The Philippines’ surfing capital Siargao reopens today November 23, 2020. Located in the northern east coast of Mindanao, Siargao is known for its world-class white sand beaches, natural rock formations, cave pools and wild water surf sites. Siargao is also nominated as the Asia’s leading island destination for 2020 in the upcoming World Travel Awards on November 27, 2020.

The Department of Toursm (DOT) is in full support of the island’s reopening. According to the DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, “This is encouraging news for everyone who loves the sea, especially the surfers. As Siargao reopens to travelers, subject to minimum health and safety standards, the people of the island will regain their livelihood and share their paradise to our kababayans once more with the same level of hospitality they have always been known for”.

As the Philippines’ surfing capital Siargao reopens, the Local Government Unit of Siargao has set minimum health and safety standards to curb COVID-19. This is in compliance with Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) directives. Hence, all hotels and resorts are required to:

• Get accreditation and a certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) from the DOT
• Business Permit
• E-Health System Registration
• E-Health Pass or QR Code Reader
• New normal Protocols approved by the Municipal Health Office.

List of requirements to enter Siargao

Note that curfew is enforced from 11:00PM to 4:00AM.

My quick visit to Siargao in 2018

When I visited the island two years ago, I intended it to be a solo travel adventure. Coincidentally,  my best buddy Jeff, who I have known more than half of my life, flew all the way from Paris to Siargao for a quick visit. He told me to meet me in Siargao. The last time I met him was more than a decade ago. So, without any travel itineraries and pre-booked tours, we rented our own bikes and explored the island for three and a half days.

Aside from surfing, you can do a lot of other activities when you visit Siargao. Below are the places of interests we went to:

• Cloud 9 in General Luna
• Taktak Falls in Santa Monica
• Magpupungko Rock Pools in Pilar
• Naked Island
• Daco Island

Watch my vlog when my best buddy and I visited Siargao in 2018:

Because it was a short visit, I was not able to explore other spots on Siargao like Guyam Island, Corregidor Island, Sugba Lagoon and a lot more. I surmise that to maximize Siargao, I should stay at least five days. I plan to return soon.

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It’s Zooper Zummer once again and of course, we are launching the only theme park activity at night which received a nice raved from the patrons.

Stay awake, hear your heartbeat pounding, blood in your veins rushing as the rising excitement heightened in the night’s summer breeze. Zoobic Safari brings back the much awaited “Night Safari”, packed with more thrill and excitement. Discover your braver side and tour around this exotic sanctuary at night, the first of its kind in the Philippines.

Gear up your nocturnal senses and prepare for a series of roaring nights of fun in visiting Zoobic Safari’sclassic attractions, Serpentarium; a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas, Zoobic Park, a walk-through petting zoo, Tiger Safari, an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat, Croco Loco, a crocodile lair where you will have a chance to feed them. Take a walk together with the greyhounds and follow the night trail in Greyhound Walk.. Enjoy a different and bolder show specially prepared for the night’s entertainment; expect an explosive presentation that will surely growl your mind away.

Anticipate a wilder quest as Zoobic Safari offers you its latest feral attraction, the Lion Safari on a day adventure. Witness these ferocious Kings of the Jungle up close and more intimidating.

RATES

Package 1: Entrance with 8 activities
Php 695 – Adult
Php 595 – Kids 4 ft and below, FREE – Kids 3 ft and below
Inclusions:

• Night Safari Tour (Zoobic Park, Serpentarium, Zoobic Cave, Forbidden Cave, Tiger Safari Ride, Greyhound Walk, Croco Loco) for approximately 2 hours.
• Zooper Tram
• Night Safari Jungle Show

Package 2: Zoolit Booklet
Php 399 / Booklet
FREE – Kids 3 ft and below
Inclusions:

• 6- 50% off entrance tickets
• 6- Buy 1 take 1 entrance tickets
• 2- 50% off hotel accommodation (Azotea in Makati, Tiara Hotel in Subic, Residence Inn Tagaytay)
• 1- Free Zing Zipline ride (Residence Inn/ Paradizoo/ Zoocobia)
• 1- Free Photo (Worth Php295)
• 1- Free Zooc Ride (Zoocobia)
• 1- 30% off discount (Restaurant)
• 1- 40% off Souvenir shop

Package 3: ZOOBIC NIGHT SAFARI AT 30% OFF!
NIGHT SAFARI TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Zoobic Park
• Serpentarium
• Tiger Safari Ride
• Croco Loco
• Greyhound Walk
• Forbidden Cave
• Zoobic Cave
• Enchanted Forest
• Butaan Museum
• Tram Ride
• Night Safari Show
• Children below 3 ft. is FREE!; 3 ft.- 4 ft is child rate; 4 ft. above is adult rate

Acceptance of guests starts at 5PM up to 8PM only. Night Safari show starts at 8PM.

Regular rates apply for walk in guests. To avail the 30% discount, buy your tickets online at https://www.zoomanitypayment.com/ticketing/reservation/tickets/zoobic-safari/night-safari-

Book online at Zoobic Safari’s official payment portal: www.zoomanitypayment.com
All Saturdays from Mar 3, 2018 to May 26, 2018.
Payment options:

1. Over-the-counter payment at BDO
2. Credit card
3. ATM / Debit card
4. PayPal

Experience the wild nights and see the other side of time of the animal kingdom.

For inquiries contact 09778978877 or visit www.zoomanity.com.ph. TAG Media and Public Relations handles Zoomanity Group for Marketing, Branding, Public Relations, Events and Promotions.

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The most sophisticated travellers set their eyes on the most luxurious destinations and covet only the most premium experiences and amenities: a relaxing cruise in St. Tropez, a ski trip in Zermatt, Switzerland or a weekend beach trip in the Bahamas.

When it comes to their preferred travel luggage, the most privileged clienteles demand timeless beauty that stands out, and dependable durability that supports their jet setting lifestyle.

Italian heritage brand Bric’s captures the perfect balance between breathtaking fashion elegance and reliable functionality with its core collection, Bellagio.

The vintage-looking Bellagio collection recalls classic travel bags and the tradition of elegant travel trunks, whose merit is the perfect recovery of such flavors in an item of groundbreaking functionality, strength, and lightness.

Bellagio is recognized by its vaguely squared shape with a somewhat retro allure, enhanced by leather details, like the straps that characterize the front frame and cover the corners.

Each piece from the collection oozes with functional style. The compact luggage’s exterior is made of high-performance polycarbonate trolleys in four sizes – light, convenient, strong, functional and handy. Smooth Japanese wheels, a convenient and ultra-light tow, a new TSA lock, leather-coated handles are just a few of the structural pluses of this line.

In order to satisfy the need for neatness, comfort and lightness, the interior’s structure has a soft lining with herringbone pattern; both compartments are closed with a zipper and hook respectively to allow perfect arrangement of items and clothes which ensures maximum storage options.

Meanwhile, a hook for the garment bag is provided, but the latter was intentionally not included to avoid too much weight in case this option is not desired by the client. A sleek and small hot-printed leather pocket is also included which bears the Bric’s name and recalls the company’s experience in travel items: Italian travel bags and fine leather goods since 1952.

Leather is used abundantly to enhance the precious craft manufacture of this product, also shown by the leather’s grain and by the exposed stitching in contrasting yarns. There are different colors available, all with tan leather trimmings: cream, blue, black and olive green. New colors: shiny red and shiny grey.

Ultimately, Bellagio simply embodies the harmony of fashion and function in its elegant range of trolleys characterized by utter functionality, deliberately designed and created as “cross-products” of Bric’s in that the selected colors allow matching with other Bric’s travel lines: Life for olive green and red, Magellano for black, and Firenze for cream.

These lines, in fact, offer a variety of carry-ons and semi-stiff trolleys in the same hues to perfectly match with Bellagio and thus create sets that fit all types of journeys and transfers and respond to various needs of modern travelers.

The collection is available in SM Aura Premier, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Ayala Center Cebu. Bric’s luxury luggage is distributed in the Philippines by Beawmont Distributions Inc.

For more details about Bric’s Bellagio collection, visit www.facebook.com/bricsphilippines.

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Are you looking for a safe, fun and affordable scuba diving destination? Look no further. Here is a short video I did for Arkipelago Divers just because I enjoyed my stay with them so much.I must say that my whole experience with Arkipelago was memorable. Special thanks to Amy and Pedro Magsino of Arkipelago Divers. I was able to do Discover Scuba Diving, go on a day trip to visit the nearby town, beaches and tourist spots. Thanks to my friend Mike Zuniga of Katooga.ph for tagging me along in this adventure. I can’t wait to be back. For more information about Arkipelago Divers, visit www.arkipelagodivers.com and like them on Facebook.com/arkipelagodivers. Stay tuned for the full vlog coming soon. Signing out for now. Peace!

For the full blog about my Discover Scuba Diving experience with Arkipelago Divers, click here.

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I have two questions for you from Casita Mia Bed and Breakfast:

1. Are you a backpacker looking for undiscovered places?

2. Are you planning to have that well-deserved getaway?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these two questions, then you better pay attention.

A good friend, Candice Silerio, has a family business in Caramoan, Casita Mia Bed and Breakfast. Tucked in the small town of Ili Centro, Caramoan, Casita Mia is a beautiful bed and breakfast with modern amenities and welcoming Filipino hospitality.

Caramaoan, located at the tip of the Caramoan  Peninsula, is a first class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Bicol. It has a population of not more than 50,000 people.

Tourist destinations include the Caramoan National Park, The Centro and Gota Beach. There are at least 10 must-see islands in Caramoan, Activities include snorkeling, rock climbing, trekking, camping and sunbathing on the powdery white sand. Remember to wear sunscreen!

Caramoan has also been a favorite site for several editions of the famous reality TV show, Survivor.

There are two options to get to Caramoan.

Option 1:

Take an hour flight from Manila to Naga, one-hour land trip from Naga to Sabang Port, two-hour boat trip from Sabang Port to Guijalo Port and a ten-minute land trip from Guijalo Port to Casita Mia Bed and Breakfast.

Option 2:

Take a twelve-hour bus ride from Cubao to Caramoan via Raymond Bus and then a ten-minute land trip Casita Mia Bed and Breakfast from the bus terminal. Long but scenic road trip indeed!

For booking inquiries, call 0917-8195150 or email casitashotels@gmail.com and book that well-deserved getaway. Also visit https://www.facebook.com/casitamiabedandbreakfast.

Watch vlog below:

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