AFTER several years of making do without an honest-to-goodness Easter celebration, you can finally celebrate this special occasion once again now that the Covid-19 figures are down. So The Peninsula Manila is leaving no stones unturned in making sure the Easter Sunday celebration on April 17 (2022) would be replete with a variety of activities and experiences for the whole family.
KIDS’ FUN STAYCATION
Book an It’s Hip to Hop to The Peninsula this Easter room package for this weekend, April 14 to 16, and the kids can delight in Easter painting kits, playtime in bubble baths, a nice swim in the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, lavish breakfast buffets in Escolta, and a fun Easter experience in the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 17.
Room rates for April 14 to 16 start at Php10,000 for a Deluxe Room, exclusive of taxes, and an Easter staycation includes a breakfast buffet in Escolta for two adults and two children, one Easter painting welcome amenity kit, and one passport to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt on April 17.
EASTER EGG HUNT
On April 17, children can spend a fun-packed morning or afternoon full of enjoyable activities at The Conservatory while filling their Easter baskets with eggs at The Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt. This year, they can choose one of two sessions for the hunt, with a morning session taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and another in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt activities include Felt Eggs Decorating, Craft Lollipop Decorating, Papier-mâché Bunny, Bear and Chick Painting, Candy Jenga Corner, Ice Cream Stacking Corner, Playground, and Easter Egg Hunt.
SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFET
Seafood lovers will rejoice over the Seafood Dinner Buffet at Escolta, where they can choose from a varied menu featuring the ocean’s bounty on April 15 and 16, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. for Php3,500 per adult or Php1,400 per child under 12.
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET
If your idea of a good family get-together on Easter Sunday is dining together, the Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet on April 17 might be what you are looking for. It features an expansive spread that includes soups and mixed salads, fresh seafood, cheeses, pasta creations, a carving station, breakfast specialties, and a dessert buffet. As an added bonus, children under age 6 get one passport to the Peninsula Candyland Adventure and Egg Hunt scheduled for April 17.
The Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet is available from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. for Php4,300 per adult and Php1,700 per child under age 12.
AFTERNOON TEA
This Easter weekend, find a lovely afternoon tea set-up at The Upper Lobby of The Peninsula Manila. There will be lots of macarons, chocolate cake and French pastries in addition to Scottish smoked salmon sandwiches and hot scones, plus a live station where guests can have their fill of fresh crepes and delicious Filipino meriendas such as bibingka and puto bumbong from April 14 to 17, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy these at Php2,400, or Php3,000 (with one flute of Champagne).
SWEET TREATS
Over at The Peninsula Boutique at the basement arcade, find Easter-themed treats, which are available daily from April 5 to 17.
ASIAN DELIGHTS
Finally, indulge in the culinary delights of Southeast Asia and India while dining al fresco or indoors for lunch or dinner at Spices from Wednesday to Monday.
For inquiries or reservations, call +632 8887-2888 (extension 6630 for room reservations and extension 6694 for restaurant reservations). The Peninsula Manila is located at Ayala Ave. corner Makati Ave., Makati City.
