CocoLoco Named ‘Best Beach Resort in Boracay’, Wins Business Excellence Award & More

CocoLoco Beach Resort Boracay was recently awarded the Golden Globe Annual Award for Business Excellence 2017 and was also named ‘Best Beach Resort in Boracay’ in the recently concluded Aklan Awards. Check out the full details below:

Our accommodation in Boracay is also the recipient of the Philippine Top Choice Awards for Excellence & Outstanding Achiever 2017. CocoLoco was also given the distinction of being the Top Choice for Eco-Friendly Beach Resort and Restaurant in Aklan.

One of Cocoloco’s newest innovation is its new and improved website that now offers direct bookings. Guests can now easily browse rooms, check prices, and reserve nights straight from their smartphone or computer. All transactions and personal information are guaranteed safe and secure. The website and booking engine are powered by DirectWithHotels.

Another big news this year is the additional 14 rooms that will be added to Cocoloco’s roster of accommodations. This means more people can enjoy the hotel’s array of exciting activities, such as mountain hiking, cold spring trips, river excursion, paddle boards, kayaks activities, and spa and massage.

We’re also offering a special promo called “Best Rates online + Free Airport Transfer”. Just book a minimum of 2 nights stay 3 days before your arrival and you get the best rates direct from our website plus a one-way transfer, all-inclusive environmental and terminal fees, daily breakfast, beachfront access, and swimming pool access at Tonglen Resort, all-day happy hour, free Wi-Fi at the front office and restaurant and a lot more. The complete details can be seen here: www.cocolocoboracay.com/promo

About the hotel

This charming beachfront property offers everything a traveler could ever ask for — peaceful and well-appointed accommodations with sea and forest views, facilities for fun and relaxation, plus reliable services to ensure constant convenience throughout.

To top it all off, the resort also offers visitors the chance to enjoy a worry- and stress-free vacation courtesy of Boracay Island’s world famous sunshine, sands, saltwater, and sunsets. Tourists can also take part in various thrilling beach activities, exciting water sports, and amazing island hopping trips. Also, D’Mall Boracay is about 1.6 km from the resort. 

Cocoloco Boracay is just an 8-minute drive from Cagban Port and less than 30 minutes from Caticlan Jetty. If coming from Kalibo International Airport, Caticlan Jetty is approximately a 2-hour drive away.

But don’t just take our word for it, check out these guest reviews/testimonials:

For more information on Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort, interested parties can check out its website at www.cocolocoboracay.com or follow the updates on its social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

Exploring Manila

The streets of Metro Manila are always busy. From businesses going about on a daily basis to tourist attractions that are often packed with wanderers, it is no wonder why Metro Manila is considered as the Philippines' capital city. Of course, Metro Manila is not only beneficial for its residents. If you're visiting the city, here are some things you can do:

Explore great finds

Whether you're looking for awesome gifts for friends and loved ones or simply looking for cute things to add to your stash, Manila's got the right places for you and it's called Divisoria. Here, you can find affordable items perfect for the holiday season or any gift-giving occasion. In fact, if you're lucky, you can even find great thrift items here. Also, you can choose a hotel in Sta. Cruz Manila so that you wouldn't be too tired at the end of the day. There are lots of hotels to choose from.

Wander through olden days

Metro Manila is teeming with culture and most of it are due to past colonizers. You can see a great mix of cultures here including European and Chinese. For international tourists, exploring the walled city of Intramuros is a must-add to your bucket list. You'd probably have a better understanding of the country's history once you've roamed Intramuros and heard about its stories. Just a quick note, not all of the stories are quite pretty.

Eat good food

Binondo is a city in Metro Manila where you can find great authentic Chinese food at a friendly price. The city is Manila's Chinese community and for the past years, its tourism had been growing popular. You can now book Binondo tours that take you to some of Binondo's hidden gems or you can do a food trip tour where you are taken to the inner parts of Binondo to taste mouthwatering dimsums, dumplings, and may other Chinese favorites.

These are just some of the many different activities you can do in Metro Manila. Feel free to explore tours so that you can get to know the city more, whether you're a local or someone who's visiting the country for the first time.

Having Manila adventures can be tiring. While you're at it, if you're looking for a Manila hotel in the Philippines, you might want to have a look at Manila Grand Opera Hotel. This hotel in Sta. Cruz Manila brings you closer to the places where you can explore great finds and is easily accessible from public transportation. Check out www.manilagrandopera.com for more information.

Three Essential Tips In Living The Urban Lifestyle

Everyone wants to experience the unique urban lifestyle of this classical and enchanting hotel known as Luxent hotel of Quezon City. Behind all the grandness and the glamour of the hotel is a hospitality that welcomes all with open arms into their comforting and pleasant accommodation that leaves everyone delightfully surprised. With Luxent Hotel located in the busy streets of Tomas Morato Avenue, everyone gets a chance to experience a memorable lifestyle in the city. When living an urban lifestyle, here are some things to keep in mind.

Staying Active – You don’t have to work out every day but just as long as you make it a habit to keep yourself moving instead of lazing around. You might hear from personal trainers or fitness enthusiasts that you should never stop exercising after three days or at least get 30 minutes of exercise daily. This might up your sleeping game and it’s probably the best advice you can get from them.

Food Tripping – When in doubt, have something to chew on especially when there are a whole lot of them to try in Timog. When you’re in a city full of restaurants and fine dining, make it a habit to plan out your meals for the week by cooking at home during the weekend. In terms of taking care of your health, eating out once in awhile is fine but try not to do it too often.  

Living Space Upgrade – We all want to come home to a peaceful and relaxing environment. Some say re-arranging your furniture can take away the stress in you and it provides a quick escape from the busyness of city life. Make it a habit to keep things organized or create something artistic to make your home livelier.

Living the urban lifestyle can be fun as long as you know how to make the right choices and you can think on your feet, things will be a bit easier. So if you’re looking for a place to mark a special occasion or to simply have a city getaway, book a room at Luxent Hotel located in the heart of Quezon City where everyone gets the chance to receive a heavenly and fun hotel experience.   

For inquiries and reservations, visit our website at http://www.luxenthotel.com/ 

4 Awesome Reasons Why You Should Book A Penang Trip

Travelers often try to look for places people wouldn’t normally go to on a trip. A place like Liechtenstein, Tonga, East Timor or Bhutan. Some people even had to Google search “uncommon places to travel to” for them to know that these places do exist. However, a lot of globetrotters don’t realise that while making a trip out of that uncommon places list is certainly thrilling, there are still much of the common cities we travel to that have not been as explored as the rest of its home country. And in this article, we are going to talk about Penang.

Penang has been dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and true enough,walking around the island feels like living in the past. Of course, the only thing that seems to penetrate this historic vibe and bubble are the many contemporary shops, sites, and Penang accommodation that are meshing well with Penang’s traditional personality. It would be unwise to neglect the island’s natural surroundings like their palm-fringed beaches, quaint fishing villages, and thickly forested mountains.

If that doesn’t entice you enough to visit the island, here are a couple of things you can look forward to on your visit.

Art walk along Georgetown

Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian artist, started painting murals around Georgetown in 2012 for one of the city’s festivals. Since then, it has become widely popular among locals in Malaysia and tourists. Each mural depicts the everyday life of a Penangite, and are painted on the walls of old buildings along Georgetown.

Visit the smallest national park

At only 2300 hectares, the Teluk Bahang is the world’s smallest national park. However, don’t let that title fool you, it’s actually a really good place to trek. In fact, it’s a favourite among couples; when they can go up the terrain and have romantic walk to get to the exotic turtle sanctuary, monkey beach, even pools!

If there’s one thing you need to remember on your Penang trip, it’s that the island is a complete food haven At every turn there are restaurants, hole-in-the-wall spots, cafes, and hawkers just ready to be visited. You can taste local dishes like Assam Laksa, Prawn Mee, Char Kway Teow, and more. That is going to leave you food comatosed in your hotel at Penang.

Get yourselves on the beach

The city might be too busy for your tastes; not to worry, though, because you can always escape to Batu Ferringhi beach. As far as beaches go, Batu Ferringhi is a paradise. Imagine a white-sand beach, fringed with palm trees, and a view of the turquoise waters of the sea. You can choose to go for a leisurely stroll, a fun swim, or be daring with water activities.

There are still a hundred more reasons for you to come visit Penang. But you know what? It’s better experienced than read. So go on and pack those bags, you’re going to have one helluva time!

Why You Must Pair These Bread Types With Coffee

There is nothing better than to start the day with bread and coffee. Only in Manila, this hotel in the Philippines has the heart to understand the difference between work and play. Whether it’s night or day, sometimes the city barely sleeps with all the hustle and bustle during the corporate world. Century Park Hotel Manila can offer the comfort you deserve after a hard day of work and it's a convenient place to rest for those who live afar. When you’re at this hotel, you can wake up to a home you feel like you’re already in. Since the hotel holds the highlight of championships in bread competitions including Les Toques Blanches, their delicious pastries is one of the hotel’s signature trademarks when it comes to dining. If you love coffee, then try some of hotel's main bread on display and try to come up with some combinations of your own. Here are a few selections that fits best with your coffee fix of the day.

Croissants - Flaky and crispy, this bread pastry is best paired with a café latte that will add a bittersweet taste on the start of the morning.

Danish Pastries - If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy this multilayered of confection that will boost your energy to another level with a cup of cappuccino.

Banana Bread – Best to have this during an afternoon snack time when you’re on your break and it will go best with an Americano to even out the balanced taste of your breakfast.

Pandesal – Carry on our Filipino traditions of the famous common bread roll is known to be best paired with a mocha latte. It would taste even better when you dip the bread in your beverage for that soft bite. 

The bread at the hotel dedicates their guests to bringing the best baked bread that always come out fresh. The staff does their best to accommodate you with a way to even further enhance their delicious baked goods, by sharing some coffee drinking suggestions.  So if ever you’re in search of a hotel in Malate, Century Park Hotel will always have a place for you to unwind.

To inquire reservations, visit the website at http://www.centurypark.com/

A Cool New Place in Tagaytay City

There's something about Tagaytay City that makes it a favorite destination of both the local residents of the Philippines as well as foreigners. Aside from being the country's 2nd coldest city, there are so many other things that Tagaytay can be proud of and one of it is, contrary to its climate, the city's warm welcome to those who visit.

Tagaytay City has an advantageous vantage point that overlooks the highly famous Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. Because of this, many entrepreneurs have taken it to their advantage and have put up a variety of businesses around the area including restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and coffee shops. People now visit Tagaytay not only for special events and occasions, but also for a quick getaway any tine of the week! It is already no surprise that lots of establishments in the city take pride in having a view of the Taal Volcano and Taal Lake but there's one hotel in Tagaytay that go beyond giving the people a breathtaking view of this tourist spot.

Escala Tagaytay is one of Tagaytay City's newest attractions. Not a lot of people know about this hotel just yet and perhaps that makes it even more exciting to discover. Then again, it's something that vacationers shouldn't miss out on!

Though it is quite new, Escala Tagaytay is sure to provide a hotel experience unlike any other from its surrounding area. First of all, its structure alone is unique. It has a distinct “U” shape in such a way that the iconic infinity pool sits in the middle while surrounding it are the hotel rooms. The hotel's structure also lets the guests enjoy the cool breeze of Tagaytay while, as an additional treat, guests take in the scenic view of Taal. Speaking of views, all hotel rooms are spiced up with one. Guests checked in at this hotel in Tagaytay will either get a view of Taal or the hotel's own stunning piece, the infinity pool.

Being an immediate getaway destination of lots of people makes Tagaytay City a busy place. Don't worry about that because Escala Tagaytay is located away from the busy streets without even giving anyone a hard time getting to it! Most of all, it is also located near Tagaytay's well-loved spots including Sky Ranch and Picnic Grove; an ideal place for a fun time with family and friends.

How's that for something cool and new?

For more information about this hotel in Tagaytay, visit the website at www.escalatagaytay.com

The Best Landmarks to Check Out in Da Nang, Vietnam

The port city of Da Nang in one of the most beautiful places in Central Vietnam. This coastal area is filled with sights and sounds that travelers will surely enjoy. Get a hotel in Da Nang and check out 7 notable and modern attractions that you and your friends can visit during your stay.

Cham Sculpture Museum - Learn about Cham culture and architecture while enjoying art work from ages ago at this museum. The building first opened in 1919 but two new galleries were added in the 1920s and 1930s, respectively. Today, there are over a thousan relics and art work reflecting the life and times of Champa people from past to present.

Myson Sanctuary - A large complex of religious monuments originally consisting of more than 70 structures; the vestiges of 25 of which remain today. The builders of Myson were the nobility of the Champa Kingdom who derived their cultural and spiritual influences almost exclusively from India.

Son Tra Peninsula - A scenic escape from the rapidly growing urban area of Da Nang city. The area was gained worldwide exposure in the summer of 2010 with the completion of Son Tra Quan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, which looks similar to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Strike a pose and get those likes from your friends on social media.

Linh Ung Pagoda - Believe it or not, there are 3 pagodas with the same name in Vietnam. Good thing each one is far from the other. The one in Bana Hills has a giant statue of Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. The Lin Ung in Son Tra Peninsula has the Goddess of Mercy, while the final one in Non Nuoc features a 30-meter Buddha Tower with 200 statues and stone pictures. 



Ba Na Hills Cable Car - the world's longest cable car. It measures more than 5 km long. The cable connects Ba Na Mountain with the summit of Vong Nguyet. It holds the record for the largest gondola station, plus serves a museum about the history of the locale.

Bana Fantasy Park - Satisfies the entertainment demands of all ages, featuring amusing games for children to X-games for adults. This international-standard theme park also provides three main food courts serving Western and Asian food alongside souvenir shops offering various various gift and merchandise to choose from.

Rong Cao Bridge - A 666-meter-long (2,185 feet) dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire and spouts plumes of water. Stay at an accommodation in Danang like Grand Tourane Hotel so you'd be just a few minutes drive from this famous landmark.