Tuesday, September 27, 2016

3 Exciting Shopping Spots in Metro Manila, Philippines

From the air-conditioned tiangges near hotels in San Juan, Manila to the crowded streets of Divisoria — your quest for the ultimate bargain will take you to a lot of places in Metro Manila. Take a pick from these popular shopping and bargaining grounds or try to visit them all for an outstanding, if a bit exhausting, shopping experience.

1. Divisoria
Heaven for bargain-hunters and shoppers on a tight budget, hell for demophobes — that's Divisoria. This colorful and crowded market district somewhere between Binondo, Tondo, and San Nicolas offers a wide assortments of low-priced goods spread across various shopping malls and side streets. Cooking ingredients, dry goods, pirated DVDs, everything under the sun can be found in this area, and most of them come with a cheap price tag. The site was founded back in the Spanish period when non-Christianized Chinese, who were forbidden from operating in Intramuros, settled in a new commercial community which was eventually called Divisoria.

2. Greenbelt
Internationally renowned brands certainly have a home at Greenbelt but that's just a fraction of the shops you'll see when you go to this shopping mall in Makati City. Aside from well-known names, the 5-section complex also has family restaurants, fast food chain outlets, clothing stalls, boutiques, and a lush garden with an aviary and chapel in its midst. Most shops selling electronic products and gadget accessories are in Greenbelt 1, Greenbelt 2 has fine dining restaurants, Greenbelt 3 and 4 house coffee shops and high-end retails stores, and finally, Greenbelt 5 proudly displays the works of Filipino designers. Aside from shopping, eating, and simply hanging out in the garden, you can also witness the different shows that take place in the mall's free spaces.

3. Greenhills
Greenhills is a bit like an indoor, air-conditioned, and well-organized flea market. It's far from the chaos of Divisoria, yet the goods are priced much, much cheaper than those found in Greenbelt. The shopping center has over 2,000 stalls devoted to clothes, electronics, toys, jewelries, among many others. Arcades and activity centers, trendy restaurants and bars, antique merchandise, boutiques and salons, as wells as a Catholic church and a Muslim prayer room can also be found in the mall premises.

Should you fail to finish scouring these areas before the setting of the sun or before you run out of energy, you can choose to stay at the posh hotel accommodations in San Juan, Manila. There, you can take a nice break to prepare for the second day of your shopping adventure.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Redefining the Standard in Business and Resort Luxury: The Northam All Suite Penang

Being in Penang feels like being in a time loop: traces of its history and the culture that once dominated this city can be seen in every exciting destination, in every delectable dish, and in the attitudes of every person living in the city. But it does not have the primordial vibe, in fact, Penang is as advanced as the other cities in Malaysia. Tall structures also don the city, contemporary interpretations of their traditions, and so on. Penang is a city that has successfully managed to preserve the old while continuing to modernise the city.

At the heart of this enchanting city is The Northam All Suite Penang. Travellers of every kind flock to this hotel because just like city, they have provided a unique Penang accommodation where the intricacies of leisure is balanced with exceptional features, and an ideal address to get access to notable sites around Penang.

New World of Comfort

Two words can describe the room accommodation in Penang: timeless elegance. The rooms are awash with soft natural colours and earthy tones which gives it a relaxing and comforting vibe. Each room is equipped with a private jacuzzi, high-speed Internet connection, an LCD TV, coffee and tea facilities, and other top-notch amenities. This will definitely be the only place you’ll want to be in after a day out in the city.

Functional Features

Create unforgettable memories on your trip with The Northam All Suite Penang’s top facilities and services. Whether you’re staying for business or leisure, your every whim will definitely be satisfied. You can make use of a sauna, steam room, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, business centre, concierge, travel and tour desk,and more. There are also massage services, car rental assistance, and limousine services available for you.

The Address of Convenience

The Northam All Suite Penang is at the heart of the historic city of George Town — a popular destinations whose inner city has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage. From the hotel, you can access key places of interest like Gurney Drive Seafront Promenade, Gurney Paragon Shopping Malls, Batu Ferringhi Night Market, and Kek Lok Si Temple. It is also only a short distance away from Penang Hill, Fort Cornwallis, Penang Bird Park, and Firefly Haven.

The Northam All Suite Penang also offers hotel promotions to help you plan your Penang trip without breaking bank. This is truly the place where your Penang trip will be made extra special, not just in the rooms and facilities provided for you, but also in their genuine service and the holiday opportunities they give their guests. So pack those bags, get those plane tickets, and check out The Northam All Suite Penang. Experience unique elegance and comfort that can only be found here.

Monday, September 19, 2016

The Perfect Family Trip is Waiting For You at The Royale Chulan Damansara

Who would’ve thought fun family weekends can also be educational and entertaining? The Royale Chulan Damansara is offering families a unique weekend getaway that is sure to be packed with fun activities and luxury amenities. The Stay, Skate, KidZania Package presents families a chance to enjoy an affordable family vacation with amazing perks.

KidZania Kuala Lumpur

There is a reason why KidZania Kuala Lumpur has been raking in visitors: the kids are having so much fun in it! Here, kids are given an opportunity to explore their abilities and their interests in a playroom setting. But here we list down other things that make KidZania one of the best places for awesome family bonding.

Kids need to get boarding passes first

At the check-in, after getting your boarding passes, kids will be given a cheque which they will need to ‘encash’. It is equivalent to 50 KidZos, the currency that will be used inside. Let your kids handle the KidZos because once they are inside, they will learn how to earn, budget, and use the money wisely.

Line up to work on different jobs and earn more money

Once inside, kids can queue to get into different jobs like Fire Fighters, Doctors, Pilot, Flight Attendants and more. In return, they will get paid with more KidZo money. So you know which ones you want to check out first, you can get a map at the information counter so you can easily navigate all levels.

Trying out a job costs KidZo money, but they also get some in return. Once they have 100 KidZo money, you can use these to redeem items from the KidZania department store.

Real-life simulations for a better work-play experience

Kids are given real-life simulations for each job. For instance, the Fire Fighter section has kids lined up in front of a building to put out the fire (but of course this isn’t real fire). The Dentist section starts with a lecture on Dental health and how to properly clean teeth. Then it segways into the practical application by helping a patient clean their teeth.

Kids can even line-up to culinary jobs and make their own lunch, but they do have to pay KidZos to participate. Don’t worry about missing out on good food, though, because there are food outlets available for both the kids and their parents. But if you would rather eat out of KidZania, that’s cool too.

Additionally, one of the simulations is grocery shopping. The kids are given a shopping list which they will bring in KidZania’s own supermarket. They will have to find these items and bring them to the cashier.

There are about 90 jobs available for kids to try out. If you didn’t have time to finish them all, you can always come back for more. But make sure you’re getting the best out of your stay in Malaysia — experience top-notch accommodation at The Royale Chulan Damansara.

Apart from getting a discount on your KidZania admission, you kids can also skate their hearts out at the hotel’s indoor skating rink. Parents can also relax and unwind with a discounted spa package at The Royale Spa.

For more extraordinary weekends with the family, check out The Royale Chulan Damansara website for discount deals and low hotel rates.