The New Conrad Hilton in Manila The 5* Conrad Manila is a new hotel that opened mid July 2016 with 347 rooms. I quite like staying in new properties because they try their hardest to make their clients happy, the prices are typically cheaper as it’s during ‘soft opening’, and they want happy customers to...
COAST BORACAY NEW HOTEL REVIEW

After a full-on week of late nights and early mornings at a conference in Manila, full of people I didn’t know, I needed an ‘introvert’s’ break. It’s great to meet new people, but being ‘ON’ in the social department wears thin after while. I needed to get back to my thoughts, my writing and...
5* Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Philippines – Hotel Review

I’m slightly embarrassed to say this, but I booked the 5* Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila hotel for two reasons: I am an Accor member, and I was attending a conference at the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC) just across the street. The Sofitel is convenient, and in a great location if you need to be...
Giving the Philippines a Second Chance

Have you ever considered taking a vacation to Thailand? How about the Philippines? What do you think of when you think of those countries? Thailand pleasantly reminded me of Leonardo Di Caprio’s film, The Beach, specifically the idyllic views of the islands around Koh Phi Phi. Maybe you feel it’s way too far, too...