What’s your #EpicWeekend?

It is halfway through the week, and you’re dreaming of the weekend. Some weekends fly by fast; some of them uneventful, and others incredibly memorable.

It’s the end of the summer season. The rain’s starting: some bemoan the end of their days of carefree partying, others celebrate the soothing effects of the cool downpour.

Whatever the case may be, it’s a great time to celebrate or just hit the reset button and start a new beginning.

It’s time to kickstart that epic weekend, whether you’re solo or with the people who rock your world.

Where to, wanderer?

If you’re looking to escape from the noise of the city, book a suite at Maxims Hotel in the Resorts World Manila complex.  Better yet, stay in one of their Villas, where a private pool and spacious bungalow are waiting for you – a haven of luxury and privacy. A lap pool is just across the cabanas if you want to go for an invigorating swim. Not too far from the pool is the luxurious M Spa, with interiors soothing enough for the weary urban dweller – and the Jing Monis salon for that much-needed makeover.

If you’re looking for a more exciting time, join the bustling nightlife scene a few steps away at the Newport Mall. The pulsating beats from the plush Opus and vibrant Republiq will pump you up – from Uber Disko nights to swinging at Retro Love. If you’re lucky, you might run into a celebrity or two and find yourself partying the night away with them. (We got word Solenn Heussaff, Marian Rivera, Iya Villania, and a bunch of other It Girls and Boys will be hanging out and performing at Resorts World Manila for the next few days, so go hang out with them!)

If you really want to test your luck, take a chance at the slot machines and gaming tables by the walkway between Maxim’s and Newport Mall, where you can earn points just by playing, an use them to redeem items such as watches and gadgets.

If you can’t win those items, you can buy them – retail therapy has always worked wonders for the stressed-out soul, whether splurging on a gorgeous watch or taking advantage of the annual Mango sale. (Hat tip: La Senza’s on sale. You know what to do, ladies.)

There are endless options for the foodie in you, too. From Mediterranean cuisine to dimsum buffet plates, you can travel around the world in a variety of flavors! There is a 188-peso buffet by the gaming tables and an entire array of desserts at Cafe Maxims, by the way.

And don’t forget to catch a movie in the cinemas, where you can sit back and watch while seated on a plush La-Z-Boy, and have a butler you who can get you all the popcorn and drinks you can consume. 

They’re still showing The Fast and the Furious 6 and The Great Gatsby. You can watch them even past midnight. Movies cost P80 from Thursday to Sunday for iGrab members and Resorts World Manila cardholders for the rest of the week!

Looking for a musical?  Catch it at the Newport Performing Arts Theater — the new place to be for performances with Broadway flair. “The King and I” is on its last run this weekend, so run for it now!

Savoring the epic weekend

Some joys are best savored alone. Other, you want to share with people you love. Or join the crowd and feel its pulsing drive. 

Resorts World Manila offers the perfect choice for your changing desires: a quiet staycation, a luxurious meal, bands and plays, a bustling casino and the center of Manila’s night life.

A slew of activities await everyone from May 23 to 26, from the launch of Toycon on Saturday afternoon with cosplay goddess Alodia Gosiengfiao, to being serenaded by the likes of Richard Poon, True Faith, Christian Bautista, and many more.

You can go solo to unwind, bring friends out for some merrymaking, or bring the family for a weekend of bonding.

Whatever the case may be, there will always be something to offer the promise of an epic weekend. Look up www.rwmanila.com and make a checklist of the things you want to do.

Start packing!

— Rappler.com