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Bring your 2023 Summer Travel Goals to Life with these 6 Fascinating PH Vacation Spots

Samal Island Tourism Information Center, Facebook

MANILA, PHILIPPINES– The long, hot days of summer are finally here and if you’re one of the many who’s up for travel and adventure this season, there are many fascinating tourist and vacation spots around the country you can add to your bucket list.

A recent study by travel and experience platform Klook noted that 87% of Filipinos are raring to travel with many of their destinations of choice within the Philippines as booking for domestic destinations have exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2022.

 

Domestic travel, according to the Department of Tourism, is expected to make a full recovery this year with the country’s hotel and resorts association reporting that occupancy has breached 2019 numbers and is largely driven by domestic tourism.

 

With 2023 being dubbed as the year of Revenge Travel, there’s no better time to plan your trip, pack your bags and head-off for an unforgettable adventure. But before you do, ensure your travels are hassle-free by getting Travel Master Insurance with COVID-19.

 

“It’s summer and we’re sure that many Filipinos are already picking out the destinations they want to travel to, especially since the Philippines has so many beautiful sites to see–from beautiful beaches to beautiful towns and cities–there’s something for every kind of traveler. Traveling should be fun, stress-free, and hassle-free, this is why we created Travel Master insurance–to provide our travelers the peace of mind and protection from any kind of eventuality so they can make the most out of their trips,” said Mario Berta, Igloo’s Country Manager for the Philippines.

 

Created in partnership with GCash and Malayan Insurance, Travel Master with COVID-19 provides travelers coverage including for personal accidents, flight delays, lost luggage, emergency medical treatment, hospital cash allowance, travel inconvenience benefits, and COVID-19 protection.

 

To get the Travel Master coverage, simply access the GInsure page available on your GCash app and select Travel and Travel Master with COVID-19. Fill in the form with your travel details and it will immediately provide you with coverage benefits and the premium contribution and you’re set to go.

 

Travel Master with COVID-19 is available whether you’re planning to travel locally or internationally–making it a flexible and much-needed travel companion anywhere you go.

 

So if you’re looking for destinations to add to your vacation bucket list, here are six spots around the Philippines to get you started:

 

 

Island Garden City of Samal

Davao del Norte

Located at the heart of the Davao Gulf, the Island Garden City of Samal is known as the largest resort island in the country– home to more than 30 resorts across a 118-kilometer stretch of coastline.

 

A mere 15-minute boat ride from Davao City, the resort island is a great stop for those who want to soak in the beautiful landscapes and seascapes of the Philippines. Go snorkeling and bask in the beauty of the 150-hectare Coral Garden and Marine Park that includes the Audanao Fish Sanctuary and the Giant Clam Sanctuary. On land, travelers can enjoy exploring the 11.5-hectare government-owned botanical garden and nature park where they can see diverse flora and fauna.

 

The resort island is also home to the largest colony of fruit bats in the world and they can be seen in their natural habitat at the Monfort Bat cave.

 

Alona Beach Guide, Website

 

Alona Beach

Bohol

The Philippines is home to amazing beaches (it has more than 7,000 islands after all) and if you’re on the hunt for a new beach haunt that has white sand beaches like Boracay, Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol is a great spot to add to your travel bucket list.

 

The white sand beach stretches a good 1.5 kilometers and is in full view of the blue, blue waters of the sea of Bohol. Nature lovers and adventure seekers may also immerse themselves in the rich marine biodiversity of Balicasag Island–a few minutes boat ride from Panglao island. Here you can snorkel and view its 400-meter coral garden and marine sanctuary.

 

Meanwhile, those who want to get the most out of their vacation and explore more of Bohol can also visit the famous Chocolate Hills, the Mahogany Forest, or take a slow, leisurely ride and a beautiful lunch along the Loboc River with the Loboc River Cruise.

  

 

Lacson Ruins, Facebook

 

The Ruins

Bacolod

Often called the “Taj Mahal of the Philippines,” The Ruins or the Lacson Ruins was the ancestral home of local sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson built in the early 1900s in Talisay, Bacolod City. Inspired by Italian architecture, the Ruins was built in the memory of Don Mariano’s wife Maria, who died giving birth to their 8th child.

 

During the Second World War, the mansion was burned by Philippine guerillas to prevent it from being used by the Japanese. The mansion burned for three days straight but left behind its beautiful foundation. The Ruins has now become a popular tourist and event spot, especially for weddings because of its romantic history.

 

For those who want to experience more of the old-age architecture of the Philippines, they can–after visiting the Ruins–take a day trip to the neighboring city of Silay and visit its large collection of perfectly-preserved heritage houses including the Golez Heritage House and the Balay Negrense heritage house and museum.

 

Museo Orlina, Facebook

 

Museo Orlina

Tagaytay City

For those who want a more leisurely adventure in cooler climes, Museo Orlina in Tagaytay City, is the perfect place for you.

 

Located at Hollywood St. Hollywood Subdivision in Tagaytay City, the museum houses the many glass sculptures of famed Filipino visual artist Ramon Orlina. Spend an hour or two exploring the four-floor exhibit area including the Reflections Gallery where Mr. Orlina exhibits videos, images, and documents charting his art journey; and the Naesa Gallery which features an ever-changing exhibition featuring up-and-coming Filipino artists.

 

If you fancy viewing his work alongside nature, take a walk at the Sculpture Garden and Amphitheater, and cap off the visit with a spectacular view of Taal Lake at the roof deck.

 

 

Tam-awan Village, Website

 

Bell Church, Website

 

Tam-awan Village and Bell Church

As the Summer Capital of the Philippines, many vacationers travel to Baguio in search for respite from the hot weather. The cooler climate alongside the beautiful nature makes it a must-go destination for anyone regardless of their preference for adventure.

 

Those who’ve been to Baguio several times would undoubtedly know of its most famous landmarks including Wright Park, Burnham Park, Camp John Hay, and more. But for those who want to discover more of the city and its culture, there’s no better place to visit than the Tam-awan Village and the Bell Church.

 

Tam-awan Village located in Pinsao Proper, Baguio City is perfect for those interested in art and history. The village features indigenous craftsmanship and Ifugao architecture alongside art pieces made by local artists set within a sprawling and beautiful mountainside forest.

 

Bell Church, meanwhile, is a 63-year-old Taoist temple located in La Trinidad, Benguet. Here visitors can enjoy the beautiful architecture and the quaint lotus pond and even have their fortunes read by the monks of the temple.

 

Whether your summer plans are for adventure or relaxation, domestic or international, make your travels all fun and worry-free withTravel Master Insurance with COVID-19 available at the GCash’s GInsure marketplace.

 

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About Igloo:

 

Igloo is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. It has offices in Singapore, Indonesia,  Thailand,  The  Philippines,  Vietnam  and  Malaysia  and  tech  centers in China and India.  With a mission of making insurance accessible for all, the firm leverages big data, real-time risk assessment, and end-to-end automated claims management to create B2B2C insurance solutions for platform companies and insurance companies. Igloo’s insurance solutions enable companies  to  eliminate  their  exposure  to operational  risk,  create  new  revenue  streams,  and optimize  and  enhance  existing  products  and  services.  Igloo  has  partnered  with  over  55  well-known   brand   names   across   the   markets   in   various   verticals,   including   insurance, telecommunications, e-commerce, hospitality, health tech and financial services.

 

For more information, please visit https://www.iglooinsure.com/.

Landers offers 60% Off at Azalea

Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, ties up with Azalea Hotels and Residences so you can experience the perfect getaway as the Holidays draw near.

All Landers members can get up to 60% discount on room rates at Azalea in Baguio and Boracay. The discounted offer will include an overnight room accommodation and breakfast buffet. Those who will stay at Azalea Hotel & Residences Baguio will also get free parking for one car throughout the duration of the stay.

To avail the said discount, members can call Azalea's reservation hotline at +632 484-0080 to 81; mobile users can contact +63 917 861 1641 or +63 919 994 4140. You can also send an email to reservations@azalea.com.ph and mention the promo code "LANDERSSUPERVACATION." Another way to book your reservation is by going to www.azaleabaguio.com or www.azaleaboracay.com and filling in the information on the "Azalea Crazy Sale" tab. Make sure to use the promo code "LANDERSSUPERVACATION" to unlock special rates.

Promo rates are non-transferrable and members will be required to present their membership cards upon check-in. This promo is not applicable on public holidays and hotel-declared long weekends.

What are you waiting for? Don't miss this amazing offer from Landers and Azalea. Booking period is from October 9 to November 15, 2019 while stay period is from October 9, 2019 to January 30, 2020.

For more information, visit http://landers.ph/, www.azaleabaguio.com, or
www.azaleaboracay.com.

Amazing Travel Deals Await with Traveloka’s Su-Paw Sale

There’s no reason to miss out on the opportunity to get on a plane and travel the world with Traveloka’s biggest promo yet, the Su-Paw Sale! On October 25, Traveloka users can enjoy up to 50% discounts on flights, accommodations, and activities and attractions too.

Southeast Asia’s leading online travel platform introduces the Su-Paw Sale in line with its ongoing Petfluencer campaign, which highlights that ease of making all types of travel arrangements via Traveloka; so easy that even your favorite furry friend can do it.

On Friday, October 25, from 10:00 am onwards, Traveloka app users can browse through all destinations and travel periods and enjoy discounted flight bookings with as much as 50% off, up to a maximum of P10,000.

Meanwhile, discounts for hotels and accommodation will also be up for grabs! Users can get up to 40% off, or up to P1,500, for a minimum spend of P3,000 from 6 - 8 pm only. And then specifically for in-app use for hotels, people can enjoy up to P1,250 off their hotels bookings of three nights. Those who are looking to book for 2 nights can also avail of up to 25% off.

Complete the package by taking advantage of cut-rate offerings of Traveloka’s Xperience. First time users can avail 25% off activities and attractions with a minimum spend of P2,000, while existing users can get 20% for a minimum spend of P1,500.

These awesome discounts are available for a limited time only, so get on Traveloka and be among the lucky users to avail of these one-time promos. With Traveloka, you can fly, stay and play the easy way—with just one app to tap.

It’s not just any sale, it’s Traveloka’s Su-Paw Sale! To learn more about these amazing travel deals, download the Traveloka app from the Google Play store on Android or from the App Store on iOS today.

Traveloka, which is available online or as a downloadable app on the Google Playstore and the Apple App Store, provides a wide range of travel needs in one platform—from flights, hotels, and trains; to flight+hotel packages; attractions & activities; and more—enabling customers to create moments together with their friends or loved ones.

Super Luxury Resort to open in Siquijor by 2020

A super luxury resort featuring 250 well-appointed rooms built within a 20-hectare property is set to open in the island of Siquijor by 2020. The new development is a landmark project of 8990 (HOUSE) through its newest subsidiary 8990 Leisure and Resorts.

Adama Resort Siquijor boasts of its own private white sand cove and top-notch amenities that highlight the natural beauty and topography of Siquijor. The master plan includes a central foyer that highlights the island’s natural scenery; rooms that are expertly designed to take advantage of natural light enhanced by the use of relaxing earth tone colors; and luxury cabanas beside Siquijor beach’s crystal clear waters. These masterfully designed amenities will be complemented by an exclusive butler service.

The new development marks the company’s first venture in the luxury resort category. According to 8990 Leisure and Resorts president Lowell Yu, the pioneering development will tap the relatively undiscovered tourism potential of Siquijor island who natural landscape that can rival some of the most popular tourism destinations in the country. He adds that Siquijor’s pristine reefs, white sand beaches and its reputation as a mystical island has captured the imagination of tourists who have visited the province. Yu is the man behind high-end membership shopping chain Landers Superstore, Popeyes Chicken, Kuya J, Isla Sugbu Seafood City and the iconic Grand Convention Center of Cebu.

Located in the Central Visayas region, Siquijor boasts of virgin white-sand coastline, clear turquoise waters, pristine reefs and enchanting waterfalls and caves which offer a more exclusive and exciting version of a getaway. It was previously called Isla de Fuego by the Spanish due to the warm glow from the fireflies in the molave trees of the island.

8990 Leisure and Resorts is the newest subsidiary of 8990 Holdings Inc., the largest mass housing in the country listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange as HOUSE. Adama Resort Siquijor is the first of the 10 new hotels and resorts of 8990 (HOUSE). All of which are expected to be completed before 2023 and contribute around P3.00 billion of additional recurring revenue to 8990 Holdings Inc. (HOUSE).

HOUSE generated record revenue of P7.01 billion and net income of P2.82 billion in just the first six months of 2019. Adama Resorts is set to open in the 2nd half of 2020, setting up the stage for its other luxury hotel Kura, and its urban hotel Argo. Together with Adama, these hotel and resorts are set to support the growing key tourist destinations of Palawan, Cebu, Boracay, Davao, Iloilo, Siargao, Baguio and Metro Manila.

Redeem GetGo Points for a Free Getaway with Redeem Away Promo

This September, GetGo members are in for the most exciting points redemption spree with the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo! One lucky member can win a Cebu Pacific Fly Easy Flight plus Hotel Getaway package for two (2) to any one of these exciting destinations: Taipei, Seoul, Macau, Hong Kong, or Melbourne!

The trip includes roundtrip airfare and an all-expense-paid three-day, two-night hotel stay courtesy of Cebu Pacific! The winner can choose to fly as early as November 10, 2019 to spend their holidays abroad or welcome the New Year in a whole new country! Or they can choose to redeem their getaway on a long holiday as the travel period runs until August 31, 2020.

Winner will also get to experience the best travel lifestyle with the Fly Easy prize. This includes the CEB Wi-Fi Kit so they can stay connected on-the-go, CEB Getaways for hassle-free hotels accommodation, as well as CEB inflight-meals, premium seat selection, free 20kg baggage allowance, and CEB Travelsure roundtrip insurance.

To join the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo, members must download the GetGo mobile app to access their account. Once logged in, they can proceed to the Offers tab and select the specific promo.

From now until September 30, 2019, members can redeem as much points as they want to get raffle entries to their desired destinations. Each destination is equivalent to a certain number of points:

Points	Raffle Entry	Destination
8 GetGo Points	1 raffle entry	Hong Kong or Macau
88 GetGo Points	20 raffle entries	Hong Kong or Macau
188 GetGo Points	50 raffle entries	Hong Kong or Macau
88 GetGo Points	10 raffle entries	Seoul or Taipei
188 GetGo Points	30 raffle entries	Seoul or Taipei
188 GetGo Points	15 raffle entries	Melbourne

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to fly for free and redeem those points for a getaway! Who knows—you might just be able to spend a White Christmas in Seoul; or experience the lively nightlife in Macau or Hong Kong! Or you can explore the popular night markets in Taipei or sightsee around the local neighborhoods in Melbourne!

The GetGo mobile app is available for download on the Play Store and App Store. Travel period is between November 10, 2019 to August 31, 2020. Per DTI-FTEB permit no. 17695, series of 2019. Learn more about the promo by visiting http://bit.ly/YourTripIsOnUs-Promo.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log-in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow the official GetGoPH official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Get a chance to win a Hong Kong getaway and catch the iconic Aqua Luna ship in Victoria Harbour with GetGo’s Redeem Away promo. 

Winner may also choose to redeem a getaway to Seoul and explore the modern district of Songdo International City.

A trip to Melbourne, Australia also awaits the lucky GetGo member who will win the Redeem Away promo.

Klook Travel Fest 2019!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – September 2019 - Last September 7 & 8, Klook, the world-leading online booking platform that has revolutionized the way we travel, brought Klook Travel Fest 2019 —the biggest and most out-of-this world travel sale yet at Halls A and D of the World Trade Center.

On its third run, the first and only mobile-led Klook Travel Fest was powered by PLDT Home Fibr, the Philippines' fastest fixed internet. Thanks to this year’s most awaited travel fest, thousands of guests flocked to the World Trade Center with the hopes of booking tours and attractions in their dream travel destinations with the best price guaranteed!

The grandest travel fest yet

By the time gates opened, Klook got ready for takeoff and wowed their early bird attendees with an explosive and out-of-this world deal that allowed people to book with up to Php 6,000 off on any Klook activity!

Global Leaders Ethan Lin (Klook’s CEO and co-founder), Eric Gnock Fah (Klook’s COO and co-founder), Marcus Yong (Klook’s Senior Marketing Director for Southeast Asia), and CS Soong (Klook's General Manager for Southeast Asia) together with the Department of Tourism’s Regional Director for Region 4A Joseph Francisco Ortega, joined forces on stage to formally welcome everyone to Klook Travel Fest 2019!

Since its first ever travel fest in 2018, Klook’s deals, partners, and sponsors doubled in number, which led them to a bigger and out-of-this-world travel fest for 2019! Attendees scored amazing deals from Asia’s most popular attractions and travel services like Hong Kong Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, and Resorts World Sentosa.

With the rise of Klook’s trusted partners, the World Trade Center was jam-packed with thousands of attendees who were all just one click away into having their next vacation!

Shocking deals and attractions

Klook definitely did not disappoint when it comes to the most sought-after deals! Thousands of participants were amazed at how fun, easy, and affordable traveling could be with the help of booking stations, country-themed booths, and beautifully instagrammable areas during the travel fest. What’s even more amazing is that extremely hot deals were announced every half hour during the actual 2-day fest!

The hottest deals included Buy Two, Get One deals in top tourist destinations in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and USA. Aside from these incredible offers, guests enjoyed extra discounts on their purchases with Klook's round-the-clock surprises.

Learning the twists and turns of traveling

Klook certainly started this year's out-of-this-world travel fest with amazing surprise discounts and a great line-up of guest speakers. Kapuso star Bea Binene gave a powerful talk about her advocacy on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism that surely opened the minds of many. Binibining Pilipinas Miss Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman shared tips on how to make the most out of every trip. Parents had a great time as well as PLDT brought loving couple Edric and Joy Mendoza to share their secrets on how to travel smart with children. Patricia Reyes then talked about being a budget traveler thanks to Klook and Shopback. Travel buds Dominic Roque and Patrick Sugui along with the Singapore Tourism Board showed everyone just how thrilling Singapore adventures can be. And to cap off the day, KPOP fans had a blast as Korean groups Weki Meki and Monsta X joined Klook’s cosmic celebration of their second birthday in the Philippines!

Klook Travel Fest’s second day was just as jam-packed as the first one as well-loved guest speakers graced the event! Team Kramer shared some of their most FAM-tastic travel memories as a family, while aspirational travel couple Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen of Do You Travel gave an eye-opening talk on how to experience different cultures like a local. Next up, Liza Soberano wowed everyone with her never before shared secrets on becoming a globetrotter. Lastly, foodies also got the chance to learn more about the different flavors of the world with Michael Chen of Strictly Dumpling!

Extending the travel fest to everyone

To ensure that everyone got to partake of these great offerings, Klook stayed true to its 2018 promise of bringing the travel fest to Cebu. Satellite stations were put up at the North Wing of SM City Cebu where thousands of travel junkies enjoyed the same deals as that of Manila. Cebuanos definitely had a blast curating their next best travel destination with the best price guaranteed!

“Thousands of Filipinos making their dream vacation happen at Klook Travel Fest 2019 is beyond what we ever imagined for this year! By stepping up this year’s travel fest, we were able to merge both travel and entertainment in one out-of-this-world event, which helped us get one step closer to our goal of making travel seamless, fun, and affordable for everyone. We’re delighted to see everything come to life and we’re beyond grateful to all those who joined and supported us. This is only the beginning and there will definitely be more to look forward to with Klook Philippines!”,said Michelle Cruz, Market Lead of Klook Philippines.

Thanks to Klook, you can explore your dream destinations with affordable, hassle-free, and well-thought out deals that you definitely cannot resist. Be sure to check Klook's official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/klookph/ for more amazing deals and promos in the future.