Japan, due to its geological features and being a country made up of islands, is blessed with thousands of hot springs across the archipelago. Onsen is Japanese for hot spring. Technically, in Japan, a hot spring cannot be called an onsen unless it is over 25-degree Celsius that contains a defined level of natural mineral components. There are over 30,000 naturally occurring hot springs in Japan. Hot springs are formed by the heat and gasses of volcanic magma, wherein rainwater reaches the reservoir and comes in contact with volcanic gasses rich in minerals. It is said that the geothermal mechanisms...

Travel can increase your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.You and your travel companions (including children) may feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can still spread COVID-19 to family, friends, and community after travel.If you have a known exposure to COVID-19 you should delay travel, quarantine yourself from other people, get tested, and monitor your health. Check your state or local health department for information about local quarantine requirements. (cdc.gov)Don’t travel if you are sick or test positive for COVID-19....

Due to the current pandemic, our physical, mental, emotional stress have increased, and a healthy lifestyle is important in boosting our immune system and to recover faster when we get ill.These tips will help you get started in taking better care of yourself:1. Be kind to yourself. Take time to listen to what your body and mind need. Show yourself compassion no matter how you are responding. It is ok. Simply acknowledge our current situation and be aware that normal reactions to this uncertainty are to be expected. We are all human, be patient with yourself during this time.2....

At I’M Hotel, we care about our team member’s health and safety as much as we do for our guests. Previous Next To reduce the transmission of the Covid-19 virus, I’M Hotel continues the monthly rapid antibody testing of all its employees who continue to work during the pandemic. The testing is being done to ensure that workforce is protected from Covid-19 spread and infection. Several employees have been working in the frontline as critical skeletal workforce since the property opened its doors to accept displaced and returning OFWs in support of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and...

Few more weeks to go before the enhanced community quarantine is lifted from some of the major cities in the Philippines, including Metro Manila. We completely understand if you are missing the happiness and satisfaction of enjoying The Common Good, Antidote Bar, and Mermaid Pool Bar’s offerings or any of your delectable favourites from other local restaurants. Luckily, while we are still preparing something great for our reopening, a lot of other food-related establishments have partnered with FoodPanda, GrabFood, and LalaFood to offer you their selections via deliveries and pickups.Check out our list of Metro Manila establishments offering food delivery and pickup:Wildflour Cafe...

An UltI’Mate EggscapeBeat the holiday traffic as there will be no need to travel out of the Metro this Holy Week! Without the hassle of going to faraway places, you could have a luxurious vacation to refresh and rejuvenate plus more time to have fun! Read our list to see why Holy Week is spent best in a 5-star hotel in Metro Manila. Easter Carnival SafariI’M Hotel, located along the corner of Makati and Kalayaan Avenue is hosting its Easter Party on April 21st. The Grand Narra Ballroom will be transformed into a haven of excitement and fun. For just P2000...