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Archive for the ‘Bed & Bunk’ Category
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Turtle Tales from Anvaya
“Would you like to join us at Anvaya Cove?” Anton’s aunt Lisa asked me in February. “We’re releasing baby pawikans into the sea.” Distracted by a to-do list at that time, I turned down her invite.
When I later …
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Swimming in Soda
My first time in Hidden Valley Springs in Laguna, Philippines, was back in the ’90s. The sheltered little city girl in me hated that there was too much nature. Fast-forward to 2012 when I’ve grown into a more seasoned traveler …
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Vegan Party, Anyone?
It started with an exciting rumor. A Yoga teacher told a guest who told another guest who told me that Brad Pitt is coming to The Farm on Saturday, November 10, to join their 10th Anniversary party and unveiling of …
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My Farm Story
There’s a scrapbook at the reception area of The Farm at San Benito where guests are free to jot down comments, thank you notes, and other thoughts before they check out.…
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The Grass is Greener at The Farm
I’ve been a pesce-pollotarian since 2005 and a yoga practitioner since 2007, so I thought I knew what to expect by going on a vegan holiday. Little did I know that booking a trip to The Farm at San Benito, …
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University of Fort Ilocandia
I kid. Fort Ilocandia is a resort and hotel, but it may as well have been a university, given its campus-like architecture and lush greenery where one has to walk a few minutes to and from each area.
The only …
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The Best P500 I’ve Spent in Cebu
It was 1:00 p.m. We had just finished lunch and were already packed for the beach. The only problem was, we didn’t know where to go. We called Shangri-La Mactan and asked if non-guests are allowed to swim at their …
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Dry Run: Islands Stay Hotel
When a new establishment announces that they are on dry run, I usually brace myself for slow customer service and panicky new employees trying to get the hang of the busy pace. “Please bear with us,” a sign would usually …