Appreciate the Outdoors, the Luxurious Way

You may be considering the booking of a last minute holiday but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the quality of your stay. With the summer deals quickly dwindling, people are looking forward to winter and 2013 and what better way to end the year than by booking one of the last minute luxuryski holidays?

If you can’t wait that long for a getaway, there will still be some excellent packages available for the coming months, including many outdoors pursuits such as hiking and watersports holidays for the outdoors fanatics.

If the mountains are your calling, deluxe ski packages are available to ensure that your experiences are memorable both on and off-piste. On the slopes, instructors are on hand to offer tuition if needed, to help spruce up your skills or to give you a gentle nudge before your confidence allows you to set off on your mountain travels.

Off-piste, the luxury is just beginning. After a hot toddy or two in the après ski bar, return to your accommodation to unwind. Luxury, full board chalets are a perfect addition to any ski package and allow for absolute comfort for the duration of your stay.

For the tech savvy, opt for a chalet that offers wireless Internet, or choose one in vicinity of a spa to take advantage of a treatment or two whilst you’re there to help ease any muscle tension.

Typically, catered ski chalets include at least two home cooked meals a day as well as afternoon tea and wine served with your evening meal. What more could you ask for after a hard slogged day on the piste? Opt for a chalet which provides a turn down service to be treated like royalty, with the provision of fresh towels daily – absolute bliss.

Book your luxury adventure today and get lucky by finding one of the deluxe chalets available this winter. 

Where to Choose For Cheap All Inclusive Holidays?

When budget is a primary consideration, why not look for cheapall inclusive holidays? Going all inclusive is typically a great value option, with the added benefit of most of your holiday extras being paid up front.

In a typical all inclusive package you’ll get three meals a day, plus snacks and soft, hot and local alcoholic drinks. Many all inclusive packages also include activities, depending on what the hotel offers, such as scuba diving or bike hire.

There’s a wide variety of destinations to choose from when looking for great value all inclusive holiday offers, including:

Turkey

Turkey is arguable the king of the all inclusive deal, with many hotels offering that as an option. Popular destinations in Turkey include Marmaris for family friendly fun, Antalya for great nightlife and beaches, and Lara Beach and Side for the quiet life.

Egypt

Egypt has increased in popularity as a holiday destination in recent years, due to great prices on all inclusive packages and guaranteed high temperatures and sunshine.

With many Egypt holidays you’ll find that everything that you need is included in the price and readily available in your resort, leaving you with the peace of mind that you need to enjoy this sunny destination.

Hotels on the Red Sea are most popular for beach breaks, so look to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheik. If it’s culture that you’re after, a Nile cruise is a great way to see the sights.

Greece

Ever popular Greece has some fantastic all inclusive packages available to the beautiful islands of Crete, Rhodes and more. Family friendly, but with great temperatures to boot, Greece combines culture and tourist attractions perfectly for a memorable trip for all ages.

If you want an affordable summer holiday without any stress, fuss or hassle, you’ll be spoilt for choice when you choose all inclusive.

Father's Day at Marriott Manila

Golf Your Way to Father's Day at Marriot Manila

Treat the most important man in your life with a hole-in-one adventure! Marriot Manila offers this hole-in-one treat from dining, accommodation, plus dad's love for golf.

Brunch at Marriot Cafe would be great to celebrate Father's Day. For only P2,500 net, treat the whole family to a spread that is purely gourmet. The menu is complete for the whole family: Mom and Dad can have steak and martini or cocktails, while the young ones can indulge in the chocolate room. Treat everyone in Marriot Cafe's most sensational homemade gelato!

Celebrate Father's Day with luxury and indulge in a Marriot Manila's mid-year bonus room package. Stay for two nights for only P9,888 per night with free breakfast for two. Avail of this promo and double your Marriot Rewards points plus you can also get the third night - FREE!

ABOUT MARRIOTT HOTEL MANILA:

An inviting beacon set in the world-class casino entertainment complex of Resorts World Manila, Marriott Hotel Manila is the place to work and play. Ideally located in Newport City across Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, it is a convenient 15 minute drive from Makati Business District and Bonifacio Global City . Affording a splendid view of the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, it boasts 342 exquisite guest accommodations that offers luxurious bedding, in-room safe, mini-bar, high-speed Internet, air conditioning, 40" full high definition LCDs with IPTV, videos on demand and jack pack plug-and-play system. The hotel features excellent dining options such as Marriott Cafe, Cru Steakhouse, Java+ and Lobby Lounge. Leisure facilities include Quan Spa, Health Club, Salon and Newport Mall. With a Grand Ballroom and several meeting rooms, Marriott Hotel Manila is also the ultimate destination for meetings and events, from weddings to gala dinner celebrations.

For inquiries or reservations, call 988-9999. You may also check Marriot Manila at 

www.marriott.com/mnlap.

Sharm el Sheikh: Sun, Sea and Sand

A holiday to Sharm el Sheikh is usually less exploring ancient sights, and more soaking up on the warm rays on glorious golden sands, or dipping into the Red Sea to discover its vibrant underwater life. A trip to this sun-soaked corner of Egypt is pretty much all about the beach - and what a gem it is. Lapped by warm azure waters, the coastline is a picturesque spot with soft silken sands and more than your fair share of parasols, perfect for kicking back and catching up on the latest bestsellers.

And as a popular tourist hotspot the price are usually pretty reasonable too. Cheap holidays to Sharm El Sheikh can be found to suit a vast range of different budgets, and with a healthy selection of discounts on everything from early bird booking reductions to cut-price late deals, you’re bound to find something that’s right up your street.

Cheap package holidays often come down in price the closer you get to your departure date. So to bag a real bargain, book a week off work and then wait until a fortnight or so before your flight to book your holiday. Naturally availability will be more limited, but with so much choice on holidays across Sharm el Sheikh you’ll more than likely find something to suit. For the best prices, be prepared to try a different resort, perhaps a different board basis or star rating at your hotel, and even consider flying from an alternative UK airport. Flights from London are often cheaper than say Birmingham or East Midlands, and the savings are usually worth it - even after you’ve worked out the extra costs of transport and airport parking.

So if it’s a sun-soaked beach break you’re after that won’t break the bank, a holiday Sharm el Sheikh could be right up your street.

Sea Shells plus BOTONA shots

Gracie's activity during our recent Mati trip was to collect lots and lots of sea shells. She was in her swimsuit but because the waves were really huge that time, she skipped the ocean and instead hiked on to where the shells are. She picked up around half a litter of shells and even found this sea urchin at the beach:

The waves must have washed this urchin ashore

Some really small sea shells.

Shells of different shapes and sizes.

This shot was taken at Botona Beach Resort's garden

More of the article after the jump.

Christmas + Birthday Gifts

Oh my gawsh! I just made my first post entitled "Disappointment" and it's my first post for the year! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Anyway, to ward off whatever negative vibes, here are the photos of some gifts I received on my birthday and Christmas. 

1. Brown Bag. I got a lot of compliments with this bag. I actually like it. It's from a client and it's the very first Christmas gift that I received early December.
2. Pink and Grey Bag. I haven't used this yet but it's very spacious and I think that my netbook would fit in this bag. This one's from a client, too.
3. Guess Clutch. Another gift from my client. My clients love me! I actually like this clutch because I don't have small bags. My bags are always big. I could use this clutch for times when I only want to bring a cellphone and cash. I tried if my cellphone would fit into my clutch and it did! Yay!
4. Large Paper Clip. I actually have four (4), for each of my sisters and me but I think that I could use these clips more than they could so I hoarded all of them. Hahaha! Thanks Auntie Jade!
5. Ballerina Accessories Organizer. OMG! I didn't know I was looking for love until I found you! You may not see me sporting bracelets and earrings but I have a lot of hair accessories that are sitting all around my bedroom and even all around the house. I finally have a resting parking space for my hair accs! Thanks Lysette!
6. Hanky Set. It's funny because I never use handkerchiefs. Why? Because I lose them. I haven't really opened the box yet but I've displayed it on my shelf. I like the pink face towel, the design is so very me! I like it! Thanks Mich!
7. Pen. This red pen is very special because it has my name etched on it! It's actually the fourth Parker pen that I got since 2010, but it's the only one with my name. Thanks Yajams!

So, those are just some of the gifts I received last December. Some of the gifts that I received are in the laundry, hahaha! So I wasn't able to get photos.

How was your holiday?