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Award Winning 🇵🇭Travel & Food Digital Creator!

Anton Diaz is the founder of Our Awesome Planet, which he started in 2005, is one of the leading food + travel digital creators in the Philippines with millions of followers and readers and is still organically growing. His advocacy is to promote the “Food and Travel Secrets of a Destination” and to inspire Filipinos to live an awesome life in Christ. In 2015, he received the first Tourism Star Award for Media from the Department of Tourism for his invaluable contribution in promoting Philippine cuisine and destinations through his blog Our Awesome Planet, thereby encouraging tourists to visit and taste the best of what the Philippines has to offer. OurAwesomePlanet.com, which started in 2005, is one of the top food and travel digital media in the Philippines and recognized globally. Like a continuing autobiography of his family’s food and travel adventures, Anton created the blog as a love letter to his four sons—Aidan, Joshua, Raphael and Yugi.

04/09/2026

pov: this is what next gen tourism feels like Philippine Travel Mart

Love this year’s Phil Travel Mart! 🇵🇭✨ There’s a stronger focus on artisans, cultural immersion, and culinary experiences—making it feel like more than just a travel fair.

Aside from exclusive travel deals of 20–50% off this weekend, you can shop for local artisan products, taste flavors from around the Philippines, experience immersive VR destination tours, and check out showcases of Filipino cultural fashion.

A great way to discover the Philippines—all in one place. ❤️🇵🇭

Don’t miss to visit:
• Find the One in Region One Boodle lunch fiesta
• Visit Cotabato and Maguindanao del Sur
• Explore Capiz and Aklan

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About

The 37th Philippine Travel Mart , organized by PHILTOA and happening September 4–6, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila, reflects this changing tourism landscape. Its theme, “Nurturing NextGen Tourism,” marks the third chapter of PHILTOA’s NextGen Tourism campaign—from “Love” in 2024, to “Boosting” in 2025, and now “Nurturing” in 2026. Built around four pillars—Sustainability, Inclusivity, Health & Wellness, and Digitalization—the message is clear: tourism growth should not simply be bigger, but more responsible, inclusive, innovative, and community-driven.

Wagyu has entered the Hotel Buffet chat @ Spectrum at Fairmont MakatiSPECTRUM: Wagyu & W**e Weekends at Fairmont🥩🍷
03/09/2026

Wagyu has entered the Hotel Buffet chat @ Spectrum at Fairmont Makati

SPECTRUM: Wagyu & W**e Weekends at Fairmont🥩🍷

last visited Spectrum: August 14, 2026post last updated: September 4, 2026 Wagyu has finally entered the hotel buffet! 🥩🔥 And honestly, this makes the buffet even more worth it. Instead of the usual roast meat carvings, you can enjoy unlimited Wagyu—grilled fresh and served just the way you...

Wow The Lind Boracay is opening in Coron!!! check them out in the Philippine Travel Mart this weekend. The Lind Hotels S...
03/09/2026

Wow The Lind Boracay is opening in Coron!!! check them out in the Philippine Travel Mart this weekend.

The Lind Hotels Set to Open Its Next Chapter in Coron, Palawan
Villa-led resort prepares to welcome guests in Palawan in 2027

CORON, PHILIPPINES, August 4, 2026 — The Lind Hotels is set to open The Lind Coron in 2027, marking the homegrown Filipino hospitality brand’s expansion into Palawan and a return to the destination where its story first began.

More than a decade ago, Coron was the company’s first property acquisition and the place where the idea for The Lind Hotels began to take shape. The company later chose Boracay, then a more established tourism destination, to introduce the brand before returning to its original plans for Coron.

The decision gave The Lind Hotels a strong foundation for growth. Over the past decade, The Lind Boracay has become an internationally recognized hotel, earning several accolades and becoming the first hotel in Boracay to be included in the MICHELIN Guide. The opening of The Lind Coron now brings the brand back to where its journey started.

“We have always believed in pioneering rather than following,” said Pierre Henrichs, Chief Operating Officer of The Lind Hotels. “Coron offers a rare combination of natural beauty and untapped potential. Our goal is not only to be part of its growth, but to help shape its future by bringing a new standard of hospitality to the destination.”

Surrounded by limestone formations, clear turquoise waters, hidden lagoons and rich marine life, The Lind Coron will give guests the freedom to experience the destination at their own pace, whether exploring the islands or spending a quiet day at the resort.

The resort will feature 91 rooms and villas designed for privacy, comfort and time together. Private villas will have their own dipping pools for slow afternoons, along with a dedicated Villa Host providing thoughtful, personalized service throughout the stay.

The Lind Coron will also be a culinary destination, with YĂ­m, its signature modern Thai restaurant, and Crust, set at the heart of the Main House by the infinity pool. With sweeping sea views and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, Crust will be a natural gathering place throughout the day, serving Mediterranean flavors alongside a selection of locally crafted beverages.
For time away from the day's adventures, The Lind Coron brings the Philippines’ premier name in relaxation to Palawan with the opening of The Spa Wellness Coron. As the country’s first spa brand to earn Superbrand status, it offers guests a serene retreat to recharge through award-winning holistic care in one of the nation's most breathtaking destinations.

The resort will also have its own dive center, operated by one of the Philippines’ diving pioneers, with experience working with some of the country’s leading hospitality brands. Guests can spend their days island-hopping, discovering hidden lagoons or diving among vibrant reefs. World War II shipwrecks just in front of the property bring one of Coron’s most distinctive underwater experiences within easy reach.

Indoor and outdoor spaces will make the most of the natural surroundings for celebrations, events and meetings. The Gallery, an indoor venue for up to 200 guests, will offer panoramic sea views, while The Cove brings gatherings outdoors. At the resort’s highest point, the Roof Deck opens to 360-degree views of the sea, mountains and lush greenery, creating a memorable setting for wedding ceremonies, proposals and special occasions.
“We aim to create a resort that belongs in its setting rather than competes with it,” added Henrichs. “We want guests to experience the beauty, authenticity and adventure of Coron while enjoying the hospitality and service they have come to associate with The Lind Hotels.”

Ahead of its 2027 opening, The Lind Hotels will join the Philippine Travel Mart from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

For The Lind Hotels, the opening of The Lind Coron brings a vision more than a decade in the making full circle. Coron was where the idea for the brand first took shape, and in 2027, it will finally become home to The Lind, continuing its journey of Crafting Experiences, Creating Memories in a destination that has always been part of its story.

Grand Cyan Buffet: this might be Lanson Manila’s most underrated dining experience?!https://awesome.blog/2026/09/grand-c...
02/09/2026

Grand Cyan Buffet: this might be Lanson Manila’s most underrated dining experience?!
https://awesome.blog/2026/09/grand-cyan-buffet.html

One of the best yet underrated hotel buffets in town @ Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila, with its grilled seafood, meat carvings, and Chinese section that passed our taste test—from the hakaw and roasted duck to the egg tarts and mango sago. We also appreciate a good laksa in the spread. Desserts are solid too, with crêpes, ice cream, and halo-halo rounding out the feast.

The drinks are fairly basic, though, and we’d love to see a drink pairing option offered with the buffet.

Be sure to check out The Grand Cyan Buffet, held on alternating Saturdays this BER season.

last visited Cyan Buffet: August 29, 2026post last updated: September 2, 2026 Among all the hotel buffets we’ve been trying lately, Lanson Mall of Asia Manila’s Grand Cyan Buffet is quickly becoming one of our favorites. They recently launched their Weekend Buffet Collection, featuring a differ...

Is Yakumi’s Japanese Sunday Brunch Worth It? What we actually ate, loved, skipped, and went back for https://awesome.blo...
02/09/2026

Is Yakumi’s Japanese Sunday Brunch Worth It? What we actually ate, loved, skipped, and went back for https://awesome.blog/2026/09/yakumi-sunday-brunch.html

📍Solaire Resort Quezon City

last visited Yakumi: August 30, 2026article last updated: September 1, 2026 I thought Yakumi’s Sunday Brunch was just another Japanese buffet. We were not prepared for how good it actually was. The place was jam-packed—110 seats, completely full—and the team told us it’s like this every Sun...

31/08/2026

Come with me for a quick room tour 🛏️👀 Long weekend? Time for a staycation! 🏝️✨Solaire Resort Quezon City

note: Did you know about their —- Second Night, Half the Price Room Offer ? Solaire Resort

We stayed in the Grand Deluxe Room 2001, right beside Deluxe Double Room 2003—and it was just perfect for the family! 🏨✨

The room layout was spacious and well thought out, with great bathroom amenities and a nice bathtub. The bed was incredibly comfortable, too! 🛏️

Loved the little details—the curtains close automatically, and despite the strong rain outside, you could barely hear a thing. 🌧️🤫

The spacious cabinets and homey layout made us feel right at home the moment we walked in. 💛

p.s. bring your own HDMI cable to extend your laptop so you can enjoy your own entertainment.

31/08/2026

Can you guess the BEST staycation spot in QC? 👀🏝️

Clues: 💦 Mini waterpark + 🧖‍♂️ awesome spa + 🌿 The Mangrove + 🌆 38th-floor resto and views 😍

31/08/2026

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