A festive Christmas celebration

The cool mountain breeze and fresh pine scent from over 23,000 pine trees created the perfect ambiance for a Christmas celebration by Brittany Corp., one of the premier developers of luxury homes in the country. The company recently kicked off the Christmas season at Crosswinds, the Swiss-inspired luxury resort in Tagaytay City.

Led by the dynamic Vista Land chairman Manny Villar and Brittany Corp. general manager Trixie Dial, the highlight of the carnival-themed occasion was the traditional lighting of Crosswind’s grand Christmas tree. Excitement and laughter filled the air as the guests were entertained by the breathtaking acts of the Tauyan Family Acrobats, magician Ian Coy and the cherubic voices of the Children’s Joy Foundation Choir.

Several guests and media friends were treated to a sumptuous spread at Café Voi La, the country’s first outlet to serve eclectic cuisine, located at the Alpine Village.

Strategically located in the heart of Tagaytay and just an hour’s drive away from the metro, Crosswinds, with its majestic slopes and lush greenery, is definitely a perfect place to celebrate the Yuletide season.

Cheers to Brittany Corp. for yet another successful event!

(For inquiries, please call 794-9999

or visit www.brittany.com.ph.)

A remarkable evening with friends

Taking time off to relax and unwind was celebrity endorser Ruffa Gutierrez as she, along with her close friends, spent a fun and wonderful vacation at the mesmerizing Panglao Island in Bohol.

Making their stay at the well-known tourist spot more enjoyable was the top-notch five-star resort The Bellevue Resort. The resort is  owned and managed by The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) headed by chairman Johnny Chan, managing director Patrick Chan, marketing and communications corporate director Ryan Chan and The Bellevue Resort managing director Dustin Chan.

The highly-efficient resort staff, led by hardworking resident manager Rommel Gonzales, organized a smashing luau-themed dinner at the beachside for the group that included Belo Medical Group managing director Cristalle Belo Henares, celebrity stylist Alyanna Martinez and model Bubbles Paraiso.

Guests were treated to a gastronomic feast of mouthwatering dishes prepared by the resort’s team of culinary experts. A special performance by the world-renowned Loboc Children’s Choir made the evening more memorable while everyone danced the night away as the Infinity Blues band played a string of hits from the past and present.

Congratulations to the entire The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts team for another fantastic event!

(For more information, visit www.thebellevue.com/bohol

or call (632) 771-8181 or (6338) 422-2222.)

Dinner best served

A delicious meal is best shared with close friends.

Many have trooped to the SuperStar Sports Grill and Bar for different occasions like birthdays, reunions and homecomings. The sports bar, located at the ground floor of the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, is famous for its great food and drinks, party atmosphere and the welcome breeze of fresh air.

First-timers were surprised to find that the venue was more than just a typical sports bar.  With its 58-seater main dining area for big gatherings, an al fresco section ideal for intimate lunches or dinner dates, an ultra-chic bar, and a posh 14-seater VIP lounge for private functions and small meetings, SuperStar Sports Grill and Bar is becoming the choice for all kinds of festive celebrations. 

(For inquiries, call 863-2776 to 77, 0917-8548293 or 211-3487,

e-mail [email protected] or visit www.superstargrill.com.)