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ASEAN Hot Spots, Boracay

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Luxury Villa, snorkelling, white sandy beaches and sitting back to enjoy the sunset at the seaside, Boracay Island in the Philippines is the perfect getaway from the hussle and bustle of the city.

Even famous Hollywood celebrities have holiday homes on this island. Boracay is scenic and boasts luxury condominiums and homes like the Monaco Suites De Boracay for the rich and famous.

Boracay is located in the Western Visayas portion of the Philippines, about an hour by air from Manila.

The island is seve

n kilometres long and has three main villages — Balabag, Yapak and Manoc-Manoc.

The north and the south of the island are hilly with areas rising up to 100m above sea level. These areas are suitable for hikers. There are numerous inter-twining paths and trails, some leading through tropical jungles.

The best part of the island is White Beach, which stretches four kilometres; the locals call it Long Beach. It is on the western side of the island, facing the Sulu Sea. The water is shallow, making it perfect for swimmers.

To ensure these beaches are not polluted, the Philippine government bars vehicles from driving along the beach.

When it comes to water activities, you can do practically everything here, from snorkelling to scuba diving.

Sun worshippers can just lie back and enjoy the tranquil breeze blowing through the palm trees rising high above the island.

There are also daytime pleasures like kiteboarding, banana boat rides, skimboarding, beach volleyball, all terrain vehicle (ATV) adventure, surfing, diving and even golfing.

Boracay’s Fairways and Bluewater 18-hole golf course is sure to stun you with breathtaking views of the Sulu Seas. The course offers a great walk even if you are not playing.

After a long day basking in the sun going through the many activities like snorkelling and water sports, you can pamper yourself at the numerous massage centres throughout Boracay island. A full body massage for an hour could cost between RM60 and RM100.

There are about 220 beach resorts offering accommodations of different types and prices. Not to mention the restaurants and shopping stands along the beach which offer food and souvenirs at reasonable prices.

Lunch offers an adventurous variety of Middle Eastern, Thai, Portuguese, German and Mexican food while dinner is mainly a selection of Filipino, American, Chinese, Japanese and French cuisine.

Dinner can be enjoyed at over 200 restaurants and snack bars with names like Andok’s Chicken, Blue Mango, Aria, Bamboo Lounge, Cafe’ Del Mar, Chez De Paris, Club Paraw, Ole Tapas Bar Y Restaurant, Paradiso Grill, Prana Restaurant, Regency Food Plaza, Steakhouse, The Cafe Mediterranean, Sands Restaurant, Rima and Kingfisher’s Farm.

Besides dinner, you should also experience the night life at the karaokes, discos and bars — many of them facing the beach.

The more popular hangouts for tourists are Cocomanga’s Shooter Bar, Coco Bar, Bom Bom Bar, Coco Loco, Jony’s Bar and Restaurant, Danzka Bar, Samba Bar and Restaurant and Sports Bar.

Once nearly deserted, Boracay soon transformed within a period of 10 years from a traveller’s retreat with inexpensive, lantern-lit bungalows to one of the most highly developed tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Everywhere you go, you find visitors from all corners of the globe.

Of course, there are the native Boracayans who display utmost warmth and hospitality and – typical of the Filipino demeanour – are more than willing to share the island’s abundant pleasures with tourists.

To get to Boracay, you can fly with Cebu Pacific airlines that flies from Kuala Lumpur to Manila every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flights leave Kuala Lumpur at 1.10am and arrive in Manila at 5am.

CEB has daily flights to Cebu departing from the domestic airport, which is a 10-minute bus ride from the international terminal.

To get to Boracay, fly AirAsia to Clark (Diosdado Macapagal International Airport). From there, fly SEA Air to Caticlan. Then take a bus from the Caticlan airport to the boat pier.

A 15-minute ride in a banca outrigger boat will take you to Boracay. Resorts can arrange the transfer, or just buy the tickets at the pier.

And when you are in the Philippines, Cebu is another island paradise for those wanting to swim in crystal clear blue waters and walk on white sandy beaches.

Cebu boasts world-class snorkelling and scuba diving, and golf courses. You can also shop for ceramics, rattan furniture and bamboo craft. There’s even a guitar factory where you can buy a beautiful instrument made of cedar and mahogany and inlaid with mother of pearl at a rock-bottom price.

Getting around is easy. Whether you’re in Manila or Cebu, the best way is to hop onto a jeepney – a wonderful vehicle built from surplus jeeps with an extended rear section fitted with bench seats on both sides.

There are more than 30,000 jeepneys running around all over the country.

For just a few cents, you can ride one clear across town. Jump into one that’s going in your direction and ask where they are going. You will get an answer with a smile and everyone on board will try to help you find your way – almost everyone speaks English.

But no matter how you decide to spend your time in the Philippines, the one thing you will always have in your memory is the wonderful smiling faces you meet.

ABOUT HYATT

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We are a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developed over our more than fifty-year history. Our mission is to provide authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the people we touch every day. We focus on this mission in pursuit of our goal of becoming the most preferred brand in each segment that we serve for our associates, guests, and owners. We support our mission and goal by adhering to a set of core values that characterizes our culture.

We manage, franchise, own and develop Hyatt branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world. As of September 30, 2009, our worldwide lodging portfolio consisted of 415 branded properties.

List of Nevada Hotels

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Battle Mountain Hotels

Incline Village Hotels

North Las Vegas Hotels

Century Park Hotel

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Placed in the mainstream of Manila's commercial industries, is one of the most renowned and recognized hotel in Manila. The Century Park Hotel is a premier business hotel in Manila located only 7 kilometers away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The close proximity also makes it as an ideal airport hotel for the busy executives.

Close by to this Manila hotel are the well-known business district of Makati, the Philippines International Convention Center, Cultural Center of the Philippines, SMX (a world class venue for exhibitions and conventions), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, World Trade Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Harrison Plaza Shopping Center, Mall of Asia and other public facilities.

A Warm Welcome from the Century Park Hotel

Experience a heartfelt welcome the moment you come in, the Filipino way. Discover our gracious service, incomparable attention to detail, taste and style that complement every need. Be fascinated in the unique culture of Filipino hospitality that will surely make your stay memorable --only here at the Century Park Hotel.

Protect the Endangered Philippine Tarsier

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Explore. September 9, 2008.

Gremlin or Yoda?

Being the inspiration for the Gremlin's Gizmo (and Yoda from Star Wars) is the Tarsier's contribution to Pop Culture.

Of course, we wouldn't want it to stay that way right? If you want this tarsier to have a chance at survival, leave your mark in here and let "your voice be heard."

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Did you know that the Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) commits suicide during captivity due to trauma from touching and loud noise

YOU CAN HELP PRESERVE THE TARSIERS BY:

Not keeping tarsiers as pets.

Not buying captured tarsiers in the pet market.

Reporting cases of hunting, killing or smuggling of tarsiers; as a specially protected faunal species (Proclamation 1030, such acts prohibited).

Not patronizing outlets displaying illegally-acquired tarsiers.

Sending donations to duly recognized bodies promoting tarsier research and conservation.

For more information: www.tarsierfoundation.org/

Guaranteed Sunshine at Two Florida Hotels

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Two Florida hotels are guaranteeing the state’s famous sunshine during your hotel stay through Sept. 30.

The Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary and the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra are offering a discounted $99 hotel room rate and the assurance that you will get a free night certificate for a future vacation if it rains more than 0.5 inches on any night of your stay.

The Sunshine Guaranteed package also includes extras such as free breakfasts and dinner discounts.

“We know vacationers are looking for packages like Sunshine Guaranteed- great deals with the kind of valuable extras that make summer travel fun and affordable,” says Chuck Schoonmaker, general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra.

Here’s a look at what each hotel has to offer:

Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary

This new hotel opened in January 2009 in Lake Mary, Fla. It has 128 guestrooms, each equipped with Hyatt Grand Beds, separate seating areas and roomy workspaces, refrigerators and flat-panel TVs. Wi-fi and parking are free at the Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a new fitness center.

Staying at the Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary on the Sunshine Guaranteed package gets you:

* $99 per night discounted room rate
* Free future room night for each day it rains more than 0.5 inches
* Free made-to-order breakfast for up to four guests per room, per night
* $25 gift certificate to Stonewood Grill

You can book online using the discount code “SUNS” now through Sept. 15, 2009, for stays through Sept. 30, 2009.

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra

This hotel is at the entrance to the TPC Sawgrass, a golfer’s paradise. It has 127 guest rooms, and all of them have a refrigerator and microwave, which is great for family travels. The Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra has an outdoor poll and whirlpool, as well as a free fitness center. Wi-fi and parking are free.

Staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra on the Sunshine Guaranteed package gets you:

* $99 per night discounted room rate
* Free future room night for each day it rains more than 0.5 inches
* Free full breakfast for two each day at the Great American Grill restaurant in the hotel
* $25 gift certificate to Cruisers Grill

You can book online using the discount code “P3″ now through Sept. 15, 2009, for stays through Sept. 30, 2009.

what is online dating?

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Online dating or Internet dating is a dating system which allows individuals, couples and groups to make contact and communicate with each other over the Internet, usually with the objective of developing a personal romantic or sexual relationship. Online dating services usually provide unmoderated matchmaking over the Internet, through the use of personal computers or cell phones.

Online dating services generally require a prospective member to provide personal information, before they can search the service provider's database for other individuals using criteria they set, such as age range, gender and location. Most sites allow members to upload photos of themselves and browse the photos of others. Sites may offer additional services, such as webcasts, online chat, telephone chat (VOIP), and message boards. Some sites provide free registration, but may offer services which require a monthly fee. Other sites depend on advertising for their revenue.

Many sites are broad-based, with members coming from a variety of backgrounds looking for different types of relationships. Other sites are more specific, based on the type of members, interests, location, or relationship desired.

Pangasinan Beach Resort

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Philippines » Pangasinan Beach Resort

Famous for its Hundred Islands, the 123 island scattered in Lingayen Gulf, most of which are quite small and uninhabited.

There a lot to enjoy in this unique and friendly atmosphere, do a island hopping, enjoy the white sand beach, waterfalls, and lighthouses, there are caves to explore, and other places worth seeing.

Anda

Welcome to Tondol White Beach

Tondol White Beach a community base beach resort in Anda, Pangasinan. It has fine white sand and a long stretch of shallow water, even children can swim and play safely.

Resort Photos

Bolinao

Welcome to Punta Riviera Resort

For the discerning tourist looking to move upmarket in the way of quality beach holidays and cuisine in Philippines Province’s join us at our family run resort for: Something new – Something different

Our white beach resort has been developed in harmony with a unique, romantic environmental setting by the river Ilog Malino and Pangasinan’s famous Bolinao – Patar coastline. Located only 40 minutes from Hundred Islands, with local cave swimming, snorkling, and river kayaking and an atoll reef coastline there is plenty to do and discover here.

Come, join us and discover a touch of magic, cleanse your soul and energise yourself, your and family and your staff.

Resort Photos

Infinity at Punta Riviera

Entrance to Punta Riviera

Punta Pool

Punta Island

Baguio City Summer Capital Of the Philippines

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hellooo mga dabarkads!! anong petsya na??? February na right?? hmmmm... Buwan ng mga Puso!! Saan kaya maganda dalhin ang ating mga minamahal??
ah...lam ko na! sa Baguio City na lang! Malamig ang klima dun, masarap ihug si sweetheart! Kasabay pa ang celebration ng Panagbenga Festival, maraming magagandang lugar na pwedeng pasyalan,

Una na dyan eh sa Burnham Park!
oh dba?? ang sweet! napakaromantic! very memorable pa ang inyong date! Tapos try nyong sumakay sa Swan Boat, at habang kasama mo si Honey sa boat this is the perfect moment to have a marriage proposal!!! OK! ano pa bang mga magandang locations sa Baguio City?? Kung trip nyo na naman mag HHWW...(holding hands while walking...hehehe)..

Here is the perfect place at mafefeel nyo ung magandang bonding with darling, dito naman tayo sa Wright's Park.. Familiar ba?? hmmm.. sa pagkakaalam ko dito din nagshoot ng pelikula si sharon at gaby...hehehe... feeling sharon at gaby kayo nyan pag nandito kayo, dito niyo rin makikita yung mga maraming kabayo, pwede ring maghorsebackriding. Siguro nilalamig na kayo diyan, kaya yayain na ang iyong mahal!
oh ayan ah! maraming na kayong pagpipiliang horse!

oppppsssssssssss...... hindi pa tayo tapos mga dabarkads! yaman ring lang na nasa Wright Park tayo, pasyal na rin tayo sa The Mansion! picture kayo ni Loves! para may suvinere!wahehehehe... para mas memorable ang inyong date ng mahal mo!

at kung feel nyo naman ni Darling ang makita ang mga iba't ibang halaman, at kung gusto nyong makita mga different tribes, tuloy na kayo sa Botanical Garden, fresh air ang malalanghap, dahil sa mga punong nagtataasan, this is the place where you can relax.. Dito nyo rin pala makikita yung mga malalaking statue ng mga native people, andito din ung mga sinaunang mga bahay na gawa ng ating mga ninuno... magiging extra ordinary ang inyong pamamasyal, hindi lang kayo namamasyal, may mga kaalaman pa kayong mapupulot tungkol sa ating mga ninuno..... oh ano?? san pa kayo??

oh ano?? bitin pa ba kayo sa mga mgagandang place??

Itudo na natin to.... Dito na tayo sa Mines View Park! dito naman magandang irelax ang inyong mga mata, dahil sa mga kulay berdeng mga bundok kung saan ito ay nakakatulong sa pagrerelax ng iyong mata matapos ang paglilibot sa iba'tibang tanawin sa Baguio City!!! oh panu mga Dabarkads! Biyahe na!!