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Dive into a seafood spectacle — see the lobster up close and celebrate James & Carmina’s birthdays at Fresh International, Solaire Resort.

While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort  website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...

Carmina's Experience on the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuters use San Francisco Bay Ferry to ride based on the schedules given. Rather drive your car you can go to San Francisco just 25 minutes one way. All you need to do is purchase tickets online giving you to swipe before upon boarding the ferry to San Francisco Bay Ferry allow you to bring your bikes. In front of the San Francisco Bay Ferry there is a bike rack those who want to bring along with you. The area to reach the port is in Alameda. California where the parking is free to the public. Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry make sure you have your face mask on. Anyone who need to work on the laptop there are tables provided and plugs to charge any electronic gadgets located on the wall near the windows. The best part there are public restrooms provided for both men and women. The restrooms are big, clean for you to use provided with hand soap and toilet paper. The ferry is air-conditioned.  There is no assigned seat you may pick where you want to seat down. Upon leaving after...

Father's Day Dinner from Holly's Mandarin

Everyone wants to a good meal in celebration of Father's Day even though the family is not complete we can still celebrate without them. Carmina placed an order from Holly's Mandarin asking Papa Ping what he wanted to eat. Papa Ping requested for Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. Mom Violy wanted to eat Honey Walnut Prawns and Barbecue Pork Chow Mein. Carmina just ordered from Door Dash having it delivered to our home. We got free Buchi for dessert. Holly's Mandarin  has always been a favorite restaurant for the family living in California. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served at Holly's Mandarin. Subscribe & Follow @  Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!