check-in at 10 a.m. and late check-out at 4 p.m. Transform the hotel room into a little playground with a tipi tent and complimentary kids minibar filled with treats and goodies. Also, enjoy more room space and receive a 50% discount on the prevailing Best Available Rate by booking a second room just for the kids.

The Makati Shangri-La Wonderful Weekends

Explore Japan and Get Cozy at Karaksa Hotel

     My ultimate dream destination is in the land of the rising sun, Japan! I have a thing with Japanese culture and studying basic Nihonggo when I was in college is one of the proof that I'm so in love with their culture. It's every Pinoy traveler’s dream destination-why wouldn’t it be, the place is screaming with so much culture and life, and every attraction is bucket-list worthy: the gleaming temples and architectures, modern cityscapes a la sci-fi film, stunning parks in vibrant colors, heavenly hot springs—all begging to be explored. In fact, Japan is the fourth most-visited country in Asia last year according to the World Tourism Organization, so it’s no doubt that it’s on top of most people’s bucket lists.

     I'm saving big time for our Japan trip in the future and when travel comes to mind, the first thing to consider is the accommodation. Where to stay and how much will it cost? I think I've found an answer that I'm sharing with you after the jump :)

Explore Japan and Get Cozy at Karaksa Hotel
photo from pexels.com

See You at Vertis North Quezon City

     Last week, I was invited to the launch of two exciting destinations in Quezon City- Seda Vertis North and Ayala Malls Vertis North. These two destinations are essential to take the quality of life a notch higher in a city that’s already progressive—one that offers seamless hospitality at par with global standards and another that delivers a hip lifestyle experience that can make people feel more alive.

     Can I say that I'm lucky because I live in Quezon City? I don't need to brave the traffic going to other cities because of the leading hotel chain- Seda Hotels and the first millennial mall in the Philippines- Ayala Vertis North are now open to serve the public. Let me share a quick tour of two essentials to the Quezon City Central Business District after the jump!

See You at Vertis North Quezon City
photo from Vertis North's Facebook Page

The Beauty Items You Must Carry for a Trip Away

     Whether you are planning a city break to London or a week away in the sun, you will want to look your best. If you are packing light you might want to avoid taking your whole makeup bag and all your beauty products, but there are some things you can’t afford to leave behind. To keep looking your best for the trip, here are the beauty essentials you can’t forget to pack.

The Beauty Items You Must Carry for a Trip Away

Summit Ridge Tagaytay: Your Escape to a Breathtaking Haven

     The city is where everything happens — where life is a high-speed car chase to get to where you want to be. But being in the midst of the everyday hustle and bustle can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being.

     We all need a break from the fast-paced lifestyle of the city every once in a while. Luckily, we don’t have to venture too far to enjoy life unhurried. Favored weekend destinations like Tagaytay are only a stone’s throw away from Metro Manila, making it an ideal spot for a quick rest and relaxation. It's been two years since the last time we visited tagaytay for our much needed r and r. Now, there's another reason why a weekend staycation is a must. Read more below :)

Summit Ridge Tagaytay: Your Escape to a Breathtaking Haven

Tokyo Promotion 2016 "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch

     Sushi, Tempura, Takoyaki, Ramen, Gyoza, Cherry Blossoms, Kit Kat Green Tea, Louis Vitton, and many more! I'm definitely sure that you're dreaming of Japan right now. If you are a contestant of a guessing game and the clues above are given, the answer to the question even though you haven't heard of it yet will be J-A-P-A-N! The land of the rising sun is one of the dream destinations/vacations of Filipino.

     When I was still in college, I enrolled in Nihonggo class because I so love their culture. Japan is my dream travel destination. I'm very privilege to be invited and get the first dibs of their Tokyo Promotion 2016 "Exciting & Tokyo" launch last month where I learned so many things about Tokyo- the capital of Japan. Highlights of the event and what "Exciting & Tokyo" has to offer :)

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch

   More and more Filipino travelers are visiting to Japan. The number has reached to 268,000 people in 2015, about four times larger than that of 2011. The main reason for the rise in numbers of visitors were due to a more ease in visa application 2013 with the "alleviation of multiple entry visa regulations" and also the "simplification of single entry visa application for participants of packaged tours organized by accredited travel agencies".

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
"Exciting & Tokyo"

This 2016, Japan is inviting everyone to go and visit their country for several reasons:

1. Olympic and Paralympic games in 2020

2. To visit "the gateway to Japan" which is Tokyo, the capital that played an important role more than ever to promote inbound tourism.

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
TOKYO

3. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is now working hard and doing various efforts to establish the “TOKYO BRAND" as a tourist destination.The Tokyo Metropolitan Government have launched the TOKYO BRAND logo and slogan "& TOKYO", last October which is expressing the brand concept of "a city that promises all kinds of fun by constantly generating new styles while bringing tradition and innovation together". The ampersand character of "& TOKYO" expresses Tokyo's many ways of making "connections", in other words, their intention behind this logo and slogan is to express how Tokyo creates new kinds of enjoyment by forming new values and connections.

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Everything  "Exciting & Tokyo"

4. For the first time, they had a promotional event for travel agents and media in the Philippines to show the charms of Tokyo with the purpose of promoting the inbound tourism of Tokyo by using this logo and slogan.

Tokyo Promotion 2016 "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
"Exciting & Tokyo" Logo

5. During the seminar, Tokyo Metropolitan Government also presented tourism related companies and organizations from Chiba prefecture and made several presentations to introduce the tourism information. The local governments of neighboring prefectures of Tokyo such as Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa had their own stand to appeal each prefecture at the business meeting area for travel agents.

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Ms. Matsuda Mariko discussing tourism in Chiba, Japan 

6. Other presentations include the following tourism companies such as:

Hotel and Lodging:

Imperial Hotel

Shinjuku Hotel

Listel Hotel

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Mr. Sho Okita of Imperial Hotel

City Tour and Transportation:

Hato Bus

Outech

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Ms. Waraha Asato of HATO BUS

Amusement and Theme parks:

Tokyo Disneyland Resort

Tokyo Sky Tree

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Mr. Roy promoting Tokyo Disneyland Resort while Mr. Takahiro Shimizu invites everyone to see Tokyo tower in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

     Delegates from Tokyo, Japan headed by Mr. Tsuchibuchi offered not only the latest information but also the easy-to-understand performative attractions like the Japanese traditional instrument called shamisen and tea ceremony demonstration. The shamisen performers "Se-shami street" showed us awesome and one-of-a-kind performances that day.

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Head of Tokyo delegation Mr. Tsuchibuchi and the shamisen players Se-shami street

     With the theme "Exciting", one of the unique values of Tokyo's as a dynamic and energetic city which is constantly evolving, and with recognition of the interests of the Filipinos, we think that we could successfully promote the tourism of Japan. 

Tokyo Promotion 2016  "Exciting & Tokyo" Launch
Tokyo Promotion 2016 Delegates 

     Thank you so much to Tokyo Promotion 2016 team for having me. I learned a lot during the seminar and event you've prepared for us. I'm definitely sure that Japan will be included in my travel bucket list this 2016. I'm inviting everyone to come and visit Tokyo this year as they have a lot of exciting things to offer this year.

Good Times!~