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	<title>Philippine Travel Blog &#187; Hotel &amp; Resort Reviews</title>
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		<title>Best Western hotel soon to open in Boracay Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philippine Travel Blog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Best Western International will soon open a hotel in Boracay, Philippines, a top worldwide tourist destination in the country. The Best Western Boracay Tropics is located in the middle of Boat Station 2, where most of the entertainment is. It is also only a few minutes walk to the famous white-sand beach.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Best Western International will soon open a hotel in Boracay, Philippines, a top worldwide tourist destination in the country. The Best Western Boracay Tropics is located in the middle of Boat Station 2, where most of the entertainment is. It is also only a few minutes walk to the famous white-sand beach.</p>
<p>The 50-room BW Boracay Tropics is a blend of Mediterranean and Asian architecture. Each room opens to its own balcony with most of them overlooking a refreshing lagoon and lush tropical gardens. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, mini bar, private shower with hot and cold water, and safety deposit box.</p>
<p>It has cabanas of six suites complete with reception area. The premier suites are equally provided with a kitchen and a dining area of its own.<span id="more-1451"></span></p>
<p>Boracay is located in the Visayas region of the Philippines and is accessible by plane through Panay island where one may proceed to Caticlan, the jump off point for a ferry boat to Boracay. BW Boracay Tropics can easily arrange for these transfers.</p>
<p>The opening of Best Western in Boracay is an addition to the two hotels now in the Philippines – Best Western Astor Hotel Makati and Best Western Hotel La Corona.</p>
<p>“Best Western aims to be in all of the top destinations in Asia and our entry in Boracay has been much anticipated. We want to be wherever our guests want to be,” said Best Western International vice president for international operations in Asia Glenn de Souza.</p>
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		<title>Hilton Cebu Resort &amp; Spa Making a Difference with Simple Water Saving Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philippine Travel Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cebu]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A small, simple invention that reuses the water used to cool ice machine compressors has allowed the Hilton Cebu Resort &#38; Spa to recycle hundreds of thousands of litres of water each year and created huge savings on the hotel’s water bill.
The invention, a simple piping system, is attached to three ice machines in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" title="hilton cebu resort and spa" src="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/hilton_cebu_resort_and_spa-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="192" />A small, simple invention that reuses the water used to cool ice machine compressors has allowed the Hilton Cebu Resort &amp; Spa to recycle hundreds of thousands of litres of water each year and created huge savings on the hotel’s water bill.</p>
<p>The invention, a simple piping system, is attached to three ice machines in the hotel, capturing the water used to cool the compressors and then sending this ‘grey water’ to be reused in the hotel’s flushing tanks, rather than simply washing down the drain.</p>
<p>The system was created as part of a water saving project led by Hilton Cebu’s Chief Engineer Antonio Dizon and team members Junar Penalosa and Gaspar Pasucal, who were looking at ways to boost the resort’s environmental efforts.</p>
<p>General Manager Harald Feurstein said the engineering team’s effort was a victory for Hilton Cebu’s efforts to be more eco-friendly and it had been well received by guests as well as hotel staff.<span id="more-890"></span></p>
<p>“By just not letting that water disappear down the drain we are saving and then reusing around 32,400 cubic meters of precious water in a year, and that in turn saves the hotel approximately US$20,000 per year,” said Mr. Feurstein.</p>
<p>Special meters attached to the piping system revealed the project had saved Hilton Cebu the initial setup cost of US$1,000 in just 20 days of operation and the system has now been adopted as part of Hilton Hotels Group’s best practice for all its properties around the world.</p>
<p>Mr. Feurstein said, “Located on a private beach overlooking the pristine, azure waters surrounding Cebu’s Mactan Island we are very concerned with preserving our environment as it is a huge part of our business. However any hotel, anywhere in the world can see the excellent improvement this has made to our bottom line and consider both the economic and eco-friendly benefits of saving an important resource such as water.”</p>
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		<title>Online Hotel Reservation : Get the best price and hotel deals!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 06:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philippine Travel Blog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to visit the Amazing Philippine Islands, make sure to book your accommodation early and make your hotel reservation online. This will make your travel a lot easier and best of all you can enjoy cheaper rates. Online hotel reservation has many benefits such as choice of many hotels, option to choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" width="307" src="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/images-travel-blog/microtel-boracay-swimming-pool.JPG" alt="microtel boracay online hotel reservations" height="390" style="width: 307px; height: 390px" title="microtel boracay online hotel reservations" />If you are planning to visit the Amazing Philippine Islands, make sure to book your accommodation early and make your hotel reservation online. This will make your travel a lot easier and best of all you can enjoy cheaper rates. Online hotel reservation has many benefits such as choice of many hotels, option to choose the best deal and get the right kind of room and other facilities and that too at unbelievable low tariffs.</p>
<p>The endles choices and user friendly navigation during booking process has made online hotel deal so popular among the travelers today. Each and every online hotel booking sites have their online hotel reservation and payment engine. These engines allow people to retrieve the updated and current information about the hotel availability in a particular place like <a href="http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Manila.htm">Manila</a> Hotels.</p>
<p><strong><em>Research Hotels and Find Out What Other Travellers Think &#8211; BEFORE You Get There. </em></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hotelscombined.com">HotelsCombined</a> allows instant comparison of hotel details, rates, taxes, and availability information in one simple place. HotelsCombined.com also includes over 100,000 consumer reviews, making it easy to see which hotels not only have the best price, but which are the most popular or give you the most for your money.<span id="more-758"></span></p>
<p>Not only does HotelsCombined.com search for the best priced hotels, but it provides more hotel information and hotel images than any other website on the Internet. It does not mark up rates or add any extra booking fees, and is the only multi-language, multi-currency hotel price comparison website on the Internet.</p>
<p>Book your Hotel from the comfort of your own home. You donâ€™t have to go out to pick up the hotel vouchers or gift certificates. You may check HotelsCombined.com, Its a unique and free tool that lets you search multiple travel sites simultaneously to find the lowest rates instantly. By using HotelsCombined to search for hotels, you no longer need to visit each and every travel site to find the best deals! You can book any <a href="http://www.hotelscombined.com/Country/Philippines.htm">Philippine</a> hotel in just few clicks.</p>
<p>Through a simple, two step process HotelsCombined.com is designed to make locating and booking a hotel quicker, easier, and more convenient, by comparing hotel rates from other sites for you, then compiling them on one page to easily see which rate is best for you.</p>
<div id="crp_related"><h2>Related Posts:</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2007/09/28/5-reasons-to-book-your-hotel-online/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">5 Reasons To Book Your Hotel Online</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2010/02/14/how-to-save-money-on-online-hotel-reservations/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">How to save money on Online Hotel Reservations</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2007/07/15/12-tips-on-choosing-a-hotel/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">12 tips on choosing a Hotel</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2007/05/04/why-booking-online-is-better-and-easier/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">Why Booking Online is a lot Better and Easier?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2008/06/10/why-do-we-need-to-book-hotels-in-advance/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">Why do we need to book Hotels in Advance?</a></li><li>Powered by <a href="http://ajaydsouza.com/wordpress/plugins/contextual-related-posts/">Contextual Related Posts</a></li></ul></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Wonders of The Panoly Resort</title>
		<link>http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/blog/2008/05/07/the-wonders-of-the-panoly-resort/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 21:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jericatravels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Boracay Island]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travelling has always been a passion. It gives me a sense of completeness whenever I go to a place for the first time. Grateful as I am, I always appreciate the smallest things life has to offer. Whether I become worried because of an important person or anxious because of an unfortunate event, a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" width="236" src="http://lakbaypilipinas.com/images/boracayshore.jpg" alt="panoly resort boracay" height="416" style="width: 236px; height: 416px" title="panoly resort boracay" />Travelling has always been a passion. It gives me a sense of completeness whenever I go to a place for the first time. Grateful as I am, I always appreciate the smallest things life has to offer. Whether I become worried because of an important person or anxious because of an unfortunate event, a new place has always been a welcome treat for my weary soul.</p>
<p>In one of my quest as an amateur traveller (I say amateur because I have only 3 countries in my I-was-here list) and a hardworking maketing person, I stumbled upon a jewel in the northern part of Boracay.</p>
<p>This place may be far from the main beach, the place-to-be as what locals say, but I was smitten by the unique serenity and quiet refuge this jewel has offered during my stay.</p>
<p>I am talking about Club Panoly, the place which redefined my vacation week. It has rejuvenated my well-being quite pleasurably inside and out.</p>
<p>It was an obscure moment to linger in the place for six days because I never stay at put at one designated area for such straight period. The realization that I have been making my life a big joke because of work had profoundly sprouted here. It gave me the peace of mind, I never knew I needed.<span id="more-736"></span></p>
<p>Club Panoly Resort is an upscale resort nestled in its own paradise with it&#8217;s fine white sand beach, crystal clear water, and breathtaking sunsets &#8211; whether it&#8217;s it&#8217;s a grand personal vacation or a family affair- this place admittedly offers the comfort away from home.</p>
<p>To start with, I had a great dancing time at the Voodoo Bar, most popular bar to unwind and see the Boracay sunset for yourself. The Salsa and Caribbean music relaxed my sore muscles and transformed the place into a sophisticated event for the Punta Bunga beach goers.</p>
<p>There were a lot of tourists around but I managed to enjoy the fresh breeze and the grandeur and simplicity of it all. Good thing Panoly is nestled in its own Island away from the hullabaloo of the main beach. I think I must have spent half my stay checking out the delish food (I&#8217;ve lost count of the pounds I gained).</p>
<p>The resort certainly exceeded my expectations &#8211; the fluffy pillows and heaven-sent bed sealed the deal. I&#8217;d say the place is perfect for lovers, romantic getaways and travelers who want to rejuvenate themselves. The Tao Spa is just the thing you deserve after all those distressing nights at work. I experienced the full body massage, steam bath and authentic Thai aromatherapy. And because I got so inspired, I promised myself to be back again in December. The locals say it&#8217;s the best time of the year to visit this heavenly place. I just can&#8217;t get enough of The Panoly! It&#8217;s a combination of diverse activities designed to make your stay a memorable one and your tired soul a refreshed new you!</p>
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		<title>Mandarin Oriental Manila launches Business in Manila Package</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mandarin Oriental, Manila has launched a Business in Manila package offering business travellers accommodation in an elegant Business Room or Junior Suite. Benefits of the Business in Manila package include: international buffet breakfast, one-way airport transfer, laundry or pressing for one clothing piece per day and welcome fruits.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Mandarin Oriental, Manila has launched a Business in Manila package offering business travellers accommodation in an elegant Business Room or Junior Suite. Benefits of the Business in Manila package include: international buffet breakfast, one-way airport transfer, laundry or pressing for one clothing piece per day and welcome fruits.</p>
<p>The Business in Manila package is priced at PHP8,800 / 9,800 (single/twin) for a Business Room and PHP9,800 / 10,800 for a Junior Suite. Rates are subject to service charge and applicable government taxes, and are commissionable to travel agents.</p>
<p>Located on the fourth to seventh floors for quick access to the Business Centre, the well-designed Business Rooms feature customised furnishings such as a spacious working desk with multi-function communications equipment consisting of a fax/copy/scan/print device and media card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Memory Stick, SmartMedia, xD Picture Card and CompactFlash (Type 1) storage media. <span id="more-715"></span></p>
<p>Value-added benefits for a Business Room stay are:</p>
<p>â€¢ Unlimited broadband Internet usage<br />
â€¢ Complimentary local calls<br />
â€¢ 20% discount on Business Centre secretarial services and meeting room rental (subject to availability)<br />
â€¢ 20% discount on mobile phone rental (guest provides own SIM card)<br />
â€¢ 20% discount on car hire services</p>
<p>A distinct feature of the hotelâ€™s business facilities is SPEEDConnect â€“ a broadband Internet service installed in both the hotelâ€™s 24-hour Business Centre and in guestrooms. This is in addition to Wi-Fi availability in function rooms and restaurants and bars. The service addresses guestsâ€™ critical communication requirements and allows them to effectively conduct business round the clock.</p>
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