Another center for a nearby holiday escapade is Capones Island.
The trip takes about 4 hours from Manila passing through Olongapo City heading further north to San Antonio then following the directions to Barangay Pundaquit.
The village’s beautiful beach is exceptionally located behind a mountain and facing the horizon of the setting sun. In front of it is Capones Island, which is accessible for overnight camping, day picnic and swimming.
Bancas are present along the beach of Pundaquit, and available for rent anytime.
Here’s some really good news to Mabuhay Miles members — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has just lowered its Mabuhay Miles redemption credits by 50% for flights to its domestic destinations as well as a number of its Asian destinations.
Double your Miles at the Shangri-La’s Horizon Club and Traders Club
Enjoy the ultimate comfort and convenience at Shangri-La Hotel’s Horizon Club or Traders Club room on Select Rate, the best available rate between
01 September to 30 November 2006 and earn Double Miles.
Shangri-La’s Horizon Club and Traders Hotel’s Traders Club floor rooms, available at most hotels, offer a higher standard of accommodation and personalized service.
Enjoy a host of privileges at the Club Lounge plus more such as: breakfast, daily cocktail hour, all day non-alcoholic beverages, access to Club Lounge facilities including use of meeting room, pressing of one suit and little extras such as broadband connectivity, personal voice mail, private facsimile machine, and an executive size desk.
For reservations, call Shangri-La Philippines at 00 800 8388 8388 or book on-line at www.shangri-la.com. Advance reservation is required.
Promo is exclusive for Mabuhay Miles Million Miler, Premier Elite and Elite members.
Offer is only for stays in a Horizon Club or Traders Club room on Select Rate and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.
– Special Treat plus Triple Miles at Shangri-La Resorts
Visit any of the luxurious Shangri-La resorts in Mactan, Fiji Island, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Singapore or Muscat and earn Triple Miles plus additional benefits. Simply stay for two or more consecutive nights on Value Vacation rates between 01 October and 30 November 2006.
What’s more, you get the following at no extra cost: buffet dinner and breakfast, unlimited laundry, US$ 20 credit for recreation facilities, non-motorized water sports and 3 p.m. late check-out. Children under 12 years old can enjoy free meals when dining with adults.
And to celebrate the hotel re-opening, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Penang* will offer the following for guests to spend in the Hotel:
– Stay 3 to 7 nights and receive a credit of RM 100 nett
– Stay 8 to 14 nights and receive a credit of RM 300 nett
– Stay 15 nights and above, and receive a credit of RM 500 nett
* Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang’s Triple Miles promo is from 28 September to 19 December 2006
PLUS!!, as an introductory offer on CHI Spa treatments**, the following special rates will be offered:
– Himalayan Healing Stone Massage (2 hours and 15 minutes)- RM 300++
– Traditional Malaysian Wrap (1 hour and 15 minutes)- RM 150++
– Traditional Malaysian Massage (1 hour and 15 minutes)- RM 150++
**The CHI Spa introductory offer rate is applicable for one treatment per person, per stay. Subsequent treatments are charged at prevailing menu prices.
Advance reservations is required. In the Philippines, just call 00 800 8388 8388 or book online at www.shangri-la.com. Offer is on Value Vacations rates for a minimum of two consecutive nights stay and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.
El Nido Resort (Rates apply from June to Nov.)
Miniloc Island;
Net Rate Per Person. 3 Days / 2 Nights
Based on twin/triple-sharing, without airfare
Garden Cottage Php 13,400 Php 1,317.67 / month
Water / Cliff / Sea view Php 15,000 Php 1,475.00 / month
(Water cottage / cliff cottage / sea view rooms also available)
Ocean Adventure & Beach day Tour (Minimum of 4 adults)
Adult Rate Php 2,600 / person
Child Rate (3-12 years old) Php 1,600 / person
Inclusive of roundtrip air conditioned vehicle, Ocean Adventure admission – viewing of the whale and dolphin show at the El Capitan Theater, viewing of tha sea Lion show at the Nautilus Theater guided tour inside Ocean Adventure, visit to Wildlife in Need rescue Center, lecture at the Learning Center and Sea Lion Training Center Camayan Beach Resort Admission and set lunch with Iced tea served at the Camayan Beach Resort
Note Group or Student rates are also available upon request
The Copacabana Apartment-Hotel in Manila.
The Copacabana Apartment-Hotel is one of the better-managed apartment accommodations in an area dominated by hotels. The building is over two decades old, but the rooms have been refurbished since 1998. With its laid-back and relaxed ambience, the Copacabana is a dependable choice for travelers wishing to escape the hectic pace of business hotels. Rates are quite inexpensive which is an advantage to the long-staying guest who enjoys the exhilaration of the city but sometimes wants to feel detached from it. The in house bistro serves a wide variety of American delicacies. A well-equipped business centre and conference rooms are also available onsite. During leisure, guests can relax at the sauna and swimming pool.
Itinerary.
Copacabana is perfectly situated along Metro Manila’s main access road, within reach by 15-20 minute drive from International Airport and Domestic Airport, Financial District of Makati, Manila’s Tourist Belt and Convention Area. Situated near the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard and along main taxi and bus routes. Across the street are lines of Karaoke and Disco Bars. Walking Distance to two train routes, LRT and MRT Station and variety of restaurants and food chain. Within the vicinity of the proposed Mall of Asia.
About the Aquaventure Reef Club in Anilao of Batangas.
Aquaventure Reef Club is situated in the Anilao locale of Batangas, Luzon’s leading dive sites. It is a two and a half hours drive south of Manila but once you get there, you are a mere five minutes away from a remarkable diving adventure. The dazzling colors of corals found in Anilao’s waters make the place ideal for underwater photography. You will as well find a world-class dive center, with fully equipped training, service and first-aid facilities. Two 15-cfm high-pressure compressors, with its own cascade system, complement a full readiness for every dive. Gear organizers, lockers and a spacious equipment rinse area are available for your utmost convenience. Travel around the colorful marine life in the coral reefs; reach face to face with the eccentric life forms of the deeper waters.
About The Peninsula Hotel in Manila.
The Peninsula Hotel is located in the high-spirited business and financial district of Metro Manila and is also nearby to premier shopping amenities. The 11-floor, two-tower hotel is situated at the junction of Ayala and Makati Avenues, placing it at the center of Makati, the country’s financial and commercial district. It is a mere 9-kilometer drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport likewise the Domestic Airport is an 8-kilometer drive. It is also a short walk from world-class shopping malls, multiplex theaters and prime entertainment spots. The hotel is known for its Lobby, the meeting place of Manila’s business and social sets. Present features in all rooms include a large business desk, IDD voice message phones, cable/satellite TV, in-house movie, electronic safe, fully stocked mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, state-of-the-art bedside control panel and completely re-modeled bathroom with separate toilet, shower and bath. Private facsimile machines are also available in each room. The hotel’s exceptional facilities and high standard of service, combined with the traditional Peninsula hospitality, create a unique sense of comfort that will suit the needs of the most discerning visitor to Manila.
About The Island & Sun beach Resort of Hilutungan Island in Cebu.
The island is small and is found on the southeast coast of Cordova and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful islands in Mactan with some of the most colorful aquatic life in the region. Those with an appetite for adventure, strolling around the island can take you to discover the friendly fishing village nearby and even the small island beyond, which seems to be just a stone-throw away. With a variety of water sports facilities and leisure packages available, guests are in for a perfect tropical holiday. Ideal for sunlovers, nature-trippers and water sports fanatic alike, endless ways to enjoy nature and have a fantastic time in the island await.
Travel guide to the island.
Island & Sun Beach Resort is accessed by a 30-45 minute drive from Cebu’s Mactan International Airport to its sister resort, Cordova Reef Village Resort and a 30-minute banca ride from there to the island hotel. If you travel by sea, it takes 22 hours via inter-island ferries.
The famous Dakak in Dipolog
Dakak Park Beach Resort is located near the provinces of Cebu and Dumaguete. It is situated exactly in Barangay Taguilon, City of Dapitan, 15 minutes away from our national hero Jose Rizal’s place in exile. The resort boasts of 15 hectares of wooded land, a natural reservoir for native plants and animals’, providing the ideal setting for a 750-meter private beach blanketed with powdery white sand and its hottest attraction is fast becoming a popular dive spot.
Travel aide to Dakak.
Philippine Airlines flies five times a week to Dipolog City from Manila while other connections from the provinces may be made via Cebu’s Mactan International Airport. Asian Spirit also offers a daily connecting flight to Dipolog from Cebu. Flights from Manila take 65 minutes while from Cebu it take a mere 45 minutes.
Superferry makes two trips from Manila to Dipolog a week. This normally takes 2 days travel Supercat is waterjet travel made available from either Cebu or Dumaguete to Dipolog. Trip from Cebu takes 5 hours and the trip from Dumaguete two hours.