Entries RSS
Philippine Airlines online booking: Read the fine print before you purchase!
Jun 19, 2009
My bro-in-law in Prague recently purchased a ticket for Mom’s trip from Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro via Cebu. The trip itinerary is Bacolod-Cebu-Cagayan de Oro and Cagayan de Oro-Cebu-Bacolod going back. Since Mom’s trip was decided upon few days before the flight, we can’t find available flights via Cebu Pacific which usually has cheaper rates. Thus, it was Philippine Airlines then.
Continue reading… »
Traveling to the US, Canada and the UK and pursuing studies seems to be an attractive and practical option for Chinese students nowadays according to a China.org report. This is because of less strict requirements for admission. It has also become less expensive as foreign currencies have depreciated in comparison to their local currency, the Chinese Yuan. According to Shi Jingjing, Deputy Director of Canadian Education Center, with the devaluating foreign currencies, Chinese students would find it sensible to study abroad considering the savings they would get. It’s also an opportunity for subsequent work abroad especially when studying on a 
Traveling for business purposes is often a must for a business/man or woman. Thus small and medium traders, while they travel from one place to another to pursue business connections or to supervise the branches of their businesses, they carry with them a laptop or a notebook, to be able to work through the internet while attaining mobility. Also, businesses seek a basic web presence to be competitive and to try to improve their market share.
When it comes to searching the web, Google still rules. Microsoft is not content about this though, and now it has recently launched its search engine simply named “Bing” (
It’s the hurricane season again. From June until November, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that there will possibly be 9 to 14 named storms, and 4 to 7 hurricanes, with about 1 to 3 hurricanes reaching Category 3 status. While the Caribbean and some parts of Mexico are dream destinations for tropical vacations, these areas are at risk of hurricanes as well. Thus for travelers planning their vacation in hurricane-prone areas, they should buy their travel insurance now, as advised by travel insurance expert Chris Harvey, CEO of Squaremouth.com. He explained that they won’t be eligible for coverage after announcements about an upcoming storm is made public.
I love going to the beach and getting soaked for hours in the sea, but I hold back my excitement to eagerly head on to the blue waters when the sun is high. For me, the best time to bathe with less skin damage and sunburn is early morning and late afternoon, although the tide may not be that high. The allure of white sand, blue sky and clear waters can sometimes make beach lovers unmindful and forgetful about protecting their skin with sunscreens or sunblocks.
Unless you have a heavily guarded residence and a trusted caretaker, one of the immediate concerns for those planning a family vacation is home security. “Who will take care of the house?” This would usually be my Dad’s ready reply when we bring up another vacation plan. Thankfully we have relatives and friends whom we can rely on to keep watch and sleep over at our house when we’re away.
I recently booked a ticket online for a domestic flight from Bacolod to Manila via budget airline Cebu Pacific and was amused to be presented with many additional flight options. Aside from the no-baggage option which lets you save Php200 off the normal fare if you only have handcarry baggage, there’s also an option for choosing your preferred seat (window, aisle, etc.). There’s also the prepaid excess baggage discount option or a donation to an environmental project. All these at an added cost, of course. An important option though is a travel insurance which covers personal accident, emergency medical treatment, recovery of travel expenses and travel inconvenience benefits. Thus, when buying your Cebu Pacific tickets online, make sure you know what options you’re selecting as they all add up to the total cost.
