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This was the most wonderful part of the familiarisation trip to Resorts World Manila. Getting to stay at the luxurious all-suite Maxims Hotel. We stayed on the Tower side, facing the villas across the pool. I love the bright red hues that greet you in the wide hallway. It's reds and golds, actually. Colours of opulence. The beds and pillows are so nice to sink into, and … 
Today we take a look at the Marriott Hotel Manila, which is one of the three hotel properties at Resorts World Manila. The main focus of this hotel is probably business meetings and social events like weddings. The lobby lounge is spacious with several zones marked by the different furnishings. One of the areas is at the far end, near the garden with floor-to-ceiling … 
Today we take a look at the Marriott Hotel Manila, which is one of the three hotel properties at Resorts World Manila. The main focus of this hotel is probably business meetings and social events like weddings. The lobby lounge is spacious with several zones marked by the different furnishings. One of the areas is at the far end, near the garden with floor-to-ceiling … 
Today we take a look at the Marriott Hotel Manila, which is one of the three hotel properties at Resorts World Manila. The main focus of this hotel is probably business meetings and social events like weddings. The lobby lounge is spacious with several zones marked by the different furnishings. One of the areas is at the far end, near the garden with floor-to-ceiling … 
I'm sure by now you've all heard about the new Malaysian Food Street at Resort World Singapore (RWS) which opened last month. Like this lovely video, the place is all done up to evoke nost … 
Resorts World Manila has three hotel properties. You've seen the value hotel, the Remington, at which we stayed two nights. They also showed us the luxurious all-suite Maxims Hotel. Here's our tour of the higher end suites. We got to stay one night at a regular suite, which is also gorgeous, and I will show you the full details in a separate post. First up, the Villas. There … 
Wow, budget airline Cebu Pacific Airways is going long haul next year. The airline will lease up to 8 Airbus A330-300 aircraft capable of 11 hour flights to serve new markets such as Austr … 
Yes, finally. The famous original glazed doughnut. Can't believe it took this long for me to try Krispy Kreme. I never thought it would be in Manila (well, I didn't want to join the queue in Shinjuku years ago). I have to say I understand why people love it. It's amazingly soft and satisfying, as you sink your teeth into it. I like that gorgeous glaze that's so crinkly … 
Are you eating this today? If you have leftover or hardened nian gao (glutinous rice cake), as we often do after Chinese New Year, there's no better way to revive them than giving them a c … 
Here's wishing everyone a fantastic lunar new year! I have a feeling the Year of the Dragon is going to be absolutely roaring. Just that it's a water Dragon, and looks like it is already making a splashing entry, creating ponding situations all over Singapore. Nonetheless, I hope everyone is enjoying the festivities, reunion with family and visiting with friends. We are over … 
There is an old school Bengawan Solo shop in my Marine Terrace neighbourhood that is just different from the rest that are located in the malls. Someone told me that is the very first outlet, so they have always kept it. And recently, my friend Joanna introduced me to the Liew family that owns Bengawan Solo, and they confirmed the story. Bengawan Solo opened here in 1979, … 
Justin Quek visited the beautiful Kagoshima prefecture in Japan last year and loved it all. He's incorporating some of their best marine and farm produce into his cuisine at Sky on 57 as it goes into its second year of operation at the Marina Bay Sands. For his support, Chef Justin Quek received a Certification of Recommendation from Kagoshima Governor Yuichiro Ito. This … 
Familiar faces, familiar places. I was glad to be able to have an early lo-hei with some fellow blogger friends at Xin Cuisine. We had good memories of the food from last Chinese New Year … 
Ooh stop press! Look at these deliciously themed "hong bao" or red packets, by a local quintet of young designers called "&PLentyMore". They got featured in the Wall Street Journal blog! OK, that post is a little snarky of Singapore and the tacky side of Chinese New Year, but is such a boost for the designers who face the uphill challenge of selling "ang pao" envelopes … 
Welcome to Manila, where it is apparently still Christmas (almost ten days into January)! Christmas decorations are still everywhere. Seriously, I kid you not. But hey, it's kinda nice to have that jolly Christmas feeling lasting this long, no? Anyway. We reached Resorts World Manila (RWM) in the afternoon. There are three hotel properties here. This is the Remington … 
Scoot has revealed cabin crew uniforms! The medium- to long-haul budget carrier is looking to combine its perky attitude and practicality (to better serve passengers) in the uniform design. I quite like the girls' uniform - looks like a casual cheongsam tee with a curvy splash of yellow. Flights begin mid 2012 and tickets should be available this quarter. It earlier … 
The Philippines Airlines plane trundled in half an hour late to the gate at Changi Airport. It was a rainy morning, and the plane's fragile-looking windshield wipers waved frantically as though trying to make up for the delay. It was a simple, small plane for the flight that was just over two hours. No personal video screen, so it was perfect for a snooze. The inflight meal … 
Happy Sunday, everyone! I am on my first visit to the Philippines! Am here on a 4D3N media fam trip to Resorts World Manila. I'll be doing some short preview posts using the Blogger iPhone app. So you can see some semi-live updates. I will post the nicer photos when I get back to Singapore. 
What a festive pack to greet the Year of the Dragon! This box of 20 pineapple cakes is from Sunnyhills, a Taiwanese brand. Last year when I blogged about the Sunnyhills Pineapple Cakes, they didn't really have a shop in Singapore yet. Now, they have a prestigious address - Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade. I asked why they chose such an expensive location to start out. Well, … 
"Our Strength Within" - that is some awesome calligraphy. From the darkness, Japan's inner strength rises. I am reminded of Japan choosing the word "Kizuna 絆 meaning "bond" as best repres … 
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