Bello! Minions have been a pop icon mainstay ever since they first debuted in the 2010 animated film “Despicable Me.” Some find that they have even overshadowed the main cast, taking the lead role in two spin-off films, “Minions” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Their popularity...
Often, when we need a break from the city, the closest refuge most go for can be found by driving south to Tagaytay. Tagaytay, after all, is close enough to Metro Manila and doesn’t take much time to travel to. There’s a good mix of developments in the area, though not to a point that it loses...
You’ve said yes to forever and now comes the moment to plan where and how you’ll begin it. For lovers longing for a ceremony surrounded by ocean views, tropical flowers, and serenity of an island, Guam may just be where a happily ever after is meant to start. While it is known for its...
When NUSTAR Hotel Cebu opened its doors in May 2025, it brought with it the kind of world-class prestige and promise long associated with the globe’s most exclusive destinations - as Cebu’s first ultra-luxury hotel. Just months after its debut, the hotel has already secured a nomination for...
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7) clarified that it is not yet enforcing the “no plate, no travel” policy this month. The LTO-7 on Thursday, Aug. 7, issued a clarification after its regional director, Glen Galario, previously announced that the policy will...
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Korean Air is the latest to join the wave of making comfort flying a bit more accessible through its premium economy class. While the luxuries of a business class may seem out of reach for many flyers, the allure of premium economy seats is the closest taste of the high life. Think quality flight...
Topnotch hotel brands under SMHCC’s roster of properties, Conrad Manila and Lanson Place Mall of Asia have both been nominated at the prestigious World Travel Awards. Admirably, Conrad Manila is not just in one but three categories, namely: Philippines’ Leading Conference Hotel 2025,...
Starting Aug. 20, a new visa program could require some travelers to pay a deposit of up to $15,000 for a business or tourist visa. It comes as an effort to dissuade travelers from overstaying and to bar entry from countries where screening travel requirements seem dubious. How will this affect...
Ever since its establishment in 1923, the Walt Disney Company—then known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio—has created cinematic magic with its animated features. In 1955, fans were able to live out their fantasy with the opening of the first Disneyland in California. For many Filipinos,...
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) proudly launched the 36th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) with an exclusive media event at The Peninsula Manila, setting the stage for the country’s most anticipated travel expo happening on September 5–7, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center...
Sentosa is almost always a mandatory stop for any Singapore itinerary due to the various offerings of the island. Universal Studios Singapore alone is a major draw. There’s also always something new popping up that adds more to the list of must-see sites. Among the latest additions worth checking...
