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Work from an island paradise or just buy a gadget to keep yourself entertained while on lockdown

Since the pandemic is far from over, maybe a change of environment is good to break the monotonous life we are living. Or a new gadget perhaps?

WORK FROM PARADISE

Lio Beach in El Nido, Palawan

Travel to some of the most beautiful destinations in the country and work from there.

At Lio Beach, guests can safely explore a sustainable beach town through its Department of Tourism (DOT)-approved travel bubble program which started last November 2020.

The property, located in El Nido, Palawan, has had six successful travel bubbles since and is heeding market demand for a safe and secure local travel destination. One of its boutique resorts, Balai Adlao, is offering long-stay workations.

The “Work from Paradise” program allows guests to be in an idyllic beach setting with easy access to nature while staying connected to work. Standard inclusions would be accommodations for two persons, airport transfers, complimentary use of kayaks on the beach, in-room entertainment, access to the resort's lounge areas, unlimited Wi-Fi access and discounts on LTE pocket Wi-Fi rentals for those who need to work on-the-beach, plus use of other shared amenities like Seda Lio's swimming pool and gym.

A number of restaurants in the property have remained open to cater to locals and guests, while ATM machines, the estate clinic and a mobile wet and dry market (E-Lengke) are available making extended stays worry-free and convenient.

Rates start at P3,500 per room for a minimum of nine nights. Special rates for stays beyond nine nights are also available.

The program will follow a travel bubble format, which aims to offer an end-to-end solution to one's travel needs especially during this time, such as RT-PCR swab testing for guests coming from Manila with partner health facilities and antigen testing for guests coming from Palawan; a dedicated carrier by AirSWIFT, followed by the latest safety protocols under the Be Green Be Clean program pioneered by El Nido Resorts.

To know more about this, please contact reservations@lioestateresorts.com or call +63 917 570 8179.

On the other hand, Discovery Shores Boracay also offers a similar setup. The luxury resort has this offer so guests can divide their time for work and play.

In between power meetings or busy school sessions, you can bask under the golden rays of the sun with the powdery white sand in between your toes or you can take a quick refreshing dip at the pool. At sunset, head to the 360 Roof Lounge or Sand Bar and cap your day with a glass or two of your favorite cocktails while watching the paraw glide gracefully with the beautiful sunset.

With the endless possibilities as your canvas, paint your picture-perfect work-from-home background with the sea, sky, and sun right outside your suite.

For people booking seven to 20 nights, the offer includes breakfast, roundtrip land and boat transfers from and to Caticlan Airport, personalized service, complimentary laundry services, complimentary minibar, a complimentary bottle of house wine, and a choice of set lunch or dinner for two at Sands Restaurant.

The rate starts at P9,999 per night. Visit www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com for details.

SERIOUS AND FUN GADGETS

Infinix Note 8

Mobile phones have helped us cope with the current situation, enabling us to shop, learn, and work from home, play games, and enjoy dramas from all over the world.

With countless brands and models to choose from, finding the right smartphone that meets our various needs at a reasonable price can be frustrating. Global tech company Infinix, one of the newest and most exciting smartphone brands in the Philippine market, has a line-up perfect for different digital lifestyles and budgets.

For the discerning techie the Infinix Zero 8 is perfect for you. With our increased reliance on the internet, we need a smartphone that can keep up without sacrificing performance. Priced at P10,990,

If you play mobile games for hours, you know how important it is to have a smartphone with the right chipset for smooth gameplay. Infinix Note 8 is one device that brings its A-game using a MediaTek Helio G80 processor with HyperEngine Game Technology that makes it incredibly fast. It is priced at P7,990.

Whether you're into intergalactic space operas or romantic K-dramas, Infinix HOT 10 Play provides the ultimate mobile cinematic experience with its 6.82" stunning Dot Drop display, 90.66% screen to body ratio, and 20.5:9 total view ratio, close to the IMAX movie ratio for only P4,290.

The phones are available at the company's official stores on Shopee and Lazada and retail stores nationwide.

Meanwhile, Chinese tech brand Xiaomi recently introduced a new addition to its Mi 11 family - Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite. Available in both 5G and 4G variants, the new products pack all the perks of a flagship-level smartphone into an ultra-lightweight and stylish design, perfect for users seeking a high-end smartphone without the high price.

Sporting a 6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay with 10-bit TrueColor support, the newly announced Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 780G 5G Mobile Platform, and touting a triple rear camera array with a 64MP main camera and 1/1.97” sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera and 5MP telemacro camera. It also has a wide-angle front camera. Visit www.mi.com/global for more details.

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