The Aston Marina Jakarta

Aston Marina Jakarta has everything I'd hoped for for an ideal accommodation. The room is very pleasant and neat, with the space just the right dimension. We stayed in a one-bedroom suite and I say it was a very pleasant stay.  The view provides a nice glimpse of a river and the city. It was ideally located about 30 minutes from the airport. The staff are very accommodating and nice. The buffet breakfast at the cafe has lots of food choices. Great value for money! I only wish I could have stayed longer.

 

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Grande Island in Subic

Banana boating, ATV-riding, BBQ under the moonlight, swimming, trekking...There is a lot you can do at Grande Island Resort in Subic, Zambales. Whether you are looking for a suitable place to conduct your workshops/trainings or just want to hold family and friends reunions, Grande Island is superb location. Located in an island, this resort spells relaxation and peace. 

The resort have awesome units with beach front views. You can also arrange barbecue party at the terrace. Enjoy the sunlight and clear blue water, play billiards (for free), or just laze around the area if you aim to be one with nature. There are more water sports that one can try, though we were not able to, jetski and snorkeling.

IMPRESSION: The service was quite good, we were there as a big group and we were served food on time. The facilities for workshop is also ok. But the place is not so well-maintained, perhaps because the resort occupies the entire island. Also, the ferry did not come on time, 'waited for the late-comers.

TIPS: Ask for beach front room. Those are the relatively newer ones. The rooms there are beyond my expectation for a resort. The beach is rocky,  no shoreline, but the water is so inviting so go ahead and swim. The banana boat is a must-try! The best to explore the entire stretch is to rent an ATV. Finally, if you are in for a delicious adventure, bring Kikkoman and a tube of wasabe, walk along the beach early in the morning - coz you might get lucky to stumble upon fresh sea urchin, hmmm...yummy uni sashimi!

GREAT FOR: family/barkada outings, company events, retreats, and conferences, honeymoon for nature-lovers

 

One last tip, on your way home passing by Subic bay area - perhaps your itinerary will include shopping in the Subic freeport, drop by Meat Plus Cafe and you're in for a sumptuous meal.

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Bahay Marikit in Batangas

Legaspi Suites Davao City

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Legaspi Suites Davao City

If you're going to visit Davao City either for leisure or business, check out Legaspi Suites and I tell you, it's way better than some overrated hotels in the city. The rooms are spacious and clean, the linens impressively neat.
Legaspi Suites is located in a compound that offers more than coffee shops (Tata Benito's) and spa. The staff are very friendly, courteous, and accommodating. This rather small hotel has, surprisingly, an elevator, hot and cold shower, Wifi, and cable TV.  The P1,800 (approx. USD42) we paid for deluxe twin sharing was really a great value for  money. Also, they accept all major credit cards!

 
Complimentary breakfast is served at Kusina Selera. The "daing na bangus" was delectably crispy and delicious. The service, quick and courteous.

Check out its location from this map below.

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Also check out:
BAHAY MARIKIT, BATANGAS
GRANDE ISLAND SUBIC

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Metro Park Hotel Macau

People as OC as me would prefer to investigate first before jumping into something. And so if one is planning to book into one of Macau's three-star accommodations- Metro Park Hotel Macau, here are some photos of the deluxe twin room we have stayed in. I say, with the price we got at Asiatravel, it is good value for money.

The hotel is a few minutes walk from the bus stop (coming from the hotel lobby, walk to your right, then turn right on the first corner, to go to the bus stop) . There is of course a complimentary shuttle bus that runs every 30 minutes to and from the Macau Ferry Terminal. The comfort room was clean and so were the linens.

There is also a 7-11 store just around the corner and several money changers. I believe this is the best wing we got, a view of the city. There was no internet connection in our room but there was a business center at the lobby. If you don't want to eat out, you may also eat at the Ciao Cafe but it's pretty expensive. Hotel staff are polite and speak good English.
GREAT FOR: its location, just walk nearby and you can have a glimpse at various attractions of the city
TIPS: check out the schedule of the shuttle at night to avoid inconvenience

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Bahay Marikit

There is a resort hotel in San Juan, Batangas, called Bahay Marikit. This hotel is like a hidden paradise because it cannot be seen from the national highway (although it is located along the highway), one needs to go through a narrow path lined with tall trees to see this hidden oasis. It boasts inviting pools and Mexican-Mediterranean-themed suites.

The suites can accommodate 4 to 6 persons. There are also rooms for twin sharing. These rooms have semi-outdoor comfort rooms. The resort also has a restaurant (which can be turned into a venue for meeting, seminars, etc.). The place, spacious and peaceful, is great for retreat/recollection. One great thing, although we did not try, is that they also have a nice veranda for BBQ party!

GREAT FOR: retreats and seminars, family outings

TIPS: The rooms are a bit dim and so make sure that all lights are working. During our stay we needed to call for maintenance as some lights were not working. The beds are okay. The restaurant closes at 7pm. And breakfast should be ordered at night if you have agenda away from the hotel and you need to eat early. I don't advise honeymooning couples to stay here for a getaway although the ambiance is peaceful.

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Legaspi Suites Davao City

Grande Island Subic

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