Holy Week in Pampanga

HOLY WEEK in PAMPANGA. Devotees in Pampanga re-enact the passion on the cross of Jesus during Holy Week. Photo credit: http://www.tripsiders.com

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Chinatown, Binondo, Manila

CHINATOWN, BINONDO. “The district of Binondo in Manila is the oldest Chinatown in the world. It has a rich history and heritage dating as far back as the early decades of the Spanish colonial period. It boasts not only the best and authentic Chinese cuisine in town but also landmarks, relics and ancient practices of cultural and historic significance, some of which are not known to many.” – Inquirer.net

C Boutique Hotel Baguio

ROOM RATES:

Studio suite – Php 3,800 net
Deluxe Suite – Php Php 4,800 net
Deluxe Suite with Loft – Php 5,700 net
Family Suite – Php 6,300 net

Additional Person:

Extra Bed – Php 1,000 net

 Room rates are subject to change without prior notice.
 Room Rates valid from January 2014- 2015.
 All rooms are inclusive of Breakfast.
 Room rates are inclusive of Government Tax and 10% Service Charge.
 Rates are in Philippine Pesos.
 Transportation may be arranged from the Airport to C BOUTIQUE HOTEL BAGUIO.

Room Amenities/Facilities:

 STUDIO SUITE – Cable Network Television, Hot & Cold Shower, Well-stocked Minibar, Wireless Internet Access, Electronic Safety Deposit Box, Bin Card Security Room Access, Fully Furnished Bedroom & Bath (Can accommodate max. of 2persons)

 DELUXE SUITE – Studio type room, Cable Network Television, Hot & Cold Shower, Well-stocked Minibar, Wireless Internet Access, Electronic Safety Deposit Box, Bin Card Security Room Access, Fully Furnished Bedroom & Bath (Can accommodate max. of 3persons)

 DELUXE SUITE with loft – One Bedroom Suite with loft, Cable Network Television, Hot & Cold Shower, Well-stocked Minibar, Wireless Internet Access, Electronic Safety Deposit Box, Bin Card Security Room Access, Fully Furnished Bedroom & Bath (Can accommodate max. of 4persons)

 FAMILY SUITE – One Bedroom Suite with Living and Dining Area, Cable Network Television, Hot & Cold Shower, Well-stocked Minibar, Microwave, Dinnerware, Glass Ware, Flat Wares, Wireless Internet Access, Fully Furnished Bedroom & Bath (Can accommodate max of 5 persons)

Citystate Asturias Palawan Budget Package

PALAWAN BUDGET PACKAGE
Citystate Asturias Hotel – PHP 3,900.00 per person Triple Sharing

PHP 1,200.00 extra night per person with breakfast
PHP 1,500.00 Child rate, No extra bed, with breakfast (12 y.o. & below)

Rates include:
-2 nights/3 days accommodation in a Standard room
-Daily buffet breakfast
-Roundtrip airport/hotel/airport transfers
-Welcome drinks for 3
-Choice of Underground River Tour or Honda Bay Island Tour
-Complimentary use of swimming pool & Jacuzzi
-Free entrance at Scenario Bar

PALAWAN TRAVEL ESCAPE – PHP 6,750 per person (12 Y.O. & up/adult rate)

PHP 1,200 Extra night per person with breakfast
PHP 3,525 Child rate, no extra bed, with breakfast (5 years & below)
PHP 3,825 Child rate, no extra bed with breakfast (6-11 Y.O)
PHP 1,250 per night/Single Supplement (on standard room)

Rates include:
-2 nights/3 days accommodation in a standard room on twin/triple
-Roundtrip airport/hotel/airport transfers
-Welcome drinks
-2 breakfast/1buffet lunch/2 buffet dinner
-Half day city tour with light snack
-Underground River Tour with buffet lunch
-Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour picnic lunch
-Complimentary use of Swimming pool & Jacuzzi
Travel Insurance

NOTES:
1. In the event that Underground River Tour is fully booked, Irawan Ecopark Tour will be provided instead.

2. Flight to Puerto Princesa must be early morning and return must be late afternoon or evening to fully enjoy the tours.

Banaue Sagada Baguio Tour

BANAUE SAGADA and BAGUIO TOUR

Rates:

Php 3,600/person (6-5pax in a room)
Php 3,900/person (4pax in a room)
Php 4,000/person (3pax in a room)
Php 4,200/person (2pax in a room)

***Rates are subject to change without prior notice.***

Travel dates: Friday to Sunday of the Month

Target Slots: Minimum of 10-12 clients in a van

Van Capacity: 12-15 Seater Nissan Urvan / Toyota Commuter / Toyota Hi-Ace / Toyota Grandia (whichever is available)

Sagada Tour Package Inclusions:

-Roundtrip Van Transfer (Makati-Banaue-Sagada-Baguio-Makati)
-3days/2nights stay at Kanip-Aw Lodge, Shamrock Tavern, Churya-a (whichever is available)
-Sidetrip in BANAUE RICE TERRACES (viewpoint)
-2 Days Tour at Kiltepan, Echo Valley, St Mary’s Church, Big Falls (BOMOD-OK Falls), Pottery House, Sagada Weaving,
–Sumaguing Cave and Rock inn/Orange Farm
-Tour Guide Fee except at Sumaguing Cave which amounts to Php 150/person (minimum of 4 pax) and Php 400/person for Cave Connection ( Lumiang Cave to Sumaguing Cave)
-If time still permits us permits Optional tour at Ganduyan Museum and Lake danum (depend on road and weather condition )
-Entrance Fees and Permits
-Government taxes and surcharges

Sagada Tour Proposed Itinerary:

Day 00
0830pm Assembly – Trinoma Open Parking
0900pm Estimate time of departure from Makati to Banaue

Day 01
0600am Estimate time of arrival at Banaue
0615am Breakfast at Greenview Restaurant (on own pax account)
0700am Roving tour around Banaue Town
0745am Stop over at BANAUE VIEWPOINT for picture Taking
0815am Estimate time of departure Banaue to Sagada
1100am Estimate time of arrival at Sagada
1130am Check-in (Standard check in time is 2pm, early check in is allowed only if the room is already available)
1200am Lunch (on own pax account) at Salt & Pepper or Yoghurt House
0100pm Proceed to Lumiang Cave and Sumaguing Cave for normal caving
0500pm Estimated time of return from the cave
0530pm Back to Lodging (Wash up)
0700pm Dinner (on own pax account)

Day 02
0500am Wake-up call. Breakfast (own account)
0600am Proceed to Kiltepan for Sunrise Viewing (Optional)
0700am Head back to Lodging
0730am Breakfast (own account)
0830am Start of Bomod-Ok Falls Trek
1230am Lunch at Rock Inn Farm (On pax own account)
0130pm Visit the Orange Orchard at Rock-Inn Farm
0300pm Visit Sagada weaving and Pottery
0400pm St. Mary’s Church and Echo Valley (where the hanging coffins are located)
0500pm Headback to lodge
0700pm Dinner and Rest (On pax own account)

Day 03
0600am Wake up call and breakfast
0730am Check out. Departure Sagada to Baguio
1230pm Estimated time of arrival at La Trinidad, Baguio City
Lunch (on own pax account)
0130pm Visit Stawberry Farm. Souvenir hunting and buy Pasalubong
0300pm Estimated time of departure Baguio to Manila
0900pm Estimated time of arrival at Manila

End of tour

***This Itinerary is just a guide for the tour participants and may change due to weather conditions, traveling pace, etc.***

Travel Period: Valid until further notice.

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Important Notes:
-Limit of one baggage as possible per person for your own comfort.
-Please bring extra clothes for caving and plastic case for the protection of your mobiles and cameras.
-Rates are quoted based on a minimum number of 10 persons.

Warning: Caving expeditions are not advisable for those who are claustrophobic or with medical condition. All trekking activities would involve physical exertion. Time allotted will depend on the capability of the travelers. Everyone should take the necessary precaution as the trekking activities and the cave expedition will be uphill/downhill and sometimes slippery.

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Panagbenga Festival 2014

The Panagbenga or Baguio Flower Festival is one of the most attended festival in the Philippines held annually in the City of Pines, Baguio City. It is a festival to celebrate not only the “season of blooming” of flowers but also the booming economy and prosperity of the City of Pines. Held every February, Panagbenga 2014 will showcase street dancing presentation by dancers in flower-inspired costumes as well as colorful floats decorated with flowers paraded along the major streets of Baguio City.

Panagbenga 2014 started on February 1, 2014 and ends on March 3, 2014, making it 5-week celebration. This marks the 18th year of Panagbenga Festival which started in 1996.

The highlight of the festival peaks on the 4th weekend of February. For 2014, it will be on February 22-23, 2014 with the street dancing competition and float parade. Be sure to save the dates of the festival and plan your trip ahead.

Panagbenga Festival 2014 Calendar Of Activities

February 1

-Kickoff: Opening ritual at Panagbenga Park
-Drum and lyre competition at Athletic Bowl
-Opening of Baguio Blooms – Landscaping competition (Burnham Park)

February 14

-Philippine Military Academy Alumni Homecoming

February 16

-Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio (Burnham Park)
-Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom painting activity (Melvin Jones Arena)

February 22

-Street Dancing Parade

February 23

-Grand Flower Float parade

February 24 to March 2

-Session Road in Bloom

March 1

-Pony Boys’ Day at Wright Park

March 2

-Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks Display

Photo sources: http://www.siningfactory.com, theclamorofkalinga.blogspot.com, http://www.interaksyon.com

Batanes Package

Batanes Barkada Packages

Make this vacation as one of your most memorable moments with your barkada!

BARKADA PACKAGES
Rate is on a Per Person Basis
(Minimum of 7 Persons)

3 Days/2 Nights – Php 6,650
4 Days/3 Nights – Php 9,200
5 Days/4 Nights – Php 10,850

Tour Inclusions:

-Hotel Accommodation (Options: Batanes Seaside, Dive Batanes, Amboy Hometel, Shandels Inn, Brandon Lodge)
-Basco Tour
-Batan South Tour
-Sabtang Island Tour (only included to 4D/3N and 5D/4N Packages)
-Airport Transfers
-Full Board Meals (Breakfasts, Pic-Nic Lunches, Dinners)
-Private Land Transport
-Boat Transfers
-Private Tour Guide
-Municipal Fees
-Tax Inclusive
-All Tour Fees

Batanes

From emerald pastureland to windswept massif, stunning cliffs rising above exposed beaches and astonishing roads carved out of mountainside — wherever you go you will find exquisite scenery in Batanes.

To date, Batan Island still has a few remnants of the Spanish rule, seen its its old fashioned edifices, centuries old Spanish churches and an old Spanish bridge.

Rent a bike and wing through sweeping panoramas of rugged terrains, gorgeous valleys and coastline repeatedly under attack by waves.

Say hello to Racuh Apayaman, touted as the Marlboro Country, a communal pastureland. Marvel at the undulating valley, hills and green meadows where water buffalo, horses and cattle roam freely.

The ancient coastal village of Diura is also worth checking especially during the fishing season when they perform the Kapayvanuvanua ritual.

If you are up for more adventure, you can hike up the dormant Mt.Iraya in Basco, just coordinate with your hotel for a local guide.

Cross to the well-preserved Sabtang Island where you will find well-preserved Ivatan Culture.

Wander around Savidug and Chavayan for the stone houses.

Take home the remarkable hand-woven vakul from Sabtang Weavers Association.

Do not leave Sabtang without exploring the astounding natural arch formation on its shores.

Batanes is bathed in serenity and dramatic scenery. No wonder it has virtually zero crime rate – a testament to which is the Honesty Coffee Shop.

Drop by anytime!

Source: http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/batanes/

Photo sources: http://www.driftwoodjourneys.com / http://www.philippinetrails.com

Cherry Blossoms Hotel

Room Rates:

SUPERIOR​(Single/Dbl/Twin) – ​Php 2,350.00 net​ per night
DE LUXE​(Single/Dbl) – ​Pho 2,750.00 net per night ​
2-LEVEL SUITE​(Single/Dbl) – ​Php 2,950.00 net​ per night
SUITE​(Single/Dbl/Quad)​ – Php 3,950.00 net​ per night
EXTRA BED/Person – Php 1,000.00 net per night

INCLUSIONS:
• Free breakfast
• Above room rates are valid until March 31, 2015.

PROMO RATE:​Php 2,500.00 net with Breakfast for two (Standard Room)
​Single/Double Occupancy

Airport Transfers:

CAR – ​Php 1300.00/person (Airport-Hotel)​
VAN​- Php 1,500.00/person (Airport-Hotel) ; ​​​Php 1,500.00/person (Hotel-Airport)

Missed the Giant Lantern Festival 2013?

Missed the Giant Lantern Festival Competition? You can still catch the giant lanterns of Pampanga in the following exhibition dates which will run from Dec 15 to January 3, 2014 for FREE!

• Dec 22, 2013 · 7 PM · Telabastagan, CSFP
• Dec 23, 2013 · 7 PM · Greenfields, Sindalan, CSFP
• Dec 24, 2013 · 11 PM… · City Proper, CSFP
• Dec 25 until 31, 2014 · 7 PM · Robinsons Starmills, CSFP
• Dec 27, 2013 · 7PM · Nepo Center, Angeles City
• Dec 28 to 29, 2013 · 7PM · Marquee Mall, Angeles City
• Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 3, 2014 · 7 PM · Robinsons Starmills, CSFP