January 22, 2013 | Lifestyle.INQ

Costa Pacifica Raintree: A haven amid beauty of Baler

For those who vacation in the more popular destinations south of Metro Manila, Baler seems like a distant and remote spot. To the peripatetic and those bitten by wanderlust, Baler is a jewel of a paradise waiting to be discovered. Tucked between mountain and sea, Baler is the economic hub and political center of the province of Aurora. Its very location between the formidable Sierra Madre mountain range and the waters of the Pacific Ocean endows the town with so many attractions.

January 22, 2013

Relaxing at the world’s best island hotel in Asia

We know you long for that fabulous beach escape where you can simply relax and enjoy the sun, sand and surf to your heart’s content. Make those plans a reality and enjoy an escape like no other at Travel+Leisure Magazine 2013’s Top Island Hotel in Asia—Discovery Shores Boracay.

January 22, 2013

Australian hopes for wine with more health benefits

The health properties of red wine have long been debated but an Australian biochemist believes he has created a drop so loaded with antioxidants that it could treat a range of ills.

January 22, 2013

Teen author Stefan Bachmann reaps full-grown success

Stefan Bachmann is only 19, but his darkly mysterious debut novel set in a parallel world of faeries, goblins and child snatchers has already earned him comparisons to J.K. Rowling, Dickens and Dostoyevsky.

January 22, 2013

Polo finds new fans in next-generation players

During the polo season, the players make their dashing runs and glorious strokes on various polo fields around the south of Metro Manila. The numbers of players participating are growing and more women are joining this male-dominated sports.

January 22, 2013

Basketball, running still favorite Filipino sports

Year 2014 can’t come soon enough for football fans, but they will have to take the backseat for now as 2013 is still the year for running.

January 22, 2013

Get a taste of healthy living with salads with a twist and yummy low-calorie meals

There’s good reason why losing weight and eating healthy are the most popular resolutions people make year after year after year. Gaining extra pounds is almost a sure thing after weeks of feasting with family and friends over the Christmas holidays. Throw in the abundance and accessibility of instant meals and fast-food joints, and you shatter even the steeliest of resolves.

January 22, 2013

Various alternative healing modalities

During the last 20 years, there were many alternative methods that emerged, each with its own set of adherents, disciples and promoters. The sheer variety of such methods or modalities make it difficult for the average person to understand, much less to choose which one is best for him or her.

January 22, 2013

Frequently asked wellness questions

So many questions, so little space to answer them all. While there isn’t any single approach to a health or beauty challenge, it is recommended that a combination of regimens be considered.

January 22, 2013