Doubletree By Hilton 'Ground Tour'

The vibe has been widely spread all over Twitter, Facebook and across Klang Valley. It was like an epidemic but with good disease discovered. Everyone get addicted to earn themselves a room stay or at least a chance to dine in at their famous Makan Kitchen. Yes!!..if you're already infected, by now you should know what I'm referring to. It is none other than the DoubleTree by Hilton 1st Birthday Bash giveaway. The cute mascot cookie walking around KL city with their dance crew are pretty hype up. Finally I managed to catch up with them earlier today at Sg. Wang. Surprisingly there wasn't much crowd like what I have seen from the pictures for other locations.  But it was still happening!

Walk of Fame

Let's stalk Doubletree mascot

They started with an energetic dance routine from Jennifer Lopez latest single "Dance on the floor", followed by David Gueta "Love is Gone" and last but not least the Birthday jingle that lasts for almost close to 5 minutes. I'll try to upload the video later as the line are pretty slow at this moment.

Pom Pom and dance music burst with delight at the entrance of Sg Wang Plaza

They were searching for Doubletree cookie mascot

What an entertaining treat for all of us here today!

Finally it arrived

Dance cookie dance

Cutey! Happy 1st Birthday!

After the dance routine ended, the dance crew coming walking around and passing the warm chocolate chip cookies packaged to the public. Then they advise us to make a line before asking question based on DoubleTree and then you will received either room stays or makan kitchen buffet voucher. Simple as that!

The Line..pretty surprise as I was expecting it will be crowed

Don't worry I have another 11 vouchers to be given away

The signature chocolate chip cookies..yummy

Awesome bunch of people

The dance crew were energetic, enthusiastic, entertaining and friendly. Thumbs up for the great job guyz!

Makan Kitchen voucher

So yeah I got myself the makan kitchen voucher.Woots! The room stay I got it from twitter contest on the first day itself..:P Now I can plan to have another chill weekend stay soon at this really cool hotel. Stayed here before for the EPL Masters Footballers few months ago, you may check it out HERE. Be sure to 'like' them in FACEBOOK or follow them at TWITTER to win some of the goodies yourself or you can even give it away to your family/friends. As the Birthday Bash giveaway will be until 5 August 2011, make sure you don't miss this awesome treat. And before I forget, HAPPY 1st Birthday Doubletree!

Dinner with Samantha Brown (TLC Travel Goddess)

So I was not only get to stay at 5 stars Hilton, but I was also given the chance to meet someone that I've been watching only on tv all these years. Yes i grew loving her show and her bubbly personality while she explores the world almost 230 days a year!
The anticipating is running high as I am so eager and anxious to meet TLC most lovable Travel Goddess, Samantha Brown! The dinner supposed to start at 7pm, but oh well i have no idea why does this so called 'VIP' need to come late..if you blame it to the traffic, then why did we have public transport like the Monorail/PUTRA LRT/STARLRT or even the KTM located just a stone away from Hilton KL? like Duh? All of us here just want to meet Samantha Brown! Anyway since I'm staying in Hilton, I was there early and managed to catch up with other winners and invited bloggers like Tian Chad, Yi Wern and Helenness.

cant wait to meet her in person

Joey G was the MC for the dinner event and he was trying his level best to keep everyone awake while waiting. :P Finally managed to meet Connie Lim, Marketing Manager of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific and the rest of the management from Compass Communications. Really friendly people! Great that they provide a Polaroid session where we get to dress and pose for photos with the signature props from all around Asia.

The ballroom level 6, Hilton KL

Menu card

The travel journal for all guest..so cool

Posing with the props

Oh ya..premiering 25 July 2011..mcm mcm adaaa..dont forget ya'll

its our turn to pose..hehe..my brother, Ronnie playing Shah Rukh Khan with the sumpit..LOL

Polaroid is the IN thing now..nice photo frame :)

 And as the clock strike 815pm, finally Joey G announced that the event will be starting and he called up Samantha name before the door was open and taddaaaaaaaa

She really look so lovely in that pink sari and her accessories matches her skin tone.11 years of hosting as I watch her globe trotting on tv and finally meeting her in person was like surreal. After some brief introduction, there were slide show on her upcoming new show, Samantha Brown Asia premiering on 25 July 2011 at Channel 707 (Astro). be sure to catch up coz you might just wanna jet on a plane and venture to this beautiful Asia countries after watching them. Shortly after, dinner were served. The meals consist of distinctive series of delicious food from all around Asia that includes Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Macau. The mini egg tart and the soft shell chili crab was to die for..yummylicious!

After the 3rd course meal, Samantha came to each tables and there where we had chance to meet/chat/HUG/photo/autograph and share some travelling memories. Priceless!

She got my name spelt wrong but quick to amend it with a sorry note..so nice of you Sam!

She look super tall

Ronnie, Sam and I. the same pink colour..hehehe

She is such an inspiring person and I actually asked whether is this her dream job since she was young. She actually told me, it was a dream job that she never dream off. Yes, she never thought about it but one thing lead to another and as TLC were opening for auditions, she just went for it and score! Since then, no turning back. She loves meeting people, very down to earth, humble and yup ..with great sense of humor too. One advise she gave me, anything can happen when we dare to dream. Her warm hug just made my day! Awwwwww...:) She really look good in person and as if she doesn't age at ALL!. Later she showed us some photos through a slide show of all the Asian countries and she loves the most was Cambodia! The hard life of the people there doesn't deter their hospitality and of course the magnificent Angkor Wat simply amaze her. 

Finally after dinner, had a chance to take picture with the MC, Joey G. (notable Dj /host in clubs and events) Such a humble guy too.

spontaneous and humble he is.

group photo

Thank you TLC for the golden opportunity as it is such an inspiring event to meet her in person where she shares some of the tales and stories all around the places. Thank you to the friendly staff of Compass Communications for that lovely night too especially Angeline, Roslyn and Prakaash.

Prakash, Roselyn, me and Angline.

I end this post with the group picture of us (Connie, Samantha and all the contest winners from Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia!) 

i love the bright colours of everyone here..so vibrant! (From left the winners from Indonesia, me, Connie, Sam, Phillipines, and Malaysia contest winners!

Till we meet again Samantha!

YUp. always travel with Love! :)

This certainly has motivate and inspire me to explore the world and see the wonders of the world even more! BTW, can i make a suggestion..please bring in more TLC host here OR bring me us to them..lol..Thanks again! :)

TLC at Hilton KL (Thanks to TLC_SEAsia)

We all need some TLC in our life, dont we?

psssttt...here some sneak peak what's coming up next in my little world of luxury indulgence...just so you know, I was in Singapore last weekend and just got back this morning, not feeling very well..i must add. The humid and 'amazing' hot weather there just worn me out. I need to chill and what better way than spoiling myself with some great line up. Yeah i need some TLC - tender, loving and care! Well all Thanks to TLC_SEAsia, i have the privilege to meet someone that I've been longing to meet each time her show appeared on TLC channel 707 (formerly known as Travel and Living). Sometimes I do wish i could swap places with her. I mean its always been my dream job..who dont want to get paid to travel, right? :P Orait, back to the line up, to top it off, I was also given complimentary 2 nights stay at Hilton KL. Yup! 5 stars as they rated. What a great way to be welcomed home. So to those who already know who i'll be meeting, Be Jealous , just kidding. But to those that have not, keep guessing..:)

Im checking in..knock knock!

The work station and flat screen tv

Spacious and clean!

Nothing like self snapped moment

Complimentary toiletries in da house

I like it that the toilet are hidden at the back of the shower room

Check it out! well there is a sliding door of course to separate between the toilet and room

Rain shower ...me likey! huge bathroom

The view from above

Welcome arrival gift courtesy of TLC! Thank you!

Orait, i got my travel kit that come in handy..i had my relaxing jacuzzi ..now time to doze off..good nite everyone! come back tomorrow and I'll reveal who I'll be meeting..

Cooking session with Ronnie Johnsen & David May

the title caught ur attention eh? well..read further...

2nd day at DoubleTree, rise and shine..after all that really yummylicious breakfast buffet at Makan Kitchen, I decided to go back to hotel room before heading to work as I forgot something. While walking towards the room at the corridor, I could hear voices of an English speaking gentleman..then i got shocked to bump into Vladimir Smicer and Patrik Berger. I quickly asked Mr Patrik,may i have a picture with the both of you...and with great smile early in the morning, while carrying their golf club, they just said sure. 

OMG--its Patrik Berger & Vlamidir Smicer

We chatted a little while before waving goodbye...i swore that i saw the most mesmerizing blue eyes ever while talking to Smicer..omg..it was like the color of the ocean. Then off from my dreamland and went to work. I took ½ day leave coz later at 230pm , B will be cooking with the Masters Footballers at Makan Kitchen with the help of their chef. The session will be aired on Astro Awani while the interview article should be published somewhere that week.

½ day past so fast. And then we were waiting at Makan Kitchen 215pm.  After some brief introduction by the Manager of DoubleTree and the PIC for the contest winners, Ms Chin Yee. The cooking session started just fine with rb having the chance of his lifetime to cook with Ronnie Johnsen and David May, Chef Azri was pleased to help them on how to cook the roti jala. For the record, no one was hurt or harmed during the cooking session. LOL

Chef Azri 'teaching' the guyz

Ronnie -cooking with love

Sir Bryan Robson

With Ronnie JOhnsen again..hehee..he is super friendly down to earth guy

Jeff Winter...being himself..hahaa

There, Joshua and I managed to snap some photos with the rest such as Sir Bryan Robson, Vic Anderson, & Jeff Winter.

Later, we (the guests of the winners) were served some light refreshment. Finally got the chance to meet one of the emenang member, Zufino and his wife, Erna. But it turned out to be both Erna and I was the one chatting all the way as new found friends..ahaks...Then we just chilled at the Lobby to hopefully for some photo opportunity...hehehee...All those wait, finally managed to meet Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Stephane Henchoz and few others.

That night, while the EPL Masters Footballers are having their Gala dinner, we went to swimming pool for some splashing..and swimming. Tomorrow will be our last day here...:( and but didn’t managed to meet Asprilla..well...maybe next time..So the next morning, after breakfast, B left earlier as he need to work, Me and Joshua check out at 12pm. And while we were snapping some photos at the entrance of Double Tree, we thought we saw a glimpse of Asprilla..and guess what , it was really him. Without further ado, as he walked towards the taxi stand, finally  my mission completed...ahaks.. Thank you B & DoubleTree KL for the opportunity, it certainly going to be something that i'll cherished in my life...I’ve met the legends and it was simply one of the best weekend stay. 

Pavel Srnicek

funny man - Rufus Brevett

Stephane Henchoz

Michael Thomas

with Erna..nice meeting you

cool guyz..Robbie Fowler & Steve McManaman ..fuh finally

Swimming pool

Thank you DoubleTree...i enjoyed the stay

mission accomplished.. Faustino Asprilla

For more info of the article that was published in both The Star & N ew Straits Times please check out this link at NST and Kuali