Birthday Celebration at Resorts World Manila

August 29, 2011, marks my 28th birthday. The original plan was a Puerto Galera getaway but was canceled due to the typhoon. So, we decided to just take a stroll at Resorts World Manila located across NAIA Terminal 3. I may not have a grand vacation but, going to this particular spot in Manila made me feel like I'm out of the country! It was truly a world-class "empire" made for tourists. At the entrance, you'll see the CASINO, where you have to leave your luggage,  electronic gadgets were not allowed so, we had to leave our cameras. 

If you would just like to take a stroll, there's an activity area similar to that of Glorietta where you see benches and fountain. I also observed that visitors in Resorts World are usually families, yuppies (young professionals), oldies and, tourists (Caucasians and Asians). There were lots of restaurants mostly the high-end type. You can choose whether you like Asian or Western cuisine. 

We decided to explore further and realized that the Newport Mall is actually connected to Mariott and Maxim's (both are first class hotels in the country). Another thing that impressed me about Resorts World Manila is the comfort rooms. I think there were about 2 comfort rooms in every hallway of Resorts World (very accessible!).  It was something I don't usually find in other malls. At first, the place looks extravagant and overwhelming but, if you really think about it, it's just like the usual mall except that, the ambiance will make you feel like you're not in the Philippines!

The highlight of our trip to Resorts World Manila was the cinema experience. We watched Crazy, Stupid, Love which was a  feel-good movie. Anyway, Resorts World cinema was unique in the sense that there were movie schedules at 12midnight and 3:00am! Talk about 24-hour entertainment, right?! I've heard of Resorts World cinema that has lazy-boy chairs but unfortunately, we watched the movie in Cinema 4 which was just like an ordinary theatre. But, it was very nice and the chairs were similar to airplane seats! haha! We arrived early for the 10:35 show so, we had spare time for photo ops in the cozy and modern cinema lobby. Apart from that, I observed that movie-goers were decent enough to bring out their trashes after the movie. I wish we are all like that in any cinema.

I wish we could go back again perhaps, even try playing in one of the slot machines in the casino. Overall, it was a pretty good birthday celebration. Kudos to Resorts World Manila!