Halloween Seat Sale

What’s good in “ber” months? Aside from the excitement and rush during Christmas season, Cebu Pacific offers another great deal! Another wide seat sale until August 31, 2009 with 30% off on all international and domestic destinations with a valid travel from October 1 to December 16, 2009. Cebu Pacific fly directly from Manila to 28 domestic and 13 international destinations and from Cebu to 20 domestic and 4 international destinations. So hurry, pick your destination of choice and kick off the ‘ber season at www.cebupacificair.com now!

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Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas

The 58th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant has chosen the Atlantis Paradise Island to host this year’s pageant. It is voted to be the best and most beautiful vacation spot in the world. Friends, an American sitcom also chose this resort as the location of Monica & Chandler’s honeymoon.

Accomodation includes:

• The Beach Tower, formerly known as the Paradise Beach Hotel (the oldest building in Atlantis)

• The Coral Towers, formerly known as the Brittania Beach Hotel

• The Royal Towers contains the "Bridge Suite", ranked in 2003 by Forbes as the most expensive hotel room in the world, at $25,000 per night.

• Harborside Resort consists of 392 villas

• The Reef, the newest building at Atlantis, consists of condominium hotel residences

• The Cove Atlantis, a 600-suite tower that opened in 2007

For reservations: Call 1-888-877-7525 or 954-809-2100

Corporate Office
Kerzner International Resorts, Inc.
Representing Atlantis, Paradise Island
1000 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
Call 1-954-809-2000

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls was short listed to be one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature by the New Seven Wonders of the World Foundation. It is one of the most impressive falls in the world and it can be found between the borders of Argentina and Brazil. Two thirds are within Argentine territory about 900 meters of the 2.7 kilometer length does not have water flowing over it. It has better views and walkways and its shape allows for spectacular vistas, it is also split into many relative small falls. The falls can be reached from two main towns on either side of the falls, in the Brazilian state of Parana and in the Argentine province of Misiones. Iguazu Falls are shared by the Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iquacu National Park (Brazil).

Shangri-La Hotel

If you want to have some luxurious experience in a hotel after visiting Wild Wadi Waterpark , try the best accomodation, exceptional dining and gracious hospitality in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic cities, Shangri-La Hotel Dubai. Being one of the premier hotels in Dubai situated in Sheikh Zayed Road, it is close to Dubai's business centers and tourist attractions, just 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and 5 minutes from the World Trade Centre and Dubai Convention Centre. It offers 126 serviced apartments for guest wishing a longer stay.
For details:

Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 75880
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T: (971 4) 343 8888
F: (971 4) 343 8886
email: sldb@shangri-la.com

Cebu Pacific Promo

Cebu Pacific is celebrating their continuous market dominance in Davao with a seat sale for as low as P888 starting now until August 18, 2009 for travel from October 1 to November 30, 2009.

Fly P888 'Go Lite' for Davao-Zamboanga and as low as P1,088 'Go Lite' for Manila-Davao and Manila-Zamboanga services!Passengers with check-in baggage will just add P100 upon booking.

Hurry, don't miss out in the Davao seat sale, book now at www.cebupacificair.com

Hongkong Ocean Park's Special Treat

Visit one of Asia's famous attraction, Hongkong Ocean Park. Find out about the different ticket types and prices, including SmartFun Annual Passes. Enjoy exciting and playful attractions and watch amazing shows! Good news! Ocean Park Launches "August Birthday Half Price Special Treat"
Giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le are turning four this month! To celebrate the occasion, Ocean Park is launching an “August Birthday Half Price Special Treat” for anyone born in the month of August. From 7 to 31 August, August birthday boys and girls, men and women, from all over the world, can visit Ocean Park at a half price - $104 for adults and $51.50 for children aged three to 11. (Ocean Park’s Free Birthday Admission Offer for HKID Card Holders will remain effective). All August birthday boys and girls, men and women, act NOW! Come to Ocean Park and enjoy a wet n’ wild birthday celebration with Ying Ying and Le Le!

Terms and Conditions

• This offer is only applicable to daytime admission tickets purchased from the ticketing offices at Ocean Park’s Main Entrance or Tai Shue Wan Entrance
• This offer is not applicable to Ocean Park Student Group Tickets and Concessionary Tickets
• Guests are kindly requested to produce the appropriate identification documents when purchasing tickets and upon entering the Park
• This offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used in conjunction with other promotional offers
• In case of dispute, the decision of Ocean Park shall be final

Hongkong Disneyland Promo

Avail the special offer of Hongkong Disneyland and experience the magic!

• Double Fun Ticket- Double the fun this summer! Purchase a 1-day ticket and add HK$100 to enjoy a second visit to the Park on any day on or before 16 September!
  Offer period: From 1 July to 31 August, 2009.
• Get your In-Transit Easy Pass for just HK$198- Any transit passengers departing Hong Kong on the same day of their arrival can purchase the In-Transit Easy Pass for just HK$198 and save up to 40%! Come enjoy a magical journey at Hong Kong Disneyland now! Offer period: From 1 January - 31 December, 2009
• Interest Free Installment when purchasing Annual Passes- Purchase Annual Pass now with a SCB Visa card to enjoy a 12-month interest free installment.
  Offer period: Now until 31 December, 2009
• Stay in Disney Hotel for 3 night and save 25%!-Stay in one of our Disney hotels for 3 consecutive nights or more and enjoy 25% off hotel room rate! Come enjoy a relaxing Disney vacation with our Long Stay Offer!
  Booking period: 28 July - 16 December, 2009
• Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Package to Hongkong Disneyland! (Airfare + Hotel Stay + Park Ticket) -(Co-offered by Cathay Pacific and Dragonair)You can now take advantage of the "Buy 2 get 1 Free" Travel Package to Hong Kong Disneyland from Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. Offer Period: 1 March - 31 August, 2009
  

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Wild Wadi- the wildest waterpark ever! It offers attractive rates and packages for 10 guests and above. It is an outdoor water park with a heated/cooled wave pool, multiple water slides and 2 artificial surfing machines. It also has the largest water slide outside of North America.
Experience the wild and exciting rides:

Master Blaster rides

• White Water Wadi
• Jebel Lookout
• Wadi Leap
• Hos'N Hurler
• Falaj Fury
• Wadi Twister
• Wadi Basher
• Flood River Flyer

Ring Rides are the traditional downhill slides. Riders can choose to sit in either a single or double ring.

• Tumble Falls
• Falcon Fury
• Rushing Rapids
• Thunder Rapids
• Tunnel of Doom

Family ride is a two part ride. The first half of the ride, Summit Surge, blasts riders uphill into a pool area. The second half is known as the Rushdown Ravine which takes riders on a 170 m (560 ft) downhill slide.

Contact Details: Tel# +971-4-348 4444 Fax +971-4-348 0275 Email: info@wildwadi.com PO Box 26416, Dubai UAE

Subic's Ocean Adventure

Experience Southeast Asia's only open-water marine park, Subic's Ocean Adventure. Animals here lived and play in a natural setting of clear water teeming with marine life, coral reefs and a lovely white sand beach. The covered walkways, sheltered stadiumd and indoor facilities insure that you'll have a comfortable experience, rain or shine! I would like to share some of our photos during our visit last June 2009.

Sea Lion Marine Patrol

Dolphin Friends Show

High Dive Show

For more information please call Sales and Marketing Offices:
Ocean Adventure
Telephone Nos. +63 (47) 252-9000, +63 (47) 252-5885
Fax No. +63 (47) 252-5883

Manila Marketing Office
Telephone No. +63 (2) 706-3344 to 46
Mobile Number: +63 (908) 885-4911
E-Mail: info@oceanadventure.com.ph

Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab is the world's most luxurious hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. It stands on an artificial island 280 meters from Jumeirah Beach, it holds 27 double storey-floors which accomodate 202 bedroom suites. Cost of staying in a suite begins at US$1,000 per night, the Royal Suite is the most expensive starting at US$28,000 per night.

It offers: Six award-winning signature restaurants, world class conference and banqueting venues, in-suite check-in and check-out, butler service around the clock, Assawan Spa and Health Club, helicopter transfersand scenic tours, Majlis Ah Bahar exclusive private beach, unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, yacht charter, Sinbad's Kids Club and inifinty pools.

source: burj-al-arab.com
PO Box 74147, Dubai, UAE
Tel# +971 4 3017777 Fax +971 4 3017000
BAAreservations@jumeirah.com

Obando Fertility Dance

For almost 36 years, I live in the famous town of Obando where Fertility Dance Festival is celebrated every month of May. As much as possible I always make a leave of absence from May 17-19 to participate in the street dancing.

The Obando Fertility Dance is a festival where couples who hope to be blessed by children perform street dances in a long procession. The Fertility Dance of Obando is both a festival and a prayerful appeal for devotees. It has attracted a lot of tourists (local & foreign). Many childless local celebrities visit our town fiesta, just last year Beth Tamayo & husband Johnny Wong were here. Three or four years ago I saw Monsour del Rosario with his wife gracefully danced on the streets. Luckily they now have a child.
Aside from the devotees like us, couples who are childless, maidens & bachelors who want husbands & wives and those who are appealing for bountiful harvests or a special intention appeal for heavenly intercession and dance to the three Patron Saints: Nuestra Senora de Salambao, San Pascual de Baylon & Sta. Clara.
You’ll be amazed at the huge number of childless couples, thankful parents, and grateful parishioners & tourists clad in colorful costumes dance on the streets followed by the images of the three patron saints while singing the song Santa Clara Pinung-Pino.
Whether it works or not, the Fertility Dance is a timeless tradition that bids a prayer of request or thanks and draws in a lot of curious visitors from all over the country. Whether you believe it or not, take part of the festivity and enjoy both a solemn and a joyful celebration of life.

Fort Ilocandia Resort

If you are looking for a best resort in the North, visit Fort Ilocandia Resort at Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The only 5-star deluxe resort hotel in northern Philippines with a 2 kilometer sandy beach facing the South China Sea. The resort is a complete service complex resort hotel. It's a 10 minutes drive from Fort Ilocandia Golf & Country Club at Paoay and from the Laoag International Airport. Since you're already in the famous land of Manong Ferdie (former President Ferdinand Marcos) you might as well visit Paoay church, Suba Beach and his ancestral house in Batac where his body lies.

I missed this famous province, Paoay is the hometown of my father and we often visit his place every summer vacation before. My last visit there was 6 years ago and I'm planning to return soon.

For reservation: Manila Office Building 2 Tabacalera Compound 900N Romualdez St. Paco Manila Tel # (632)521-8032/3899 Fax (632)521-8652
Laoag Office: Barangay 37 Calayab, Laoag City Ilocos Norte Tel/Fax# (6377) 670-9111

source: www.fortilocandia.com
Laoag: The City of Never Ending Sunshine

Villa Escudero

Enjoy an overnight stay with Philippines' popular get away at Villa Escudero. It is perfect choice for company conference, special events or even wedding services. Enjoy an overnight stay with a choice of 3 units:

• Riverside Cottages
• Long House Garden Units
• Long House Garden Suites

Day tour rates (Philippine Pesos):
Monday to Thursday (adult-P1,105/pax Children below 4 feet P550)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays (adult-P1,250/pax Children below 4 feet P625)
Rates Include:

• Welcome Drink/Carabao Cart and Jeepney Rides/Use of most recreational facilities and lunch at the waterfalls.
• Tour of AERA Foundation Museum (courtesy of trustees)/Coconut Harvesting Demo/Tour of Rural Village and Chapel
• Philippine Experience Cultural Show every Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 2:00-3:15PM

Contact Details: Manila Office: 1059 Estrada St. Malate 1004 Metro Manila
Telephone Numbers: 521-0830/523-0392/ 523-2944
Email vespar@pldtdsl.net
www.villaescudero.com
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