Davao Del Sur Mountain Resorts on the Slopes of Mount Apo

Davao del Sur Mountain Resorts

The Davao region is blessed to have the highest mountain in the country, Mount Apo. The expansive mountain range extends to the regions of Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Cotabato. If there’s a place in Mindanao to enjoy a high-altitude climate, Davao del Sur has several resorts to enjoy the cool weather and view of Mt Apo just a couple of hours away from the city. Check out Camp Sabros, Montefrio Garden Resort, Haven’s Dew, Twin Mountain Resorts, Sir Ped’s, Altamers, and Jardin de Senorita.

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Kuching Stay | Riverside Majestic Astana Wing

Riverside Majestic Astana Wing

A five-star and 272-room property, Riverside Majestic Astana Wing sits at the heart of Kuching City overlooking the winding Sarawak river. Conveniently located across the waterfront and walking distance to a lot of attractions in the city. It was a perfect home base for us as we cover the Kuching Jazz Festival in 2019.

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Stay | In Sky Hotel: At the Heart of Fengjia Business District

Facade of In Sky Hotel in Fengjia

Roaming around Fengjia Night Market can be exhausting. When visiting this night market that goes on open until past midnight, it is ideal to stay in the city than to travel back far out. For our night stay in Taichung, we stayed at In Sky Hotel. Opened in 2014 at the heart of Fengjia’s central business district, the hotel facade is an eye-catching display at night. Inspired by the cascading colors of aurora borealis, In Sky Hotel changes hues depending on the time of the evening. Adding vibrancy to what is already a lively city.

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Stay | Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre

Double Bed Superior Room

All roads lead to Baguio for metro folks looking to escape the city heat. More so during the cold months when people yearns for the cold clime as Baguio temperature drops below to 15 degree centigrade. Traveller would delight to know InterContinental Hotels Group has stamped their presence in the city of pines with the newly built, Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre. The 185-room, eight story building opened its doors mid of 2018. Offering another option in Baguio City with the staple quality of the Holiday Inn chain.

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Baler | Serene Weekend at L’Sirene Boutique Resort

L'Sirene Jacuzzi Pool

It was more than 13 years ago when I first set foot in Aurora. It was an exciting road trip with friends. From Manila, we drove through the Sierra Madre mountains down to Baler. Though I am fully aware of the surfing scene boom and the growing development of the province, I only got the chance to go back this early September when I chanced upon a good getaway deal at Deal Grocer for a three days and two nights stay at L’Sirene Boutique Resort in Baler. The resort looked hip and stylish, and the remote location made it even more appealing to me. It would make an ideal base for exploration and relaxation.

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Stay | IBIS Pattaya Hotel: Amid the Beach and Street Night Life

IBIS Pattaya hotel facade

Our ultra-hip retro-lit van rolled in North Pattaya past midnight. It was an evening AirAsia flight from Manila to Bangkok. To reach Pattaya which is about 161km away, we rode for about two hours. Everyone was excited but also yearning to rest when we arrived at IBIS Pattaya Hotel. The lobby was simple but it was nice staff were still courteous enough to smile while checking us in past midnight.

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Stay | Buddha’s Surf Resort Siargao

Hanging out at the hammock at Buddha's Surf Resort

What does Buddha do on his spare time? He surfs! Well that’s what the owners of Buddha’s Surf Resort in Siargao thinks. It’s just amusing to see a figure of Buddha lifting a surfboard when I arrived at the resort. Located right smack between the famous Cloud 9 surf spot and the bustling General Luna, Buddha’s Surf Resort is one of the pioneer establishment in Siargao that has long catered to visitors of the island.

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