Going To Cebu? Book Direct At The Henry Hotel

Do you have relatives going to Cebu for Holy Week? If you don't have accommodations yet, how would that be possible? You can't possibly have them sleep on some strangers couch right? Well I've got a better solution! Why not try The Henry Hotel?

The last time I stayed in their Cebu branch it was a great experience! I've never been able to stay in a room so big. What's even funny is that they call their rooms appropriately BIG, XL, XXL! If I have enjoyed the rooms in Cebu, you'll probably have the same experience now that they've got the place running for a while now. 

They also have this awesome promo that could get you more freebies if you book directly. Just go ahead and email them at reservations@thehenryhotel.com.Visit their website www.thehenryhotel.com or like them on Facebook http;//www.facebook.com/thehenryhotel. Did I mention they are quite near malls and tourist spots too? Well, don't waste time finding a place that won't fit your taste. Make sure you check out The Henry Hotel when you're having a vacation in Cebu!

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The Beauty That Is... Azalea Residences

I've been to Baguio twice and I must tell you I wasn't a fan of this place because I felt the distance from Manila wasn't justified when it just feels like Tagaytay "weather wise". I know, I'm so judgmental. So I went back there a few days ago and had a couple of friends along with me to attend Google's conference in Luzon. Before, I used to stay in small hotels and transient houses and always feels short changed (thanks to my friends then who wanted everything cheap LOL). This time, we were staying at Azalea Residences. It's a posh living space North of central Baguio City. It's near all known landmarks and establishments in this area and the place is just a taste of tranquility and modern convenience amidst the tourist filled metropolis of Baguio.

 

We arrived in the wee hours of the morning since we had events that afternoon. The place was indeed grandiose, it felt a little like a lodge on a mountain. The cool breeze, the dozens of wild flowers and the nipping fog covering the lush greenery outside was all but beautiful. I already felt I was wrong to treat Baguio City that way and compared it to Tagaytay. It had its own charm, it had its own personality if we can call it that. Azalea Residences in Baguio is pretty new. It's now on the lines of the other Azalea Residences like in Boracay, Davao, Cebu and Angeles City. I would have stayed here if only I had known about it years ago. I'm more glad I'm doing it now.

 You know those Chalet's in the Alpine region in Europe? That's exactly what I imagined when I saw this place. I guess they pretty much pegged it with that. That huge ball in front isn't actually just something to look at, it's a functioning fountain and it adds more pizazz to the place at night time.

 Checking in was a breeze. They didn't actually give much hassle as long as you have the papers filled up. They also gave us extra keys since we probably would end up going in and out of our rooms for the conference. That is quite convenient. 

Just look up and you'll see this huge space endowed with flowers on the wall. Props to the people who designed this space because they didn't sacrifice and put in so much rooms. It never feel cramped, plus I can't believe the rates of this place since I can pretty much stay in a lower class hotel in Manila for the price to pay for a family room here.

The Eight Degrees Lounge on the left side of Azalea was truly inviting. I can already smell the booze from where I stood while we waited for some participants that afternoon. Plus it's mighty nice to chat or have small meetings here too.

This place was packed since experts from Google applications and the social media industry converged in Baguio City to teach small and medium enterprises how to take advantage of technology. We did connect on different levels. I must say, I'd like to do that soon too.

Our Room In Azalea Residences

Our room was huge. It can pretty much house a family of around 4. We were three big guys that day and it was awesome to have that much space. This restored my faith in Baguio as a destination. The fairytale of having a pretty good room was happening right before my eyes. Take a look!

This is a full functioning kitchen. You can choose to cook or just order from their house restaurant. For china, extra spoons or forks and kitchen utensils, don't be afraid to ask the front desk for it and they'll gladly oblige. There's a place to dine and an almost 4 cubic feet refrigerator to keep your wine and drinks cold. Make sure you bring in snacks which you'll need while lounging around the TV.

This is where the magic happens LOL. As I say to my friends... A good blogger deserves a a good bed. This was housed on the right wing of the room. Yes, there are actually 2 rooms inside one room. So all in all, we had sections of it to ourselves. This one's mine. It could pass perhaps for 2 people if they were smaller than me. 

I couldn't remember if we had air conditioning. But then again in Baguio, why would you need air conditioning right? My room had a fan and an LED TV for kicks. I like how it's intimate and a little isolated. I published quite a few entries here because I had some peace and quiet even if they were just in the next room. Which brings us to the living room.

This is the living room. Azrael took dibs on this part of the room, probably because it's spacious. The actual sofa turns into a bed and it can fit two people. There's also a chair you can lounge around in if you would like to read a book, that's if you brought one of course.

This is perhaps the Masters bedroom. It was bigger than my space and had a bigger bed. Each of us had a TV to play with so there's no shortage in shows. We didn't have to quarrel about the remote and had space for all our luggage.

The toilet and bath we had was more than enough. Since this space was designed for a LOT of people, its pretty understandable that we had two inside the unit. So we don't have to scuffle around when it's time for a tour or to go home. It's pretty sad that we had to but we did have a LOT of adventures in between. I'll tell you more about our Baguio and Benguet escapades in the next few days. Stay tuned.

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Start Paying Off Your Debt!

If you have 2 quarters of negative GDP growth in your country, it is the time economists consider it as a recession. With the millions of people losing jobs and going under heavy pressure of gaining debt in the country, a service such as debt consolidation is inevitable. They need to know how it works and what it is for. If there is a significant decline in the economic activity and the effect is wide spread that it lasts a few quarters in a year, then it means there is trouble. It shows how you and your country should prepare for the economic stability that everyone dreams of at these times. It's not impossible to achieve and the government agencies together with private entities can help you to get through this.

You need a couple of things fixed in the first place and what non governmental organizations and privately owned firms do is help you consolidate. This is to get you started to reformat your finances and help you pay off your debt. It’s a good place to start.

The US President is even considering getting the country on its feet with the 1.2 Trillion dollar stimulation package that the economy needs to keep itself running. The same people who have been in debt with the government are fixing home mortgages and government loans so you can help those who are in dire need of resuscitation. He emphasized the role of the middle class workers and their importance in the economy. If they are alleviated of this burden as soon as possible, then nothing should be a hindrance anymore. You should clearly get information on government debt consolidation to make every single cent count. You can pay one entity and have a single low interest rate if they combine your debt. This goes the same with what’s important with your family, their health. Hospital bills skyrocketed in the past few years and if you are not covered by health insurance, you need to pay for everything and the easiest way to get out of the joint is with medical debt consolidation. You need your home too, which would mean almost 20 to 30 percent of the country’s population needs eliminating rental debt. You already know your options and the people you can trust are all in http://www.mydebtconsolidationadvice.com. You won’t regret going to your best credit counseling agency!