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MAYA O. CALICA
The Peninsula Manila has decked its
halls in Yuletide bliss — with a 45-foot-
-
tall Christmas tree in the lobby as
a grand centerpiece — and boasts a
calendar bursting with festive events.
On December 8, catch Celebrations: 29
Years of Christmas Concert in the lobby
from 5–7pm. The Philippine Philharmonic
Orchestra, under the baton of guest
conductor Maestro Ruggero Barbieri,
will perform a repertoire of the best-
loved Christmas tunes. A portion of the
ticket (priced at PHP750) proceeds go to
Merry-making
at The Pen
This month, feel the spirit of Christmas at The Peninsula Manila
Father Al’s Children Foundation, Inc., the
funding arm of the Sisters of Mary in The
Philippines. Following this, on December
31,
guests can ring in 2013 at the New
Year’s Eve “Pink Diamond” Gala Ball &
Dinner, a glamorous event inspired by
Marilyn Monroe. Expect pink diamonds,
feather boas and pink champagne to
overflow (PHP7,900 per person for
dinner buffet, band and Moët & Chandon;
PHP4,500 for kids under 12). For more
information on The Peninsula Manila’s
festive program, visit
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Enjoy the
ultimate family
getaway at
Discovery
Shores Boracay
Trendy new hotel
opens in Shanghai
Marriott International unveiled the
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing
Hotel (RSCH) with a grand party
last October. Gary Fung, General
Manager of RSCH, officiated the
ribbon cutting ceremony at the
event that was well attended by
the city’s politicians, socialites
and members of the press. This
brand-new property, strategically
located in the center of Caohejing
Hi-Tech Park in Xuhui district, is the
first international five-star hotel in
this zone and integrates traditional
Chinese style with minimalist
Western trendiness. With its
delicately designed Deluxe Rooms,
Club Rooms and Suites (including
a Presidential Suite); five-star
amenities and technology; and four
exquisite restaurants and a hotel
lounge, the RSCH is truly an exciting
addition to the neighborhood!
THE ULTIMATE
BORACAY GETAWAY
Discovery Shores Boracay was named one
of the Top Family Hotels in Asia, and took
home the Best Hotel Spa in Asia award
earlier this year at the
Travel + Leisure
2012
World’s Best Awards. To celebrate
this recognition, they’ve launched A Family
Affair, a three-day, two-night vacation
promotion for the entire brood. Until
December 15, book a luxury Junior Suite for
just PHP33,000 nett for two adults and up
to two children, seven years old and below.
The package includes first-class round-trip
boat and land transfers from the Boracay
Airport in Caticlan, a daily breakfast buffet
at Sands Restaurant and welcome treats.
