The Lind Boracay Offers 10% Discount for Mobile Bookings, Just Until Feb. 19

The Lind Hotel in Boracay rolls out its Mobile Exclusive Deal that offers a 10% room discount and other valuable inclusions. This special deal is available only at the hotel's official website.

Boracay Island, PHILIPPINES — Travelers don't have to spend much for a beach vacation in the Philippines' most famous destination as The Lind Hotel in Boracay rolls out its Mobile Exclusive Deal. Offering a 10% room discount and other valuable inclusions, this special deal is available only at the hotel's official website.

Here's a summary of the promo:

MOBILE EXCLUSIVE
Validity: Until February 19, 2019
Treat: 10% discount on accommodation
Inclusions:
- Airport transfer
- Welcome drinks
- Complimentary bottled water

Interested parties can grab this deal by making a reservation at this hotel in Boracay via https://thelindhotels.com/. They must click the "Book Now" button below the promo banner to launch the online booking system powered by DirectWithHotels. Once in the reservation engine, guests they should select a check-in date at least 30 days past the day they are booking. They will then choose available rooms for The LInd Boracay's discounted rates, and provide the essential credit card information to submit their payment. When done, email confirming the booking will be sent. All transactions are monitored by Trustwave and DigiCert.

Apart from the mobile-excluisve promo, The Lind also offers a relaxing stay after a good night of wine dinner. Guests just need to book a room on January 18 to get a special rate, which starts at PHP 16,270 net. This is inclusive of a romantic wine dinner in Boracay featuring Chateau La Nerthe wines.

Unlike other Boracay luxury hotels, The Lind brings a unique blend of cutting-edge design and Filipino hospitality to the island. It features the following:

- A beachfront location at White Beach Station 1
- Studios and suites appointed with a flat-screen TV, a personal safe, and a minibar. The balcony offers sea, pool or garden views, while the bathroom offers shower facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer.
- A set of facilities that includes an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar, gym, kids' club, gift shop, free Wi-Fi access, and complimentary return shuttle between the property and Caticlan Airport
- An expedient address that is just about a 10-minute walk from D'Mall and 900 m from Willy's Rock. It is within an 8-minute drive to Cagban Port and a 2-hour drive from Kalibo International Airport.

To know more about this hotel in Boracay, guests must visit https://thelindhotels.com/.

The Lind Boracay
Station 1, Barangay Balabag
Boracay Island, Malay,
Aklan 5608, Philippines

Phone Number: 835 8888

The Alpha Suites Makati Welcomes 2019 with a New President & an Improved Website

The Alpha Suites Serviced Apartment Makati ushers 2019 with the appointment of Alain Borgers as the hotel’s new president. A Belgian national, Mr. Borgers brings with him more than three decades of vast experience in the hospitality industry, 20 of which were spent working for luxury hotels and resorts.

Mr. Borgers has spent a significant portion of his career in Southeast Asia and is no stranger to the Philippines – this post being his fourth in the country. His other key career dates within the group include being general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya in Indonesia and of Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia, which was named Best Resort in Malaysia by the Malaysian Tourism Board under his leadership.

This luxury hotel in Makati also now offers easy and direct online booking on its improved website. With this, guests get a more secure room reservation and instant confirmation.

The new booking system features the following:

1. Quick, Easy-to-Follow Process

Travelers can now say goodbye to securing a reservation over countless emails. By visiting the website of this residence hotel in Makati, they will enjoy quick access to booking information in just one click. Guests only have to log on https://www.thealphasuites.com/, and press the “Check availability and prices” button. Details about room amenities, booking policies, as well as promos and packages are provided.

2. Instant Confirmation

Guests who book on the hotel’s website get instant confirmation for their selected accommodation after a minimal prepayment (only if required). Once the system has successfully processed the transaction, you will then receive an email for your reference. The remaining balance is payable at the hotel.

3. Reliable Online Security

Powered by DirectWithHotels, this booking engine is secured by DigiCert and Trustwave — 2 of the most trusted security providers on the web.

To know more about this serviced apartment in Makati, interested parties may log on https://www.thealphasuites.com/.

Maayo Hotel Unveils New Website To Enhance Your Booking Experience

Create travel decisions better and get the best booking benefits with the newly reinvented website of Maayo Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines.

Cebu City, PHILIPPINES – Maayo Hotel welcomes 2019 with a new website, www.maayohotels.com. The website features upgraded design and enhanced portals that will help travelers manage their reservations better and get closer to their ideal vacation.

User-friendly and intuitive interface
Its redesigned pages lay out highly visual, interactive, and responsive elements that are device-friendly. Therefore, whatever digital channel you're on, you will enjoy richer and more engaging user experience while exploring our dearest hotel online.

Seamless virtual tour
Nothing greets “Maayong adlaw!” better than cozy rooms, chic facilities, and the cool service of Maayo Hotel. With this fresh platform, you can get a better picture of our accommodations even before your actual journey begins. Even those who haven't stayed with us can have a rewarding entry into our hotel with just a few clicks.
Get on a virtual tour and discover the only 4-star wellness hotel in Mandaue City, Cebu. Situated near Mactan Island's pristine beaches and the bustling metropolis, Maayo Hotel is an urban retreat that presents nothing but a great holiday. Browse through the pages and go over our facilities and services:
•    Jogging trail and yoga space
•    Roof garden
•    Gym
•    Souvenir shop
•    Swimming pool
•    Grand ballroom
•    Restaurants (Dayun, Uma, and Ani)
•    Medical facility
•    Tour services
•    Wi-Fi Internet access

Smart booking technology and secure transactions
Our hotel has 229 rooms and suites modeled for your ultimate comfort and indulgence. Reserve your desired room through the site’s innovative booking engine, designed by DirectWithHotels Limited. The fully-integrated Internet booking engine guarantees smooth reservation and more convenient confirmation process. Don’t worry about payment privacy because safe processing is certified by Trustwave and secured by DigiCert. Now, booking is made easier and more protected.

Exclusive promos and only the best rates
As you go through the 4-step reservation process, you can also view and compare rate plans, inclusions, policies and other terms of validity for your preferred stay dates. You'll also receive the latest exclusive offers and the best rates which you won't find elsewhere.
Here’s a quick peek at Maayo Hotel room rates (Best Available Rate):
•    Superior Room for only PHP 3,500
•    Deluxe Room for only PHP 4,500
•    Family Room for only PHP 10,500
•    Specialty Suite for only PHP 13,500
*Rate plans are subject to change without prior notice.

Online platform that captures the hotel’s identity
Maayo Hotel’s intuitive new website is the result of substantial research on the best practices among lucrative online travel and hospitality platforms, supplemented by the reviews of our guests. The result is a virtual experience that really resonates with our customers, and at the same time, reflects the unique personality of Maayo Hotel. Our hotel in Mandaue, Cebu radiates the “The Fine Balance of Wellness and Hospitality” with a service that goes the extra mile. Book now and be treated like a royalty. Find your perfect wellness hideaway at Maayo Hotel in Cebu. 

Maayo Hotel
168 Plaridel St., Alang-Alang
Mandaue City, Cebu 6014
Philippines

Telephone: (032) 517 0200

Pamper with Eskaya Beach Resort’s Year-Round Sweet Deals

There’s a whole new year lying ahead. 2019 is full of endless possibilities. You’ve probably started writing a year’s worth of bucket list on your planner. Don’t just resort to wishes or resolutions, muster up! This year is yours for the taking. Take that vacation in Bohol that you’ve planned long ago.

There’s more to Bohol than cute creatures, coral reefs, and Chocolate Hills. There’s this exclusive and exquisite boutique hotel in Panglao Island where you can make your most-wanted sweet escape happen – the getaway of your lifetime! Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa is among the myriad wonders of Bohol.

Be enchanted by its luxurious accommodations that tug at your homegrown heartstrings. Experience and explore Bohol either from the comforts of your balai or by up-close tours. Be reborn as a Datu watching over his protected territory: the sprawling island, its lush greenery, scenic vistas, long stretch of beach, divine-sculpted mountains, and the cozy thatched-roof homes. Savor a rare view overlooking the sea while enjoying the sumptuous cuisines fit for nobles.

Get the chance to celebrate life in a haven caressed by nature and blessed by the land. Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa offers a year’s worth of enticing hotel promos and rates:

1. 30% Off Published Rates

Return to your roots. Get up to 30% off Best Available Rates when you stay in our “bahay kubo”-inspired villas. Our simple yet sophisticated Eskaya accommodations let you fulfill your most rewarding getaway.

Validity: until June 25, 2020

2. Christmas Promo

It’s Christmastime again and everyone’s looking for the best way to celebrate the holidays stress-free. Escape from the December rush and madness of the metro. Eskaya Beach Resort has all the comforts of a warm Filipino home. Indulge in an indigenous setup that lets you feel the best season’s love. Enjoy up to 20% off our “bahay-kubo”-inspired villas!

Booking Period: until January 2, 2019
Stay Date: December 20, 2018 – January 2, 2019

3. Chinese New Year Promo

2019 is Year of the Earth Pig. It’s going to be a time of abundance and good fortune. Usher in a prosperous Chinese New Year at Eskaya and get 20% off your stay in our select villas. Relish an auspicious year in a cozy accommodation where you can relax all the way and rejuvenate yourself anew.

Booking Period: until February 10, 2019
Stay Date: February 3-10, 2019

4. Holy Week Promo

When it’s Holy Week break, it’s time to go on a retreat and reflect. Take reprieve off your busy life. Eskaya is an impeccable setting for an Easter egg-citing getaway. Score 20% discount on your stay when you book direct with us.

Booking Period: until April 21, 2019
Stay Date: April 18-21, 2019

*Promo details may change without prior notice.

Eskaya Beach Resort in Bohol is a pampering experience of a lifetime. Reserve your room today. Book direct at www.eskayaresort.com and satiate your soul’s desire.

ABOUT THE HOTEL

Named after the indigenous people of Bohol, Eskaya Beach Resort is a private resort destination in Panglao Island that offers warm and genuine Filipino hospitality. It highlights native architecture enhanced with contemporary features. Aside from the thatched-roof and single-detached villas or balai, here’s what the guests can expect to see in Eskaya:

• All rooms are inclusive of:
– two-way Tagbilaran airport/seaport transfers
– welcome tropical fruit basket
– daily breakfast: choice of American or Continental or Filipino.
– use of golf cart, mountain bike, kayak, pedal boat, board games & DVD (depends upon availability)
• Infinity pool which blends with the sea at its bluest
• Home and wedding events
• Dining (traditional Boholano, Filipino, international) and spa
• Tours: Bohol Countryside or Tour with Loboc River Cruise

Travel back to the yesteryears. Reimagine a life that’s one with nature. Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa fulfills your desire for sweet, simple pleasures. Stay and make your life worthwhile.

Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa is located at Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. For direct bookings, reserve your rooms through their official website www.eskayaresort.com.

FAMILY FUN BORACAY

See you soon as the Boracay shores re-open. Be one of the first to experience a brand new adventure as Azalea Hotels & Residences Boracay welcomes you with Family Fun Boracay Promo.

FAMILY FUN BORACAY

Booking period - October 23, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Stay period - October 26, 2018 - September 30, 2019

Deluxe Room - rates start at PHP 5,700

Suite Room - rates start at PHP 8,300

Inclusions

• Room accommodation (per night)

• Buffet Breakfast

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers via Caticlan Airport to Hotel and vice versa (Terminal and Environmental Fee not included)

• Welcome Refreshments

• Wi-Fi Connection in guest area

For more information, visit the website of Azalea Hotel & Residences Boracay through this link: https://www.azaleaboracay.com

6 Philippine Destinations That Are Perfect For Your Dream Getaway

The Philippines is indeed a country rich in beautiful landscape and warm people. This is why top hospitality brands like The Bellevue Hotels thought it smart to build home for holidays in some of the country’s best destinations.

Whether you’re a city mouse or one who’s needing a break from the bustling metro, you’ll find places in the Philippines that are perfect for a much needed getaway. Here are our recommendations for the best cities and provinces to visit in the Philippines.

CONCRETE JUNGLES

QUEZON CITY

Called by many as the North side of the metro, Quezon City claims to provide the best experience for prime lifestyle and residential living. It stands as one of the country’s most progressive cities, and boasts of shopping centers, a variety of food hubs, a thriving academic community, and great hangout locations.

With the numerous activities it presents, it’s no wonder it has been a go to place by many tourists. It is also home to some of the best hotels in Metro Manila like the edgy B Hotel QC in Sct. Rallos Street, where you can relax in picture perfect nooks that feature industrial designs in their modern interiors.

MAKATI CITY

Situated right in the heart of Metro Manila, this place has been considered as the one of the country’s most booming financial and business center. Peppered with high-rise buildings, party places, extravagant shopping malls, and world-class accommodations, this city paints a perfect scene of what a cosmopolitan is.

While Makati boosts of a variety of luxury hotels, it makes sure that a budget traveler won’t have a hard time looking for a place to stay. With Airbnb units, condotels, and service apartments available, there will surely be an appropriate choice for those traveling with tight pockets.

MUNTINLUPA

This city’s name may literally translate to a small piece of land, but its urban planners definitely know how to go big. Serving as Quezon City’s rival when it comes to being a choice for hangout spots, this city in the South is home to high-end malls, first-rate coffee shops and food crawls, events places, and a lot more options for the chillest night out with friends.

It is home to Alabang where luxury is not of shortage. Here, you can find prestigious malls that specialize on expensive brands, and premier 4-star hotels like The Bellevue Manila and B Hotel Alabang. It is also near several provinces in the south like Tagaytay, Laguna, and Batangas making it the best jump off point for a vacay in Southern Luzon.

RURAL LANDSCAPES

PALAWAN

Coron is debatably labeled by many tourists from all over the world as The Best Island in The World along with Bora Bora and Maldives. It boasts of El Nido’s stunning seascapes and towering limestone karsts, Puerto Princesa’s world renowned underwater cave, and Coron’s stunning beaches and diverse marine life.

Since 2015, it has slowly gained attention in the international travel scene and has since been visited by a lot of tourists from different parts of the world. Given that, it won’t be hard of anyone to find accommodations that would fit their corresponding budgets. With options ranging from luxury hotels to backpacker inns, Palawan has you covered.

SIARGAO

This teardrop shaped island used to be a low-key travel destination. A few years ago, only surfing geeks clamored to this paradise since it was known to be an amazing surfing spot. But it slowly attracted people for its natural beauty. Apart from surfing through its perfect curling waves, Siargao also offers a serene and simplistic community vibe that are sure to ease your worries.

As a proof of its charm, a lot of foreigners have decided to settle in this island and put up establishments that would offer tourists cozy options for accommodation. The entire island is peppered with cute themed inns, resorts, service apartments, and a lot more.

BOHOL

One of the most iconic travel destinations in the Philippines, Bohol cradles the magnificent color-changing Chocolate Hills. Within its 4,821 km2 land area are a variety of wondrous works of nature that are sure to enthrall you. It takes pride in giving travelers the complete experience through the different options it offers that range from slow paced activities, to adrenaline rushing ones.

It is also home to one of the country’s most famous island, Panglao, where pristine shorelines and crystal beaches can be found. Maximize your stay in the island by choosing the best Panglao hotel that would suit your type of activities. But if it’s immersing with nature that you want, an eco-friendly 5-star accommodation like The Bellevue Hotels would definitely be a good choice.

The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Delectable Dishes

Now that we’ve covered how you should pack for a trip to Malaysia and the many places you can go to when you’re there, let’s talk about food.

That’s right, you perked up a bit didn’t you?

Malaysia is a total food haven. Because of the diversity here, even the cuisine encompasses all different tastes of various ethnic groups. To attempt to eat them all is going to be such a Herculean task, but we all know you’re up for it.

So when you visit the hawker centres sprawled around Kuala Lumpur or Penang, all those restaurants teeming with locals ready to get their fill, make sure you have this list of Malaysia’s delectable dishes to help you order.

Nasi Kandar

Malaysia being in Asia, you know we have to start with a rice dish. Nasi Kandar is the contribution of the Indian community to Malaysian cuisine which originated in Penang.

“Nasi” means white rice and “kandar” is referring to the wood used to carry the rice in. When you order Nasi Kandar, you pick the side dishes you want with the white rice like fried squid, okara, beef cubes, bitter gourd, eggplant, and more. Then it is all flooded with the curry sauce of your choice.

Just let the sauce soak in side dishes and rice, and enjoy that tempting aroma.

Assam Laksa

Laksa is a staple dish in Singapore and the whole of Malaysia. But it is the assam (tamarind) twist from Penang that made this a local favourite.

It is made with thick rice noodles, fish, and various herbs like lemongrass, mint, and ginger flower. Then hae ko or fermented shrimp is added to the mix, together with vegetables and garnishes like fish balls and eggs.

You may choose different levels of spice for the sauce. For the brave, you can definitely choose a spice level of the lava kind.

Hokkien Char Mee

Fried Hokkien Char Mee is a fried noodle dish that originated in China. It is made with thick yellow noodles which braised with dark soy sauce. It comes with squid, cabbages, fried pork, prawns, along with a choi sum and a spicy sauce called Sambal Belacan.

The Malay version comes with a broth made with shrimp stock and includes chicken and pork, garnished with fish cake, fresh lime, onions, and pork ribs.

Lemang

Made from a glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk, which is cooked in a bamboo. This sounds like the Binongey of the Philippines or the Khao Neeo Mamuang of Thailand — both are sticky rice eaten with mango. But the Lemang is different, it is best eaten with vegetables or meat.

The way the pineapples make sense if you think about how salty the pizza is, the sweetness of the sticky coconut rice can counter the saltiness of the food.

It takes so much time to cook the Lemang. You will have to hollow out a bamboo shoot and line it with banana leaves. Then it will have to be left on fire to slow cook the rice, a process called tapai.

Satay

Meat on a stick is always good. You skewer marinated cubes of your favourite meat and then cook and char it over a barbecue grill. It’s such a simple process that anywhere in the world, they feature a dish like this. The Shishkebab of Turkey, the Yakitori of Japan, the Sosatie of South Africa, and the Satay in Malaysia.

There is Satay in Thailand, which is said to have originated in Indonesia. But what makes Malaysia’s Satay different is the turmeric, which gives it that yellow, savoury look. It also comes with a spicy peanut butter sauce.

There is another kind of Satay in Malaysia called the Satay Celup or the LokLok. It works like a hotpot, where you choose what meat or vegetables to skewer, and then you dip it in boiling hot peanut sauce.

Rojak

In Malay, Rojak means a “mixture” or something you need to mix. True enough, a Rojak is a dish made with vegetables and tropical fruits which you will mix together with a sauce made with lime, shrimp paste, and chilli.

Each city in Malaysia has different ways of preparing Rojak, but this dish can include apples, bean curds, jicamas, cucumbers, fried tofu, guava, squid fritters, cuttlefish, and more. To top it all of is a garnish of crushed ground peanuts.

It’s the perfect sweet-savoury-sour dish that will not leave your taste buds confused, it’s more like an umami experience that you will keep looking for.

Char Kuey Teow

Cooked in a Chinese wok, the Char Kuey Teow is probably the most flavourful noodle dish in Malaysia. It is made with flat rice noodles fried with pork, bean sprouts, Chinese sausages, cockles, and prawns. All of these are mixed with a dark and light soy sauce to give it that aroma and enhance the flavour of the toppings.

It is cooked in individual batches to allow the noodles to fully absorb the sauce. Then all the toppings are slowly added and mixed into the wok. If you check out how the hawker centres prepare the Char Kuey Teow, some of them cook it over charcoal because they believe this adds flavour.

Roti Canai

A dish inspired by Indian cuisine, the Roti Canai is a flatbread which comes with different dips. It is made with flour, butter, and water. You can eat the Roti Canai with the Sambal Belacan, which is a spicy shrimp paste. But you can also eat this with a variety of curries. The sweet version, which is made with condensed milk, can be eaten with fruit like bananas.

It is the perfect snack if you want something light in the afternoon, with sweet milk and a couple of fruits. Or maybe as a light dinner. You can just scoop up your saucy viand and enjoy a movie or two.

Popiah Basah

One look at the Popia Basah and you might find that it shares a similar appearance to the Vietnamese spring rolls. Within the wrapping are julienned vegetables like jicama, cabbage, carrot, and shallots. It also comes with chopped shrimp and pork. But rest assured that the Malay Popia Basah is so much different in flavour because of the sauces that come with it like their favourite Sambal Belacan and other regional-specific dips.

Roti Jala

The Roti Jala, also known as the Net Bread, is made with flour, eggs, coconut milk, and a bit of turmeric mixed with water, They are cooked in a skillet by making zig-zagging lines first and then folded like a crepe to finish it off. It is usually eaten with curry.

Nasi Lemak

Called the unofficial national dish of Malaysia, the Nasi Lemak is a coconut infused rice dish which comes with shrimp paste, vegetables, fried anchovies, egg, chicken, cuttlefish, beef, and more.

Traditionally, the Nasi Lemak is eaten for breakfast. But nowadays people are ordering it any time of the day.

Cendol

And we end this list with a favourite Malay dessert. It is made with shaved ice, lots of coconut milk, green rice jelly, palm sugar syrup, sweet corn, and other ingredients.

After a food crawl all over Malaysia gorging on these delectable dishes, you may have to retire to your hotel room for a couple of hours. If you’re planning to go on a food coma, you may as well stay in a Kuala Lumpur accommodation replete with all the amenities you’ll need to relax and get the food digesting properly.

So why not treat yourself to one of Malaysia’s premier hotels, the Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur. They are now offering a 20% discount on their 5-star accommodation, plus a buffet breakfast inclusion. All you need to do is book on the Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur website and use the promo code LOVERCKL.

Note that it only works when you book directly on their website, so you should definitely reserve your Kuala Lumpur accommodation there.

So you better pack up your eating pants and get ready for a food crawl you’ll never forget!