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The Peninsula Manila Experience: Splendid Retreat at the heart of Makati

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Pen card for less than Php 10K EXTRAORDINARY OVERNIGHT STAY   We decided to avail of our Peninsula Card's 'complimentary overnight stay with breakfast for two' on a Black Saturday. For us, the Holy Week is the best time to be in Metro Manila instead of going to the province. Aside from the Manny Pacquaio's fights, the Holy Week is one of the very few moments we experienced no traffic at Metro Manila. We love this bed! Since we have been so tired for the past few weeks, we decided to stay at our room and do nothing but watch TV and sleep. Our room is very relaxing and we see no need to go outside our room. Though our room is equipped with fax machine, wireless internet access and telephone, we were not able to use those equipments since we are in vacation mode. Relaxing means watching TV Wish we have one like this at home! This is the solution to our early morning problem....a separate toilet and shower room! Well, we did g...

Spices Restaurant at The Peninsula Manila : Heart's Day Date

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For years, hubby and I don't date on 14 February. We hate traffic and the long queue at the restaurant. But hey! It's a leap year....so I guess that's a good excuse. At least two days before Feb 14, we found ourselves calling the Spices Restaurant at Manila Peninsula  reserving seats for two. Hubby loves dishes from neighboring countries. Good thing Spices Resto specializes in Asian Cuisine! For those interested, here is our choice of foodie: Tom Yum Goong Country of Origin: Thailand Description: Spicy Prawn Soup. We requested for a very mild version. Servings can be good for two persons. Cost: Php 460 Goi Cuon Country of Origin: Vietnam Description: Fresh Rice Paper Summer Rolls   with shrimps, pork and coriander Cost: Php 390 Ahan Ta Lay Phad Nam Prik Phow Country of Origin: Thailand Description: Stir-fried seafood with chilli paste and oyster sauce and served with complimentary rice. (We at...