Smile Magazine (Cebu Pacific) November 2010

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Smile IS COMPLIMENTARY • NOVEMBER 2010

Have a lava fun! Get active Get acttive ive in in Albay Alba A l bay

Field of dreams A Japanese couple trades city life for country comfort

Fancy weird and wacky dining?

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Beachfront Living I n T H e H e A R T o f T H e C I T y. . . “The hustle and bustle of city life does take its toll on people who are as busy as we are. Imagine just how wonderful it would be to feel like you’re on vacation every single day. At Azure, come home to a tropical paradise 365 days a year! Featuring an iconic, man-made beach with undulating waves, fine beach sand, water slides and resort amenities, Azure is truly a dream come true! With its convenient location, adjacent to the shopping delights of SM Bicutan and just a few minutes away from Alabang and Makati, Azure brings together everything you love about city living in a one-of-a-kind residential resort experience.” – Piolo and Ruffa

THE AZURE is located along the SLEX (West Service Road) beside SM Bicutan. It is also a short drive away to the Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Magallanes Village, Ayala Alabang Village, Villamor Golf Club, the Asian Hospital in Alabang; and schools such as Southville International School, Southridge School and De La Salle Santiago Zobel School.

Don’t dream it. OWN IT! Experience what life will be like at The Azure for as low as 18,000 per month! For a preview of The Azure’s man-made beach, visit our model units today at 2/F Low Rise Pacific Star Building, Makati Avenue corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.

www.azure.com.ph • 818-9041 • 0917-555-5274 Azure Urban Resort Residences (Santorini) HLURB LTS 23646 Issued 8/20/2010. The Azure Urban Resort Residences is located in Barangay Marcelo Green, Bicutan, Parañaque City. Photos are artist’s renditions only.

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Know where everything’s at in November and enjoy!

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9 Welcome Message A note from the Cebu Pacific CEO Lance Gokongwei.

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Peak Adventures

The latest buzz on travel, celebrities and anything worth talking about.

From ATV drives to helicopter rides, here’s how to enjoy high-octane fun in the land of Mayon Volcano.

12 Calendar The best concerts, festivals and fab events taking place this month.

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Simple Life

Would you ever leave the city for an organic farm? This couple did.

61 Hobby Haven Discover why The Collective in Malugay is good for your soul.

Gadgets

Find out the latest in smartphones and mp3 players.

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28 Going away gifts Travel-inspired presents for your jetsetting family and friends.

34 Manga-on ta!

Smile takes you to some truly extraordinary restaurants in Asia.

79 Trip Journal

Feast on the good old-fashioned authentically Pinoy Southern food in Pagadian.

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Quirky Cuisine

Your guide to enjoying cities across the network with advice from locals.

114 Route Map

Mad about Jon Hamm

Where will you fly to next? Check out Cebu Pacific’s growing network!

116 Airline News From record-breaking numbers to dancing FAs, get the latest buzz from your favorite airline.

Mad Men’s leading man is nothing like the mysterious ad man he plays onscreen.

119-120 Onboard Delights

42 “Mabuhay ang yoyo!”

From savory bites and pastries to snacks, check out our yummy offerings! Then take your pick from sunglasses to watches, bags to toys — great items for gifts!

Some of the world’s coolest inventions are due to Filipino ingenuity, claims Tim Tayag.

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