EASTER HAPPENINGS

There are countless places to celebrate Easter either with family or friends. Various hotels in the metropolis as well as resorts in the provinces have prepared memorable activities that will guarantee a fabulous time for each and every one.

The Heritage Hotel Manila offers guests an Easter Day Room Package for R2,000.00 net only, valid from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a Superior Room, or a Holy Week Special Room Package from March 21 to 27 for only R2,900.00 net inclusive of overnight stay in a Superior Room with buffet breakfast at Restaurant Riviera.

It has also concocted a delectable buffet lunch on March 27, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Restaurant Riviera for only R1,100.00 net (adult) and R600.00 net (child).

Holiday Inn Galleria Manila is all set for its Easter festivity, an opening salvo to its series of local summer Mardi Gras.

Come Easter Sunday, catch the thrills of a water-world exploration with the hotel’s "Fun, Fun, in the Summer Sun" promo. With the lovable SpongeBob as theme, in cooperation with the Bankee Trading, Inc. – official distributor of Sponge Bob toys, the hotel’s loads of undersea-inspired activities for the day are sure to thrill adults and kids alike.

Kids will enjoy splashes of games and surprises from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as they plunge into a cool Easter adventure with lovable sea creatures at the hotel’s poolside for only R400.00++ for kids and R850++ for adults. Each ticket is inclusive of buffet lunch, free use of swimming pool and participation to Easter Egghunting treat.

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila offers exciting festivities to amuse the children and the young-at-heart. Join the Circus Circus with fun-filled activities, exciting games and live entertainment on March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Le Salon.

Visitors will be invited to a magic show, get a face painting or a glitter tattoo, or visit the kiddie salon. Highlight of the afternoon will be the traditional egg hunt which will take place every 30 minutes.

Let the Easter Bunny take you on a culinary treasure hunt in an elaborate lunch buffet at Market Café. Charge for adults is R1,150 and children at R575.

Spend Easter holiday at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila for only $81 in a guest room or at the Regency Club at $111 for single or twin occupancy. The Easter holiday package includes complimentary buffet breakfast for two at Market Café, entrance tickets to the Circus Circus at Le Salon for children and a special rate of R200 for adults, Bonus Bet coupons to Casino Filipino, a special Easter turndown amenity, complimentary parking, late check-out until 2 p.m., and a 30 percent discount voucher.

At Discovery Suites, avail of a twonight accommodation Easter package until March 28 for only R5,800 for junior suite; R6,800 for one-bedroom suite; R11,800 for two-bedroom suite; and R15,000 for three-bedroom suite. This comes with a hearty buffet breakfast at the Serendipity Lounge.

The package also includes two complimentary passes to the "World of Oz"themed Easter Sunday kiddie events at the 41st and 42nd floors. Kids will surely delight in the egg hunt, games, prizes, giveaways, and other fun-filled activities. Additional passes are available for only R250 per person, and for the first 50 Urban Tykes members, admission is free.

Catch a special Lenten musical play at the Verde Island Resort in Batangas.

Entitled "The Story of Christ," the play will depict the life, passion and agony of Jesus Christ. Stage performer Keeyan Admana who is currently touring the Philippines for the nationwide school tour program together with his mom, the former Ms. Photogenic of the Mutya ng Pilipinas are among the actors in the musical play.

The young Caucasian actor, Keeyan, who plays the role of Jesus will give the audience a glimpse of how, even at his young age, one should thru the small wonders and miracles which continue to awe his peers. This amusing and exciting storyline will surely be appreciated not only by children but adults as well, as it will instill in the hearts of the audience, the greatness of the Lord’s love.

This Lenten show has a unique touch of a pre-Easter celebration where tokens and giveaways await guests – adults and kids alike in lieu of easter eggs.