WHEN IN MANILA, bring your mom to one of the best spas in Makati this Mother’s day. Show your love by giving her a Toccare Spa pampering package inclusive of a classic massage, collagen facial and basic mani-pedi service.      Call Toccare Spa now for reservations!   TOCCARE SPA 4th Floor Antel Spa Hotel Suites Antel Lifestyle City, Makati Ave., Makati City   Toccare Spa Phone Number:  403-0808 Loc. 2050   Operating Hours: 1PM – 1 [...]

  When In Manila, the phrase, “Pain is beauty,” is never truer than when one gets a Brazilian – not the blowout, but the waxing. Wincing aside, I personally think that waxing is a must for ladies and gents, especially when you live in a tropical country where bacteria like to hide and party in damp nooks and crannies. I’ve found that the amount of pain from the waxing depends on the person doing the [...]

     When In Manila girls and boys, it’s almost mid-summer and if you are not yet ready to hit the beaches and the pool in your most awesome summer-lovin’ bikinis and swim suits, it is now time to visit Nail-a-holics Nail Spa! With their summer promo of 20% off on summer nail spa packages, it is a sure bargain! The most affordable nail spa packages in Manila! Get your hands and feet pampered, legs [...]

When in Manila, the weather can get really hot and badly damage our skin! From pimples to dry skin, there’s just no escaping it!   The ladies, and sometimes, even the men would often apply huge amounts of sunblock when leaving the house to protect our skin from the harsh rays of the sun, but most of us fail to realize that we our skin can still get damaged indoors! Too much light, too much [...]

    Sooooo are you guilty of abusing your feet? This is the time to WIN  yourself a Luxury Foot Spa/Free Pedi Treatment from our good friend, Nail Boutique! Give your feet a break this Summer ladies! :) In case you missed, here’s our feature on them : http://www.wheninmanila.com/nail-boutique-luxury-pampering-for-your-busy-manila-lifestyle/   2 (two) lucky winners will be chosen to be treated like queens! Hey, guys can join in to experience their foot spa treatment too alright? [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA and you are looking for the perfect place to have a girls’ day out, then you should check out PINK ME UP Beauty Nail and Dry Bar.      After going through a maze-like stretch in the 2nd floor of Lee Gardens Condominium, we were greeted with a fancy welcome area of Pink Me Up Beauty Nail and Dry Bar. Everything was so pink and gray – the princess in all [...]

When in Manila, there are times that you’d simply want to escape from the taxing demands of your job or the mundane rhythm of life.  When that happens, there’s one very tranquil place in which you can take refuge.  Nothing beats an afternoon of pampering in LeSpa at Sofitel Philippine Plaza — the most luxurious haven in Manila.     LeSpa at Sofitel is a wellness sanctuary nestled in the Plaza level of Sofitel Philippine [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA and you’re in a quest to feel effortlessly beautiful, FACIAL CARE CENTRE is now open to serve you in Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City.     “Taking great pride in always being the first to offer the latest skin innovations in the country, the latest Facial Care Centre branch is sure to be accessible to all women in and around the Libis area who wish for a skin care experience like [...]

  Mariott Manila Hotel: Perfect Hotel Getaway within the Metro      When in Manila and in need of a break, staying over at the Marriott Hotel Manila would be a great idea. It’s very accessible if you’re coming from any of the NAIA terminals as there are free airport shuttle’s that will take you directly from the airport to the hotel.    My husband and I have been meaning to go on a mini [...]

  I have a thing for nail polish. There are days when I’d switch nail color twice, and days when I’d start work on my own nail art– never mind the dizzying polish fumes, it’s worth it!   Thing is, I like working with my hands. Whether it be for doing my DIY projects or working on my homemade jewelry, I always, always end up chipping my nail polish. Doesn’t matter how careful I am, [...]

    When in Manila and afflicted with a deep sense of wanderlust, the Apulit Island Resort in Palawan is the perfect place to cure your ailment!  I realized that it would be a shame for us Filipinos not to  enjoy and witness the paradise that lies in our very shores that is why we’ve decided to feature and suggest more local travel destinations which I’m sure you won’t wanna miss in this precious lifetime! [...]

When In Manila and you got that spur of the moment decision to have your nails prettified, Buffed & Polished will get you covered. If you wanted a stellar life span for your nail polish, I am a living testimonial that they can grant you that. I was really impressed because I honestly thought that they were sort of exaggerating but hey!!  I would go back absolutely without a thought. Even after a month, my [...]

    When in Manila, you don’t want to spend a million years paying bills when you could’ve just used the time spoiling yourself in the salon. It’s a cliche but you can’t deny that time is gold. Well, rejoice! No need for wasting time because BPI has a new promo in partnership with David’s Salon.       As the country’s leader in electronic banking, BPI continues to find innovating ways to satisfy the [...]

      When In Manila, there is nothing a quick trip to the salon cannot fix. But it’s hard to keep up with salon rates nowadays and not to mention, the queues! All this can change if salons offered quality service at the right price, thus, making Studio Zen’s 8 Stunning Offers hard to miss.   Studio Zen Complete Care Salon is situated in Katipunan, making it accessible to students and young professionals who [...]

It’s been a busy month with the coming holidays. With just a few weeks before Christmas, the rushing to and from with preparations and gift hunting, I’m sure everyone’s feeling the stress this season brings, When In Manila.   With everything that’s been happening, I welcomed the one day vacation holiday that was coming my way and decided to spend it by relaxing and pampering myself. It was the Tuesday night before this said non [...]

    When In Manila and too lazy or busy to leave the comforts of your own home but in desperate need of a massage, then check out Hellenic Massage!   We’ve called them about four times now and each time they always have pretty good masseuses come by. Of course, I first tried out their services because of the insanely affordable price of just P250 for a one-hour home based massage; but now, I [...]

    BLUEWATER DAY SPA AT SIX…INNOVATING ON THE SPA EXPERIENCE   Since it first opened its doors some six years ago, BlueWater Day Spa has created an image of distinction by presenting new concepts and services to heighten the then burgeoning spa experience in Manila. It birth couldn’t have been more auspicious. Created at a time when Manila—especially its harried urbanites whose careers demand more than their fair share of time and effort—awakened to [...]

    When in Manila, it’s imperative that you always look your best because you’ll never know who you might just run into. Although beauty comes with a price, it’s actually not so steep if you prettify yourself with Studio Zen.   Other salons offer regular haircuts and other treatments, but this particular salon, in the heart of Quezon City, is more inviting with its offer of unlimited salon services. Where else can you avail [...]

      Bloggers are some of the most influential people in the online marketing field, as more often than not the general public base their purchasing decisions on the blogger’s review of certain products, services, brands and more. Blogapalooza is an event that brings together 100 of Manila’s influential bloggers into one venue to bear witness to new products, brands, services and many more upcoming gadgets that our partners have in stored for them.   Last [...]

  When In Manila, semestral break is one that I’ve been longing for! After weeks of being swamped with work, typing till the wee hours of the morning, I believe it’s time to unwind and relax. Living in the south, and having lived here all my life, I was looking for an activity that wouldn’t entail planning, or driving for hours just to get to do something– a quick fix to my relaxation woes, When [...]