Boracay deals at HSMA’s SOS sale
THE SEPTEMBER Online Sale (SOS) of the Hotel Sales & Management Association (HSMA) back — and Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay is all set to deliver. Under Crimson’s Boracay Better Than Ever promo, guests can choose from among four accommodation types and also have a chance to win two round-trip tickets for Airasia’s Manila-Caticlan route.
Packages are available as follows: Deluxe Premier at P25,200 net; Suite at P28,800 net; Villa Suite with its own plunge pool at P39,600 net; and stand-alone Villa with its own plunge pool at P47,700 net. Round-trip transfers via land or sea to and from the Caticlan jetty are included. All packages include accommodation for four days and three nights with complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children under the age of 12. Guests can also enjoy P2,000 in dining credits consumable throughout their stay, as well as 50% off on selected drinks at J’s Pool Bar and 15% off at restaurants within the property. There is also a 50% discount on regular services at the AUM Spa. More active types can enjoy 15% off on various sport and leisure activities, and those who want to explore Boracay can hop aboard the daily shuttle to and from D’Mall in Station Two. Those booking villa stays will also enjoy special amenities on arrival, along with complimentary evening cocktails and one-time mini-bar privileges. The packages include special rates on home service RT-PCR testing care of Detoxicare.
Crimson Boracay also offers its romantic Escape and Elope in Style celebration package. This unique wedding package enables couples to share their big day even virtually with friends and family. The intimate ceremony can take place at the Events Pavilion or down by the beach at sunset with a venue decked out in white and fine flowers. A virtual reception can follow as Crimson can provide curated grazing or food boxes which can be delivered to the homes of at least 10 guests to help celebrate the occasion. The newlyweds can enjoy a two-night stay in one of Crimson’s Seaview Suites, with a romantic champagne breakfast in bed, as well as round-trip transfers for two.
Booking period for all packages is until Oct. 15 only; stays may be availed of from Oct. 1, 2021 to Dec. 25, 2022. These offers are exclusively available at https://bit.ly/crsbsos. Call 0998-596-4658 or e-mail boracay.sm3@crimsonhotel.com for inquiries.
Cebu Pacific launches special 25th anniversary credit card
TO MARK its 25th anniversary, Cebu Pacific has launched new Cebu Pacific Gold and Platinum Credit Cards, in partnership with Go Rewards, UnionBank of the Philippines, and Visa. Using this card will earn Go Rewards points to fly faster as cardholders will get one point for every P100 spent with Cebu Pacific. If used anywhere else, one point will be earned for every P200 spent.
A cardholder is eligible to be a Black Card member of Go Rewards. When flying as a Black card member, they get the preferential earn rate of 1 Go Rewards point for every P20 spent (for the base fare and some ancillaries) when flying with Cebu Pacific. Cardholders will also get early alerts for CEB promo fares, and other Go Rewards, UnionBank and Visa exclusive offers.
Platinum cardholders will also gain exclusive access to Pacific Club Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 on top of travel insurance of up to P10 million. Those who sign up for a card now until Dec. 31 will receive Go Rewards bonus points which can be used to book a CEB flight online conveniently.
A Gold cardholder will receive 5,000 points, while a Platinum cardholder will get 10,000 points. All these points can be redeemed not just for a flight, but even to purchase other essentials.
These credit cards are also accepted worldwide through the accredited merchants of Visa. CEB currently operates regular flights to 32 domestic destinations which include Boracay, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Siargao.
Trip.com introduces new ‘Vaccinated Discount Campaign’
FROM now until Dec. 31, fully vaccinated Trip.com users can enjoy up to 30% off bookings for selected hotel bookings across the Philippines. The “Vaccinated Discount Campaign” is part of Trip.com’s efforts towards supporting the local government’s vaccination campaign. Deals from the “Vaccinated Discount Campaign” will feature hotel booking deals from more than 100 accommodation partners. The Aloha Boracay Hotel, Boracay Beach Club, and Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort are among the list of partners who have joined the initiative to offer exclusive perks in a collective effort to promote safe travel within the country.
Eligibility for the discounts will only apply to fully vaccinated individuals who will be required to provide a proof of vaccination before or upon arrival at the accommodation of choice.
Participating merchants will also be able to garner greater visibility through dedicated marketing efforts by Trip.com. For example, the exclusive discounts will be featured on a dedicated landing page that is easily accessed by site visitors, thereby gaining more traffic for the promotions offered by respective merchants.
For more information on the deals and list of participating hotels for the “Vaccinated Discount Campaign,” visit www.trip.com/sale/w/2749/yourshotatdiscounts.html?curr=PHP. The promotions can also be accessed on the Trip.com mobile app on App Store and Google Play.
Thailand’s Phuket Sandbox extends reach, Chaing Mai next
THE TOURISM Authority of Thailand and the Phuket Tourism Association launched the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension program in August which enables fully vaccinated international travelers to travel to Phuket and chosen extension areas within the program. Previously, tourists were mandated to stay in Phuket for a minimum of 14 days, but with the upgraded program, fully vaccinated travelers can reduce their mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to seven days, after which another seven nights can be spent in any of the extension areas in Krabi, Phang-Nga, or Surat Thani.
In the Phuket Sandbox, tourists can enjoy sea excursions such as yachting and cruising, enjoy traditional dance performances around the island, and enjoy dining, shopping, lifestyle and lodging establishments in the island as long as they are accredited by the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration Plus (SHA Plus).
As the country safely reopens for tourism, Chiang Mai is next on the list of areas with reopening plans. Slated to re-open in October, Chiang Mai’s reopening effort is dubbed “Charming Chiang Mai,” which aims to highlight the beauty and appeal of the Northern Thailand city. Additionally, more destinations in Thailand — including Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Pattaya — are planned to reopen from Oct. 1.
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