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Red Leaf beach & The Gazebo!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

What I love about Sydney is that at any given moment, the weather is good and out of the 365 days of the year, they have 300 days of sun. There are several dozens of beaches that one can choose and lay out on and just worship the sun! Although the sun here is quite strong and you can see how progressively I am turning darker by the day. LOL! My friends and I decided to take advantage of the perfect weather and parked ourselves in a little cove of a beach called Red Leaf. My friend Ziggy prefers calm waters so this is the perfect spot to just lay out, listen to music and catch up.

A perfect day for the beach!

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Sydney’s beach culture!

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

What I really love about Sydney is their amazing beach lifestyle culture. All the beaches in Australia are open to the public and no one is allowed to put up these covered areas and make it private. This makes the beach lifestyle culture in Sydney so amazing! My friends took us around the different areas around Sydney to get ourselves orientated around the areas.

My friend David works in real estate in Sydney and of course he had to show me the most expensive properties in the city! Kylie Minogue owns the 4th house from the left!

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The weekend escape!

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

I really wanted to get away over the Labor day weekend. The thing was I was not really able to prepare for it well. I found out quite late that Monday was declared a holiday too, so It was a mad scramble to get a place for us to go to too. I tried everywhere to find a place and everything was booked solid! This made me realize that I really must stop procrastinating on my “secret” project and start on it as soon as I can. The good news is that we were able to find a weekend escape courtesy of our dear friends Carla, Tin-Tin and Neil! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

This is where I went to over the long weekend. I loved the fact that each time I go here it feels like it us just us and no one else.

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I am going to miss this!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I just had a wonderful weekend in Misibis! It is probably my favorite resort getaway in the country! I had the best villa this visit! Nix and I would like debate whether we would like stay inside or enjoy the sun. Good thing the villa had these gigantic windows and you could feel the sun shine through! Plus the beds were GINORMOUS! LOL! It was difficult to leave, but it’s December and we have so much to do! Just wanted to share with you my latest Misisbis resort shots!

The lovely manicured walkways.

Discreet villas, lined with lush greens.

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The ZORB!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

I discovered my inner child once more when I was in the beach over the long weekend. They had these gigantic inflatable beach toys that were just begging to be played with. I was told that it was called The ZORB! Imagine a transparent lifesaver as big as a minivan and that is what the ZORB looks like. We had tons of fun playing with the Zorb and I am now wondering if it’s a good idea for me to get it for my nephew and nieces for Christmas.

HMMMM…?

Nix with the ZORB. In fairness, this could really be used as fun editorial backdrop for a fashion shoot.

Tyrone Valdes and Nix about to start rolling in the ZORB.

Here I am, trying to stop the toy from crushing me! LOL!

Think giant hamster wheels!

The wind blew the ZORB away and this made all of us very sad.

Leica enjoying the sun.

We ended up lounging na lang.

I love these beach beds! SO CHIC!

More inflatable toys! YAAAY!

Loving the color story!

HUGS!
RAJO!

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Magnificent MISIBIS BAY!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

A few months ago, I blogged about this fabulous resort that was about to open! It’s called the MISIBIS BAY resort! Finally, after all these months, I was ready to try it out. After my stay… Trust me when I say that this place is going to be one of the hottest resort destinations in the country! I love the tranquility of the whole place and the fact that it is run by the Raintree group, so you can be assured of the most impeccable service.

The resort is situated in the island of Cagraray, which just a quick 30-minute boat ride out of Legaspi. The airplanes you take are the big ones, so those of you scared of tiny planes need not be be petrified! There are 5 flights a day and getting there is a breeze!

This is the super chic fast boat that took us to the island!

When we arrived, there were dancers that greeted us!

Our resort manager Ian giving us the welcome speech!

My beautiful villa!I loved the views from the super large windows, as this automatically puts you in a relaxed mode!

Halo-Halo was like given to us the minute we set foot on the resort!

Leica and Anika Valdes....enjoying the Halo-Halo!

The accommodations are stellar! I mean the beds are just so comfortable that often you find yourself wishing to stay longer in bed! Did I forget to mention about the food? OMG! They kept on feeding us every 25 minutes! LOL! It was crazy! You could not say no as the food was really delectable! I mean they have the best LAING on the planet! LOL!

This was our personal butler JG HENRY! He was super efficient! I mean it felt like he was always there each time we need him. He had this ready smile every time, it was so honest and he was so happy to help all of us!

Nuts and their infamous Kropek was also served! this Kropek was so deadly we must have consumed 2 kilos each of these highly addictive snack in our stay! At one point I just had to move away from it as one piece is all you need and kaboom you hooked! LOL!

Nuts and their infamous Kropek was also served! This Kropek was so deadly that we must have consumed 2 kilos each of these highly addictive snacks in our stay! At one point, I just had to move away from it, as one piece is all you need and kaboom, you're hooked! LOL!

ARGH! More snacks! The thing is, they are all so yummy and good!

Nix getting the signature foot bath!

Leica....instantly hitting the day bed for a quick nap.

Persoal cookies for the kids! Its tiny touches like this that made our stay truly unforgettable! Like when we got into our room we had a photo of NIx and myself on the TV screen! It said welcome to MISIBIS BAY! OMG!

Personal cookies for the kids! It's tiny touches like this that made our stay truly unforgettable! Like when we got into our room, we had a photo of NIx and myself on the TV screen! It said welcome to MISIBIS BAY! OMG!

The beach sand was not as fine as Boracay, but since it was just us, you could really feel how luxurious it all was! We literally felt that we had the island just to ourselves!

I took some photos of the decor of the dining area. I love the use of local color!

When in Bicol, one must have Bicol Express!

YUMMY LAING! I swear it was probably one of the best laings I have tasted.

My villa at dusk! I was so blessed because they gave me a villa with the views of the sea!

The other villas with a 100-meter lagoon, which served as a connection for all the villas.

Another view of the villas.

I was so happy that I bumped into Rusty Lopez and Larry Silva. They are fashion designers that paved the way for all of us! They were so fun to be with! Misibis is the kind of resort that you hardly bump into any other guests. I think it was designed that way.

Nix and I during cocktail hour! LOL!

I had the best weekend experience at this resort! Check out their website at www.misibisbay-raintree.com or call their sales office for more information (632-683-8222 local 3881 & 3882).
HUGS!
RAJO!

Tags: beach, Fashion Insider, food, raintree group, Rajo Laurel Misibis Bay, resort, vacation
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Superbods Finals!

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

This is the last installment of my Century Superbods weekend. The final event was held at the Pearl of the Pacific. Robby Carmona and his team at SAGA did a phenomenal job! Despite the tremendous amount of rain that showered that evening, the entire production went on with out a single hiccup! The show was fantastic! A lot of people can learn a thing or two from watching that show - it was tight and swift without a dull moment. I had a a great time judging the contest. I am certain that everyone had a fabulous time!

The SUPER FIERCE...Joey Mead hosted the evening! I just adore this woman! I have known her for more that 10 years and she just gets more beautiful with each passing year.

Here we are being briefed before the start of the competition.

I passed the backstage before the show and took a shot at the boys before the did their opening number! Good luck sailors! LOL!

I passed backstage before the show and took a shot of the boys before they did their opening number! Good luck sailors! LOL!

Each winner would be getting 500,000 bones! And a bevy of other prizes.. not sure what the rest of the prizes were....perhaps a lifetime supply yummy tuna?

Each winner would be getting 500,000 bones! And a bevy of other prizes.. not sure what the rest of the prizes were....perhaps a lifetime supply of yummy tuna?

It was raining like cats and dogs during the contest! The opening number had a nautical flavor.

You had to give it to the contestants because it's not easy to project on a wet stage. Here is Halley, who was one of the models in Project Runway, with the super cute Terrence Lloyd.

this is Rey Talosig. I hear that apart from being hot he is also super smart. I was told that he play a mean classical guitar.

This is Rey Talosig. I hear that apart from being hot, he is also super smart. I was told that he plays a mean classical guitar.

Terrence Lloyd was a crowd favorite as their would be shrieks of delight when he would come forward.

Terrence Lloyd was a crowd favorite, as there would be shrieks of delight when he would come forward.

The cool opening number! I loved the staging! Those LED screens are fantastic. I wonder if that would work in a living room? LOL!

This guy is Laxie Villar. He nice had Filipino features.

Terrence Loyd is only 19 years old and his body type is actually the trend now with male models. It's this lean look that everyone is looking for.

Van Victor Leano was already my favorite from the start. I like his proportion and personality. I actually went to the Century Superbods web site to check him out. Happy to find out that he is from La Salle. My alma matter!

David Nagtalon also was also a crowd favorite! He had the loudest applause from the audience.

Ervic Vijandre is a basketball player. I hear that his ex-girlfriend is the BEEYOOTIFUL.. Marian Rivera.

Martin Richard is HOT! period.

This is Theresa Fenger. I thought that she was really pretty. They created pairs of contestants so that they came out at a faster pace.

The required question and answer portion. This normally would make me cringe inside, but I was really impressed with most of the contestants as they were smart, witty and really charming. (Rey Talosig bagged the 2nd runner up prize.)

Van Victor sailed through his question with ease.

David was very naughty and witty!

Ervic actually impressed me too. I hope that hey put the show out on TV as it was a really good show.

Ervic actually impressed me too. I hope that they put the show out on TV, as it was a really good show.

Martin also did well. Funny how I don't have any of the female contestants pictures in my camera! LOL! ( Martin Richard won 1st runner up.)

They had the best dancers for the intermission. I loved the energy. I think they are called the Pinoy All-Stars?

Van Victor Leano won the contest! He was my choice! LOL!

This is your 2009 SUPERBODS winners...Theresa Fenger and Van Victor Leano! Congratulations!!! Well done!!!

I just wanted to share with you Joem Bascom! I hung out with him at the afterparty and I am convinced that he is going to be the next big thing in SHOWBIZ! He was totally nice and just an all-around fantastic person!

HUGS!
RAJO!

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Eye Candy!

Monday, May 4th, 2009

It was one of those times when you go to Boracay when every other person is just really fit and, well, fabulous! I mean, the hotness level on the island was at boiling point! LOL! It was one of those weekends where you just kept your T-shirt on and you kinda regret indulging in the breakfast buffet of your hotel!

This is part 2 of my 3 part entry for my Centruy Tuna Superbods weekend. On the day of the competition, they had the contestants do a relay marathon of sorts, composed of several mind and body challenges. This was a key factor, as 25% of the total score was based on this race.

I had a great time with my camera that afternoon, as beautiful creatures would be zipping by my cabana while I was enjoying my cocktail. Actually looking at this much eye candy is really inspiring, as I cannot wait to get back to Manila and do my own exercise programs! Even if it was gray and cloudy, I felt sunny inside! LOL!

This is Van Victor Leano, he was the first to finish the Marathon.

This is Van Victor Leano, the first to finish the Marathon.

This is David Nagtalon. My goodness, I wonder what he does to get abs like that?

Martin Richard and Theresa Fenger runs towards the finish line.

Martin Richard and Theresa Fenger run towards the finish line.

Last year's winners also participated in the race.

This is Isabel Daza's friend Adrian. He is French. I see him in my gym every now and then. He is really sweet!

This is for Ms. C!

John Avila was also there to race with the contestants. I know I will never have his kind of Physique but maybe if I use the "SECRET" I may get to look like him! LOL! We actually go to the same boxing gym.

Jon Avila was also there to race with the contestants. I know I will never have his kind of physique, but maybe if I use the "SECRET," I may get to look like him! LOL! We actually go to the same boxing gym.

The top team to beat: Khai and Van Victor.

The 20 contestants of the 2009 Superbods contestants.

The 20 contestants of Superbods 2009.

Close up shot...Van Victor Leano.

Martin Richard up close.

We spent sometime with these super fun fun people! Chicho, Migs and co.! Thanks guys!

My design team would be delighted to hear that I was with Certified Hottie ...Gerovy King! They all find him really cute! What do you think?

Czarina Sarte was there as she designed the fantastic swimsuits of the female finalists. Here she is taking a breather with Nix.

Charina Sarte was there, as she designed the fantastic swimsuits of the female finalists. Here she is taking a breather with Nix.

More eye candy for everyone: Mr. Marc Nelson!

Hanging our with the Amazing race gang Rovilson, Tricia and Marc. They were really cool!

Hanging out with the Amazing Race gang Rovilson, Tricia and Marc. They were really cool!

HUGS!
RAJO!

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Century Superbods!

Monday, May 4th, 2009

I just came back from Boracay for the Century Tuna Superbods competition. They asked me to be a judge this year and I could not say no! LOL! They had all the components of a fantastic weekend: the beach, the sun and 20 of the most beautiful human beings for me to peruse?! This was something that I was really looking forward to.

I will be posting 2 more entries on the events, as my photos are super exciting! Think eye candy for the soul! They had a really good batch of contestants this year. I heard they really combed through more than our 7,000 islands to come up with the finalists. In the meantime, this is how our day one turned out! Enjoy!

I got a call from Nix that I better come early to the airport as Terminal 3 was CRAZY! That being the Labor Day weekend and all that, everyone wanted to get out of town. In fact, Nix missed his flight even if he was more than an hour and a half early in the airport! It was really frustrating, but make this a lesson for everyone: if it's one of these long holiday weekend getaways, come to the airport earlier! Anyway...when I got there, things got better as Jon (Mullaly) Avila was in line with me, and this made me smile! LOL! On a side note, Jon was the very first winner of the Centruy Superbods contest in 2006!

Victor Magsaysay was also in the same flight with me. We even sat together. He is really nice and smart. We talked about how he was ordained as a priest on TV and how this special that experience was.

Victor Basa was also in the same flight with me. We even sat together. He is really nice and smart. We talked about how he was ordained as a priest on TV and how this special that experience was.

I spotted our Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who is also judging the contest, with her nephew and her equally gorgeous daughter Isabel!

Style Samurai spotting! Daryl Chang! Love this girl's style!

We stayed at the Pearl of the Pacific! We took the most scary elevator up to my super far room! This elevator was almost like a Fear Factor challenge, as it felt so unstable that my mind would, like, think that any minute now, the whole thing would collapse!

This was my room! It was nothing great, but as least the aircon was cold and they had hot water! I just wish that the management of this hotel would, like, take care of the facilities more. It was my first time to stay at the Pearl of the Pacific and I am afraid that it might be my last. I really try to find the positive in everything, but this hotel was really a challenge. I just want to say that Pearl of the Pacific, overall, NEEDS IMPROVEMENT!

If I did not want to take the scary elevator up to my room (which I would have to wait for like 10 minutes to take, as we had to look for "ONE" elevator operator man to bring us up or down), I would have to walk half a mountain. Although I really did not mind this so much, as the walk was good for me and the path was pretty.

The path was lined with beautiful plants and the morning mist created this lovely image.

I adore Miss Gloria Diaz! I bump into her every now and then, and she just has the most magical personality! Attention, ladies and gents, this is how we all must age! With the utmost grace! She is GORGEOUS!!!!

The weather unfortunately was quite dreary and the sun came out only once. The grey skies thought could not dampen the joy of being in Paradise.

The weather, unfortunately, was quite dreary and the sun came out only once, but the gray skies could not dampen the joy of being in Paradise.

Isabel Daza was sand surfing that day and she obliged me with a photo! Thanks sweets! FYI...She is now the image model of Century Tuna. PERFECT CHOICE!

The shoreline of Boracay has now been tuned into a virtual billboard of boats. What is your take on this?

The director of the event: my friend Robby Carmona!

Bride and groom to be Ian King and Joey Mead!

One of the best photographers in the country! Jun De Leon with his son Ija. Jun was also a judge for the competition.

I love the colors of summer. Nix with the ladies! Joey and Phoemela!

HUGS!

RAJO!

Tags: beach, boracay, Fashion Insider, friends, judge, rajo laurel, summer, superbods
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Shangri-La Mactan!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

I had to leave for Cebu for a day to attend a client’s wedding. I stayed at the beautiful Shangri-La Mactan. I have visited the hotel before as I did their uniforms. It was a great break from the hectic pace of Makati. I had the best weather, endless blue skies, and delicate winds keeping me cool.

I had very little on my agenda, so I just took a long lunch and a nice nap. I wish I had more time to enjoy the pool and the beach, but I had to be at the wedding and join the reception. I made a note to myself to come back soon to this beautiful place! I feel like one lucky duck just to be here!

The view outside my original room.

This was my room! I was really happy with it. However, the General Manager upgraded me to a suite and I had to leave my original room. It actually just looks the same except that it was bigger and the bathroom was double the size. I was happy with either, as I was only going to be using it for a night. I was grateful just the same.

I liked the idea of the pocket garden at the center of the buildings. This made me feel nature in the concrete building.

This is the lobby lounge.

I had a nice long lunch at the Tides Restaurant buffet. I zeroed in on the fresh seafood buffet!

I then tucked into the roast beef with grilled vegetables! The beef was really tender! Disclaimer...this is the serving platter and not my plate! LOL!

I also tried these baked fish skewers! These were really tasty.

I ended my meal with these beautiful, colorful and delicious summer fruits!

I then took a nice stroll around the resort grounds. The pool looked so inviting. I felt bad, as I did not have time to test the waters.

This is the view outside my room! Just looking at it gives me peace.

AHHH.....Paradise! My photos were like postcards! I wish I had more time to stay and enjoy the beach and the other facilities. This was the view outside my upgraded suite called The Ocean View Villas.

BIG HUGS!
RAJO!

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