Summer Break Specials for 2009 - Philippines

Various promotional sale are currently running in the country to accommodate the influx of both local and foreign tourists who are here to take advantage of the country's scenic spots, pristine beaches, and well hidden secrets. But not just for availment during the summer, now is also the time to take advantage of great discounts which may not be available through out the rest of the year. Take a look at these:

Airfare:

From Zestair
Php398 Pesos for Manila to Busuanga (your gateway to Coron and the Calamian Group of Islands) and for Manila to San Jose, Mindoro
Purchase period is until March 31, 2009. Travel period is from March 5 to Dec. 31, 2009.

PALExpress

One way promotional fares until 15 June 2009 (Inclusive of surcharges and VAT but exclusive of Aviation Security Fee (ASF) and airport terminal fee ) are the following :

PHP 788 MANILA to BUSUANGA/SAN JOSE/TUGUEGARAO
PHP1,088 MANILA to CALBAYOG/CATICLAN/CATARMAN/VIRAC
PHP788 CEBU to BACOLOD/BUTUAN/CAGAYAN DE ORO/TACLOBAN
PHP1,088 CEBU to CATICLAN/DIPOLOG/GENERAL SANTOS/KALIBO/ OZAMIZ/PUERTO PRINCESA/ZAMBOANGA
PHP1,088 DAVAO to ZAMBOANGA

Boatfare
Superferry
Birthday Discounts - Get as much discount as your age (You probably will get a high discount unless you claim to be 25).

That's it for now. Next, I'll put up a list of trip packages and other options. Till then.

I'm back! Discounted Packages and Tickets

It's been hectic lately. We have just finished the Season 1 swimming competition at ULTRA. Anyway, last Sunday, I found that there were 2 really cheap packages offered by Amkor and Golden Sky travel agencies for Manila-Hongkong-Manila. Amkor's price is only 87 USD while Golden Sky offers it at 57 USD. Of course, these are group tours and the accommodations may not be as you would like it. But, hey, when you're on budget, you just wanna go and be there, right? I suggest you check these out. They were on the Manila Bulletin Sept. 7 issue.

Worth checking out too are the rates of both Malaysia Air (for travel to Malaysia) and those of Cebu Pacific. Jetstar Asia also came up with half fare promos to "all destinations". Sale starts from 10 to 14 Sep 2008 for travel from 15 September to 15 October 2008. Check out their websites if you're interested.

2008 Summer Travel Deals

If you're planning to go somewhere this summer, whether alone or with friends or family, take note of the following discounted airfare from:

1. Jetstar Asia:

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore at $8
Bangkok to Singapore at $18
Medan to Singapore at $28
Jakarta/Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore at $29
Phnom Penh/Siem Reap/Surabaya to Singapore at $39
Macau to Singapore at $59
Denpasar (Bali) to Singapore at $68
Manila to Singapore at $78
Hong Kong to Singapore at $88
Taipei to Singapore at $98
Yangon to Singapore at $128

You'll have to buy your tickets between 2 - 6 Apr and travel between
10 Apr & 30 Jun 2008.

2. Cebu Pacific's 1 Peso domestic fare for Cebu to the following: Bacolod, Butuan and Cagayan de Oro. Go to www.cebupacificair.com.

3. PAL'S Fly all you can promo from Manila to the following Asian cities:
Bangkok, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Macau, Saigon, Singapore, Taipei, and Xiamen. The deal is that you get 1 free ticket when a business class ticket is purchased at regular price. Tickets should be purchased between 28 March 2008 and 11 April 2008 and travel should be done on 15 June 2008 until 15 October 2008. Travel must be completed by 15 October 2008. Note that it is not available for internet purhcase. Check them out at www.philippineairlines.com.

4. Asian Spirit's PHP99 deals for flights from Manila to the following: Baguio, Basco, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, Caticlan, Masbate, San Jose & Virac. Another thing with Asian Spirit is if you get a mastercard visa from EastWest Bank, you can avail of additional 20% discount on airfares whether regularly priced or discounted. and you still get your rewards points! I've just checked the price to Basco (Batanes) and the lowest airfare is 1099 per way inclusive of all other fees. That's really not bad at all. Check them out at http://www.asianspirit.com.

Happy Travels!