The Travel Diaries
Your journey starts at the Shang
MANILA, Philippines – It’s April 2016. Longer days and warmer nights have come again. The summer breeze has begun to tell a different story — it’s time to write another chapter of discoveries, thrills and experiences. As the scorching heat of the sun awakens the wanderlust in you, the fever burns and the desire to wander intensifies. Do not resist its beckoning, heed the call of summer, and allow your mind to fantasize. From Boracay to Shanghai, Sydney to New York City, the urge to be away this time is at an all-time high. Let your wondering spirit travel before you do, while the Shang — the country’s top lifestyle destination — helps you get ready for the ride.
This season, Shangri-La Plaza offers the latest and trendiest necessities and accessories from topnotch travel brands to quench one’s thirst to travel in comfort and style. Start your voyage by stopping by at the Shang anytime from April 15 to 17 and bag the most exclusive deals out of the Great Escapes Summer Sale at the Shang in partnership with Cathay Pacific.
Have you decided on your paradise of choice yet? Because the Shang also houses Aerostar Travel & Tours, the friendly travel agency that promises to take you there. Now, if you’re still unsettled, here’s a peek at this season’s travel must-haves from, Bric’s, Rimowa, Samsonite Black, Flight 001, Rustan’s Department Store, Fossil, Almeda Optical, Magno Optical, J. Viñas, Sunglass Haven, Urbanize, Shelter, Leica, Art of Scent, Bose, Digital Walker, and The Travel Club to help you get started — because you have a long, fun-filled way to go. Enjoy the trip.
Style To Go
For a quick fashion fix, take these essentials from Sunglass Haven (Level 3, Main Wing), J.Viñas (Level 3, Main Wing), Magno Optical (Level 5, Main Wing), Almeda Optical (Level 1, Main Wing), Fossil (Level 2, Main Wing), and Art of Scent (Mid-Level 2/3, East Wing).
Flight Pals
Be inspired, plan your next move, and write down each memory. Be a wise traveler with these books, pen, and journals from Shelter (Level 6, East Wing).
Little Keepers
Traveling can be stressful for the young ones, but these charming road buddies from Samsonite Black (Mid-Level 2/3, East Wing) and Flight 001 (Level 5, East Wing) can keep the tantrums away.
Locked And Loaded
Stylish, spacious, and reliable travel partners. Escape the hustle of the city without the hassle with these premier luggage bags from Bric’s (Mid-Level 2/3, East Wing), The Travel Club (Level 1, Main Wing), Samsonite Black (Mid-Level 2/3, East Wing), and Rimowa (Mid-Level 2/3, East Wing).
Smart Savers
For a worry-free adventure, secure all your private and intimate necessities inside these space-saving wonders from Urbanize (Level 5, East Wing) and Flight 001 (Level 5, East Wing).
Bagged & Tagged
Style is important but security must always come first. You surely won’t miss your precious belongings with these luggage tags and jacket from Urbanize (Level 5, East Wing) and Flight 001 (Level 5 East Wing).
Tech Pals
The modern-day traveler’s best companions: headphones from Bose (Level 6, East Wing), portable speakers and power banks from Digital Walker (Level 5, East Wing), digital camera from Leica (Level 2, Main Wing), and Instax from Rustan’s Department Store (Main Wing). Photos By Walter Bollozos
