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Hilton Manila Launches ‘Staycay 2.0 Your Way’ – And I’m sooo excited!

Chuckie Dreyfus hilton, hotel, resorts world manila, rwm, staycation, staycay 2.0 your way 0 Comments July 13, 2021

Hilton Manila recently launched ‘Staycay 2.0 Your Way’: a well-curated, worry-free family staycation experience highlighted by an overnight stay, exceptional culinary offerings at the hotel’s Kusina Sea Kitchens and Hua Yuan, and for Premium stays, upgrades such as pizza-making activity for kids, 3-hour use of the Vega Poolside Cabanas and use of a Polaroid camera to capture each memorable moment. Staycay 2.0 is part of Resorts World Manila 2.0 (RWM) property-wide initiative to further level-up customer service and overall RWM customer experience.

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A delightfully quick revisit to Winford Manila Resort and Casino

Chuckie Dreyfus Manila, staycation, winford, winford manila, winford manila hotel and casino 0 Comments October 18, 2018

Just last Tuesday, Winford Manila Resort and Casino invited me and my wife to an exclusive midweek staycation party together with select members of the media as well as influencers and tastemakers. We also had a quick walk around the establishment and were given a taste of Winford Manila’s delectable food and drink offerings.

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An enjoyable family getaway at Winford Hotel and Casino in Manila

Chuckie Dreyfus casino, hotel, Manila, staycation, the dreys, winford, winford hotel and casino 0 Comments August 9, 2017

The best treats are normally the ones you never really expect.

This is pretty much how I would put in a single sentence my short but sweet stay at Winford Hotel and Casino in Manila.

Little did I know that right smack in the middle of the bustling Manila scene, I would happen to chance upon a delightful escape that rivals the experience one gets from the usual, more established hotels in the metro.

I’m sure that some of you who probably live in and around Manila already know about Winford Hotel and Casino. It’s actually not hard to find since the place is strategically located just a stones throw away from commercial establishments and malls. But for someone like me who only passes through the busy city of Manila every so often, it was a truly pleasant surprise — even more pleasant when I experienced staying at Winford with my family for a couple of nights.

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A fun F1 Hotel Manila Holy Week staycation

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During holy week, most folks including a good number of my friends usually head out to various summer destinations. Given that holy week presents a long holiday, it is the best window to plan a vacation.

But it has somewhat been customary for #TheDreys (That’s us!) to stay in the metro and enjoy the peacefulness of the city while seemingly two thirds of the metro’s population are elsewhere. This year was no different… although, instead of literally staying at home, we decided to close out holy week (Black Saturday and Easter Sunday) at F1 Hotel Manila — our home in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

F1 Hotel Manila - Holy Week - Easter - Staycation - 2017 - The KTG — The Premiere Lounge of F1 Hotel Manila

So, together with other members of The KTG (Kain Tulog Gang) family, we spent an incredibly fun getaway at F1 Hotel Manila, filled with fun, festivities and FOOD!

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Somerset Alabang Manila – Your new home down south

Chuckie Dreyfus Alabang, hotel, somerset, somerset alabang manila, staycation 0 Comments November 4, 2016

When it comes to hotels and finding a place where one can have a relaxing getaway, there are tons of options around. But there are only a few that really stand out no matter how brief one’s stay is.

One such place that impressed me a whole lot is the newly opened Somerset Alabang Manila. I had the pleasure of staying here just a couple of weeks ago and I must say, every praise I’ve heard that was said about this establishment is truly well deserved.

Although my stay at Somerset Alabang Manila was very brief (overnight, actually), I made sure to take advantage of the room we stayed in and make the most of the time we had.

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Hyatt City of Dreams Manila – A great choice for families!

Chuckie Dreyfus city of dreams, family, hotel, hyatt, Manila, staycation, the cafe, thedreys, vacation 0 Comments August 26, 2016

When choosing a hotel to stay at with family, whether for a quick staycation or an extended reprieve from the busy work load, what are the major considerations that you take into account that affect your decision making?

Well, if you happen to be in Metro Manila and considering a place to take family to that’s logistically accessible and equally enjoyable to spend a couple of days at, you might want to put Hyatt City of Dreams Manila on your shortlist.

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Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio – A perfect family getaway!

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It’s been a good while since my family and I last visited the beautiful city of Baguio. If memory serves me right, it was roughly a little more than a year since. So, it was a very welcome opportunity when my wife and I got the invitation to stay at one of the more recognizable and family-friendly hotels in this place — Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio.

Apart from the stay itself, I was looking forward to experiencing Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio’s Family Fun Package which aims to give families checking in at Azalea a memorable stay which is truly one of a kind.

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Midori Clark Hotel and Casino – A great place for rest and recreation

Chuckie Dreyfus angeles, casino, clark, hotel, midori, pampanga, staycation 1 Comment August 5, 2016

It seems like only bigger and better things are in store for the rapidly developing city of Angeles — particularly the Clark Freeport Zone.

With plans of moving airline terminals to this bustling location and a much talked about (and eagerly anticipated) rail transport system in the planning stages, everything appears to be looking up.

One such establishment that is slowly making its mark and drawing people from far and wide is the newly opened Midori Clark Hotel and Casino — a 9,000 square meter property located inside the Clark Freeport Zone.

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Coming home to F1 Hotel Manila at Bonifacio Global City

Chuckie Dreyfus BGC, bonifacio global city, F1 Hotel Manila, ktg, staycation, taguig 0 Comments April 10, 2016

It’s always great to come home. Whatever idea or place home is to you, rushing back to its arms is something one always longs for and yearns to return to. Home is where comfort, security, love and family are found.

Home. This is exactly how our fun and wacky foodie group (called, “The KTG”) considers F1 Hotel Manila.

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Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila – A pleasant escape within the metro

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Who says that escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life should always include an out of town getaway? There are so many options and ways to relax and destress even without leaving the metro.

One great place to spend that much needed escape is at the brand spankin’ new Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila.

Although Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila is a new establishment located just a stone’s throw away from the SM Mall of Asia, they aren’t really new players in the hospitality business. Their very own Boracay branch has been in business for a good while now.