The words are old, but they're always true. Nowie Potenciano of Mochiko loves food and travel. Messy Bessy's Krie Lopez was always passionate about helping others. Mercato Centrale's RJ Ledesma was inspired by the spirit of community in both neighborhood and weekend market places. Do what you love, and everything else would fall into place.

Many resorts offer "preferred rooms" at a little extra expense per dusk. What are they? A preferred room is a bed that is considered at a better…