Cheers for the New Year at the Imperial Palace!

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First off, Happy Hearts Day to all of you guys! Whatever your "status" is, hope you enjoyed the day all the same. Since I don't really have any romantic dating pictures or anything to share with you tonight, let me share instead another red-letter day that brought about good cheers and tidings for everyone.

I was lucky enough to have been one of the few bloggers invited to the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa's remarkable Chinese New Year fete a few weeks back. I trooped on over with my good friends Kristine, Paula, Dominic, Ivan and my sister, all of whom gamely wore festive colors in the spirit of good luck. The premiere island destination spared no expense in ringing in the Year of the Water Dragon in grand fashion that remained true to the Chinese spirit-- from the traditionally vibrant and colorful dragon dance, to the Yee Sang toss for prosperity, down to Chinese song and dance numbers, and lastly to the magnificent fireworks display that lit up the Mactan skyline. We chowed down on generous helpings of seafood, grilled deli and meats, as well as their scrumptious Asian dishes from their famous dinner buffet. Definitely an experience for the books! Thanks a million Imperial Palace! Here's to hoping for lasting prosperity for this truly magnificent hotel.

Thank you to Manna Alcaraz of the PR Department for the invite!

**Imperial Palace would like to invite you in the upcoming 19th Travel Tour Expo which will be held in SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City on February 17 (Friday) to February 19, 2012 (Sunday). Imperial Palace-Cebu booth is located in booth No. 377. Rates start at 5,500 per night, minimum of two nights (Deluxe garden View Room) and presenting the Everyday Is Summer Packages - Barkada Package, Couple's Package, and Full board Package.