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Top Hotels in Manila to Be In

As one of the popular tourist destinations in South East Asia, it is no surprise that the Philippines is laden with top-class hotels. One area that is abundant with these establishments is Manila. Being the country’s capital, it is pretty much where the action takes place. So if you are planning a visit to Manila any time soon, here are some hotels that you might want to consider checking in to.

Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
Located in the famous Malate district, the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila measures at 32 stories and comes with a total of 378 guestrooms and suites. Each one is fully furnished to meet your daily needs, making each stay as comfortable as your own home. The best part about it though is that you get to enjoy a scenic view of the bay area every time you open your windows. Finally, thanks to its location, the hotel is easily accessible to the airport and other tourist spots around the metropolis.

Pan Pacific Hotel Manila
The Pan Pacific Hotel Manila gives you something that no other hotel in the metro can offer: high-quality Butler service. So if you want to feel what it is like to have someone address your every need, then this hotel is for you. Aside from giving you this unique service, the hotel has 236 rooms and suites that you can choose from, ranging from executive to contemporary styles. And since it is located in the middle of the metropolis, you have easy access to the finest shopping malls and eateries around the area.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Holding the distinction of being the first Crowne Plaza Hotel to open in Manila, the hotel lives up to its reputation by offering the finest services available. This includes a 24-hour room service and in-room mini-bar to help cater to your every need. But what the Crowne Plaza Hotel is best known for is its buffet restaurant Seven Corners and its Chinese specialty eatery, the popular Xin Tian Di. Plus, since the hotel is linked directly to the Robinsons Galleria shopping mall, you will be able to enjoy shopping for souvenirs without having to worry about how you will take them back to the hotel.

G Hotel Manila By Waterfront
Although it may not be as large as the other hotels in the list, the G Hotel Manila By Waterfront makes up for its lack of size by providing superior service to its guests. With a total of only fifty rooms, including the suites, the hotel is able to give its guests a more personalized type of service, making them feel more cared for. Also, since the hotel is located near the bay area, you get to enjoy a good view of the Manila Bay.

Intercontinental Hotel
Not all hotels can claim that they were designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. And that’s the distinction that sets the Intercontinental Hotel apart from its competitors. Set up in the heart of the business district, Makati, the hotel gives you access to both Glorietta and Greenbelt. By being accessible to these two establishments, you get to enjoy shopping until the closing hours of the malls or you can experience the party life offered by the different bars and restaurants around the area. And if you want to learn more about the rich history of the Philippines, the hotel’s location allows you to easily visit the Ayala Museum and Intramuros, enabling you to quench your thirst for knowledge.

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Annual Trip Travel Insurance Can Benefit You in Many Ways

If you like to make annual trips and vacations every year, then you probably know the importance of having good annual trip travel insurance.  You probably already know that this type of insurance will cover every last trip you make annually.  But do you know, exactly, what all it can cover?

For starters, annual trip travel insurance can cover medical emergencies and healthcare problems that you may experience on your trips.  If you’re involved in any plane crashes, bus accidents, etc., then your medical expenses will be paid for.  If the worst happens, then good insurance will also cover accidental deaths. 

Some annual trip travel insurance policies may offer coverage for sports related accidents and others might not. If you plan on doing anything extreme, such as skiing, scuba diving, bungee jumping, etc., then make sure you get a plan that will cover any injures that occur from activities such as those. 

Costly inconveniences, such as flight cancellations, lost luggage and money, interruptions, etc., can also be covered with good annual trip travel insurance.  Any problems that may arise during any of your upcoming trips can be covered and taken care of.  If you have a bad habit of losing things, or often experience bad luck, then you definitely need to make sure your annual trip coverage will pay for these expenses for you.

The cost of annual trip travel insurance plans vary, yet any that you choose will save you a lot of money in the long run by not having to buy single trip plans over and over again.

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The Adventures and Risks of Geocaching

Have you ever gone treasure hunting? Do you remember playing hide and seek growing up? While on vacation, do you enjoy sightseeing, but sometimes like doing it independently instead of the being held hostage by the constraints of tour groups? An old game called letterboxing has influenced a modern, digitized and mobile game, using GPS-enabled devices, called geocaching.

Geocaching, a recreational outdoor activity gives participants the ability to use their mobile and other GPS-enabled devices to hunt for geocaches. Geocaches, or caches (waterproof containers) can be placed anywhere around the globe. These caches can contain a logbook and writing instrument, allowing the seeker to sign the log and return the container exactly as it was found. Sometimes these boxes contain items that can be used for trading. The geocacher, the person participating in geocaching, enters the date they found the cache and by using an established code name, signs the log. There are several types of geocaches depending on whether or not you want something traditional or daring. The different types include a multiple locations cache, an event cache with multiple participants, or an initiative involving a geocaching community, just to name few.

This techie-driven adventure can introduce unique experiences, while exploring new and exciting destinations. There are also risks involved that geocachers must be aware of. In light of local and national security, law enforcement officials find the placement of certain caches problematic. They may be placed in hidden spaces where the container looks suspicious or threatening. Depending on locations, other risks tag searchers appearing to look a little shady especially if they are seeking around buildings, structures, residential areas or near schools. Placement of these containers could also be considered in some situations as littering. Precautions must be taken when placing these containers in designated areas so that geocachers are not encouraged to trespass or find themselves in harm’s way (near high voltage or risky locations).

Could geocaching become the new modern-day tour guide? Clues are used to reference landmarks and other caches. For the independent, recreational tourist this will certainly introduce them to a new adventure, by discovering unique destinations locally and around the world.