Honda Bay, Palawan Island

Palawan has about 1,770 islands yet one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia (Philippines). So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan very elite, but it is becoming more popular particularly for international divers, as well as voyagers. The ideal place for sun seekers and snorkellers is Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty, fine white sand beaches. The best months to visit the place are from December to May.

The bay is to be found in Sta. Lourdes Tagbanua, Puerto Princesa City. About 12 kilometers east of Puerto Princesa City is Sta. Lourdes dockside where pumpboats could be hired to take tourists to the island of their choice. Some islands require an entrance fee; others are privately owned, thus, permits from the owners are necessary.

Sta. Lourdes dockside is 25 minutes away by hired tricycle or jeepney. A pumpboat ride from the dockside to the different islands is from 15 to 50 minutes.

World Pyro Olympics Schedule of Shows by Country:

November 21 – Germany, China
November 28 – Japan, Australia
December 5 – Canada, Italy
December 12 -South Korea, USA
December 19 – Fellowship of Fire, Philippines

Ticket Prices:

Regular Pass – Php200, Php500, Php1500 (VIP)
Season Pass (All Shows) – Php800, Php2000, Php6000 (VIP)

All VIP Tickets are reserved seats and come with Food Package from Via Mare. Check here for more info and how to reserve tickets.

Fly to Korea for as low as P2,799 or Japan for only P2,999!

We’re slashing our fares to Korea and Japan for as low as P2,999 starting now until August 7, 2009 for travel beginning October 15 until December 15, 2009.

Fly from Manila to Incheon (Seoul) and from Cebu to Incheon (Seoul) and Busan for as low as P2799 Go Lite fare if you have no check-in baggage.

Be spellbound with both countries’ rich cultures and amazing sights! Fares are exclusive of the Philippine Travel Tax.

Zest Air Promo Mechanics

1. The Standard Chartered Bank (“Bank”) Fly For Free Promo (“Promo”) will run from October 10, 2008 to February 27, 2009 (“Promo Period”).

2. The Promo is open to non-Standard Chartered Bank cardholders. Existing Standard Chartered Bank cardholders applying for an add-on credit card or supplementary card as well as those who voluntarily cancel their cards and subsequently apply for new Standard Chartered Bank credit cards within the Promo Period are not eligible for the Promo.
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Senator Pia S. Cayetano has joined the campaign to boost the chances of the famed Tubbataha Reefs of Palawan in the ongoing worldwide search for the “New Seven Wonders of Nature.”

Cayetano, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, is urging all Filipinos to support the Tubbataha Reefs, the only Philippine natural wonder nominated to the worldwide on-line poll.

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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.

Boayan

Yellow House, Boayan Island, San Vicente, Palawan

Tel: 00 873 762 279 951 (satellite INMARSAT)

E-mail: boayanfree@.frBoayan@chinaseaisland.com

Web: www.chinaseaisland.com

Note: The house is closed from July to mid-December