New York City, also known as The Big Apple, has its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. The City thrusts great influence in commerce, finance, arts and entertainment. The city comprises five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. It has a number of attractions and renowned landmarks that lure travelers from all over the world. The most notable of which is the Statue of Liberty that stands on Liberty Island in NY Harbor. It has also cradled several tallest buildings and skyscrapers of the world including the Empire State Building and the former World Trade Center twin towers that crumbled down in a terrorist attack in 2001. Elegant brownstone row houses define its residential districts specifically in Brooklyn. It is also a home to the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street which is the largest stock exchange (by dollar volume) in the world and the Times Square which has been dubbed as “The Crossroads of the World”.

There’s absolutely a lot to see and experience in The Big Apple City.  Luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues is a popular activity for the affluent tourists.  The Halloween Parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day parade are the much celebrated events that tourists specifically await.  Luxurious five start hotels abound in the city but many boutique, low-starred ones and new york city vacation rentals also are a popular accommodation choice.

Bus rentals are by far the most efficient way to tour especially if you’re a first timer in the city and travelling with a group. Compared to car rentals, bus charters gives better and more energy-efficient experience. Why? Because its bigger and can therefore transport more people at one time, lesser gas consumption ratio per traveler, rides faster, less air pollution and the best reason above all is that it is much more affordable. So there just a tip if New York City is your next pit stop.

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I’ve discovered alluring Hong Kong packages again today from Cebu Pacific and I’m really this close of getting tempted.

How I wish I have all the moolah so I can just book right away, pack our luggage and of we fly.  How I wish it’s that easy.

Here are the irresistible deals from Cebu Pacific in celebration of the summer season in Hong Kong:

1.
Hong Kong Disneyland Fun Tour 1
Hong Kong Disneyland Day Tour + Roundtrip Airfare
For as low as PHP7,794 per person!
(ex-MLA/CRK; valid from June 4 – Aug 31, 2010)

2.
Hong Kong Disneyland Fun Tour 2
3D/2N Hong Kong Disneyland Package
For as low as PHP10,579 per person!
(ex-MLA/CRK; valid from June 4 – Aug 31, 2010)

3.
Hong Kong Disneyland Fun Tour 3
4D/3N Hong Kong Disneyland Fun Tour Experience
For as low as PHP20,496 per person!
(ex-MLA/CRK; valid from June 4 – Aug 31, 2010)

For today, June 6, here’s their featured Fly The Flag Sale for just Php 612: Roxas City!

Check out Cebu Pacific website for more info.

HONGKONG WITH MACAU
VIA PHILIPPINE AIRLINES!!!
Php 15,888/person only!!!

INCLUSIONS:
· Round trip airfare (Manila– Hongkong – Manila) via Philippine Airlines
· Round trip airport transfer (Hongkong Airport to Hotel and back)
· 3 days and 2 nights’ accommodation at Mexan Harbour or Rambler Hotel (whichever
is available)
· Complimentary breakfast outside hotel
· Compulsory Half Day Hongkong City Tour
· Complimentary “Open Top” Bus Ride
· Macau City Tour. Tour ends at Venetian Resort, so guests may enjoy the rest of the
evening there for their own leisure. They can ride the free hotel shuttle bus to the ferry
terminal and easily buy a ferry ticket to return (guest’s own expense) back to Hong
Kong at whatever time that is convenient to them.
· One way ferry ticket from Hongkong to Macau
· Hongkong Tax
· Fuel and Surcharge Tax

EXCLUSIONS:
· Phil Travel Tax
· Airport Terminal Fee
· Compulsory Tipping for the Hongkong Resident Tour Guide (HKD 50 per person) and
will be collected after the Macau City Tour.

TRAVEL DATES: NOVEMBER 02 – DECEMBER 19, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Rates may still vary depending on the airline seat and hotel room availability on the client’s preferred date
¨ Minimum of 2 pax in a room

Discover Asia International
Travel and Tours
Main Office: 123 Narra Street, Sta. Clara, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Manila Office: Unit 223 Cityland Pioneer Bldg., Pioneer St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City
Telefax: (02) 747-0796 Telephone Numbers: (02) 747-0829 to 30
Mobile Number: 09273148250 / 09209824913 / 09184097942
Email: discoverasiaintl@live.com.ph
Multiply Site: http://discoverpinas.multiply.com

**Please contact directly the above-mentioned travel agency for further inquiries and bookings.

A breathtaking paronamic breathtaking panoramic view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines and the surrounding mountains taken on one dusky December evening at Mines View Park. Tourists here can shop, explore and view the majesti scenery.

INCLUSIONS:
· Round trip airfare (Manila– Hong Kong – Manila with stopover to Clark) via Zest Air
· Round trip airport transfer (Hong Kong Airport to Hotel and back)
· 3 days and 2 nights accommodation at Regal Riverside Hotel or Royal View Hotel
(whichever is available)
· Complimentary Breakfast inside hotel
· Compulsory Half Day Hong Kong City Tour
· Disneyland Day Tour (with free entrance and ride all you can ticket) Stay at the park
until evening to watch fireworks display
· Hong Kong Tax
· Fuel and Surcharge Tax

EXCLUSIONS:
· Phil Travel Tax
· Airport Terminal Fee
· Compulsory Tipping for the Hong Kong Resident Tour Guide ($7 per person) and
will be collected in Manila

TRAVEL DATES for the remaining months of 2009:
November 06-08
November 13-15
November 27-29
December 04-06
December 11-13

IMPORTANT NOTES:
¨If the passenger decided not join the compulsory tour, all hotel room, tours and transfer will automatically be forfeited. Rates may still vary depending on the airline seat and hotel room availability on the client’s preferred travel date
¨ Minimum of 2 pax in a room

Discover Asia International
Travel and Tours
Main Office: 123 Narra Street, Sta. Clara, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
Manila Office: Unit 223 Cityland Pioneer Bldg., Pioneer St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City
Telefax: (02) 747-0796 Telephone Numbers: (02) 747-0829 to 30
Mobile Number: 09273148250 / 09209824913 / 09184097942
Email: discoverasiaintl@live.com.ph
Multiply Site: http://discoverpinas.multiply.com

**Please contact directly the above-mentioned travel agency for further inquiries and bookings.

The Lion’s Head located in Camp 6 Kennon Road is a tourist attraction in the cool mountains of Benguet en route to the summer capital region of the Philippines, Baguio City. This 40-foot head of a lion was carved in a limestone boulder by a local artist in 1972. Tourists passing by normally stop for a while to have a break and to take photographs as souvenir.