Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

Set in 11.4 hectares of secluded grounds yet only 30 minutes from Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life's pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels "away from it all." If you have ever spent time at a tropical plantation, you know what we mean. If not, come and discover a refreshingly different Flavor of Life.

Whether you're traveling for a family vacation or romantic getaway, for business or pleasure, this is far and away your best choice in the Philippines.

Budji Layug moves forward

Budji Layug's keen eye for design will unfold on a much grander scale as his showroom at Nicanor Garcia St. in Makati prepares to move to Greenbelt 5 late this year. Destined to become one of the most luxurious lifestyle hubs, the Greenbelt 5 showroom will carry a wider variety of personally selected products, styled and showcased in the designer' sensibility.

Man of the house

In its first full feature in a magazine, Senate President Manny Villar opens his exclusive high-rise residence to AREA and reveals his collection of Amorsolos, his simple tastes and his love for unkempt gardens. Carlomar Arcangel Daoana listens to the man of the hour who rose from poverty and now has a view of his destiny