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Fly to Boracay in just 35 minutes
2008-01-16 04:29:00 Unlike any other airline in the Philippines, Seair flies to almost every luxury Paradise destination in the country providing the fastest, safest and budget friendly fares for Filipino and foreign travelers. Did I say fastest? Yes! They provide the fastest flight to Boracay in just 35 minutes. This fastest growing airline has a perfect safety record ... More About: Minutes
Microtel Boracay : Travel Blogger?s Weekend Hideaway
2008-01-15 05:57:00 It was a sunny Friday when we left Manila Domestic Airport via South East Asian Airlines at around 8:30am. I was with a group of travel bloggers for a Boracay familiarization tour organized by Abe which was made possible by Microtel Boracay, Seair and Zuzuni Boutique Hotel and Restaurant. Me and Gail Villanueva (www.kutitots.com ) Boracay Arrival (photo ... More About: Travel , Blogger , Weekend , Boracay Island
Manila, first Asian destination for Hawaiian airlines
2008-01-15 05:17:00 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday night that Manila will become the first Asian destination for the Hawaiian Airlines (HA), America’s 2007 top airline in quality ratings. The DFA, in a statement on its website (www.dfa.gov.ph) said the HA, Hawaii’s first and largest airline, will offer nonstop flights between Honolulu and Manila starting April ... More About: Destination
Zuzuni Boracay Hotel and Restaurant
2008-01-14 04:10:00 All the while after getting our Boracay itenerary, I thougt our second night dinner will be at a Japanese Restaurant . I was surprised when I found out that Zuzuni Boracay is actualy a Greek restaurant. Aileen, the tall and beautiful Zuzuni Hotel Manager explained to us why this boutique hotel and restaurant was named Zuzuni. Zuzuni is Greek word which means ... More About: Destinations , Boracay Island
4th nat?l skimboarding tilt ends in a big bang
2008-01-02 04:10:00 The 4th National Skimboarding Competition held at Tanauan, Leyte , the skimboarding capital of the Philippines, was a big success, Mayor Roque Tiu announced. “Judging on the success of the Competition, we are now contemplating of making two competitions annually,” Mayor Tiu said. The summer or Easter Sunday Competition which is the usual schedule of the national ... More About: Bang , Big Bang , Tacloban City , Ends
Mabuhay magazine features Sogod Bay as “new, unpolished jewel for divingâ
2007-12-31 02:20:00 Southern Leyte — An in-house publication of the Philippine Airlines (PAL), in its December, 2007 issue, has featured Sogod Bay, this province, calling the place a “frontier destination in the Philippines” and a “new, unpolished jewel for diving in the Pacific.” “A new site in the Philippines has started to create a buzz in the diving community: Sogod Bay in the province of Southern Leyte has been continuously proving itself to be a new, unpolished jewel for diving in the Pacific,” the three-paragraph article under the heading “Diving in Sogod Bay” began, spreading the cheer to diving enthusiasts. “Until a few years ago, tourism was virtually unheard of here, save for some dive camps established in the town of Padre Burgos whose clients were having a great time enjoying the rich waters to themselves,” the story, written by Carlos M. Libosada, Jr. said. (more…) More About: Magazine , Jewel , Features , Polish
Kalinga prepares for Ullalim Festivals
2007-12-30 02:08:00 Tabuk City, Kalinga — Geared to promote the culture, local cuisine, tourism and agriculture of Kalinga, provincial planners of the 2008 Ullalim Festival are now setting the stage for another three day celebration of the province’s most prestigious annual festivals. During the initial meeting, the planners presented the proposed highlights of activities which include cultural shows and tourism programs, agro-industrial trade fair, street dancing to be participated by the various local government units, schools, people’s organization and non-government organization, Float Parade by the LGUs and business sectors and Laga Fashion Show which will showcase the Kalinga inspired designs. The festivals will start on February 13 with the Trade and Culture Day featuring the Grand Parade, opening of the Trade Fair, Indigenous Cook fest and the Laga Fashion Show. The second day which coincides with the Valentine Day Celebration will be the Anniversary Day showcasing the Float P... More About: Festivals , Ares , Pare , Prep
Philippines tourism invests in Bollywood
2007-12-28 17:14:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) recently laid out the red carpet for the arrival of executives from the Mumbai cinema industry. The group visited some of the country?s top destinations that may become the backdrop for future productions. Their itinerary included Manila, Subic, Clark, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, ... More About: Bollywood , Olly
Ati-Atihan fest has become a favorite in Saudi Arabia
2007-12-28 02:09:00 Unknown to many, the Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-atihan Fest ival is being held worldwide and has become a favorite in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Mary Jane Tupas, who was recently awarded by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Natatanging Bagong Bayani (OFW) Awardee, said that they have been celebrating the Ati-Atihan festival in Saudi freely, only without any ... More About: Saudi Arabia , Favorite
Kaadlawan Festival by the beach still evokes Christmas spirit
2007-12-28 02:03:00 This year’s Kaadlawan Festival in Tanauan, Leyte was held in a different venue, from the usual Tanauan Ampitheater to the Skimboarding Site at Bantay Dagat Area, but it still has not lost its crowd-drawing touch as thousands of people from all walks of life and of all ages came to witness the different presentations evoking ... More About: Christmas , Beach , Spirit
Philippines latest to join medical tourism bandwagon
2007-12-25 09:42:00 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/ Philippines is the latest country to join the world medical tourism destination. With pristine white beaches, lush vegetation, rolling hills and tempting volcanic mountains, the country of 7,100 islands certainly has travel appeal, but the real challenge is to offer world-class medical services at competitive prices. During the International Medical Travel Conference held last month in ... More About: Medical Tourism , Tourism , Join
Kalinga tourism council bares 3-point agenda
2007-12-22 02:41:00 Determined to place the development of the tourism industry of the province as one of the flagship programs of the provincial government, Natividad Sugguiyao, newly elected President of the Kalinga Provincial Tourism Council (PTC) presented the council’s Three-Point Agenda to the local officials led by Governor Floydelia Diasen. The first agenda is the establishment of a ...
Cebu Pacific orders four more ATR aircraft; sees 50 strong fleet
2007-12-19 23:07:00 Cebu Pacific has ordered four more turbo-prop ATR 72-500 aircraft that will be used for smaller airports, such as Caticlan (Boracay), bringing to ten its total firm orders worth more than USD178 million. Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President, said the additional aircraft will allow the airline to serve more cities whose runways are too short for ... More About: Air Travel , Aircraft , Cebu
Elikaassociates.com: NYC Appartments
2007-12-19 17:01:00 Are you looking for NYC Apartments, but confused by the different types of buildings and options available? When many people refer to New York City, they are talking about Urban Living. New York City is home to dozens of neighborhoods which provide New Yorkers with a sense of pride and of course with a class. In ...
Philippine Department of Tourism boosts promotional efforts of Cebu to lure
2007-12-18 04:11:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now beefing up efforts to promote Cebu and the rest of the country to international markets, especially with the entry of big ticket hotels and resorts in the country. ?Even with the entry of new hotels and increase in room accommodations for Cebu, we want these hotels to enjoy high ... More About: Destinations , Promotional
Iba in Zambales : gears to become tourist destination?
2007-12-15 23:25:00 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales, — In an effort to boost the tourism industry in this part of the province, the local government and the tourism-related business owners formed the San Antonio Municipal Tourism Council whose main thrust is to formulate tourism-related plans and programs to showcase this town as a primary tourist destination. Virginia Harvey, Megan?s Beach ... More About: Destination , Tourist , Gears , Bales
Dapitan City to hold 2nd ?handuraw? festival
2007-12-14 23:24:00 Dipolog City — All is set for the second “handuraw” festival in Dapitan City on Dec. 27-30. “Handuraw” festival is going to feature the national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who was exiled in Dapitan City for four years from 1892-1896. The different activities lined up for this second “Handuraw” festival include art exhibit, on-the-spot painting contest, ... More About: Festival , Hold
Boracay visitor arrivals surpass half-million mark; P10-B receipts
2007-12-13 23:21:00 Kalibo, Aklan — Tourists arrivals in Boracay Island have surpassed the half-million mark a month before the year ends, records from the Provincial Tourism Office here show. From January to November of this year, a total of 547,305 tourists, domestic and foreign, visited the island. Their arrival in the island generated a total of P10,062,326,737.00 in ... More About: Visitor , Destinations , Boracay Island , Mark
White sands of Boracay
2007-12-12 02:03:00 By: Brett Debritz http://www.news.com.au/ WHEN Australians dream of an island paradise, their thoughts probably turn east to Fiji, Tahiti or Hawaii. But Asia has its fair share of beach holiday options, offering as much or as little excitement as any tourist could want. The Philippines may not come to mind as readily as, say, Bali or Phuket, but ... More About: Travel Tips , White , Boracay , Destinations , Boracay Island
Exhibit on Philippines Vintage Warcraft opens in Intramuros
2007-12-10 23:53:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT), Intramuros Administration (IA) and the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS) Manila recently opened Vintage Warcraft , an exhibit of scale models of World War II weapons and equipment at the Intramuros Visitor Center in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila. ?The exhibit provides a new dimension to seeing the already historic Fort Santiago. The ... More About: Philippines , Exhibit
Visit Tuscany!
2007-12-10 17:49:00 Before planning your vacation to beautiful Tuscany , you should do some research. Doing your research can save you time in finding the right Tuscany Accommodation, villa, or restaurants, and it makes it easier for you to plan out your site seeing during your stay in Tuscany. The internet is a great tool in helping you to ... More About: Visit
Philippines Hilot Wins in Asia Spa Awards
2007-12-09 19:49:00 Hilot, the Philippine?s own brand of touch therapy, is earning international fame as the prestigious 2007 Asia Spa Awards recently recognized Mandala Spa & Villas Boracay?s Hilot Trilogy as Holistic Treatment of the Year. According to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, ?We congratulate Mandala for bagging this award. Citations of this magnitude indicate that our health and ... More About: Philippines , Wins
Philippine Beaches, Culture Draws Crowds in Chicago
2007-12-08 23:45:00 A backdrop of pristine white sand beaches and lively Filipino dance and musical performances proved to be the crowd pleasers in the recent NBC Travel Expo held at the Navy Pier in Chicago , U.S.A. To reiterate this, organizers awarded the Philippine booth, set up by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the third place in the ... More About: Culture , Beaches
Site Review : Holiday Travel of America
2007-12-08 17:32:00 Everyone loves to travel during the Holiday Season. Most states in the United States are promoting their local tourist destinations offering great perks and discounts to convince America n Travel ers. There are many options for your vacation, everything from theme parks to national parks. While planning a holiday travel, you need to decide at the onset what ... More About: Review , Site
Philippine Tourism Efforts Lauded in China
2007-12-07 21:43:00 The Philippine pavilion was recognized for having the ?Best Participation? in the recent China International Travel Mart (CITM) held in Kunming, China. Event organizers cited the country?s outstanding promotional efforts, which included an inviting and colourful booth design, comprehensive marketing materials, the synergy and enthusiasm of the government and private travel sectors, the highly applauded ... More About: Tourism
Department of Tourism Explores Philippines Cruise Ship Tourism Potentials
2007-12-06 19:43:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed intentions to broaden its reach to foreigners arriving via cruise ships. The department recently led the reception and send-off activities for the passengers of the M/V Costa Allegra at the South Harbor in Manila. The DOT?s welcome program was highlighted by a Masskara street dance performance and booths that ... More About: Philippines , Cruise , Ship
Lantern parade, night of Christmas carol set in Cagayan de Oro Divisoria
2007-12-06 19:37:00 Cagayan de Oro City — The City Tourism Office together with the Misamis Oriental Provincial Government Choral is holding a Lantern Parade and a night of Christmas carol on December 15, 2007 at Divisoria area. City tourism officer Imma Rae D. Gatuslao said that the display of different kinds of lantern created by the different schools ... More About: Travel Tips , Night , Carol , Cagayan De Oro
Overstockart.com : Home of Great Art Reproductions
2007-12-06 19:29:00 Do you collect paintings? or Are you interested in oil paintings reproduction ? Overstockart.com is the right place where you can find Oil Paintings in canvas. Vincent Van Gogh is perhaps the most prolific post-impressionist painter of all time, Vincent Van Gogh gave us his mind, his heart, his soul, and, most notably, his ear. ... More About: Home , Great
Find your perfect Coffee Gift in Aprescafe.com
2007-12-06 18:27:00 Are you looking for a perfect Coffee Gift for a special someone or for yourself? If you are looking for a coffee brewer, coffee cup, best coffee beans or any other coffee gifts, Aprescafe.com is the right place for you! Coffee is an “addictive” beverage made from grounded roasted coffee beans. The pleasant aroma and ... More About: Find , Perfect
Where to Stay in Romantic Rome?
More articles from this author:2007-12-06 17:48:00 Are you planning to visit Rome but dont know where to stay? If you’re arriving in Rome during high season, be sure to book your accommodation online at least a couple of days in advance. The area east of Stazione Termini is full of affordable accommodation for backpackers. If you are staying for a week ... More About: Romantic , Stay 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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