Beach resorts are a dime a dozen. Discover the quiet charm of living on a colonial plantation for a change. Located in Mactan Island, Cebu, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa recreates the “feel” of a colonial estate but replete with five-star accommodations, an award-winning spa, nightly entertainment and fun activities both in and out of the water. Never run out of places to swim as salt-water lagoons and fresh-water swimming pools can be found in the resort. Plantation Bay also has complete facilities for team building and whatever sporting adventure you fancy. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa founder and chief executive officer Manny Gonzalez and general manager Efren Belarmino hosted several appreciation dinners and exciting shows for airline companies and tour operators recently. The Philippine Azkals team was also among the satisfied guests after a team-bonding trip at Plantation Bay. Indeed, Plantation Bay is not just a resort, but an experience! For reservations and inquiries, call the Manila sales office at 032-5059800 or 02-8445024 to 25, email sales@plantationbay.com or visit their website at plantationbay.com.
Ultra-chic French lounge turns two!
Best known for its French fusion cuisine and cosmopolitan, minimalist interiors that provide an elegant and intimate atmosphere, Makati’s Society Lounge celebrated its second successful year in the business. A variety of flavorsome canapés, an impressive selection of wines from Le Sommelier, band music and guests who know how to party—all contributed to the memories of the night. The celebration was capped with the raffling of complimentary stays in Boracay Regency Resort and Spa and Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa. Among those seen enjoying were Society Lounge general manager and chef Patrice Freuslon’s brand of entertaining from were SnowWalker LLC and Juno Group principal Jebb Lewis, Citimotors president Paul Ching, regional director for compliance of Merck Sharpe and Dome in the Philippines Maru Quindimil and Eurocopter Philippines president and chief executive officer Thierry Tea.