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Special Feature The Oriental Leyte, Honeymoon Haven Text by Koko Tamura No matter how many years a couple has spent together, the first night as husband and wife will always be precious and magical. That great escape should be somewhere close to perfection – somewhere our five senses can spell out L-O-V-E. At The Oriental Leyte, everything you see can inspire love– from the gracefully designed interiors of the hotel to the picturesque beach and garden sceneries that will surely ignite passion. With the ocean view rooms, you can also smell the fresh salty aroma of the ocean or opt for a more organic scent of the garden view rooms. A natural love song created by the nearby shore will also set the mood for the romantic getaway. Moreover, it is believed that a way to anyone’s heart is through his palate – The Oriental Leyte also serves delectable menu that can capture one’s emotions and get you hooked to the moment. But if the experience isn’t enough, The Oriental Leyte will also satisfy your sense of touch as it brings world-class couple massage that will certainly relieve the tension off the couple for a relaxing treat and adventure that is their honeymoon. The Oriental Leyte is also a perfect location for an exceptional wedding reception. The hotel of 110 rooms sits on a 10 hectare land adjacent to the famous MacArthur Park. The location where the famous historical battles took place a few decades ago is a perfect spot to cater to another historical event of a couple’s life – their wedding. The Oriental Leyte’s wedding package ranges from Php 800 to Php 1,400 per person for a minimum of 150 guests. All packages comes with a free use of venue up to 4 hours, public address system with 2 microphones, a guestbook, a bottle of wine for toasting, standard banquet setup with place card on presidential tables, exclusive registration and gift tables and decorated cages with 2 doves. Couples can avail of a complimentary overnight stay in either a deluxe Ocean View room or in a Honeymoon suite (depending on the package) as well as complimentary breakfast for 2 at the Jasmine Restaurant the next day. The couple can also enjoy food tasting privileges prior to the event and they also get a relaxing complimentary massages. The Oriental Leyte Packages (minimum of 150 guests) Aquamarine Sapphire Amethyst Ruby Diamond Jade Emerald Php 800.00/person Php 850.00/person Php 950.00/person Php 1,100.00/person Php 1,200.00/person Php 1,350.00/person Php 1,400.00/person Extra person Php 750.00 Extra person Php 800.00 Extra person Php 950.00 Extra person Php 1,100.00 Extra person Php 1,100.00 Extra person Php 1,250.00 Extra person Php 1,300.00 The Oriental Leyte is located at Baras, Palo, Leyte. For the complete menu and other details, please check out their website at http://www.theorientalhotels.com. You may also reach them at [phone]/ [phone] or email [email protected]. 56 | Wedding Digest 2013 - 2014