Celebrity Spot: WILLIAM LEVY

William Levy is an actor and former model mostly for the underwear lines - remember the see-through thongs? Nothing to hide for this hot fine man. His face is so strong and gorgeous, a body for a Greek god, and he's blessed. :D We first seen him in ABS-CBN Latin novelas before in Cuidado con el Angel.

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FYI: THE TRAVEL PLAN

A day to go and it's DECEMBER already. The holiday season officially kicks off. Many people - from students and friends up to families and relatives, will go out of town. The month will be busy, so are the roads. Christmas shopping, gift buying, itineraries etc will be in the MUST-TO-DO list. Not to mention family reunion, batch gathering, friends get together, company year end events among other activities that the Yuletide season seems to indulge.

The last month of every year will be the busiest one and this will formally open the travelling months in the PHILIPPINES that will continue until the Holy Season next year ends. The months of December up to April will be profitable for the airline, ships (cruise or carrier), and any form of land transportation including hotel chains, restaurants, and attractions. Local tourism will be at its peak and foreigners will add to our travel population. After the Christmas is over, summer preparations will start immediately.

Are you thinking the same thing? What is the best way of planning your TRAVEL PLANS whether it is for Christmas or the SUMMER?

1. PLAN AHEAD. No exact time frame can be provided, but a year before your travel itinerary kicks in will be great. Where do you want to go? Who are the people you want to be with? This will be beneficial when the travel promos come around during lean season. So make up your mind and write it down.

2. SET YOUR BUDGET. Whether it is local or not, you must draw the line on how much would you spend. This is the great way of knowing the things that you needed and that will spend.

3. GET YOUR PROMO TICKET. If you are leaving miles away from home or out of the country, you are surely to ride an airplane to save you more time. However, rocketing airline prices due to the not-so-well economic state will be your greatest enemy. This is vital after your planning was over - watch out for airline promos. For local destinations - Cebu Pacific, Air Phil Express, Zest Air, (SeAir and Air Asia for Clark bases) will be a good choice. CebuPac is the leading promo airline of the Philippines and known for their Piso fare. This year they had two (2) piso fare promos and another seven-peso base fare promo. So subscribe and tell your friends to notify you for these things. This will cost you less than regular tickets.

4. VISA and DOCUMENTS. If it is Singapore, Hongkong, or Malaysia - skip this. You won't be needing one. Actually, not only those three. DFA said that there are 25 countries in Asia, Latin America, and Europe that don't need one if you are staying within the allowable days without visa (Reference: Visa Requirement for Filipinos). However, if you are flying to our neighborhood in South Korea, China, Australia, Middle East, Europe, and most of the west you will need permission to entry.   Right after planning your vacation trip outside the Philippine soil, make sure that necessary documents are on your hands. Better to get visa and other related proof of visit months before going to your destinations as sometimes, it is not easy to get and be approved.

5. STAY ON PACKAGES. Package travel deals are always cheaper than the normal routine - where you will pick your hotel, your airline, your everything one by one. Online vouchers can provide you these best deals, but always be wary of fraud transactions. Just go to trusted sites and you will be fine.

6. WHERE WILL I SLEEP? After you finalize your travel dates search online for hotels and accommodations - so what if it still six months to go or even a year. It is better than to have nothing. The great thing about this is that you can survey different options from the standard room in a cheap transient, to the middle class hotels up to luxurious places. You can always weight your options - a list of PROS and CONS. Then just book it! No dramas, no delays.

If you are in a tight budget or even not, try to go to budget places with safe surroundings, good ambiance, and good REVIEWS! Review, review, review is soooooo important. Don't forget it while searching a place to stay. It is only practical to not waste excessive money for hotels since most of the time during your vacation you will be outside rather spending more time on your bed. It will just a place to rest - THAT'S ALL. So search for cheap accommodations that still suit your needs. This is the good thing also about having the time. Since standard and de luxe rooms will still be available six months or three months prior to your travel, you will have too many options than to cram last minute and have no choice but to get an executive suite because that's all they've got.

FYI: Don't worry if you booked your hotel way way back and you need to cancel it due to unforeseen events. Just don't cancel with less than three weeks before your set arrival as it will incur penalties already. If it is a month or so - they will cancel it at no cost. 

7. SET YOUR ACTIVITIES. Day-to-day itinerary is important as you're attendance. This will be the life of your vacations. There are a lot of travel information that can be searched online so no worries. What you need to do is just choose among these adventures and find the cheapest deal. There are also local people who act as an agent to fix your activities - mostly in commercialized places like Boracay. Just find the right people to trust and know how to bargain. 

8. KNOW YOUR DESTINATION. It is very important to research before going. Know the current weather conditions, the local cuisines, the best places to go, the CULTURE and ATTITUDE of people - this is very important mostly for out-of-the-country travels as cultural setting are different from region to region, and country to another one. Our actions might be illegal in the other country so beware! You don't want to be hold in the immigration or worst be in jail become of your IGNORANCE. We are already empowered by high technology which includes access to high speed internet - don't WASTE it.

9. LIGHT PACK and BE PREPARED. Number of clothes to bring, specific things to put in your luggage differ from one person to another. Try to pack things that highly needed. Don't overdo your luggage because you need to still have room for your "PASALUBONGS and SOUVENIRS" when you get back.

10. BE PRESENT & ENJOY. Now that everything is prepared and ready - encircle the dates in your planner and come on time. If you are going to the airport, make sure to be there two hours prior to your departure - the airplane won't wait you. Enjoy the moment, relax, and be back in one piece. :)

Random Hunks: ADAM COWIE

Adam Cowie is a British model for several underwear and garments brands.

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COH Nov '12 W4: JOHN SPAINHOUR, Sex and Fame

It is JOHN SPAINHOUR once again and I can't still get enough of this handsome man.

What do you like wearing in bed? - "Usually I’m just naked."

What’s your favorite foreplay move that will instantly turn you on? - "Just start kissing me all over."

Reference: http://www.cosmo.ph/hot-hunks/cosmo-online-hunk/2012/john-spainhour/john-spainhour-no-barriers/

Random Hunks: FRANCISCO LACHOWSKI

Francisco Lachowski is a Brazilian model for numerous elite and global brands like Dior, Versace, Dolce & Gabanna, Armani, Robert Cavalli, Gucci among other prominent designers and labels. He is very known in the fashion and ramp modelling world and has been in many shows in Paris and Milan.

His popularity also made him photo covers of several magazines such as GQ, Vogue, Homme Essentials, Chaos etc. He is the top Brazilian model of this generation and ranked 16th on the 50 Top Male Models.

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Celebrity Spot: MARTIN del ROSARIO

If you watched the recent PINTADA, you surely knew this young man - his first lead role in his home network shown promising acting skills for Martin. He rose to stardom after Jun Reyes, his current manager, spotted him.

He was then and currently a part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic after accomplishing several workshops. His innocent face will surely melt your heart but don't be fooled as the actor can also be sexy on his own ways.....and body. :D

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Mr. World 2012: Francisco Escobar, Andrew Wolfe, Leo Delaney etc

Mr. World 2012, the 7th annual beauty male pageant was held at  Kent County Showground, Kent, England last November 24, 2012. Francisco Escobar for Colombia won the crown while our very own ANDREW WOLFE bagged the 1st-runner up title.

Francisco Escobar, Mr.World 2012

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Enchanting Lights and Sounds Show @ Ayala Triangle Gardens

It is really Christmas Season everywhere in the Philippines. The country is a notch brighter because of numerous holiday lights that sparkle in the darkness of the night. The largest business district in the city - MAKATI CBD, have also an enchanting way of celebrating Christmas. Every towering building have their own-themed Yuletide displays; the center island of the main roads are decorated by tree and bush shaped Christmas light. The giant Ayala Corporation have one of the Makati's highlight - the annual AYALA LIGHTS and SOUNDS SHOW. The said spectacular will run from November 16-December 30, 2012, starting at 6:00pm up to 9:00pm. The show is every 30 minutes and lasting five minutes. What's new? The show have two sets - one orchestrated with English songs and the other with Filipino songs. 

So while in Makati, don't forget to drop-by and watch this amazing coordination of lights and sounds. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! :D

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Miss Universe 2012

It is holiday month once again where festivities around the world boom; and surprisingly it is also the Miss Universe 2012 season. The prestigious pageant opted to conduct the 61st Miss Universe on the of December which is normally done during late second quarter to third quarter. The said pageant will be held once more in the "SIN CITY" - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA at the PH LIVE, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on December 19, 2012. 

The Miss Universe 2012 have 88 contestant from different countries and territories. Our very own Ms. Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon will compete for the Philippines. She already compete in last year's Bb. Pilipinas [where Shamcey Supsup was crowned] and won 1st runner-up. She has an enormous job to fill in this year's pageant as the last two consecutive years, Philippines performed well having    Miss Universe 4th runner-up Venus Raj [2010] and Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup [2011] to represent our country.

Will she won the title or at least be one of this year's runner-ups? 

To vote for Janine Tugonon on the online poll of Miss Universe: http://www.missuniverse.com/members/contestants/year:2012/

To see the other contestants: 

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.221684771222267.58100.217226518334759&type=3

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Universe_2012
                   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binibining_Pilipinas

Random Hunks: ROB WILSON

Rob Wilson is a underwear model who rose to popularity when became the "THE PRICE IS RIGHT" male model. He is totally gorgeous with a great body to die for. :D

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FYI: How to organize your YEAR END EVENT

It's holiday season and there will be a lot of events to go to - reunion, thanksgiving, weddings, birthday, or just parties. We are used of dressing up or simply gracing such events; but how to create one?

If you will plan and conceptualize a gathering such as YEAR END EVENT, you need an ample time to do so. These are some of the guidelines I know [and did] for an effective and efficient event planning.

1. BE PREPARED. Event planning is not as simple as you think. There are a lot of aspects in an event that you need to accomplish - venue, food, guests, invitations/ads, prizes (if you have games and stuffs), sponsors etc. You will undergo stress and tedious tasks [depending on how big the event is] so you need a lot of patience.

2. PLAN AHEAD. In order to do all grand plans, you need enough time with a little allowance (like a day) for last minute changes and revisions. For a small team year end event, a month or two will be fine.

3. KNOW YOUR BUDGET. This is where it all starts. What is your budget for this event? Put it in portion - venue, food, transportation, accommodation, gifts and prizes, games, invitations, and extra budget for other expenditures. In that way, you will know how much to spend and what is your limitations when you go on with canvassing. 

4. SET YOUR THEME. What's on your mind? Every event is unique and making your own should be too!   Decide whether it is a formal party, casual party, masquerade, swimming party, dinner party etc. Brainstorm with few key people and let your ideas flow. 

5. VENUE FIRST, BEFORE EVERYTHING. Once you decide your theme, the next step is to find an appropriate place for your event. This where the time is important. Many places in December [mostly on weekends] are full and you need at least a month to reserve one. It is important to survey the area and review if the place will fit for your event's needs. If you can't do an ocular visit, please read reviews regarding the venue. This will help a lot! In that way, you won't end up dissatisfying yourself and more importantly your guests because the place isn't up to your expectations. Find at least three venues for your to check and choose.

6. WRITE YOUR GUEST LIST. Once you reserved the place and you know its capacity, it is time now to arrange your list and guest invitations. How many can you cater? How many should attend? Who are these people? Will I need special guests? What are the restrictions? These things should go through your mind. Do not over crowd the venue because you seems very friendly and you end up inviting all your friends and acquaintances. Give enough room for the people to move around, to put your paraphernalia, and some space for the food.

7. WHAT IS YOUR PROGRAM? Program/Itinerary is important just like your guests. It is the life of the event, the flow of activities and agendas are need to be in order. If you want a prayer song, a national anthem, raffle, recognition, games, or any special guest to share and grace the party - LIST IT DOWN. 

For example, the current event I am organizing is an open swimming gathering. Guest are approximately 15-20 persons. It is a team outing in our office so the event is relatively small. Since it is a Year End Event we will have exchange gifts, games, and recognition for those people who perform well throughout the year. You need to have clear view of what will happen. In addition, should something else happens not according to plans, you should be prepared to troubleshoot.

8. WHAT'S ON THE TABLE? A gathering without food is boring. People need food over their long talks. If it is dinner time, set a dinner plate on the table and dinner foods [yeah, that includes rice] for the people. Plan what foods will be on the menu. How many courses will you serve? What cuisine will you prepare? Is it an open buffet or an assisted one or maybe a self service? Is is informal or formal [with waiters and servers]? Just always remember that when doing a headcount always add an allowance for unexpected guests. For example, if your guest is 30, prepare foods for 35. In addition, check with your guests if they have special requests or food restrictions. It is always good to prepare three meats - fish, chicken, pork/beef. 

9. DO I NEED TRANSPORTATION/ACCOMMODATION? If your place is a bit far from the city or it is an out-of-town event, absolutely transportation should be provided. You can do car pool also if it is a small gathering. If it is overnight or may take days, a place to stay and rest is important. If you are in a tight budget, put your guests in groups and find a place that combines good ambiance, cheap rental, safe surroundings etc.

10. IT IS NOT A ONE-MAN SHOW. Don't be a saint and do all the things listed above on your own. Ask people to help you or form committees. Best people to choose are those that will be part of the event. Learn to delegate tasks and give strict deadlines for them to accomplish.

11. LEARN TO ENJOY. Lastly, I know it is you that oversee all the things and you need to ensure that everything will be alright on the event day. However, you need to appreciate and enjoy your own work. Don't stress yourself too much running and ordering people around during the event. Take a moment to stop and treat yourself as a guest. With great planning and proper coordination, your event will just be perfectly fine.

That's it! I hope that you can apply this simple tips when you finally create your own event or handle one. Enjoy the event planning experience and have a happy parties and gatherings this holiday season. :D