Packages detail

Inland, the rich history and culture of the Filipino people, the dramatic landscapes and thriving cities fascinate the visitor. Manila, the capital of The Philippines, is also its heart and soul. It sets the rhythm of life in this archipelago and is a pulsating hub that blends the Oriental with the Occidental, the traditional with the modern, the mundane with extraordinary.

The earliest inhabitants of the Philippines were the Negritos. Other tribes later arrived from Malaysia and Indonesia. The islands were occupied by the Japanese between 1942 and 1945, during WWII, only achieving independence in 1946. During the next two decades, there was a succession of presidents who maintained strong links with the USA.

In 1965, Ferdinand Marcos of the Nacionalista party won the presidential elections and began a programme of rapid economic development. By 1972, Marcos had instituted martial law and suppressed all political opposition. He also set about large-scale looting of the country’s finances to fill his and his family’s own foreign bank accounts.

By the mid-1980s, the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party, was able to sustain a major insurrection right across the country in both rural and urban areas. The turning point for the regime came after the assassination of Benigno Aquino upon his return from exile in 1983. Public opinion rallied behind his widow, Corazon Aquino in a massive campaign of demonstrations and non-violent protest, popularly dubbed ‘People Power’. Then, US President Ronald Reagan withdrew his backing from Marcos. The Filipino military, Marcos’ last bastion of support, followed suit and Marcos left for Hawaiian exile in 1986. He died there in 1989.

Poverty and the country’s debt burden are still very high, explaining the high number of Filipinos residing abroad.

Infrastructure projects involving airports, expressways, inter-island transport and even the currently almost non-existent railway system are part of a 10-point development agenda until 2010. Travel and tourism will surely benefit, as airports nationwide are being constructed or renovated to accommodate larger planes and more visitors.

·          3 Days and 2 Nights (AED5410 good for 2)                                                                                            

·          Includes:                                                                                                  

• Roundtrip flight to Caticlan via SEAIR (Origin: Manila or Cebu)
• 3 days, 2 nights deluxe room accommodation
• Roundtrip land & boat Caticlan transfers
• Welcome drink & shell necklace upon arrival
• Daily breakfast for two
• One lunch for two
• One dinner for two with cultural dance show (subject to availability)
• Complimentary Fridays souvenir

 

 

·          Perfect Honeymoon (AED6600 good for 2)

·          Includes:

• Roundtrip flight to Caticlan via SEAIR (Origin: Manila or Cebu)
• 3 days, 2 nights deluxe room accommodation
• Roundtrip land & boat Caticlan transfers
• Welcome drink & shell necklace upon arrival
• Tropical Fruit Basket
• Box of Homemade Chocolates
• Massage Oil and Lotion Set (Body Shop)
• Fridays Bathrobes for  two
• Framed Souvenir Photo
• Daily Set Breakfast for two
• One Lunch for two
• Candlelit Dinner for two w/ wine

• Rates exclude international Airfare and taxes
•  Package is designed for 2 adults
•  Rates are good for 2 adults in UAE Dirhams
• Prices are subject to change / availability of rooms
• Prices are for reference only and may vary according to your travel period & availability.
•  Packages are valid from October 16, 2011 to June 30, 2012 only. (Surcharge applies during Peak Seasons: Chinese New Year Jan 20-30, 2012 & Holy Week March 30 – Apr 15, 2012)