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Tune Hotel Opens Ermita branch

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Launched in December of 2011, Tune Hotels is now fulfilling its promise to open its branches to the Philippines. The first branched was opened during the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark and very recently, the next branch was opened in Ermita Manila. The Angeles branch is a 165 room hotel.

Mind Museum Philippines Soon To Open at The Fort

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

There is a educational center opening up at The Fort in two weeks time. The Mind Museum at Taguig was just an idea in 2006 but it was immediately started in 2007. The 12.5ksqM land area of thrilling exploration is a PhP1B project that is fully funded by private & corporate donors from sponsors, family [...]

South West Air Corporation opens flights to Masbate, Virac & Legazpi

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

I was casually browsing Facebook for some streaming updates from different pages I am subscribed when I stumble upon this very familiar Bicolano terminology – Bicol Air Express. No,  I am not talking about the favorite chili-rich dish in Bicol, it is a local airline which was launched in December. BICOL AIR EXPRESS now can [...]

Tune Hotels to open in the Philippines

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Global hotel chain, Tune Hotels open its doors in the Philippines. Graced by no less than Mark Lankester, Group Chief Executive Officer, Tune hotels made their way to announce their entry to the Philippines.

Happy 16th Anniversary Enchanted Kingdom!

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world-class theme park is celebrating its 16th year of bringing MAGIC to families and friends. Happy 16th Birthday EK!

Zoom Treetop Adventure at Circulo Verde

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

The Zoom Treetop Adventure at Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City is the latest and newest zipline opened in Metro Manila. We tried it out this afternoon and checked the place.

World Pyro Olympics 2009 at The Fort, Taguig

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

It’s the time of the year folks. The stage is set for this year’s World Pyro Olympics.

The town of Lazi, Siquijor

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The town of Lazi is home to two major tourist spot in Siquijor – the church and convent of Lazi.

Calendar of Holidays for Year 2010

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

2010 is fast approaching and travelers would always want to plan ahead for their vacation for next year. Here is a list of the official non-working holidays for year 2010.

Cebu Pacific launches The Wandering Juan

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Cebu Pacific launches a new website name WanderingJuan.com, aimed at promoting tourism in the Philippines. To be a Wandering Juan, just take a photo of your slippers (tsinelas) whenever you travel to some fo the hot spots and tourist destinations in the country and share it on the site.