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Thursday, 3 December 2015

"Club Punta Fuego", What an Amazing Resort in Batangas!!!


It was their double infinity pool that wowed us when we reached on this beautiful property of Club Punta Fuego last weekend. Operated by Fuego Hotels and Properties, Club Punta Fuego is an exclusive membership club/ resort in Nasugbu Batangas. This tranquil and secluded resort is only 2.5 hours away from Manila via two major routes : the New Ternate- Nasugbu Highway in Cavite or South Luzon Expressway via Tagaytay or 45 minute drive from Tagaytay Cavite

Inspired  by Fisher Island in Miami, Florida - development of the property begain in 1995 as Roxaco Land Corporation and Landco Pacific Corporation partnered to create a Spanish- Meditterenean style residential resort that masterfully combines natural beauty and modern luxury. Club Punta Fuego soon be opened its doors as a fully operational private enclave under the management of Fuego Hotels and Properties!



Monday, 5 October 2015

"Hotel Muse Bangkok, MGallery Collection", One of The Most Amazing & Exquisite Luxury Hotels in Bangkok



Hotel Muse Bangkok http://hotelmusebangkok.com/ Set in the trendy Langsuan district, this elegant, 1920s European–inspired hotel is a 6-minute walk from Chidlom BTS Skytrain station, 3 km from shopping at Siam Paragon, and 9 km from the Grand Palace. Refined rooms come with glass-walled bathrooms and free-standing tubs, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Upgraded rooms add Italian marble bathrooms and/or access to a private lounge. Bi-level suites include living rooms, and some have terraces; upgraded suites feature full kitchens. Parking is complimentary. There are 2 upscale restaurants and 4 bars, 1 of which is rooftop. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym.  Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collection is 30 minutes’ drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It is approximately a 5-minute Skytrain ride from Siam Paragon and MBK Shopping Centre. 

Sunday, 4 October 2015

"Evason Hua Hin Resort", The Best & Most Amazing Luxury Resort in Pranburi!


Evason Pool Villa


Pranburi, a peaceful local town located in the South of Hua Hin or just a 30-minute drive from Hua Hin Main Town and a 3-hour drive from the busy city of Bangkok; where's the capital city of Thailand. And, in Pranburi, there is one, "The Best & Most Amazing Resort", Evason Hua Hin Resort, where  I stayed for 2 days 1 night!

Evason Hua Hin , set amongst 8 hectares or 20-acres of landscaped gardens with lotus ponds, facing the Gulf of Siam, it offers 196 guest accommodations in a garden setting, including 40 private pool villas each measuring 110 square meters and Evason Studios which features an oversize terrace complete with a daybed.  All guestrooms offer eco-friendly designs adhering to a renowned responsibility to the environment and the Evason philosophy of Redefining Experiences. And, among all their nicest rooms and accommodations, it was their Evason Pool Villa I stayed that only cost US$270.00 per room per night during my stay.

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

"Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort", The Best Resort To Stay in Nong Thale Beach, Krabi (Thailand)


Amazing Beach at Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort

Krabi, one of the best beach travel destinations in Thailand, and from my 7-day amazing stay in Bangkok, I traveled to Krabi.  And, among all the nice beach luxury Krabi hotels lined-up on this tranquil & quiet Nong Thale beach, where it's a 40-minute drive from Krabi airport, I amazingly stayed at "Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort" for 3 days 2 nights.

Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort  http://www.anyaveetubkaekbeachresort.com/ is an amazing beachfront 4-star luxury resort along the nice stretch of tranquil & peaceful beach of Nong Thale Beach. This resort has an amazing architectural design, which is totally inspired by the traditions and building structures from countries of Morocco, India, and Thailand.

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

"Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel", Amazing Luxury Hotel in Bangkok with History, Grace & Charm



Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand with full of culture, tradition, temples and people with a smile and its last 2 weeks, I re-visited this beautiful country for 4th time and among the busiest and luxury hotels in Bangkok, as a GHA Black Member, glad that I stayed at "Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel" for 3 days and 2 nights.

Amazing Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel 

Anantara Siam Bangkok, is a prestigious luxury hotel that has contemporary and yet traditional Thai Architecture, artwork, and beautiful gardens with extensive modern facilities as this hotel building itself is not a high rise (nine floors only), designed reflecting a Thai House in the olden days making it one of the most impressive and hotels in Bangkok.  In addition. In addition to the displayed artwork and sprawling 25-meter swimming pool, this 5-star hotel has visually stunning 3 areas of open-air spaces tropical gardens in between the Parichart and Montathip courts which spreads over 10 acres of land.

Monday, 28 September 2015

"Anantara Hua Hin Resort", The Best & Most Amazing Luxury Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand!


Beautiful day at Anantara Hua Hin Resort

Hua Hin, a beautiful seaside resort city near Bangkok Thailand, where the only a 3-hr drive from Bangkok and in Hua Hin, there is the Best and Most Amazing Luxury Resort "Anantara Hua Hin Resort". Anantara Hua Hin Resort is a luxurious beachfront resort with 14 acres of land that surrounded by lush tropical gardens, which has amazing rooms & suites designed like an ancient Thai village and has the most exclusive & tranquil Lagoon Club Rooms; where its perfect for Honeymooners or guests who would like to have the exclusivity and peaceful atmosphere. Upon my arrival from my 3-hour smooth journey from Bangkok, only after 5 minutes, I was ready for check-in and among their amazing 187 rooms and suites, it was their Anantara Garden View Suite I chose to stay for 3 days 2 nights. 

Saturday, 26 September 2015

"Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort", The Most Tranquil and Beautiful Resort in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai (Thailand)


Mae Rim, a beautiful province in Chiang Mai Thailand, where is a 30 kilometers or an hour drive from downtown city of Chang Mai Thailand, and in Mae Rim, there is one most tranquil and beautiful resort called "Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort".

Panviman Chiang Mai  Spa Resort, http://www.panviman.com/chiangmai/ , is a secluded mountain resort in the serene and tranquil Mae Rim Valley, where is only an hour drive from Chiang Mai City and surrounded by evergreen and teak trees, flowers and vegetables grown in their area. "Panviman" in fact comes from the origin Thai word which means "as if you are in heaven" and indeed, when I stayed here, the view from the resort feels like you are in heaven.


Warm Welcome from their Staff

Upon arrival, only after 5 minutes, my room was ready for check-in and among their only 42 prestige rooms or accommodations, it was their Viman Pool Room, I chose to stay for 3 days/2 nights, that only cost THB12,600++ (USD$350) per room per night.

My Viman Pool Villa

Viman Villa is a 140 sqm. the room that comes with a king-size bed, a huge bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub & rain shower, a private balcony, and own pool. And, the view of the Mae Rim valley from the pool was really amazing.

Viman Pool Villa

Thursday, 24 September 2015

"The Dhara Devi Chiang Mai", Amazing Luxury Hotel That Full of History, Origin & Charm!




The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai https://dharadhevi.co.th/ offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Chiang Mai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

"Best Western Premier the Haven Ipoh", The Most Amazing Hidden Luxury Resort in Ipoh (Malaysia)


The Haven's centerpiece is an iconic 14-storey high 280-million-year-old limestone 


The Best Western  Premier The Haven Ipoh is Perak's tallest and most luxurious resort Condotel where you can live by the forest and in the city at the same time. The hotel's ecological standards are as impressive as the surrounding landscape properties in Malaysia to use 100 percent renewable energy and all within a sustainable budget. And, among the 150 suites they offer, it was their 2+1 Bedroom Lakeview Standard, we chose to stay that only cost MYR800+ (USD$190) per room per night.

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

"Pangkor Laut Resort", The Most Amazing & Beautiful Luxury Resort in Malaysia!!!


Pangkor Laut Resort is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, where you will find one of the premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land. Upon arrival on this beautiful island resort, our villa was ready for check-in but, our Guest Experience Staff briefed us first on the details and locations of restaurants, rooms, facilities, etc. at the Reception area for 10 minutes, which is for me very helpful especially if you are in a big island. For 3 days 2 nights stay, we took the Resident's Package that only cost US$400 per night.

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

"Hyatt City of Dreams Manila", The New Best Prestige & Entertainment Luxury Hotel in Manila





Hyatt City of Dreams Manila is a newly launched luxury hotel in Parañaque’s Entertainment City. Located just a 30-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, as well as one of the most famous shopping malls in the Philippines, SM Mall of Asia, where is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

"Raffles Makati", The Most Elegant and Prestige Hotel in Makati!


Raffles Makati home to three sophisticated addresses in one tower in Makati, Raffles Residences Makati, with 237 one to four bedroom residences for private ownership; Fairmont Makati, a hotel with 280 deluxe rooms and Raffles Makati, with 32 suites; which has a striking 30-floor masterpiece, with only exclusive 32 suites. Among their gorgeous 32 suites, it was their "Junior Suite" we've stayed for 3 days/2 nights.  Upon arrival, we were warmly welcome by their staff and had our welcome drinks at Writers Bar and only after 5 minutes, we're ready for check-in.


Junior Suite

Saturday, 1 August 2015

"InterContinental Nha Trang", The Most Elegant High-Rise Hotel With The Best View of Nha Trang Beach


Nha Trang, Vietnam is one of the most surprising amazing beach destinations that I traveled to. Situated 1,350-kilometer from Hanoi and 450-kilometer from Ho Chi Minh City, this beautiful coastal city is well known for its beaches and scuba diving. Over a decade, it has been developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of  travelers to Southeast Asia and Vietnamese tourists.

Among all the high-rise hotels lined-up on this beautiful and busy Nha Trang beach, there is one most elegant, sophisticated hotel with the best view of Nha Trang Beach ,  InterContinental Hotel Nha Trang  (under IHG Group of Hotels) and glad, I found myself staying here for 2 days & 1 night that costs USD$370 per room per night.

Amazing View of Nha Trang Beach from my 19th floor King Bed Club Ocean View Suite


Tuesday, 28 July 2015

"Six Senses Ninh Van Bay", The Most Amazing & Exclusive Paradise Resort in Nha Trang (Vietnam)


Nha Trang, Vietnam, situated 1,350-kilometres from Hanoi (HAN) and 450-kilometer from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and one of my most surprising amazing beach travel destinations in Asia, where it is well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of  travelers to Southeast Asia and Vietnamese tourists.  In Nha Trang Vietnam, there is one secluded and most exclusive resort, "Six Senses Ninh Van Bay", where it is famous for all upscale travelers, honeymooners, and families who like to have an atmosphere of a private island and glad, I had found myself staying here for 3 days & 2 nights.


Beautiful Beach of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay 

Monday, 27 July 2015

"Evason Ana Mandara", The Best & Only Beachfront Resort in Nha Trang (Vietnam)


Nha Trang, Vietnam is situated 1,350 kilometers from Hanoi and 450 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City.  Nha Trang, Vietnam is also well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of travelers on Southeast Asia and Vietnamese tourists. And, glad I had found myself staying at Evason Ana Mandara Resort for 3 days & 2 nights.



Beautiful Morning at Evason Ana Mandara


From Singapore, I flew to Ho Chi Min City and from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang airport. Evason Ana Mandara, located just a leisurely walk from the Nha Trang city center. Vietnam airlines operate flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN) and Danang (DAD) to Cam Ranh Airport (NHA), where it takes only 40-minute by car to Evason Ana Mandara. Dining choices include local, regional and international cuisine, presented using the freshest of ingredients. The diversity of Nha Trang presents a wide range of opportunities, water and land-based excursions that can be arranged by the resort. Or simply relax at their tranquil beach or poolside, enjoying their attentive service and their many refreshments and dining choices to offer.

Sunday, 12 July 2015

"AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort", A Must-Visit Resort in Sepang Malaysia!


AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort  is a beachfront and over water getaway that has it all. Lazy pool and spa days, beach games and water sports and, only a 40-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  

AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a proud member of Minor Hotel Group and has the resort’s over water palm features 315 rooms and one, two and three bedroom villas for couples, families, and friends. Well-designed spaces with essential comforts ease you into a totally relaxing stay. Fresh and contemporary, warm natural tones are splashed with colorful artwork, cushions, throws, and flowers.

Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort
(credit to AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort website)


Located 90 minutes south of the capital, Sepang seems a world away from Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant city pace, with a lush landscape of plantations, mangroves, and wetlands, as well as charming fishing villages.  The sandy coast and calm waters of the Malacca Straits are perfect for sunbathing, beach games, as well as a wide range of water sports. And, it was last weekend when I decided to visit this luxury resort together with my friends. Among their 315 water palm features villas, we stayed at "Family Villa", that costs MYR1,457.50 (S$520) /per room per night with breakfast for two and extra pax is additional MYR210 (S$74) with breakfast, with below amenities.

Sunday, 28 June 2015

"Boracay", an Amazing Beach Travel Destination in Philippines!



Boracay, Philippines


Boracay...one of the most popular beaches in the Philippines...perhaps in the world, as many times this has been recognized by some of the most prestigious travel websites and magazines especially Condé Nast Traveller as "The Best Island in the World". It was way back 2005, when I first visited this amazing island, since then...I visited it more than 10 times. But, this 2015, I made sure that I have to blog about it.

Sunday, 7 June 2015

Park Royal Hotel Saigon, A Must-Stay Hotel at Saigon, Vietnam!




PARKROYAL Saigon Hotel, located 10 minutes away from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Tan Binh Exhibition and Convention Centre, making it suitable for both business and leisure. Upon arrival at the airport, only after 10-minute drive, I've arrived at PARKROYAL Hotel Saigon. As I arrived, a lot of expats, Flight Attendants and Pilots were staying here. And, among their nicest rooms and suites, it was their De Luxe Room, which only cost USD$130 per room per night that I have stayed.

My arrival at Park Royal Hotel Saigon

Saturday, 6 June 2015

"Six Senses Con Dao", Absolutely One of the Most Amazing Resorts in Asia!


It was in 2014...after I watched the Travel Channel that I started to dream of Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam. Since then...I made a  promise to myself that someday I will visit this beautiful and exclusive island luxury resort of Six Senses Con Dao Resort (where Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt stayed in 2011 for 5 days) .


 Six Senses Con Dao


It was last week that I spent 3 days/2 nights at this exclusive resort  Six Senses Con Dao.  Six Senses Con Dao is delightfully remote, which presents elegantly designed modern accommodations with generous personal space, lush tropical mangrove vegetation, and breathtaking views out to sea. Each villa comes with its own private infinity pool and unobstructed water vistas.  Six Senses Con Dao, the first five-star resort in the archipelago islands, is contemporary in design and reflects the essence of a traditional fishing village. Passionate about supporting and protecting the environment, Six Senses Con Dao’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability has been recognized as one of the world’s top eco-lodges by National Geographic Traveler.  

Con Son Island, home of Six Senses Con Dao, is 230 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). It is a 45-minute flight to Co Ong Airport (VCS), then a 10-minute transfer to the resort.  From Singapore, my friend and I had flown to Ho Chi Minh City and to Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island via Vietnam Airlines, which cost USD$210 (Php10K) for 2-way transfers. And, after a 45-minute flight, we finally arrived at Con Dao Island.


Saturday, 9 May 2015

"Thunderbird Poro Point Resort", A Must-Visit Resort in La Union, Philippines!


Santorini Greece, one of the most-dreamed travel destinations in the world. Famous for beautiful architectural buildings & structures, and pristine beaches. Luckily, in the Philippines, there's one Santorini Greece inspired hotel in San Fernando La Union, that as a Family, last week, we have traveled smoothly for 6 hrs. from Cavite via NLEx-SCTEx-TPLEx freeway and stayed for 2 days 1 night only.  And, upon arrival at Thunderbird Poro Point Resort, after only 5 minutes, our rooms were ready for check-in.



Nice pristine beach at Thunderbird Poro Point Resort


Thunderbird Resort - Poro Point is a 65-hectare, Mediterranean-inspired luxury resort that overlooks the West Philippine Sea. With architectural themes influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the resort is composed of a world-class hotel with dining, entertainment, and gaming facilities that would surely live up to your dream destination.