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Going on vacation is the perfect opportunity for you to step out of your comfort zone and do things you’ve never done before. These include trying out thrilling, adrenaline-pumping activities you’re unlikely to do when you’re back home.

As part of its ongoing Rainy Day Sale from now to 30 August, international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com is offering a variety of great deals for stays at more than 200 participating hotels, with discounts of up to 45% for bookings from now until 31 December.

Just when we all thought that cruising itself is already such a luxurious adventure, it can get even better by treating oneself to a lavish and extravagant suite. Here are some of the most over-the-top cruise suites as compiled by travel experts at CruiseCompete .

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) continues to affirm its status as the leading domestic bank when it recently received an updated accreditation on its Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF) from Sustainalytics relative to the expansion of SFF-eligible categories to include blue projects aligned with current market standards. This follows the Bank’s issuance of its maiden USD100 million Blue Bond earlier this month through an investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Samsung continues to prove that awesome is for everyone this 2022. This year alone, Samsung expanded the Galaxy A Series, bringing durable designs, stylish new colors, and flagship-like features at affordable prices.

Located about 20 miles (32 km) from Washington, D.C. in Fairfax County, Centreville is today a suburb of Washington, a quiet, pretty place. If you are planning a trip to this lovely city, you might be wondering what are some of the things to do in Centreville. Fall colors in Centreville, Virginia

It’s no secret that we’re huge users of the Grab App. We’ve been using GrabCar for years now and we’ve discovered the beauty of food and home essentials delivery during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic through GrabFood and GrabMart. Meanwhile, for pick-up and delivery of items, we rely on GrabExpress.

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the leading organization of HR professionals, practitioners, and people managers in the country, is inviting interested individuals to celebrate health and wellness with them through National Wellness Day 2022. This year’s theme is “I am in Charge” and will be held on June 24, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Surge Lifestyle Glorietta in Makati City.

We have always tried to think of many things to give the man of the house—Father, Daddy, Dada, Papa, Tatay—that one perfect gift every time there’s a special occasion, whether it’s his birthday, Father’s Day, wedding anniversary or Christmas. Mostly, these are functional items like clothes, leather goods such as a wallet, belt, or footwear, and in this age of digitalization, digital devices, if the budget fits.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s not forget that our objective should be to maintain overall health and wellness. That means taking care of not just our respiratory system but our other major organs as well, such as our liver.

When we talk about furniture shops, BLIMS Fine Furniture easily comes to mind. That’s because it has earned itself the reputation of being a concept store that houses high-quality home and office furniture brands under one roof. 

After close to five years of planning, saving up, and assessing and reassessing our priorities, we finally settled for a second-hand vehicle for our family car. We initially wanted a brand-new car that’s of a higher model than what we bought but then again, because of the pandemic, we were afraid that the cost might be too much of a burden for us. In the end, we were fully satisfied with the second-hand family car that we bought.

The world’s favorite little yellow troublemakers are back! This time, to wreak havoc with a young Gru in his 1970’s suburban neighborhood in the  Minions: The Rise of Gru film. Coming to Philippine cinemas on  June 29 , this movie installment shows the lovable  Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob , and their newest comrade Otto go to great lengths to win back Gru when he gets the chance to join “The Vicious Six,” the world’s worst villains.

For families, the beach is probably one of their favorite places to go in the summer. There's nothing quite like feeling the sand between your toes and hearing the waves crashing against the shore. 

Spain was recognized as this year´s “Top Muslim-Friendly Emerging Destination (non-IC)” at the Halal in Travel Awards 2022. The “Halal in Travel Awards” celebrates and recognizes the travel industry players´ efforts who made significant impacts on the Muslim lifestyle travel segments.

The Manila leg of the Global Women Empowerment Summit (GWES) 2021 is all geared up and set to take place from June 5 to 6, 2022 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

Keeping your dog healthy and happy is a vital element of being a dog owner. This includes getting your dog regular exercise, feeding him/her high-quality food, playing and snuggling with him/her, and grooming his/her fur. After all, a dog's health may be determined simply by inspecting its coat, which should be bright and clean at all times. So, here are a few suggestions for keeping your dog's coat healthy and well maintained.