4-Star Hotel in Puerto Princesa Offers Great Vantage Point to Palawan's Top Attractions

Aziza Paradise Hotel in the city proper of Puerto Princesa, Palawan is a great vantage point for exploring the Philippines' Last Frontier. From the location of this 4-star holiday retreat along BM Road in Barangay San Manuel, travelers can easily go to some of the city's famous natural and man-made attractions. These include the following:

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Located at Barangay Liwanag along Rizal Avenue, this stunning blue cathedral was built during the Spanish occupation. It is easily recognizable because of the pointed arches on its facade, which is reminiscent of the Gothic castles in Europe. The cathedral also features an angular structure, a very unique architectural design that is not seen in most Catholic churches. The easiest way to get here is by riding a local tricycle (a 7-minute ride from Aziza Hotel).

Plaza Cuartel

This historical landmark that is found along Taft Street is a commemoration to the infamous Palawan Massacre. Here, you'll see reconstructed ruins of tunnels and garrisons where American prisoners were burnt by the Japanese during the Second World War. A monument, made by one of the 10 survivors of the massacre, was erected at the plaza in 2009. Plaza Cuartel is just a stone's throw away from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

The Vietnamese Village

Vietville, as most tourists call it, is a 3-hectare hamlet that serves as an asylum for Vietnamese refugees. This place allows visitors to experience an immersion with the Vietnamese who chose to stay in Palawan. A quick tour in their houses, temples, and restaurants showcases their interesting history and culture. Situated at the southern part of the city, Vietville is only a 10-minute drive from Aziza's PuertoPrincesa accommodation.

Honda Bay Islands

Apart from the Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa is also known for the exquisite islands in Honda Bay. These include the islands of Cowrie, Luli, Pandan, and Starfish, which are all great for snorkeling and swimming. The surroundings of these islands are studded with patches of white sand and coral gardens. Colorful reefs, meanwhile, can be found close to the surface down to 24 meters. The jump-off point to these islands is about 15-minute drive from Aziza Hotel.

A visit in all these wonderful attractions will surely make your Palawan trip even more memorable. So, for your much-awaited holiday, make sure to book your accommodation at Aziza Paradise Hotel in Puerto Princesa to ensure a rewarding and hassle-free vacation.

5 Restaurants Serving a Hearty Breakfast for Travelers in Makati, Philippines

Booked a hotel in Makati City, Philippines but chose the room-only option? Don't fret — here's a list of restaurants around the city that serve often-talked-about hearty breakfasts and lunches to boost your day.

1. Apartment 1B

Serving breakfast from 7 am until 3 pm, Apartment 1B lets you taste gourmet comfort food from the old-fashioned oatmeal to create-your-own omelet. Starters that include soup, salad, and quiche, plus a wide choice of sandwiches, are also available.

Address: G/F One Layafette Square, Leviste corner Sedeno St, Salcedo Village

2. H & E Heaven & Eggs

This rock star-themed restaurant located at the main entrance of the Glorietta 4 Mall has an affordable breakfast buffet priced at PHP 299 per person. Those coming in late can still have their favorite morning meal, since the restaurant has all-day breakfast options. Don't forget to try the Lovin' Lucban Longganiza or Strawberry and Banana Cheesecake Stacks.

Address: Glorietta 4, Ground Level, Ayala Center

3. Chef Laudico's Bfast

Right in the middle of the beautiful Ayala Triangle Gardens is Chef Laudico's Bfast. Best to try the “Silog” meals. These are basically the popular Filipino breakfast sets composed of fried rice, fried egg, and a choice of beef, chicken, or pork. But here, they have the gourmet version: go for the Angus Tocino or Angus Tapsilog if you want to taste the specialty. Sugar-free Belgian waffles and Belgian chocolate champorado are also served here.

Address: Shop 3 Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati Avenue

4. Rodic's Diner

Despite Rodic's simple set-up of plastic chairs and tables, it has become one of the popular dining places in Makati City. It became famous for its sweet and tender sliced beef topped on a hot rice with egg. This treat only costs PHP 75. Folks on a tight budget can enjoy the flavorful treat for a half-order at PHP 45. Now that's a delicious and affordable breakfast to try.

Address: Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village

5. Mr. Jones

Expect a sophisticated selection of breakfast food at Mr. Jones. This American-style diner boasts specialty US Beef Ribcap Tapa and Garlic Overload. It's a plate of US Ribcap Beef strips placed on top of fried rice. There's also the Challah French Toast, which is a serving of thickly sliced bread stuffed with Nutella and raspberry. The prices of breakfast offers here are around PHP 300.

Address: G/L Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center

To catch breakfast just in time at these restaurants, choose a hotel in Makati City around the Ayala Triangle for the easiest commute even with the infamous Manila traffic.

Destiny Exclusive Hotel in South Africa Now Boasts a Direct-Booking Engine on Website

Gauteng, SOUTH AFRICA — To provide travelers with an easier way of booking rooms online, Destiny Exclusive Hotel in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa has launched a new reservation engine on its website at http://www.destinyhotel.co.za. This system, powered by DirectWithHotels, doesn't only make bookings to this hotel in Gauteng quicker and hassle-free but also yields instant confirmation.

On the website, upon clicking the “Check availability and prices” button, guests can immediately view the available rooms for their planned dates. Here are more advantages of the new booking engine:

Information in real time – the room availability shown on the reservation engine is in real time, and the rates provided already include taxes and charges. There's also a currency selector with the latest exchange rates that serves as quick reference.
User-friendly interface – the details and buttons on the booking engine are designed vividly to provide an efficient reservation process. A virtual calendar has also been integrated to make date selection faster.
Access to better offers – aside from giving the best prices at this Gauteng accommodation, the booking engine also shows special offers, and discounts that can only be availed on this channel.
Secure transactions – all transactions in the system are secure because it's protected by DigiCert and Trustwave, 2 of the trusted security providers on the web.
No prepayment  – secure a room instantly by completing the reservation process, and pay the fees upon check-in at the hotel. In addition, cancellation and modifications are free-of-charge within a given period.

Located on an exclusive private property in Bredell Kempton Park, the 4-star Destiny Exclusive Hotel lets business and leisure travelers enjoy:

Easy access to OR Thambo International Airport, and major highways to Johannesburg and Pretoria
Guestrooms with full-HD satellite TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, individually controlled air-conditioning, and en-suite bathroom
Business center services, and conference and meeting rooms with complete amenities
Leisure facilities that include the Destiny Health and Wellness Spa and restaurant
Express check-in, 24-hour reception, shuttle services, and dry cleaning/laundry

For more information about Destiny Exclusive Hotel's accommodations and services, guests must log on to http://www.destinyhotel.co.za.

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Destiny Exclusive Hotel
Estate 154, 3rd Road, Bredell, Kempton Park
Gauteng, 1620, South Africa

Phone Number: +27-11-9790044
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