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Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa to hold 12th Paradise Rush

Exciting offers are in store at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu’s Paradise Rush, a mall sale happening on Oct. 16 to 18, 2015 at Ayala Center Cebu’s exhibit area. Now on its 12th run, Paradise Rush has become a highly anticipated leisure sale in Cebu, with amazing deals up for grabs.

The biannual three-day sale exclusively offers jaw-dropping deals to shoppers who wish to enjoy Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu’s array of facilities and amenities. At Paradise Rush, they can avail of vouchers that allow them to enjoy savings of up to 50% on room accommodation, dining, outdoor recreation, and spa treatments, plus special offers for the resort’s Health Club membership. Vouchers are of limited quantity, and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At a voucher rate that starts at Php 8,000 net for deluxe room accommodations, guests can already delight in a Shangri-La experience with buffet breakfast for two adults and two children, plus one-hour access to the resort’s multilevel soft playground, Adventure Zone.

Meanwhile those looking for a gastronomic adventure will get to enjoy the intercontinental spread at the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, Tides, at special rates. Vouchers for a lunch buffet for two is at P1,892 net, and for a dinner buffet for three is at Php 4,607 net. A la carte vouchers offering savings of up to 30 percent are available as well.

Health buffs will enjoy the special membership offer for the Health Club, while those seeking a tranquil journey at the resort’s signature CHI, The Spa will indulge in select treatments that will be made available at special rates at the mall sale.

Indeed, there is plenty to be excited about for this season’s run of Paradise Rush. It is time to mark the calendar and get into the rush and excitement of snagging the best deals for a memorable experience at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu.

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LONDON IN FULL BLOOM: An Exclusive Look at the recent Chelsea Flower Show

Dame Judy Dench (center in white) with gallery owner, Jerry Sibal, Edwin Josue, writer Eva Gullas and artist James Doran-Webb.

The Chelsea Flower Show in London, one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the world, returned in full glory in May 2023, captivating visitors with its stunning displays and landscape designs. Held annually on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, this year’s show proved to be a true feast for the senses, showcasing an array of breathtaking gardens, vibrant floral arrangements, and innovative landscaping. The 3-day event showcased 36 outdoor gardens, including four balcony gardens for small spaces. Inside the giant pavilion, blooms compete with each other, exotic flowers, roses, and many more.

Princess Kate Middleton walking the booths at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Dame Judy Dench, who owns several of Webb’s pieces in her garden, with James Doran-Webb and Jerry Sibal discussing the works of James.

One of the flower arrangements competing at the show.

The 2023 Chelsea Flower Show embraced a Nature’s Harmony theme, with a strong focus on sustainability and mental health. The show’s organizers emphasized the importance of sustainable gardening practices and biodiversity conservation, inspiring attendees to create beautiful outdoor spaces while preserving and protecting the environment.

One of the floral gazebo displays recycled chairs and salvaged materials.

Shops at the Chelsea Flower Show are mostly from sustainable materials.

What’s Cebu got to do with the Chelsea Flower Show in London? One person. James Doran Webb (https://www.jamesdoranwebb.co.uk), an Englishman working with driftwood, has been displaying his artworks for several years. James collects cast-off driftwood and shapes them into beautiful animal shapes that find places in some of the most iconic gardens. Leaping horses, owls, reindeer, and the occasional dragon, James Webb’s creations are avidly collected by landscapers to add accent to gardens in all sizes, using cast-off wood, fitting perfectly with the sustainable element—something Mr. Webb has done quite well for the last decade.

The impressive dragon of James Doran-Webb

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The Philippine International Flower Festival will be held at the PICC in Manila from January 14 to 18, 2024. Watch out for more info from our website!