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2012 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Schedule of Activities

Official Dates and Times of Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Events - The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held from Thursday 9th February through Sunday 12 February.

Early Morning events at the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012

Below is final schedule for the upcoming 2012 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.  Scheduling may change subject to weather conditions and availability of participants. Read more…

How Much is the NAIA Terminal Fee Departure Tax in Manila Airport

According to News, NAIA Terminal Fee will be lowered to PhP550.00/person from Php750 starting February 1, 2012.

For Domestic travelers, Local terminal fee from NAIA will remain PhP200.00 per passenger.

Things to Look for – Medical travel insurance

When it comes to getting yourself ready for international tour, some outings are prepared meticulously during a period of months or years. At the same time, other journeys often take place rather sporadically: perhaps you experience a whole lot in the Sunday papers or on the internet and you impulsively purchase it.

In either case, in terms of organizing a trip, specific things should be taken into consideration. There is a routine, the reservations for your plane, train or ship, your luggage, clothing, and entertainment stuff like books or a Music player. And, for that savvy voyager who not like to leave out almost anything to chance: medical travel insurance.

Medical travel insurance is a thing which addresses your expenditures in case you have any sort of accident or get sick during your journey. The explanation for getting this sort of travel insurance is two-fold: doing this offers you the the reassurance of realizing that you aren’t jeopardizing yourself excessive from the financial standpoint, should something get wrong clinically. And, you have the substantially more crucial part: realizing that you’ll be provided every accessible possibility from a medical viewpoint to be effectively taken care of after experiencing this type of medical misfortune. Read more…

Anthony Bordain’s Top Travel Tips For Holiday Travel

Timed to the launch of Travel Channel’s “No Reservations” Collection 6 Part 1 DVD and the busy holiday travel season, Anthony Bourdain, the chef, author and host offers his top 5 travel tips on how to survive travel nightmares and make the most of any trip.

Below please find Anthony’s TOP FIVE TIPS to make holiday travel less hassle, and more fun!

Eat like a local. Wherever you are, eat what the locals are good at or famous for, and eat where those locals like to eat it. Do not rely on your concierge for dining tips. He’s in the business of making tourists happy. You want the places that make locals happy. Seek out places crowded with locals. Avoid places where others of your kind are present. Read more…

Holiday Extras Customer Awards Gather Momentum

I don’t know about you but when I book my holidays I can sometimes get bogged down by all the choice that I have when it comes to airlines, hotels, airports, parking and all the other bits and pieces that you have to consider when you book your fortnight way in the sun.

This is why Holiday Extras Customer Awards are such a great idea. They are run by the popular online travel company Holiday Extras. Their website offers a great place for travellers to find the best deals and the best companies who will offer all of those little necessary extras that are very important to your holiday, like airport parking and airport hotels.

For the last three years though Holiday Extras have been going that one extra step and have been allowing the users of their website to choose who they think are the best companies right now in the travel industry.

The winners are voted for by the customers of Holiday Extras and this is a great way to allow the public a platform to let others know who are the top performing companies in the industry at the moment. Read more…

Tips for a money-smart holiday from Jetstar

Getting the most from hard-earned money is always a smart thing. Here are some quick tips for travelling more, for less, with Jetstar.

1)      Book early: The earlier you book, the more likely you are going to find special deals and affordable airfares as well as accommodation discounts.

2)      Hunt for bargains: Jetstar’s Friday Fare Frenzy is a great time to purchase a holiday fare, with sale fares on selected routes available Friday from 11am to 6pm at Jetstar.com.

3)      Sign-up and be the first to know: The best way have an affordable holiday is to be among the first to find out about great sale fares. Subscribe to airline e-newsletters like Jetstar’s JetMail to ensure you never miss out on Jetstar’s low fares. Read more…