Baguio is calling! And the loudest come-on yell comes from The Manor Camp John Hay.

As if their magical lights of over half a million LED bulbs were not glaring, glistening and sparkling enough, the handcrafted Christmas decor pretty much here, there, anywhere and everywhere should do the trick.

All created in-house, the accents range from glittery garlands hanging from beams and suspended midair, Christmas trees and Santa Clauses in several shapes and sizes on hallways and corners, golden deer and Holiday balls on tables, with colorful ornaments too many to mention — all jolly reminders of the happiest time of year.

In the spirit of the festive season, while relaxing in the confines of one's accommodation, a Teddy Bear found its way to the bedroom, reigning on a strategic area. I could almost hear it whisper, "Take me home!" — was I just imagining things? — in exchange for raised funds to favorite, chosen and deserving charities.