• Clean bed, private bathroom with fresh towels, TV and a closet to hang clothes.
• Some hotels have mini-bar with beverages, cable TV and internet access that would allow you to do web based video conferencing if you are out on a business trip.
• There are also luxury hotels that provide laundry service, 24-hour room service and complimentary breakfast.
• Fitness center and swimming pool are also some of the amenities that you can look for in a hotel.
• Shuttle service from the airport to the hotel and vice-versa is also available in most hotels too. A concierge will also help you find favourite local attractions and will assist you in restaurant reservations too.

These are just some of the amenities that you should look for before you make a reservation for your accommodation.

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• Do not forget to rent a car. It may seem to be expensive but it will definitely cost you less instead of using your own vehicle. More often than not, car rental is more affordable compare to the cost of airport shuttle service.
• Do not forget to use your discount coupons, whether it is for your food or lodging- you can still get good savings in using these coupons.
• Do not forget to bring your own stroller too. Rental of a stroller would cost you around $10-$15 per day; you can actually use that money elsewhere.
• Check out for multi-day passes offered in attraction or amusement parks. This is definitely a good deal because you can use it anytime you want.
• You can spend at least a day away from the attractions by utilizing the hotel swimming pool. You have paid for these amenities and you might as well enjoy it too.

Any beach in Palawan is breathtaking and definitely worth visiting, however Honda Bay is the perfect choice. You can stroll on the soft white sands or take pleasure in watching the beautiful marine life through diving and snorkelling. There are a lot of colourful fishes and stunning corals; these corals look like flowers included in the high floral arrangement value. They come in different shapes and sizes and colors too.

The beaches in Bantayan Island in Cebu are another must-see tourist destination. Walk leisurely along the coast of the island and be fascinated with the beauty of white sand beaches. You will also experience clear and pure waters in this secluded island in Cebu.

Siargao Island is considered as the surfer’s dream and this used to be one of the best kept secret beaches in the Philippines. But because of its interesting contrasts, both local and foreign tourists have grown to love the place. The waves are power and huge, the perfect surfing wave cloud 9 is the most famous wave in Siargao.

These are some of the top three beaches that you can find in the Philippines. There are 7,107 islands and you will surely find your favorite beach spot in the country.

I’ll be sending your prizes today. Thanks again for participating. By the way, we will be cancelling the top commenter at the end of January. I will announce here when we  will resume again.

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Are you tired of your System Support & Documentation Jobs or any work in general? Then you may want to take a vacation in one the five most beautiful and interesting places to visit in the whole world.

• The Grand Canyon in USA – this is an enjoyable scenery and many scientists believe that the Grand Canyon was actually created by Colorado River.
• The Cape Town in South Africa – this place is often referred to as “Heaven on Earth”. This is a small town located at the tip of the African continent and it is surrounded by huge mountains.
• The Great Barrier Reef in Australia – this is probably one of the wonders of nature. It is the world’s largest coral reef and is located in the east coast of Australia.
• The Taj Mahal in India – is one of the most beautiful mauseleums ever built. White marble is used to for this mauseleum which is the symbol of love for Mumtaz Mahal who happened to be the favorite wife of  Shah Jahan.
• The Machu Picchu in Peru – or the “old peak” is one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world. It is believed that this was a sacred place for people in the ancient times. The structures and sculptures here were done by architectural geniuses.

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About 48 kilometers west of Manila lies a small rocky island known as Corregidor. This fortress witnessed the courage, heroism and valor of Filipinos and American soldiers who bravely fought against the Japanese forces in World War II. The small rocky island is divided into several geographic sectors. Each sector has its own story to tell and this can be seen by the structures found in each sector.

The first sector is known as the Topside, it is the highest part of the island and is about 400 feet above sea level. In here, you will find the ruins of Mile-long Barracks which is a concrete building which is hurricane-proof according to its designers. The American enlisted personnel and officers used this as their garrison. The Spanish Light house is also found in this sector, it was originally built by Spaniards in the year 1836. However, after sixty-one years another lighthouse was built in replacement of this old one.

The second sector is the Middleside which is approximately between 100-400 feet above sea level. In here you will find different parks such as Filipino-American Friendship Park, it commemorates the friendship between Unites States and the Philippines during World War. There is also an Aviary and Theme park that houses both local and foreign varieties of feathered animals such as Philippine horned owl, Indonesian parrot, the red-vested cockatoo and a lot more.

The Bottomside is the lower part of the island and the landmarks that can be seen on this sector are the North and South Dock, Lorcha Dock and Barrio San Jose. These docks played an immense role during the World War II and most of them are currently being used to dock yachts, boats and vessels from the Philippine Navy.

The last sector is the Tail End, it looks like a twisted tail and that is where it got its peculiar name. There are several parks found in this area such as President Manuel Quezon Park, Japanese Garden of Peace and Statue of the Filipino Woman.

There are souvenir shops located in each sector for visitors to purchase memorabilia. You would see several point of purchase displayto give you ideas on what are the stories behind the memorabilia.

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The Sedlec Ossuary is believed to have approximately around 70,000 human skeletons. It may look very eerie but these bones were arranged in a very artistic manner either as church decorations or furnishings. Despite its peculiarity, the Church of Bones is the most frequented tourist destination in Czech Republic. There are around 200 thousand visitors every year who come and visit the church made of human remains.

I wonder if the switch plates were made of human skeleton too?

Go to Jetstar to book your flights!

The winner for November Top Commenter Giveaway is:

First place – Donna
2nd place – Ricalyn

Please send me an email with your paypal id so I can send over your cash prize

Congratulations! And to those that haven’t won yet, don’t worry maybe this will be your month? And since it’s the holidays, I will be adding something extra to the 1st placer’s prize….what it is I am still trying to decide so watch out!

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One of the popular icehotel is Sweden Icehotel. It is built along the river of Jakkasjarvi which is about 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. To build this unique icehotel it takes around 10,000 tons of river ice and about 30,000 tons of white snow. The amenities of this hotel includes ice chapel, ice bar and ice sauna too. Sleeping bags were provided for guests plus warm winter clothing too.

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Another icehotel is found in Quebec Canada, the Quebec Ice Hotel which is located about 10 minutes from downtown of Quebec City. This ice hotel is made from 15,000 tons of snow and about 500 tons of ice. There are thousands of families who visit the place. The kids get to enjoy fun ice slides and also colored themes hotel rooms. It is definitely a perfect place for family travel this winter. You just need to verify with the hotel reservation whether the amenities include wifi internet connection so you can enjoy your Android tablet too.