Airphil Express: Affordable Skies Ahead

Whether you want to fly around our wonderful country, or check out either Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong for a new kind of adventure, we’re making it so you won’t have an excuse not to fly out this October!

P488 for Manila to Cebu and more! WEB SALE: Manila to Cebu, Iloilo, Legazpi, Tacloban & Tuguegarao Selling Period: Oct 6-7, 2012 Travel Period: Oct 10 - 27, 2012 Book Now →

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P888 to Mindanao Routes WEB SALE: Manila to Mindanao Routes (Cagayan De Oro, Cotobato, Davao, General Santos, Ozamiz, Surigao, Zamboanga) Selling Period: Oct 6-7, 2012 Travel Period: Oct 10 - 27, 2012 Book Now →	P1088 to HK or KL WEB SALE: Manila to Kuala Lumpur Cebu/ Clark to Hong Kong Selling Period: Oct 6-7, 2012 Travel Period: Oct 10 - 27, 2012 Book Now →

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AirAsia Philippines: Free Seats promo is back!

Better than a big seat sale, Philippines’ AirAsia today rolled out its Free Seats promo where guest can travel from Clark International Airport in Pampanga to Davao and Kalibo with an all-in fare of P275 pesos one way.

“The P275 seat sale is actually a zero-fare promo where the seat is totally free and the guest is actually paying only P275 to cover the fuel surcharge, processing fee and government mandated fees such as aviation security fee and VAT,” AirAsia Inc. CEO Maan Hontiveros announced at a press conference in Makati City.

The Free Seats promo will be available online at www.airasia.com from 18 - 23 September 2012, and guests will be able to travel from 1 April to 30 September 2013.

“AirAsia continues to change the landscape of low-cost travel. With our promos, planning a trip is easiest with our fares and rates all clearly laid out to our guests,” Hontiveros added.

AirAsia flies daily to Davao and Kalibo (twice daily) and Puerto Princesa City (four times/week). These services provide accessibility for local and international tourists to visit the world famous Boracay beach, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Davao’s Philippine Eagle Sanctuary and other exciting tourist attractions.

Hontiveros also hinted that the zero base fare promo will also be offered on the Filipino carrier’s international destinations.

Currently, AirAsia flies daily to Hong Kong, Macau and Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia Inc. is a Filipino Low Cost Carrier (LCC) established to serve the Philippines’ regional and domestic air travel market. For inquiry and to receive real-time updates on latest promotions, interact via facebook.com/AirAsiaPhilippines and twitter.com/AirAsiaPh.

Philippines’ AirAsia call center also accepts booking of regular fares via +632 588 9999 from Monday to Sunday at 0800hrs to 2100hrs (GMT +8). Guests from Metro Manila may also purchase seats through AirAsia Travel & Service Centers (ATSC) located in SM North EDSA in Quezon City, in Mall of Asia in Pasay City and in Gaisano Mall in Davao City.

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila: Comfy Stay Amidst the Rains and Floods

During the torrential rain floods since Monday night August 6, me and my boyfriend were checked in at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. My boyfriend who's working for a inflight entertainment company comes here in Manila frequently. Others blog about their first experience so I thought of blogging about Hyatt Hotel since we were very happy with our stays, the food and service that we get from them since 2008. Yes it was back in 2008 when me and my bf are still together and staying in Hyatt Hotel so our relationship now is on-going for 4 years.

What do we love about Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila?

Location. It is strategically situated in the heart of Manila, 30 minutes going to and from the airport and also 1 ride going there by jeep from my residence in Sampaloc, Manila. Not to mention the scenic sunset view of the Manila Bay that you can witness at the Regency Club Lounge during late afternoons.

Hyatt Hotel by day

Food. Oh yes we love the food in Hyatt Hotel. Whether if its room service or one of their in-house restaurants, they always served good food. Most of the time I eat Continental dishes but on the photo I opted for a Filipino Breakfast (P950) which is available 24 hours a day (room service).  I ordered this for dinner because I got back late in the hotel hungry. I had to go home earlier that day to see how my cats were doing because pets are not allowed in the hotel. As a Diamond Member, we enjoyed complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres at the Regency Club Lounge located on the 10th floor of Hyatt Hotel.  I will write more in detail about their food on a separate post.  

Double A's (Accomodations and Amenities). We usually stay on the 33rd floor of the hotel since our room is usually a suite, Club King as they call it; either facing the Manila Bay area or the swimming pool on the other photos shown below.

Complimentary mineral water daily and fresh fruits on top of the mini-bar cabinet.
The mini-bar has a personal ref with cold drinks and liquor then on the side it has some snacks, coffee and tea, cups and glasses too. If I have my own house in the future, I want a mini-bar cabinet in my bedroom too :)

Mini-bar cabinet

Freshly made bed

Vanity counter with mirror

This is one of my favorite spots in our room, the windows area because I don't like a room without or has small windows. I love the curtained large windows plus the comfy red seats and red Roses on top of the coffee table. The windows are also soundproof so you can't hear it when its raining hard outside so you can enjoy a good night sleep and less worries.

Roses on the coffee table

My bf is business-minded and sometimes busy checking business emails, preparing for their presentations and demo; he has his own work station in the room. He was away during the day when this photo was taken. We also enjoy complimentary in-room internet access, so me and my boyfriend can be online at the same time since we both have our laptop. The wireless internet access is fast enough though there were times that it gets disconnected from time to time maybe because of the extreme weather. It wasn't like that in our previous stays.

32" LCD TV with cable and DVD + work station

I am also very satisfied with the housekeeping department because they always make sure that our room and bathroom has been cleaned and arranged, toiletries and fresh towels were also provided to us daily during our stay. Their bathroom has a nice interior since it has a separate toilet and shower room and made up of luxurious Italian Marble.

 bathroom sink

Shower room with toiletries

Clean bath tub

Hair dryer, toiletries and fresh towels

Clean toilet

The swimming pool taken from our hotel window yesterday late afternoon before I left the hotel to watch the Bourne Legacy Blocked Screening at the Podium Mall in Ortigas.

Swimming pool

Friday morning was the last day of our stay. The sky was clear and its a sunny day, I can't help it but take a picture of the nice view of Manila from our hotel window. I took this photo before 7am before we headed into the Regency Club Lounge for breakfast. We checked out the hotel around 830am.

Service. We always have been served excellently by the friendly staffs working in and out of the hotel, these include the security guards and bellboys which will greet and assist you before you enter the hotel and before leaving the hotel premises especially if you need to get a metered taxi. 
For this year, this is our 4th stay in a row. Even the hotel staffs knows and greet us with a smile, "Welcome back to Hyatt Hotel sir-ma'm, its good to see you again here. "

 We looked forward into another enjoyable stay at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila soon :)

Hotel Front Desk Lobby

  

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila  

1588 Pedro Gil corner M.H. Del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila 1004 Philippines

Tel: +63 2 245 1234

Website: www.manila.casino.hyatt.com

Facebook: HyattHotelAndCasinoManila

PHILTOA: Launches the Country's Largest Tourism Expo

If you've ever thought about taking a vacation and exploring the Philippines, now would be the best time to turn that idea into a reality.

It doesn't matter if you want a quiet retreat or a thrilling adventure; whether you're planning your honeymoon or just going out with friends, there is no shortage of options in the upcoming 23^rd Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) this coming August 10 to 12 at the SMX convention Center in Pasay City.
 

Now bigger than ever, the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM)—the longest-running travel trade show in the country—is set to showcase the Philippines in the upcoming Sale ng Bayan. Featuring heritage and eco-adventure tours from all over the Philippines, the 23^rd PTM is the result of various familiarization and exploration trips that bring new tour products into the market every year.

The annual event is organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), in cooperation with the Department of Tourism. With almost 250 exhibitors presenting their tour products through colorful pavilions and booths, the Sale ng Bayan will also launch “Philippine Island Fun Caravan Getaways”—joint group tours that cover various locations from all over the Philippines. These 4-day to 8-day tours pool local, balikbayan, and foreign tourists together to avail of special packages that would have otherwise cost a lot of money if done individually. Featured tours include the Batanes-Cagayan Northern-scape, Cordilleras Cultural Weekend Warrior Caravan, Central Visayas Backdoor tour, and the Tuna-T'Boli trail, among others.

“It has always been our goal to outdo ourselves every year,” says PHILTOA President Cesar Cruz, who is also the chairman of the upcoming PTM. “Innovation is key. We've been working closely with tour operators and government agencies alike to offer newer, better products yearly.”

Like most trade shows, the PTM will still feature classic destinations such as Bohol, Boracay, Cebu and Palawan. Also not to be missed are the individual tour packages that have anywhere from 70 to 80% discounted prices, such as “Kulinarya” (Binondo food trip for as low as P648), “Health and Wellness” (Tagaytay Wellness trip for as low as P2900), “Festivals” (Panagbenga trip for as low as P5500), and many more. Aside from the endless array of tour products in the country's biggest gathering of tour operators, the PTM will also provide informative seminars for students dubbed as Byahe-info. Also scheduled is an Eco Chorale Competition, a Folk Dance Competition, and even a Tourism Quiz Bee—ensuring educational activities for everyone in attendance.

It's more fun in the Philippines!

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), Inc. is a non-stock and non-profit organization of tour operators and allied members actively involved in the advocacy of responsible tourism. The membership includes travel agencies, hotel, resorts, transportation companies, handicraft stores, and other tourism-oriented establishments and associations. 

For more information on the 23rd Philippine Travel Mart, visit www.philtoa.org

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