Category Archives: Philippines

Explore the Philippine Islands

Posted on March 18, 2018 by debbie

Destinations, Magazine, March 2018, Philippines Photo: © AKARAT PHASURA | DREAMSTIME.COM By Sharon King Hoge – March 1, 2018 LUZON MAY BE DOMINATED by the bustling capital city, Manila, but there’s another unique location on the largest of the Philippine archipelago’s 7,500 islands. Vigan, the country’s only UNESCO … Continue reading →

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Mix And Mingle In Manila

Posted on July 15, 2014 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Unwind with the in-crowd after hours in Manila by Sharon King Hoge | July 2014 Photo: Sage Tapas Bar at Makati Shangri-La © Shangri-La After hours in Manila you’re doubly in luck, with opportunities to mingle … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Makati

Posted on June 4, 2014 by debbie

From Luxuryweb.com article by Sharon King Hoge A Stay at the Shangri-La Makati in Manila, the Philippines With a highly favorable exchange rate, historic sights and a wealth of clubs and restaurants all within easy access to sandy beaches, Manila … Continue reading →

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A Stay at the Shangri-La Makati in Manila, the Philippines

Posted on May 15, 2014 by debbie

Published on Luxury Web      With a highly favorable exchange rate, historic sights and a wealth of clubs and restaurants all within easy access to sandy beaches, Manila is one of the best travel bargains around. At the same … Continue reading →

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Reasons You Want to Visit Vigan — Yes, Vigan

Posted on March 28, 2014 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post Never mind that you’ve never heard of a city somewhere off in the Philippines with a name that evokes some meatless diet. Vigan should be a must destination for travelers in the Pacific islands. The Philippines’ … Continue reading →

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Baku: Industrial And Cultural Center

Posted on December 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler All fired up Photo: © Elnur | Dreamstime.com Asked to envision a city that is a Soviet bloc survivor, surrounded by crude oil fields, with a name that rhymes with remote Timbuktu, it’s unlikely you’d picture … Continue reading →

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