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Helping typhoon Ondoy victims while exploring the Philippines?

Want to help the victims of typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)? Well, you can while exploring the Philippines’ beautiful islands. Cultureight Travel is offering 30% of its published rates to the Philippine Red Cross for the benefit of those ravaged by the recent typhoon Ondoy which poured out a month’s worth of rain in six hours.

Choose a tour package that Cultureight Travel offers – day walks to Intramuros and Luneta, Greenhills and Malate; 5-day mini-tours to Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Davao, Camiguin, Sarangani Province, South Cotabato, General Santos City; or the 10-day expeditions to choice destinations in Visayas and Mindanao. Select date that suits your schedule then pay for reservation. Upon payment, Cultureight Travel will allot the 30% you paid for Red Cross.

“Hope we can have more Filipinos helping out other Filipinos. Our immediate volunteer works when typhoon Ondoy hit can further be supported by Red Cross’ programs since it’s houses and communities literally were wiped out,” Cultureight’s President Charisse Aquino said.

For more information, visit Cultureight Travel’s website http://www.cultureight.com or email charisse@cultureight.com

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Camiguin Island : Once dreaded volcano has turned into majestic tower of serenity and beauty

Camiguin Island was once regarded as a symbol of horror because of the intermittent eruption of Mt. Hibok–Hibok.

Camiguin-islandBut today, the once dreaded volcano that hit world headlines nearly three decades ago has become a majestic tower of serenity and beauty. Camiguin Island holds fascinating historic cultural and archeological treasures.

The island has a circumference of 64 kilometers of good roads, partly asphalted, an inlet with seven volcanoes and five towns, with a total population of 70,000. It is often called “Volcano Island.”

One gets thrilled traversing zigzagging, high-rise cliff-side roadway overlooking the seacoast, along side the grotesque rocky walls of Mt. Vulcan.

At Sitio Sabang, right below the protruding volcanic builders, foot prints of history were implanted by Ferdinand Magellan in April 1521 and later Capt. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in March 1565.

There are lots of places to see in this small island. One of them is the century old vine covered ruins of a Catholic Church, the belfry and convent left by the Mt. Vulcan fury in 1871 standing by the shoreline. Continue reading →

National Geographic show tours the Philippines in a skylab, hammer and spider cab

A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country’s unusual methods of transportation. Entitled ‘By Any Means,’ the travel documentary presents host Charley Boorman and his cameraman Paul “Mungo” Mungeam, as they go around using rare transport vehicles.

skylab-transportation-philippinesHosting the crew and providing information on the country’s interesting modes of transport, the Department of Tourism (DOT) accompanied Boorman and Mungeam in their journey which includes sidetrips to alternative tourist spots.

“Apart from presenting accessibility of our different destinations through our creative means of transportation, the show also highlights the unique facets of our tucked-away destinations,” said Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism.

“We made certain that the group will have a one-of-a-kind feature on the Philippines. We had them visit interesting locales such as a monastery in Bukidnon, a fishing farm in Camiguin and a pineapple farm in MalayBalay,” shared Eduardo Jarque. Jr., DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions.

“By Any Means” planned a 10-day trip starting from Davao to Manila. They rode a skylab from Davao to MalayBalay where they transferred to a fruit truck to reach Cagayan De Oro. From there they took a Supercat to Camiguin, then hopped on to a navy boat to Bohol. Going to Cebu, they caught another SuperCat. The crew then hitched a ride on a military chopper that took them to Ormoc. Then they commuted via a public bus to Tacloban where they visited the Leyte Landing. From Palo, they took a Jega spider cab to Basey. A fish truck brought them from Calbayog to Allen, Samar where they boarded a Ro-Ro ferry to Sorsogon. Traveling to Legazpi, the crew rode a rescue ambulance, and then scooters to Camsur until they reached Quezon province. From Calauag town, they took a railroad trolley all the way to Lopez where they got on an ‘anahaw’ delivery truck to get to Unisan. In the day to come the group will ride a hammer to reach Las Pinas then jeepney to Makati and finally a quick tour of Manila on Mad Dog bikes. Continue reading →

Use SEAIR promo codes ang get 15% discounted flights to Boracay this Halloween

Wanna get discounted airtickets to Boracay this Halloween? Just type the promo code: seairhalloween09 when booking Boracay flights online at www.flyseair.com , and get a 15 % discount from all fare classes.

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Booking period is up to October 29, 2009 and travel period is from October 27, 2009 to November 4, 2009.

Just type the same promo code: seairhalloween09 from 9pm to 12mn up to October 29, 2009, and get 50% discount for Boracay Halloween flights booked online at www.flyseair.com ! Ten passengers get 50% discount everyday until October 29, 2009!

SEAIR wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!

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Expert warns of Boracay white sand beaches’ possible end

World-famous Boracay Island might lose its unique white sand beaches in 30 years or less if authorities push through with plans of flattening a hill in northern Caticlan, Aklan province to make way for extension of its airport’s runway.

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) geologist Dr. Ricarte Javellosa warned that levelling such hill to the ground would change wind patterns in the area, causing white sand particles in the vicinity to be moved and deposited in Tablas Strait, instead of Boracay Island.

”Boracay’s white sand beaches can be gone in no time,” he said on the side of Kapihan sa Sulo forum.

He raised necessity of maintaining the mound, noting ‘Amihan’ and ‘Habagat’ winds converging in Caticlan on each side of the hill are deflected towards Boracay Island, enabling these to transport white sand particles there. Continue reading →

Shangri-la exec sees brighter prospect for tourism industry in Boracay

An executive of the Shangri-la Boracay has predicted a brighter future for the tourism industry in this resort island.

Mark Kirk, general manager of the Shangri-la-Boracay said that they are promoting Boracay in Europe, the United States and Latin American countries and are receiving positive feedback.

Early this year, Holywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited the Shangri-la Boracay as part of their vacation. Their visit was made confidential upon the request of the couple.

“We see a bright future for Boracay tourism. We are confident that our Boracay resort would be one of the best tourism attractions in this resort island,” Kirk said.

The management of the Shangri-la Boracay has opened the new hotel to officers and members of local business organizations here recently.

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