The heat is definitely on! Soon you’ll realize that summer is flying by fast, so you better make the most of the sunshiny weather and have some fun under the sun.
And don’t you just love what summer brings? The kids are on vacation, the sun is shining high above the horizon, vibrant colors are everywhere and there’s constant buzz about summer outings and shindigs. What about the thought of hitting the sand and feeling the warm breeze touching your skin? Or the simple joy of eating loads of ice cream and of course, the Filipino summer staple – halo-halo?
The Philippines is envied by many because of our tropical weather and magnificent beaches. Why not take advantage of it? It is the perfect season to relax and unwind, a great opportunity to take a break from your hectic schedule, enjoy some downtime, bask in the sun and drench yourself in the excitement of pure summer fun. Or if you want, you can also go on an out of the country expedition. Explore other cities and immerse yourself in the heritage and way of life of different nations around the globe.
Indeed, summer offers plenty of possibilities for rest and relaxation. But best of all, summer is also the ideal time to create and share wonderful memories with your family and friends.
Beat the Summer Heat
You probably have summer plans left and right, and you just haven’t quite figured out what to do and where to go. But whatever option you choose, take note of these essential travel tips before you wander off to your next adventure.
Go online and read user-review sites. Travel reviews are a big help when planning your trips. You can read through travel blogs or log-on to sites like TripAdvisor.com, wherein you’ll find a multitude of reviews about hotels, tourist attractions, restaurants and the like, complete with pictures and even location maps. This way, you don’t have to fret about your itinerary since you can plan it ahead of time and be able to choose the best and most recommended options that you and your companions will enjoy.
Have your travel documents at hand. Apart from having printouts and photocopies, scan a copy of your passport, visa, hotel vouchers and other important credentials and email them to yourself. In case of any unfortunate incident while traveling, you’ll be safer knowing that you have a digital copy of your travel documents.
Pack light but include your travel essentials. Make it your goal to travel with only one bag. Most especially if you’re traveling abroad, check the weather forecast during your stay so that you’ll know which particular articles of clothing and accessories to bring. Better if you can download a weather app (for free!) so you can get the latest weather updates. And remember to always bring your toiletry kit, a stash of emergency medicine for headache, fever, diarrhea, etc., a universal charger for all your gadgets, your ATM and a spare credit card.
Maximize promos and special offers. Be on the look out for travel-related offers – discounts on hotels and accommodation and airline ticket seat sales. Also take advantage of credit card promos for deferred or installment payment options and don’t forget about your credit card travel perks such as access to airport lounges and travel and accident insurance. Save as much as you can on your bookings and reservations so that you don’t have to scrimp while you’re on vacation and you can go ahead and create amazing summer memories that you’ll be able to cherish for a lifetime.
Have a Summerific Vacation
No matter where you go, keep in mind that more than anything, the goal of your trip is to be able to learn new things, spend quality time and bond with your loved ones. Make it a vacation to remember and don’t forget to take snapshots and videos to capture those amazing summer moments and share-worthy milestones.
Take advantage of special travel deals, complete travel packages, and airline tickets for both local and international destinations when you book your trip using your BDO or American Express Card.
With the BDO Travel Now Pay Later at Absolutely 0% Installment Promo, you have the option to pay on installment up to 6 months and start your payments on the 2nd monthly billing statement after your purchase. Now, this will allow you to spread out your expenses and make traveling a lot easier on the pocket!
Why not explore local destinations like Boracay, Batanes, Ilocos and Coron? Or you can choose to go on an out of the country trip to Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Dubai or Malaysia. And for those who want to travel without worrying about where to go and what to do, what about getting a complete travel package to Universal Studios Singapore or Hong Kong Disneyland?
It’s not yet too late! You can still book your summer getaway to these destinations and more for as low as Php1,711.00*, payable in 6 monthly installments. So affordable, right?
Now, if you already have a destination and itinerary in mind and just scouting for the best available airfare rates, you can also purchase airline tickets via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, American Airlines, Delta, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Air Canada, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airways and more at Absolutely 0% Installment for 3 months. Simply get in touch with BDO’s partner travel agencies to avail of this special offer.
This time around, why not make your summer about discovering new places, trying out new things, learning a new skill, language, or culture? Get out there, make the most out of summer while you still can and start booking your great summerscape!
The BDO Travel Now Pay Later at Absolutely 0% Installment Promo runs until June 30, 2014. For reservation inquiries, please email bdotraveldeals@bdo.com.ph.
Not yet a BDO Credit Cardholder? Apply now and avail of exclusive promos and offers from BDO!
To know more, log-on to www.bdo.com.ph, call the BDO Customer Contact Center at 631-8000 or 1-800-10-631-8000 (Domestic Toll-Free) or download the BDO Deal Finder App for FREE at the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to find out about the latest deals for BDO Credit Cardholders.
