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Chronicles Of A Chic Traveler: The Philippines

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A few months after I went  to Dubai   I was ready for The Philippines. My parents had visited the country and only had high praises so I decided to visit it myself.   Manila And  Surrounding Cities I stayed 5-star The Peninsula Manila and was definitely awed by their amazing service and the fantastic fountains. Not sure what my parents had so raved  about Manila but  the traffic jams kinda made the trip unimpressive. I was stuck in traffic for an hour or so trying to reach the Mall of Asia from my hotel. But once in the mall, I forgot about my frustrations as I got lost in the many boutiques and shops that I almost hit the limit on my credit card that very day. I  didn't  really have a fixed itinerary so I was thankful that there was a travel agency in the mall. The guy recommended tours to Boracay  and Palawan so  I took them but I also got a last tour to Ifugao because I like the poster of the rice terraces they had. ...

Defining Luxury Travel

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The present generation believes in doing things on the spur of the moment. When it comes to travel, international luxury tours interspersed with short weekend trips are the norm. Despite the failing economy, there are many who have disposable income; not to forget the millionaires and billionaires of the world. Most, for whom money is not an object, will opt for luxury tours and travel. The luxury traveler wants the best, whether it is service or comfort and of course, he or she also has the means to get their desires.   Luxury travel defined   Luxury travel is often associated with exotic locations, five star hotels, fine dining at top class starred hotels, traveling first class or sailing on expensive private yachts with crew to cater to your every need, and generally spending a huge sum of money on the experience. Defining luxury travel however, might not be as straightforward as it appears. Each person perceives the idea of luxury travel differently.   Of co...