tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21524271173262513942024-02-08T01:48:08.215+08:00One Hotel PhilippinesYour guide to hotels and resorts in the Philippinestonyfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683761519009129109noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-43490322218634116762018-09-04T22:30:00.001+08:002018-09-04T22:30:54.615+08:00Resorts in Boracay That Will Be Opening Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_8vDAqgU1pOD4oI0cTFygTSctbIKNFj_rIdcdBZH9Q8HbvLIM3j2iMkLBA2Z3-3KUHnkvocp4pzgu4TFSG87cOgJDQzT8F3HXS4nVxxBzKDcTfhxhtQOOK1Tx7KS819hFArUpLskM9V5/s1600/boracay-bulletin-accredited-resorts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="898" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_8vDAqgU1pOD4oI0cTFygTSctbIKNFj_rIdcdBZH9Q8HbvLIM3j2iMkLBA2Z3-3KUHnkvocp4pzgu4TFSG87cOgJDQzT8F3HXS4nVxxBzKDcTfhxhtQOOK1Tx7KS819hFArUpLskM9V5/s320/boracay-bulletin-accredited-resorts.jpg" width="229" /></a></div>Twenty-five (25) resorts and hotels in Boracay will be opening soon. These hotels and resorts will be accredited by the Department of Tourism for having complied with DILG and DENR permits and clearances. The 25 resorts will accommodate guests for only for a total 2063 rooms. The Department is strict about it Non-Compliance-No-Opening policy.<br />
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Boracay is scheduled to open again on 26 October 2018. <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/660026/boracay-to-officially-reopen-on-october-26-cimatu/story/" target="_blank">Related news about it here.</a><br />
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As of 31 August 2018, only 4 hotels in Station 1 (Balabag) will be opening soon.<br />
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<ol><li>Boracay Haven Suites</li>
<li>Discovery Shores</li>
<li>Red Coconut Beach Hotel</li>
<li>The Club Ten Beach Resort Boracay</li>
</ol>In Station 2 (Balabag, Manggayad, Manoc-Manoc), 11 hotels and resorts will be opening.<br />
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<ol><li>Luana Hotel / Hue Hotel</li>
<li>Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel</li>
<li>Boracay Haven Resort</li>
<li>Boracay Holidays Beach Resort</li>
<li>El Centro Beach Resort</li>
<li>De Paris Beach Resort</li>
<li>Best Western Boracay Tropics</li>
<li>Canyon de Boracay</li>
<li>AV Seven Resort</li>
<li>Azalea Apartment Hotel</li>
<li>Nigi-Nigi Beach</li>
</ol>In Station 3 (Manoc-Manoc), 5 hotels and resorts will be opening.<br />
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<ol><li>Astoria Current</li>
<li>Casa Pilar Beach Resort</li>
<li>Surfside Boracay Resort and Spa</li>
<li>Starfire Resort</li>
<li>Blue Coral Beach Resort</li>
</ol>In Yapak and Bolabog, 5 hotels and resorts will be opening.<br />
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<ol><li>Fairways and Bluewater Beach Resort</li>
<li>The Lazy Dog</li>
<li>Reef Retreat Resort</li>
<li>Ferra Hotel</li>
<li>Den Pasar Beach Resort</li>
</ol>If Boracay would be fully rehabilitated, it can look something like this as envisioned by the Palafox firm. <br />
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However, this will take years before we realize that good-looking Boracay. In the meantime, this is how Boracay looks like as of today. Drone footage is by FilipinosInAustralia YouTube Channel.<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-43098776293164209632017-06-18T03:33:00.001+08:002017-06-18T03:33:22.231+08:00Binagol: What To Try When In SamarYour travel in the Philippines is not complete if you are not going to try the delicacies and other specialty food famous in that city or town. And to complete your travel, what better way is to bring home something – a pasalubong – for your family and friends.<br />
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Filipinos love <i>pasalubong</i><i style="font-weight: bold;">. Pasalubong</i> is a Tagalog word which means something you bring home from your travel for your family and friends. It can be a souvenir item or food, especially, items that are popular or signature of the place you visited. For example, when in Baguio, you should try fresh strawberries and bring home some strawberry jam. Guimaras is famous for rich and sweet mangoes. Lanzones is Camiguin Island's signature.<br />
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When in Samar, a popular food to try and buy <i>pasalubong</i> to bring home is <i>binagol</i>. <i>Binagol</i> is a local specialty - a taro pudding with coco jam filling. It is made of talyan, a type of root crop similar to <i>gabi</i> or taro. The grated <i>talyan</i> is mixed with glutinous rice flour, margarine, and vanilla. It is placed in a coconut shell, with <i>latik</i> and crushed peanuts added as filling, then wrapped in banana leaves. <i>Binagol</i> is boiled in water for 7 to 8 hours. <i>Latik</i> is the Tagalog word for coco jam. Coco jam is coconut milk cooked with brown sugar.<br />
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<i>Bagol</i> is the Visayan word for coconut shell, or <i>bao</i> in Tagalog. <i>Binagol</i> means cooked in coco shell.<br />
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To give you an idea how <i>binagol</i> is prepared and cooked, watch this video by <i>Pinas Sarap</i>. The video is in Tagalog but if you have read the text on this blog, you would have understood what the video is all about.<br />
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Talyan can grow up to 10 feet in 3 years. The root is larger than gabi or taro. Talyan remains fresh for 5 to 7 days. Samar is rich in root crops. Calbiga in Samar is a major grower of <i>talyan</i>.amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-8123040976916174452017-05-20T20:42:00.001+08:002017-05-20T21:28:21.940+08:00When In The Philippines, Know What Filipinos DoIf you are planning to visit the Philippines soon, it's good to know about some common Filipino traits, customs, ways or habits. Enjoy this funny video produced by a group of Americans who had lived in the Philippines. They had keen observations of what Filipinos commonly do. These 5 Americans call themselves Hey Joe from Hey Joe Show.<br />
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<li>Rice is Filipino staple food. To cook rice, they boil it with water. To measure the right amount of water, Filipinos use their middle finger. The process of cooking is called <i>sinaing</i>. Cooked rice is also called <i>sinaing.</i> Cooked rice served on the table is called <i>kanin.</i> Uncooked rice is called <i>bigas</i>. Unmilled rice (rice with brown husk) is called <i>palay</i>. </li>
<li>It is hot and humid in the Philippines but Filipinos are used to it that they don't really mind the heat. So, they look just cool while tourists look already stressed.</li>
<li>Filipinos kiss the hand of the elderly with their forehead, not with their lips, as a sign of courtesy and respect. They say <i>mano po. Mano</i> is hand in Spanish. In return, the elderly respond with <i>Kaawaan ka ng Diyos</i>, which means <i>God bless you</i>. Literally, it means <i>may God have mercy on you.</i></li>
<li>When sharing food, you would notice that the last piece of food is left on the serving plate. No one would dare pick it for his own consumption unless someone voluntarily serves it for another.</li>
<li>Filipinos love to sing. This is a new custom that Filipinos acquired since videoke was invented. Most of the time is annoying because of the loud volume.</li>
<li>When Filipinos pass between or before another person, they say <i>excuse me po</i> with their bodies bent forward.</li>
<li>Some Filipinos may call you <i>Pssst!</i> if they do not know your name. It sounds rude but you'll get used to it. :-) </li>
<li>Picture, picture. When you hear these words, get ready to pose for a groufie shot.</li>
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<li>The formal wear for men is <i>barong Tagalog - </i>a polo or long-sleeves shirt made of <i>jusi</i> (pineapple thread).</li>
<li>Circumcision is big deal in the Philippines. When boys reach 12, they have to be circumcised in the summer. In the provinces, you would see boys walking awkwardly in summer. That's a sign they were just circumcised.</li>
<li>Lip language. When you ask for a direction, shy or Filipinos who feel intimidated would point the direction with their lips.</li>
<li>Whether there's sun or rain, Filipinos use umbrellas. Though they are used to heat, they do not want to be under the sun for a long time. You would often see them under a shed.</li>
<li>Flip flops or sandals, but Filipinos call them <i>sinelas </i>or <i>tsinelas</i> or rubber slippers.</li>
<li>Filipinos do not need a chair to sit down. They would just squat or sit on their heels.</li>
<li>Filipinos do not knock on your door; instead, they call: <i>Tao po! </i>It means, "Is there anyone in?" Literally, it means <i>I'm a person.</i> It's like saying <i>there's a person here politely knocking on your door.</i></li>
<li>Filipino time is time after the exact time. In other words, Filipinos usually come late to an appointment or meeting. Filipinos inherited this trait from the Spaniards.</li>
<li><i>Ingat!</i> You usually hear this farewell greeting from Filipinos. It means: <i>Take care, 'till next time</i>. Literally, it means <i>stay safe</i> or <i>be careful.</i> It does not suggest any danger out there that you have to be careful of or stay safe from. It is not a warning remark; rather, it is a courteous farewell.</li>
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Thanks, Hey Joe Show.</div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-68785035001493757232017-05-20T05:26:00.003+08:002017-05-20T05:26:40.411+08:00When In Palawan, Visit CoronCoron is a small town which acts as a gateway to a number of fascinating places. To give you an idea what to expect in Coron Island, Palawan, watch this video from <i>Biyahe Ni Drew</i> (GMA Network). This video showcases places never been or rarely visited places in Coron. Fall in love with the beauty of Coron Island.<br />
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Rock Formations</h3>
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Beaches</h3>
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Tagbanwa People</h3>
The island of Coron is part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanwa people. The Tagbanwa is considered as one of the original inhabitants of the Philippines.<br />
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Lakes and Lagoons</h3>
There are eleven lakes.<br />
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What To Do In Coron</h2>
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Snorkeling and wreck diving</h3>
Wreck diving in Coron Bay. There are 10 Japanese ship wrecks and gun boats that you can visit underwater. Forbes Magazine featured Coron Bay shipwrecks as 10 of the best diving sites in the world.<br />
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Links to Coron</h2>
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Geography and Diving</a> via Wikipediaamikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-64167763629085151222017-05-05T04:44:00.001+08:002017-05-05T05:06:24.292+08:00What To Expect In Manila Soon<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3SqNhUd4UWM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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Currently, Manila is not a favourite or common tourist destination. Other than Intramuros – the walled city built by the Spaniards in 1590 to 1872 – there are no other tourist destination that Manila can boast of. Manila symbolises the colonial heritage of the Philippines which erased the Majapahit heritage. Unfortunately, World War II transformed Manila into ruins.<br />
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In the following video, you will see both the Spanish and American influence to the city and its lifestyle. As an irony to its affluence, you will also see the influence of the Chinese. <br />
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Manila was once called the Queen of the Pacific. Every Filipino wanted to go to and live in Manila. Filipinos in far-flung provinces dreamt of being in Manila. Sadly, the Manila mentality led to the city's thick congestion, its beauty abused and demised.<br />
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It would be difficult to destroy Manila and re-build it to a better urban plan. So, the solution of the city government is to build a vision of it in the sea. The video that follows is what you can expect in Manila soon.<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-83943492135394982542017-05-01T02:22:00.000+08:002017-05-01T02:22:50.548+08:00Popular Celebrities Who Enjoyed Vacationing In The Philippines<h2>Pietro Boselli in El Nido, Palawan</h2>Pietro Boselli is an Italian model, a mechanical engineer, with PhD in Philosophy, and a former mathematics lecturer at University College London. He became popular when one of his students took a photo of him while lecturing Mathematics in class. The photo dubbed as <i>world's sexiest maths teacher</i> went viral on Facebook. Currently, his Instagram account has 1.9 million followers.<br />
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A few months ago, he visited the Philippines to do a photo shoot for Bench (an apparel brand). While in the Philippines, took an opportunity to vlog (video blog) about El Nido in Palawan.<br />
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<h2>Max Emerson in Palawan</h2><br />
Max Emerson is an American actor, model, writer, and director. He finished directing and performing from the University of Miami’s theatre conservatory. <br />
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<h2>Sandara Park of 2NE1</h2><br />
For a short period, Sandara Park became instantly popular in the Philippines after winning a reality TV contest. Then she returned to Korea as member of the girl band 2NE1. <br />
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<h2>Zac Efron in Legaspi City, Bicol</h2><br />
In 2012, Zac Efron did a commercial for Penshoppe (an apparel brand). While in Bicol, he trekked the Mayon Volcano's lava trail on ATV (all terrain vehicle)<br />
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In this video, Zac tried to eat <i>balut</i> (boiled fetal duck egg).<br />
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Zac Efron talked about his trip in the Philippine on Ellen.<br />
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Crosswinds Resort Suites stands on top of a wooded green hill in Iruhin Tagaytay City. It features suites with one to three bedrooms. The place is ideal for wedding events, photo shoot, and corporate events.<br />
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Resort Features</h3>
Crosswinds Resort Suites features suites with semi-equipped small kitchen. Regular rooms have two beds. You can enjoy suites with one, two, or three bedrooms.
If swimming is what you enjoy even in cold weather during the cold months (September - February), take a dip at its outdoor swimming pool.<br />
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Crosswinds has corporate function rooms, two banquet halls for small and large groups. There's a playground and pool for kids, a Christmas village, and a coffee shop.
The place is also ideal for wedding and pre-nup shoots and events.<br />
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Parking is free. WIFI is also available.<br />
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Crosswinds Resort Suites Room Rates</h3>
Room rates vary depending on the season and which agent is booking you. For example, Agoda at one point in February of 2017, this booking hotel site offered a price at ₱2000+. Based on other booking sites, rates generally range around ₱3000 – ₱5000.
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What Travellers Have Said</h3>
Travellers reviewed Crosswinds Resort Suites via TripAdvisor. They had mixed reviews but mostly good. Based on 177 reviews as of this writing, this resort faired at 3.57 stars.
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Where To Find Crosswinds Resort Suites</h3>
Crosswinds Resort Suites lies in the north-eastern part of Tagaytay, south of Cavite. It's official address is Iruhin, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is within a gated subdivision, not along a national road.<br />
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Direction</h4>
You can get there via Central Calamba Road (Tagaytay-Calamba Road). If coming from the North (Metro Manila) or south-west (Batangas), drive through Sta Rosa-Tagaytay, then to Tagaytay-Calamba Road. You should pass the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, which is 2 kilometers from Crosswinds. If coming from south-east (Laguna or north-east Batangas), take Ligaya Drive, then to Tagaytay-Calamba Road.<br />
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See this map to give you an idea <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ACLddt2WHVT2" target="_blank">where it is situated</a>.<br />
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Where to eat. Café Voi La serves mixed cuisine – Filipino, American, Asian, European. <a href="http://heart-2-heart-online.com/2015/07/23/cafe-voila-by-ica-manalo-sebastian/" rel="nofollow">Get the idea of the prices here</a>.<br />
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To enjoy a scenic view of Taal, you may go to <i>Tagaytay Picnic Grove</i> or <i>People's Park in the Sky.</i> These parks however are not state-of-the-art parks that you would find amazing except that, historically, <i>People's Park in the Sky</i> was formerly <i>Palace in the Sky</i>, a mansion built during the regime of former President Ferdinand E Marcos.<br />
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On Sundays, the nearest Catholic Church where you can hear mass is <i>Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Church</i> (<i>Ina ng Laging Saklolo</i>).
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Crosswinds Resort Suites Website and Contact Number</h3>
For more information about Crosswinds Resort Suites:<br />
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Visit website: crosswindsresortsuites.com<br />
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Phone: +632 856 9601<br />
Mobile: +63917 571 4284<br />
Telefax: +632 8569601<br />
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Email: reservations@crosswindsresortsuites.com
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Aerial View of Iruhin Hill</h3>
This is an aerial view of part of Iruhin where Crosswinds Resort Suites is located. So far, this Iruhin hill is still mostly covered with green grass, plants, and trees. Though no longer entirely wooded or filled with trees, you can still enjoy a lush atmosphere.<br />
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Try this virtual experience to enjoy a ride en route to the resort. A traveller videoed while on his way to Crosswinds Resort Suites. Travel the road with verdant pine trees.<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-71143176789333647932017-02-13T21:01:00.000+08:002017-02-13T21:01:00.158+08:00Where To Go In Japan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This 42-minute video explores the beauty of Kyushu, Japan. Experience Netherlands without going to Netherlands. Japan tourism transformed this island - Hario Island - into a beautiful Dutch experience – a theme park called Huis Ten Bosch. This video from <i>Biyahe Ni Drew</i> (GMA Public Affairs) shows a visual carousel of the beauty of Huis Ten Bosch.
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Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan that transformed Hario Island into a Dutch village by displaying real size copies of old Dutch buildings, windmills, replicas of galleons, gondolas by the stream, Dutch cheese and food. The name Huis Ten Bosch means "House in the Woods/Bush" in English. It is named after Huis ten Bosch, one of the three official residences of the Dutch Royal Family, located in The Hague in the Netherlands and former home to Princess Beatrix.
What's the best time to visit Kyushu? Visit <a href="http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/" >Huis Ten Bosch website</a> to learn about its yearly events and festivals.
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0Kyushu, Japan32.6453356 130.9586879999999429.2175596 125.79511399999994 36.073111600000004 136.12226199999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-85452810691655306122017-02-12T17:03:00.000+08:002017-02-12T17:03:07.768+08:00What Was Hongkong In 1975?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In this video by Michael Rogge, you get a glimpse of what was Hongkong in 1975. Blue-green sea, uncrowded places, lots of open spaces, unpolluted atmosphere, and 70s cars, bell-bottoms, and wide lapels.
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-11255391027246497882016-11-19T00:10:00.000+08:002016-11-19T00:10:10.420+08:00World Heritage Sites in the Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
UNESCO listed three natural World Heritage Sites in the Philippines.<br />
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<li><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/653" target="_blank">Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park</a> in Cagayancillo, Palawan. The park is visited widely by diving enthusiasts. For information about travel to Tubbataha Reefs, visit <a href="http://www.tubbatahareef.org/" target="_blank">www.tubbatahareef.org/</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/652" target="_blank">Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park</a> in Palawan.</li>
<li><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1403" target="_blank">Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary</a>. <blockquote>
The property showcases terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different elevations, and includes threatened and endemic flora and fauna species, eight of which are found only at Mount Hamiguitan. These include critically endangered trees, plants and the iconic Philippine eagle and Philippine cockatoo. ~ UNESCO</blockquote>
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UNESCO also listed three cultural World Heritage sites in the Philippines. <div>
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<li>Baroque Churches of the Philippines </li>
<li>Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras </li>
<li>Historic City of Vigan</li>
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-15143205421978492242016-08-27T00:38:00.000+08:002016-08-27T00:38:08.441+08:00The Beauty Of The Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Places To Visit In The Philippines</h3>
Just a few of the places in the Philippines that you can enjoy exploring when you visit the country.<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-18632213424305363782016-06-23T22:56:00.002+08:002016-06-23T22:56:32.995+08:00The Most Beautiful Beach - Nacpan Beach In Palawan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Travel vlogger Christian LeBlanc finds Nacpan Beach the most beautiful beach in the world. Nacpan Beach is in El Nido Palawan.<br />
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Planning to tour the United States soon? Try the 10 friendliest cities in US.<br />
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<li>Park City, Utah</li>
<li>Savannah, Georgia</li>
<li>Charleston, South Carolina</li>
<li>Nashville, Tennessee</li>
<li>Austin, Texas</li>
<li>Santa Fe, New Mexico</li>
<li>Asheville, North Carolina</li>
<li>Jackson, Wyoming</li>
<li>New Orleans, Louisiana</li>
<li>Burlington, Vermont</li>
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If there are cities worth traveling to in US, there are also cities that you should avoid. These are the unfriendliest cities in the US.<br />
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<li>Newark, New Jersey</li>
<li>Oakland, California</li>
<li>Atlantic City, New Jersey</li>
<li>Detroit, Michigan</li>
<li>Hartford, Connecticut</li>
<li>New Haven, Connecticut</li>
<li>The Hamptons, New York</li>
<li>Reno, Nevada</li>
<li>Los Angeles, California</li>
<li>Baltimore, Maryland</li>
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Read <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-08-11/the-2015-friendliest-and-unfriendliest-cities-in-the-us" target="_blank">Condé Nast Traveler</a> to know the reasons why such cities were considered friendly or otherwise by some travelers.</div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-15084608488881779512016-05-15T00:55:00.002+08:002016-05-15T00:55:52.810+08:00Manjuyod White Sand Bar - The Maldives of the Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Manjuyod White Sand Bar, aka Sumapao Shoal, is a 7 kilometer stretch of premium white sand that emerges only during the low tides. It is basically a 600 hectare island towards the North Bais Bay in the Tañon Strait. On the island, you can rent wooden houses built on stilts for a night. <b>Best time to see the sand bar is in the morning.</b><br />
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To visit the place, book your stay ahead at the Bais City Tourism Office (035)541-5161 / 402-8174 Fax (035)402-8181. Boat rate is <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>2,500 for a group of 15 and <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>3,000 for a group of 20.<br />
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A popular activity around the place is dolphin and whale watching.<br />
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Location, Language and Transportation</h3>
Manjuyod, Bais City (pop 74,722) is in Negros Oriental of the Central Visayas in the Philippines. Major language spoken is Cebuano. Pilipino-Tagalog are spoken too and you won't have a problem communicating in English. Means of transportation are jeepneys and motorized tricycles. To rent private cars, ask your hotel for assistance.<br />
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How To Get To Manjuyod Sand Bar</h3>
From the Manila International Airport (MNL) aka NAIA, Philippine Airlines (via terminal 2) and Cebu Pacific (via terminal 3) serve multiple daily flights to the Dumaguete domestic airport. You can buy two-way tickets for less than <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>10,000.<br />
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<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pedicab.jpg#/media/File:Pedicab.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pedicab.jpg" height="145" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Pedicab.jpg" width="193" /></a>From Dumaguete City, you may board the jeepney (<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>15 per person) at the Dumaguete – Bais terminal near the port to go to the Capiñahan Wharf in Manjuyod. An alternative is via the Ceres Bus Liner at the Ceres terminal in Barangay Calindagan (<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>20 per person for non-aircon). It is an hour drive. Then take a trike (motorized tricycle) to go to the Capiñahan Wharf, which is in the South Bais Bay.<br />
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The best and most convenient way is to rent a car or van with a rate starting at <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">₱</span>1,300. You can ask your hotel about more information on the van rental services.<br />
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From Capiñahan Wharf, take a boat ride to go to Manjuyod Sand Bar, The boat ride takes just around 15 minutes. <br />
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Additional Information</h4>
About <a href="https://www.dumagueteinfo.com/other-destinations/bais-city/manjuyod-white-sand-bar-bais-dumaguete/" target="_blank">Manjuyod</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negros_Oriental" target="_blank">Negros Oriental</a><br />
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Credits</h4>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tricycle photo by Mike Gonzalez (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:TheCoffee" title="User:TheCoffee">TheCoffee</a>) - <span class="int-own-work" lang="en">Own work</span>, <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0" title="Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0">CC BY-SA 3.0</a> via WikeMedia</span></div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Philippines9.6739192 123.101405600000029.5487032 122.94004410000002 9.7991352 123.26276710000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-90546988396148455232015-09-03T15:48:00.000+08:002015-09-03T15:49:30.105+08:00Vive Hotel in Makati Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A not so popular hotel in the city proper of Makati. It is located near the city hall of Makati. Room rates start at Php 1300.00; Php 1,600 for double occupancy. If you're looking for a very affordable function room that can accommodate up to 100 guests, rate starts at Php 4,000 for the first 4 hours. For every succeeding hour, you add Php 1,000. Rates are a little higher, but not higher than Php 5000, if the number of your guests exceeds 50 persons.<br />
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Contact info.<br />
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(632)898-3420<br />
(632)898-3421<br />
Fax (632)403-9411<br />
Email. reservation.vivehotel@yahoo.com.ph<br />
Website: www.vive-hotel.com (does not work)<br />
Facebook and Twitter: @ViveHotelInc<br />
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For amenities and features, read its page on Asia Travel or Booking.com. This hotel has not been rated or reviewed via Trip Advisor.<br />
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For directions on how to go to Vive Hotel, which is at 1343 Angono Street, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, view the map below. Most streets in Makati have one-way traffic. Make sure you look for the one-way, no-entry, no-left-turn, or no-right-turn signs, which are very inconspicuous. Finding Vive Hotel is easy. Just ask for the City Hall of Makati. </div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines14.570955514529915 121.0268623856750314.569034514529916 121.02434088567503 14.572876514529915 121.02938388567503tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-62281801062002382222015-02-17T19:15:00.000+08:002015-02-17T19:15:04.929+08:00What You Shouldn't Miss In Australia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When travelling to Australia, this is one place that you shouldn't miss — <a href="http://www.brunosart.com/">Bruno Torfs Art and Sculpture Garden</a> in Marysville in the state of Victoria. Here's a <a href="http://www.webburgr.com/wooden-sculpture-park/">related story about the garden</a>.
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Looking for a place where you can satisfy your gastronomic palettes, try these restaurants that people crave for. If they are popular on the Net because people always search for them, maybe these restaurants are worth trying. </div>
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<li>Project Pie </li>
<li>Tim Ho Wan </li>
<li>IHOP </li>
<li>CaliBurger </li>
<li>Vikings SM Megamall </li>
<li>Niu by Vikings </li>
<li>Buffet 101 Eastwood </li>
<li>Charaptor </li>
<li>La Vie Parisienne </li>
<li>Kyochon</li>
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Be back soon to research where these restaurants are.</div>
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-78434963233114731822014-08-18T22:37:00.001+08:002014-08-18T22:54:30.864+08:00Top 5 Most (Likely) Traveled Southeast Asian Countries<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Based on Google Trends, the top 5 most (likely) visited or most traveled countries in Southeast Asia are:
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<li><span class="topp">1</span> Singapore</li>
<li><span class="topp">2</span> Thailand</li>
<li><span class="topp">3</span> Malaysia</li>
<li><span class="topp">4</span> Philippines</li>
<li><span class="topp">5</span> Indonesia</li>
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The top 5 is not based on actual number of tourists who visited the countries. It is merely based on global interests. The graph below compares the weight of interest in visiting the 5 countries. This is based on how many times the people all over the world searched for hotels in each country.
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Notice that the interest to travel to Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia is going down; and based on Google Trend's forecast in 2015, the interest will continue to dwindle. The interest, on the other hand, to travel to Philippines and Indonesia remain stable even up to 2015; and by then, the interest to travel to Malaysia and Philippines will be closer.
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Who Are The Likely Visitors</h4>
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Interest to visit Boracay is a breakout!</div>
Locals and travelers from Brunei are the mostly interested to travel to Singapore. They would likely go to Sentosa. To Thailand, local travelers and travelers from Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, and Hongkong are the most likely visitors. They are likely to see Koh Samui - an island in Thailand. Malaysian themselves and people from Singapore would most likely visit Malaysia. These tourists are likely to book their hotels in Langkawi. Singaporeans, Indonesians, and Malaysians are the mostly interested to visit Indonesia. You would likely see these tourists in Bali. Local tourists in the Philippines mostly patronize their own country. Travelers mostly frequented Boracay. <b>The interest to visit Boracay is a breakout, which means the global interest to go to Boracay has jumped to more than 5000%.</b>
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-43222265318615346612014-08-01T01:04:00.002+08:002014-08-01T01:04:50.838+08:00International Flights Servicing NAIA-3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
NAIA-3 aka Terminal 3 is now also serving 5 additional international flights in addition to Cebu Pacific, Air Asia Zest, and All Nippon Airways. PAL Express fly domestic only. PAL international flights serve NAIA-2.<br />
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<dt>Cebu Pacific Air</dt>
<dd>Philippines<br />
www.cebupacificair.com</dd>
<dt>PAL Express</dt>
<dd>Philippines, domestic flights only<br />
www.philippineairlines.com</dd>
<dt>AirPhil Express (now PAL Express)</dt>
<dd>Air Philippines was rebranded as PAL Express on 15 March 2013.<br />
www.philippineairlines.com</dd>
<dt>Air Asia Zest</dt>
<dd>Philippines<br />
www.airasia.com</dd>
<dt>All Nippon Airways</dt>
<dd>Japan<br />
www.ana.co.jp</dd>
<dt>Delta Airlines</dt>
<dd>USA<br />
www.delta.com</dd>
<dt>KLM Royal Dutch Airlines</dt>
<dd>Netherlands<br />
www.klm.com</dd>
<dt>Emirates Airline</dt>
<dd>Dubai, UAE<br />
www.emirates.com</dd>
<dt>Singapore Airlines</dt>
<dd>Singapore<br />
www.singaporeair.com</dd>
<dt>Cathay Pacific Airways</dt>
<dd>Hongkong<br />
www.cathaypacific.com</dd>
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-2004220774360675102014-07-12T00:00:00.000+08:002014-08-01T01:05:48.939+08:00Top 10 Resorts In The Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The top 10 resorts in the Philippines as rated by travelers themselves on <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop">Trip Advisor</a>. The descriptions are how the resorts described themselves on their websites.
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<dt><span class="topp">1</span>Amanpulo</dt>
<dd>Located in Quiniluban group of Cuyo Islands, Palawan.</dd>
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the epitome of a tropical paradise </blockquote>
<cite>http://www.amanresorts.com/amanpulo/home.aspx </cite>
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<dt><span class="topp">2</span>Shangri-la's Boracay Resort & Spa</dt>
<dd>Located in Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan</dd>
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A private paradise surrounded by natural beauty</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.shangri-la.com/boracay/boracayresort/</cite>
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<dt><span class="topp">3</span>Discovery Shores Boracay</dt>
<dd>Located in Station 1, Balabag Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan</dd>
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strategically sits on the stretch of powder-fine sand</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com/discoveryshores/#.U77EWJSSzb0</cite>
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<dt><span class="topp">4</span>The Peacock Garden</dt>
<dd>Located in Upper Laya, Baclayon, Bohol</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
the secluded hilltop location in Baclayon town allows for stunning views of the Bohol sea</blockquote>
<cite>http://thepeacockgarden.com/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">5</span>El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island</dt>
<dd>Located in Bacuit Bay, El Nido-Taytay, Palawan</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
known as 'Island of the Sun' fronting a pristine beach and against a backdrop of tropical forest</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/pangulasian-island-resort/about-pangulasian-island/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">6</span>El Nido Resorts Lagen Island</dt>
<dd>Located in Bacuit Bay, El Nido-Taytay, Palawan</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
nestled between a lush forest and a calm, shallow lagoon</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/lagen-island-resort/about-lagen-island/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">7</span>Boracay Beach Club</dt>
<dd>Located in Station 1, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
your home away from home</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.boracaybeachclub.com/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">8</span>Shangri-la's Mactan Resort & Spa</dt>
<dd>Located in Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
a lush garden retreat within a tropical paradise</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanresort/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">9</span>El Nido Resorts Apulit Island</dt>
<dd>Located in Taytay, Palawan</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
idyllic getaway for those in search of tropical paradise, set within a pristine cove with wide expanse of white-sand beach</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/apulit-island-resort/about-apulit-island/</cite>
</dd>
<dt><span class="topp">10</span>El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island</dt>
<dd>Located in El Nido, Palawan</dd>
<dd><blockquote>
tucked in a beautiful cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs, enhanced by crystal clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life</blockquote>
<cite>http://www.elnidoresorts.com/elnido/miniloc-island-resort/about-miniloc/</cite>
</dd>
</dl>
</div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-90106455434669790072014-07-10T18:45:00.002+08:002014-08-01T01:17:10.292+08:00Manila's International Airport Has Four Terminals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Travelers, as well as some Filipinos, might be confused to hear about that there are five airports in Manila; or two airports in Manila with four terminals. <br />
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Let's name them.<br />
<ol>
<li><abbr title="Ninoy Aquino International Airport">NAIA</abbr>-1 aka Terminal 1</li>
<li>NAIA-2 aka Terminal 2, Centennial Airport</li>
<li>NAIA-3 aka Terminal 3</li>
<li>NAIA-4 aka Terminal 4, Domestic Airport</li>
<li>Clark International Airport aka Clark Airport, <abbr title="Diosdado Macapagal International Airport">DMIA</abbr></li>
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The truth is there is only one airport in Metro Manila which is <a href="http://125.60.203.88/miaa/" target="_blank">NAIA</a> in Pasay. The Clark International Airport (CRK) is in Pampanga, not in Metro Manila.<br />
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NAIA, formerly MIA or Manila International Airport(MNL), has 4 terminals, each sharing the same runway but separate gates or entrances. Each terminal is, at least, 1 km away from each other. So, walking from one terminal to another is not practical. If you have a connecting flight from Terminal 1 to other terminals, there is a free airport shuttle service that you can avail yourself of.<br />
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The Clark International Airport</h3>
<a href="http://crk.clarkairport.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clark Airport</a>, is situated in Angeles, Pampanga. It is not located in Manila. Angeles City is about 83.4 kms away from Metro Manila, a one-hour drive from NLEX point of entry, or 2 hours from Pasay City, where NAIA is located. A tourist who is not familiar as to which is which, after landing in Clark, might be surprised to learn that he had to travel more than an hour to get to his hotel in Makati. If a tourist intends to visit places in the North Luzon, such as Vigan, then the Clark airport is the better point of landing. If he intends to visit the southern part of Luzon, such as CamSur, NAIA in Pasay City is the better point of landing.<br />
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The idea of making Clark International Airport as a Manila point of landing might have been raised when a website, based on traveler's votes, branded NAIA as the World's Worst Airport in 2012. Somebody must have suggested or planned to move NAIA, not physically, of course, to the Clark International Airport. Some websites, though, promote the Clark Airport as Manila's landing point. <br />
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Tourists, remember therefore, that the Clark airport is in Angeles City, not in Metro Manila.<br />
<h3>
The NAIA Domestic Airport</h3>
Metro Manila's domestic airport is also known as the NAIA Terminal 4 or simply Domestic Airport. It is located along Domestic Rd, Pasay, about 2 kms away from NAIA-1. Airlines that the Terminal 4 serve are <a href="http://www.flyseair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seair</a>, <a href="http://www.airasia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Air Asia Zest</a> (formerly ZestAir), <a href="http://www.tigerair.com/ph/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiger Air</a>, and <a href="http://www.skypasada.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sky Pasada</a>. The Domestic Airport was built in 1948. It used to accommodate international flights.<br />
<h3>
The NAIA Terminal 1</h3>
All international flights, except <abbr title="Philippine Airlines">PAL</abbr> and Cebu Pacific, depart and arrive through this terminal. Access to NAIA-1 is via Ninoy Aquino Ave.<br />
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In 1972, President Ferdinand Marcos authorized the development of the new MIA, which is now NAIA Terminal 1. Its construction started in 1978 and started operating in 1981. NAIA-1 was the terminal battered with negative reviews. The airport has lost its class, perhaps, due to poor maintenance and management. In the 80s when it was still new, the new MIA was impressive, first-class, and a state-of-the-art. It was engineered by Renardet-Sauti, Transplan, and F.F. Cruz Consultants; and designed by Architect L.V. Locsin & Associates. The new MIA project cost US$29.6 million financed with a loan from <abbr title="Asian Development Bank">ADB</abbr>.<br />
<h3>
The NAIA Terminal 2</h3>
Currently, only PAL international <strike>and domestic flights</strike> are served in Terminal 2. NAIA Terminal 2 is about 889 meters from NAIA Terminal 1. Access to NAIA-2 is via NAIA Rd.<br />
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The NAIA Terminal 2 is more popularly known as the Centennial Airport. Its construction was completed in 1998 and it began operating in 1999. Originally, it was planned to serve domestic flights but later modified to accommodate international flights as well. The Centennial terminal was designed by Aéroports de Paris. The project was financed by a loan from France (30-million-franc) and Japan (18.12 billion yen). (<i>Ref: Fraport AG and the NAIA-3 Debacle: A Case Study by Ben Kritz</i>)<br />
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<h3>
The NAIA Terminal 3</h3>
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NAIA-3 serves both international and domestic flights for Cebu Pacific. It also serves international flights for All Nippon Airways and Air Asia Zest; and domestic flights for PAL Express. PAL Express and AirPhil Express are subsidiaries of PAL. AirPhil Express, formerly Air Philippines, has been rebranded as PAL Express in March 2013.<br />
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Driving from NAIA-1 to NAIA-3 is about 4.4 kms. Access to NAIA-3 is via Andrews Ave. In August 2014, the NAIA Terminal 3 <strike>will begin</strike> began serving 5 additional international air carriers such as Delta Airlines, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates Airlines.<br />
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Construction of Terminal 3 started in 1997. It began operating in 2008 serving Cebu Pacific domestic and international flights. Its opening was delayed due to a legal battle among its investors and the Philippine government. For a paper related to this, read <a href="http://www.academia.edu/1797892/Fraport_AG_and_the_NAIA-3_Debacle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fraport AG and the NAIA-3 Debacle: A Case Study by Ben Kritz</a>.<br />
<h3>
In A Nutshell</h3>
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Clark International Airport is in Angeles City in Pampanga; not in Metro Manila. NAIA is in Pasay, Metro Manila. NAIA has 4 terminals: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Terminal 2 serves only PAL international <strike>and domestic flights</strike>. Terminal 3 serves only Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, All Nippon Airways, and Air Asia Zest flights; and soon Delta Airlines, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates Airlines. All other domestic flights are served through Terminal 4. All other international flights are served through Terminal 1.<br />
<h3>
NAIA-1 May Be One Of the World's Worst Airport But...</h3>
NAIA-1 is an airport terminal, not the airport. Tourists visit the Philippines, not to view the airports, but to enjoy the beautiful nature that the Philippines still have. Travelers who voted against NAIA-1 expressed their sad and bad experiences when they arrived or departed from the terminal. Their reviews had points and were agreeable in some respects but it would be unfair to generalize especially if they had not seen yet NAIA-2 and NAIA-3 terminals which were designed by world-class engineers and architects. Sad to say, most commercial flights arrive and depart at NAIA-1. For that reason, almost all tourists get a glimpse of one of the world's "worst airport". If they want to enjoy a better and nicer terminal, they should book their flights via PAL, Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, AirPhil Express, Delta Airlines, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, and Emirates Airlines.<br />
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Tourists visit the Philippines to enjoy its beautiful nature, not to sleep in the airport.</div>
<h3>
An Airport Is Not A Hotel</h3>
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An airport is not a hotel or a camp where travelers can just sleep anywhere, worst, on the floor. The most decent way is to take a seat, then take a nap. "No sleeping on the floor" in airports is a good policy. The irony is if one of the best airports in the world is full of sleeping travelers on the floor, it makes it the worst airport in the world.<br />
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Airport Names, Politics, and SEO</h3>
You must be wondering how these three are related?<br />
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When Cory Aquino was president, she named the Manila International Airport after her husband Ninoy Aquino; thus, Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Quite an irony because NAIA-1 was Marcos's idea. When Gloria Macapagal was president, she named the Clark International Airport after her father Diosdado Macapagal; thus, Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. Clark International Airport, however, maintained its original name as published on its website.<br />
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What's in a name? It is pride, politics, and opportunism.<br />
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In the <abbr title="search engine optimization">SEO</abbr> point of view, naming an airport to someone unknown is a disadvantage especially if you own a site that promotes commercial flights and travels. When searching on Google, Bing or Yahoo, a traveler would type "manila airport", not "ninoy aquino airport" for the reason that he has no idea where "ninoy" is. If he hears about the Munich Airport, he immediately understands that this airport is in Munich. Mention to him about Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you leave him in wonder "where the hell is ninoy aquino international airport?"<br />
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Web site owners, therefore, should make a point that they attach the word "manila" to NAIA (even if NAIA is actually in Pasay) and "clark" to DMIA (even if DMIA is exactly in Angeles) for the reason that these are the terms that the public are more familiar with. So, whenever a traveler searches on the Web for the airport in Manila, he will find "Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport."<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-65750448364979277522014-07-08T13:26:00.000+08:002014-07-08T20:47:15.042+08:00Read Hotel Reviews On Dohop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.dohop.com/" title="www.dohop.com">Dohop</a> is a flight-hotel-car search engine. Its functional and visual design is simple and straightforward. The site has 3 selection tabs: Flights, Hotels, and Cars. On Dohop, you can check for available flights ahead, book flights and hotel rooms, rent cars ahead, and read hotel reviews. Add Dohop's hotel reviews to that of Trip Advisor's so that, more or less, you can weigh them and be more objective.<br />
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<h4>
To Check Available Flights</h4>
To check the availability of flights on your target vacation date, select the tab "Flights." You will be asked enter the following:<br />
<ol>
<li>The city or airport where you will be coming from</li>
<li>The city or airport of your destination</li>
<li>Departure and return dates</li>
<li>If you want the results to show comparative prices, check <i>Compare with other sites.</i></li>
</ol>
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The results page also shows suggested top rated hotels in the city of your destination. That makes booking a hotel room convenient for you.<br />
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Dohop lists only the major airports in the Philippines. If the city you are looking for is not listed in their directory (or database), you will not get results. You have to know exactly the city, airport name, or city code in order for Dohop give you the exact results. For example, searching a flight to Palawan will not give you any result. Either you type Puerto Princesa, a city in Palawan, or PPS. Baguio is a major city in the Philippines but searching Baguio on Dohop will not give you any result; perhaps due to the reason that the Loakan Airport (BAG) is not very commercial. Tourists, instead, travel by land to go to Baguio; or, book their flights to Clark International Airport (CRK), then travel by land from Angeles City to Baguio, which is a shorter distance, rather than travel by land from Manila to Baguio (6 to 8 hours travel time).<br />
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Check on this site for the <a href="http://airport-authority.com/browse-PH">list of airports in the Philippines</a>. This is to guide you which city you have to search on Dohop.<br />
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<h4>
To Book A Hotel Room On Dohop</h4>
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After checking your flights, read the hotel reviews before you book one. Select the tab "Hotels" and provide the following. <br />
<ol>
<li>City where you plan to stay</li>
<li>If you want to see comparative room rates, enter check-in and check-out dates.</li>
<li>Number of guests</li>
</ol>
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Upon clicking "Search", Dohop will list the available hotels in the city. You can filter the results by star rating, review score, property type (eg hotel, apartment), facility (eg WiFi), room facility (eg kitchen), hotel theme (eg honeymoon), district (eg hotels near your destination) and chain of hotels (eg Holiday Inn chain).<br />
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<h4>
Manila Airport Confusion</h4>
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Dohop listed Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (CRK, formerly Clark Air Base) as an airport in Manila. The Clark airport is actually in Angeles City, Pampanga. I cannot blame Dohop because there has been news that the Clark airport has been tagged as the landing airport for Manila should <abbr title="Ninoy Aquino International Airport">NAIA</abbr> in Manila start its facelift. <br />
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Metro Manila has one airport by name - NAIA, which has 4 terminals: domestic, terminal 1, terminal 2, terminal 3. These four airports, referred to as terminals, are all in Pasay City but were constructed separately and apart from each other at separate time. This means that each airport has separate entrances, exits, but share the same runway. If you've heard bad reviews about Terminal 1 (NAIA-1), they have their points; however, the authors have yet to see Terminal 2 (NAIA-2) and Terminal 3 (NAIA-3).<br />
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-38135290844833335542014-07-07T10:11:00.000+08:002014-07-07T10:11:20.091+08:00Guide To Choosing A Travel Agent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You always need a place to stay whenever you travel. Whether you will be staying with a friend or in a hotel, you need to notify them about the date and time you will be arriving. If your friend has time, he will even pick you up at the airport; otherwise, you're on your own. <br />
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Designated cabs at the airport are expensive. If you want to take a cab that is not accredited by the airport, the taxi fare may be just expensive, disregarding whatever amount is metered. Plus, you risk yourself with a driver whom you may or may not trust. Taxi fare range from ₱300 - ₱800. <br />
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If you are a first-timer in the Philippines and are booked to stay in a hotel, might as well look for a package that includes airport-to-hotel transfer. Better be safe than regret. <br />
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So how do you choose a reliable travel agent? <br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>The best way is to ask around. Ask your friends, family, and relatives which booking agent or travel agency they have used and would recommend. If none of them have traveled, ask their friends, and friends of friends. </li>
<li>Your second option is the Internet. Read the reviews and comments about these agencies. Don't be settled with one review or one comment. Search the Net to your relief and satisfaction. </li>
<li>Pick a travel agency with a good track record of experience in the business. Consider its awards and mentions on publications, and its years in the business. If it has survived the years, that travel agency must be good.</li>
</ul>
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amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-77814734091363268712014-07-01T23:08:00.000+08:002014-07-01T23:08:33.061+08:00Read Reviews On Trip Advisor Before Booking A Hotel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Trip Advisor perhaps is the most complete and most comprehensive web site about travel. It lists the world's best hotels. This saves you from choosing the right place to stay. However, the best ones are usually the most expensive.<br />
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If you don't want the best, you can search for alternative hotels which are not bad at all. With Trip Advisor, you can search for hotels available in your target destination. Places to stay are classified as hotel, bed & breakfast, inn, and special offers. You can filter the results into city center, mid-range, pool, free breakfast, romantic, free internet, charming, boutique, and luxury. Then for every hotel, you can read reviews, ratings, view related photos, map, and compare room rates offered by various booking agents. <br />
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Trip Advisor is by far a must-see and must-read for every traveler. It is a lot easier to make a choice when deciding where to stay in your next tour.<br />
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Trip Advisor tries their utmost best to publish reviews as objective as possible. It holds a reputation of being reliable. Nevertheless, still try to be cautious when choosing a hotel. Weigh the reviews. Be discerning in believing which review is true or not.<br />
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There's a Trip Advisor for every country. In the Philippines, it is <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/" target="_blank">Trip Advisor</a> [dot]com[dot]ph.<br />
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One last thing, read also reviews about the reputation of online booking agents. Some of them may really be terrible in after sales support. Some cases are isolated, though, and do not reflect the reputation of the booking agent in general. Therefore, you must carefully read the terms. They are boring to read but understanding the terms are for your own good.<br />
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To give you an idea how it really works with hotels and booking agents, here is what I know. What the agents do is to book a number of units in many hotels in the world. They pay these units in advance. So, it is like these agents are the hotel guests themselves planning to stay in the hotel. For the reason that they cannot occupy every hotel room in the world at the same time in one year, they offer the rooms to others. So, YOU, who booked a room through this booking agent, is like a "friend of a friend" - a guest of the booking agent. Sad to say, being a "guest of a friend", it's like you have to accept the hotel room "as is, where is."<br />
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Therefore, read the terms carefully. Don't hesitate to ask your booking agents for clarification. If it's cheap, what's the catch?</div>
amikvshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279256231045601365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152427117326251394.post-64945354582252016702014-07-01T03:24:00.000+08:002014-07-01T03:36:17.697+08:00Guide To Using Online Hotel BookingThe following are articles, sites, or blog posts I have collected across the Web. Read them before booking a hotel online.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/travel-tips/ombudsman/2013/06/avoid-mistakes-with-hotel-booking-sites">The Risks of Using a Hotel Booking Site and How to Avoid Them </a><br />
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Consumer Affairs: <a href="http://www.consumeraffairs.com/travel/hotelsdotcom.html">1034 complaints against an online hotel booking</a><br />
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<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/tripadvisor-tips-easing-pain-online-hotel-bookings/story?id=19386251">TripAdvisor Tips for Easing the Pain of Online Hotel Bookings</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2007/11/04/290769_online-booking-common-complaints.html#storylink=addthis">Online booking: Common complaints - Travel - MiamiHerald.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/troubleshooting/make-your-travel-complaint-count" target="_blank">Make Your Travel Complaint Count</a>
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<a href="http://expedia-com-reviews.measuredup.com/2695" target="_blank">Another review about an online hotel booking</a>tonyfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683761519009129109noreply@blogger.com0