december-2011

Spending Christmas or New Year
outdoors? Shield your eyes with
proper eye care from Transitions.
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Clear vision for the whole family
Here’s a thoughtful gift that ensures everyone can welcome the New Year with better
eyesight: Transitions Lenses — the photochromic (variable tint) lens most recommended by
eye care professionals worldwide. The difference between your ordinary lenses and Transitions
lenses is this: photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light conditions, going from
clear when indoors to comfortably dark when exposed to glaring sunlight outdoors. This means
you enjoy visual acuity and convenient protection from the harmful effects of UV radiation
and glare.
Transitions Lenses can also be worn anywhere and in all weather conditions, providing a
convenient way to protect one’s eyes from glare (visible light) and ultra-violet (invisible light)
rays, which are harmful to the eye. Transitions Lenses also help improve the quality of your
vision and maintain the long-term health of your eyes. www.transitions.com
Convenient and
affordable shopping
for everyone
Looking for a treasure trove of presents for
everyone on your list, at prices that won’t
break the bank? Head to Tutuban Center.
The three-building shopping destination
along CM Recto Ave in Manila was recently
proclaimed by the Department of Tourism
(DOT) as a DOT-accredited department
store. According to the inspection team led
by Jose Tolentino, Chief of the Inspection
Division of the DOT, the goods at Tutuban
are sold at “economical” prices, and
are “displayed and properly manned by
uniformed and courteous sales attendants.”
So go shop crazy for their wide selection of
quality goods! www.tutuban.com.ph
Toast your friends
If you’re hitting Hong Kong for the
holidays and New Year’s Eve, make sure
to buy your friends a drink (or two) at the
Waterfall Bar in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Until December 31, you can enjoy the new
additions to their drinks menu: the Pineapple
Ginger Martini (a vodka-based cocktail
blended with ginger juice and pineapple juice),
Peppermint Twist (a mix of Kahlua and Cherry
Brandy topped with fresh peppermint leaf),
Lemongrass Martini (a refreshing drink with a
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Dresses
specially sp
made
for you
Clothes for
young women
Treat your Singapore-based female
friends to fashions they won’t
fi nd in stores. Moody Mary is an
independent clothing label that
makes one-of-a-kind dresses that
make its wearers stand out. Think
animal prints and vintage-style
designs on light cardigans and
blazers, skirts, asymmetrical tops,
and sassy party dresses. Check out
Moody Mary’s collection online at
www.shopmoodymary.com
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s
new martinis, iced teas
and margaritas
mix of lemongrass fl avored vodka, syrup and lemon juice), Dark Cherry (a combination with a mix
of vanilla vodka, Grand Marnier and cranberry juice), Patron Margarita (a perfect blend of Patron
Silver, Triple Sec and lime juice), and Traditional Long Island Ice Tea (a classic cocktail with a mix
of different liqueurs and a splash of coke). You can also order deluxe snacks and premium Cuban
cigars while relaxing amid artfully landscaped rocks, waterfalls and green surroundings on the 11th
fl oor podium. 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong, tel: +852 2584 7722
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