The holidays are a time to create memorable and fun-filled experiences, but it can be stressful if you’re doing the planning. This year, let the country’s premier homegrown hospitality group, The Discovery Leisure Company, design your Christmas and New Year activities for you — whether you seek a city staycation, or a reprieve by the beach, TDLCI provides you with options to suit your fancy. The only difficulty you'll have is what to choose!
An indulgence for all senses
You may have taken a moment to appreciate its seemingly sky-high structure, or curiously peered through its massive glass walls; the distinguishable Discovery Primea Makati is one of the country’s most beautiful and tallest structures today and commands over the central business district on Ayala Avenue.
A member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection, Discovery Primea features 141 luxurious suites, the Terazi Spa with the first Turkish bath in the city, 1824, the 24-seater cigar and whiskey bar, and an infinity pool overlooking the Metro Manila skyline.
Guests are also in for a gustatory delight with specially curated hampers and limited time menus from the kitchen of Chef Luis Chikiamco. For Christmas Eve dinner, he invites foodies to delight in Mediterranean-themed Restaurant Tapenade’s festive menu, inspired by a classical Italian Christmas tradition that’s all about family and the bounties of the sea.
Primea’s holiday staycation package starts at PHP 9,808 nett inclusive of a Christmas-themed welcome amenity. For the full list of Discovery Primea’s
Christmas and New Year offers, visit www.discoveryprimea.com
A magical Christmas
Inspired by the revelry of the circus, Discovery Suites Ortigas celebrates Cirque du Noël—two months of exclusive offerings for the holiday season. For those looking for a respite that is conveniently located minutes away from near shopping havens like Podium, Mega Fashion Hall, and Greenhills, Discovery Suites offers staycation packages that start at Php 5,000 nett.
Looking for a venue for your Christmas party or a culinary feast for a family reunion? Discovery Suites also offers banquet menus inclusive of an open bar and photo booth for a minimum of 50 guests. Finally, usher in the New year with a bang and watch a vibrant fireworks display against the Ortigas skyline and party to a medley of Madonna’s greatest hits.
Book now and visit www.discoverysuites.com for the full details
A peaceful escape for the whole family
Perfect for nature lovers, the Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay offers families the pleasure of being directly in touch with the foliage at all times, sleeping under a starry sky that offers the perfect view of Taal Lake.
Room night packages start at Php 15,400 nett inclusive of wine and cheese for two at sundown, hot chocolate and cranberry cookies at bedtime, Verbena Country breakfast for two, and movie screenings by the garden for all the Saturdays of December.
For this season only, Tagaytay’s signature Restaurant Verbena is offering classic Christmas feasts featuring the Chestnut-stuffed Crispy Pork Belly and other must-try dishes. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Restaurant Verbena opens up a holiday-themed patisserie until January 5, serving freshly-baked Christmas cake loaves, strawberry shortcakes and Gingerbread Country Houses.
Visit www.discoverycountrysuites.com for the full details.
Christmas in a tropical paradise
Perched on the edge of the perfectly clear waters of Coron, Club Paradise is an exclusive island resort with an unbeatable view. Designed for families to focus on nature and environmental stewardship, Club Paradise brings its visitors closer to a string of coral atolls, lagoons, and white sand beaches, complemented with activities such as diving, snorkeling, turtle and bird watching, and stargazing, among many others.
Local cuisine takes center stage this festive season with the Barrio Fiesta Christmas Eve Buffet and the Filipino Street Food snack bar, offered daily, to complete the local authentic vibe. Cap off the year with “Sparkle 2016,” Club Paradise’s beachfront New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner featuring a banquet of local dishes and international favorites.
Book now at www.clubparadise.com
Blissful revelry at the most luxurious beach destination in Boracay
The classic and multi-awarded Discovery Shores still has everything the beach-lover desires: cosseting bedrooms, top international cuisine and a quiet location amid sprawling white sands. From romantic nights away to family-centered activity breaks, Discovery Shores has mastered a complete set of offerings to promise the most memorable holiday getaway.
With the best views, intimate suites equipped with outdoor jacuzzis, massage therapists on call, and rooms all beguiling, Discovery Shores prides itself to still be one of the most sought-after destinations for couples of all ages. For families, the resort draws up a list of treats and activities for kids and kids-at-heart, including snow globe creation and Christmas stockings design sessions. Discovery Shores also cooks up Filipino comfort cuisine with a twist—from homegrown feasts to a Rizal Day-inspired Pan Asian Buffet. Take the island flavor home with you with authentic Filipino local rice cakes to fete the joyous season.
Welcome the New Year with one of the best countdown’s on the island, with a beach-front firework display and groovy spinnings of DJ BadKiss, DJ Javi Vargas and the Smooth Band.
Visit www.discoveryshores.com for full details.
About The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.
The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc. is a Filipino hospitality group that owns and manages a collection of hotels and resorts in exquisite locations around the Philippines. Its distinctive destinations inspire authentic experiences for every traveler, from Discovery Suites Ortigas, Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, Discovery Shores Boracay, Club Paradise in Coron, Palawan, to the newly-opened Discovery Primea Makati.
The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.’s portfolio of award-winning properties is known worldwide for its signature Filipino hospitality, marked by genuine and personalized “Service That’s All Heart."
