Recreating a Swiss village in Tagaytay

The dream of vacationing in the Swiss Alps  minus the skiing  will soon be realized at the One Alpine Tower being built in the Alpine Village of CrossWinds Tagaytay.  The Swiss-inspired Alpine Village lies in a residential-cum-luxury resort complex that comes complete with chalet-inspired homes, beautifully landscaped walking trails and jogging paths, a pretty-as-a-postcard village store that sells necessities and curiosities, and parks that present divine panoramic views.  One Alpine Tower had its first exclusive preview of its new one-bedroom model unit recently with guests and business partners in attendance.  The luxurious eight-story residential condominium can be found at the pine tree-dotted, master-planned community of CrossWinds, a prime development of Brittany Corporation, the upscale brand of Vista Land, the country’s premier homebuilder.  Brittany Corporation chief operating officer Camille Villar said the property is an ideal investment, “the perfect place to retire, vacation or drop by on weekends.” This is the closest one can get to living in Switzerland.   For information, call Brittany Corporation at tel. no. 794-9999 or visit www.brittany.com.ph.

Meet Plantation Bay’s new GM

Veteran hotelier Efren Belarmino recently announced his retirement as general manager of Plantation Bay Resort and Spa.  Plantation Bay managing director Manny Gonzalez bid goodbye to his trusty and hardworking executive with only the best of wishes during the farewell party held at the resort’s Savannah Lounge.  Efren, on his part, introduced the incoming general manager Nenette Castillon who has been part of Plantation Bay even before it opened in 1996.   The affair was well-attended by Cebu-based media writers whom Efren has won over as friends.