Signature Philippine Tours
Signature Philippine Tours A Magical Experience! www.tourflair.com
About Us TourFlair is managed by a dynamic team of three Our vision is to showcase the Philippines to small groups of guests as seen through our eyes - the beautiful sites, the vibrant city life, the culture and relaxed leisurely lifestyle, the renowned Philippine hospitality All this is accompanied with every comfort as visitors are treated as friends and special guests We wish to impart upon the visitor a sensation that the Philippines is their home away from home - to return to their homeland with a feeling of ultimate satisfaction at having experienced an extraordinary trip TourFlair is a subsidiary of FLAIR ORIENTALE
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What We Offer Tours & Trips our perfectly planned itineraries are custom-made for small groups, to allow them to absorb Manila and the sites to the fullest Small Group Travel we accept a maximum of 8 guests per tour to maintain the highquality of our service Accommodations we select only the finest hotels and inns in the country to ensure our guests have the best service and location
Culinary adventures visitors will savor the diverse international and Filipino/Spanish fusion cuisine from the incredible array of restaurants around town. Unrivaled shopping will delight guests when we take them to shop in craft and jewelry markets, bazaars and world class shopping malls that sell everything under the sun at cut-rate prices. Historical Sites and Tours you will encounter the old-world charm of the country with its blend of Spanish/American/Chinese/Malay culture.
Personal Attention guests are chaperoned at all times; a welcome cocktail/dinner party at a Manila home as well as access to the most exclusive club in Manila adds the final touch; a special thank you gift is given to each guest at the end of the stay. Professional Tour Directors ranked among the best in the business. Our love of travel is surpassed only by our desire to share our enthusiasm, knowledge, personal insights and experiences with others. Friendship this is what we take most pride in -- the friendship that we offer you. You will be part of the Filipino Family, one of us. As visitors from overseas, you are our guests and special friends, and we give you the friendship and the unique attention that you deserve.
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Manila Captivates! Inaugural Tour: October 7-15, 2010 US$3,200.00 DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MANILA A modern cosmopolitan city. Check into one of Manila's finest five-star hotels in the heart of the city, and enjoy a leisurely evening. DAY 3 ALL ABOARD MacArthur s Last Stand was in Corregidor. In WWII the battle of Bataan and Corregidor delayed the advance of the Japanese and saved Australia. Visit the fortress island of Corregidor by Hydrofoil. Return to Manila and dine at unique Filipino restaurant followed by dancing at exclusive club with your own private dance instructor. DAY 2 INTRAMUROS Visit the old Spanish Fortress called the Walled City and the Philippines' oldest church followed by lunch at historic "Old Manila" venue. Soothing afternoon at a Spa, and an intimate cocktail reception at an exclusive home. DAY 4 HISTORY & TRAVEL Start the day at the Ayala Museum to witness the rich tapestry of Philippine history through the Dioramas. Out of town dinner at quaint Tagaytay restaurant. Overnight at exquisite Bed & Breakfast.
DAY 5 DAY OF LEISURE & PLEASURE Awaken to the breathtaking view of Taal Volcano. Lunch at charming garden restaurant followed by massage. Back to Manila for a taste of Manila's vibrant nightlife. DAY 7 MALACAŇAN Spend the morning at a private viewing of the Museum at Malacañan, the Presidential Palace, followed by lunch at an ancestral home. End your day learning the secrets of Philippine cuisine at a noted culinary school. DAY 6 SHOPPING DAZE Fun fun fun shopping at a famous "Flea Market", a designer boutique and Philippine handicraft shops. Dinner at Makati's Greenbelt. DAY 8 MUSEUM & CULTURE Tour the National Museum and have a delightful "tapas" lunch. Relax with a an afternoon at the spa followed by dinner at the exclusive Manila Polo Club.
DAY 9 THE PERFECT ENDING... Design your day's activities either lend a hand at a day of volunteerism or more shopping at "Market Market". Lunch nearby and late check-out from the hotel. TourFlair offers only land tours. All prices are quoted in US dollars. Reservations: 15% deposit required within 7 days of booking. Full payment required 30 days prior to departure. $400 discount to all MANILA CAPTIVATES bookings. A 10% discount is given to those that pay 60 days prior to departure. (excluding MANILA CAPTIVATES tour) Prices are subject to change.
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Northern Exposure Visit one of the man-made wonders of the world the breath-taking Rice Terraces in Banaue, in the mountain province of Northern Luzon. This tour includes a visit to Sagada and Baguio, the City of Pines. Other Exciting Tours Ultimate Surf Amanpulo, managed by the world class Aman Resorts, in Pamilican Island, Palawan, is arguably the most beautiful beach on earth!
Ageless & Magical El Nido, a paradise of towering marble cliffs, white beaches, multi-colored corals, beautiful caves and lagoons, described by Jacques Costeau as the last bastion of ancient rocks & cliffs on earth. Vigan, Vigan!... Established in the 16 th century, A World Heritage Site, Vigan is the only surviving Spanish colonial town in the Philippines.
Legendary Shangri-la Luxuriate your stay at Shangri-la Hotels. Shangri-la s resort and spa at Boracay is the ultimate Tropical Garden of Eden! A Thousand and One Hills The island of Bohol offers the most unique land formations - the Chocolate Hills; and is home to the indigenous species of Tarsiers, the world s smallest primates.
Locked in Time Batanes island, the last frontier the home of the winds. Untouched, beautiful and beyond words. Las Casas Filipinas Walk into a virtual time warp, where authentic 19 th century houses were painstakingly moved from different parts of the country and were rebuilt and restored to resemble a centuries old Spanish-Filipino town.
The following are inclusive in all Tour Packages: Premium accommodations at five-star Manila Hotel (double occupancy) Single occupancy available upon request Welcome gift Tours and Trips All breakfasts A few hosted dinners Massage therapy and choice of beauty treatment Chauffeur driven vehicle to and from all destinations and sites Personal Tour Director (available at all times) Welcome reception at exclusive Manila home Access to exclusive private club in Manila Mobile phones for Philippine use (Complementary phone card) Late checkout Airport transfers Special thank-you gift NOTE: Airfare is excluded. Travel insurance purchased by guest and furnished to TourFlair prior to departure. All bar drinks and hard liquor are at guests' expense. Extreme climate and weather may require a change in itinerary.
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The Philippine Islands The Philippines is an archipelago with three main island groups Luzon is the largest island, and where Manila is located. Visayas is the middle cluster of islands, that boasts beautiful beaches and cultural diversity. Mindanao is the southernmost group of island, and the seat of Muslim culture.
About the Philippines Dubbed the Green Necklace of the Pacific; the Pearl of the Orient Seas; 7,107 islands with coastline of 36,289 km; bounded on the east by Pacific Ocean, on the west by South China Sea; northernmost island is Batanes, only 190 km from Taiwan; southernmost island is Tawi-Tawi, only 60 km from Borneo. Climate is tropical with 2 seasons dry (Nov May) & wet (June-Oct) Average Temperature - 27 deg Celsius Population about 100 million Currency Philippine Peso Official Language Pilipino and English; there are over 170 dialects Capital City Manila; Makati is the Financial District Government Republic with 3 branches of government namely: Executive, Legislative; Judiciary
Interesting Facts More than 10 million Filipinos are living overseas and remittances to the country reach highs of $17.5 billion Jose Rizal is the National hero. He was executed by the Spaniards in 1898 and spoke 20 languages The world s rarest seashell, conus gloriamaris, is among the 12,000 species of shells found in the Philippines 488 coral species out of 500 worldwide are found in the country The world s smallest primate, Tarsiers, is indigenous to Bohol Island Taal Volcano is the world s smallest volcano Mayon volcano in Albay has the world s most perfect cone The Karaoke is a Filipino invention The Philippines is the text capital of the world with one billion text messages daily with 50 million cell phone users
A Brief History Most Filipinos belong to the Malay race. The Philippines is a unique nation with four cultures Asian, Spanish, Mexican, and American. As early as the 10 th century, the Filipinos traded with the Chinese and Arabs who introduced Islam to the country In 1521 Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese, sailed from Spain to the Philippines and thus began the 3 centurie rule of Spain. The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598) It was because of this expedition that Magellan proved that the world was round The Spanish friars introduced Christianity to the natives. Spain governed the Philippines via the Galleon Trade that sailed through Mexico which is why a lot of our customs and culture have a Mexican influence In the 18 th century the British invaded Manila but only held it for a few months In 1898 the Americans defeated the Spaniards in the Spanish-American War and Spain turned over the Philippines to America, who governed the country for 50 years. The Americans built many schools across the country and educated the Filipinos, which is why today, most Filipinos speak English and the Philippines is ranked the third largest English-speaking country in the world On December 10, 1941, Japan attacked Manila (after Pearl Harbor), and defeated the Americans. They occupied the Philippines for 4 years until MacArthur s return in 1945 The United States granted the Philippines its independence on July 4, 1946 and Manuel Roxas was the first president Ferdinand Marcos was elected president in 1965. In1971 Marcos declared Martial Law. His dictatorship grew until 1986 when he called an election, and the wife of assassinated political leader, Benigno Aquino, Corazon Aquino, defeated him in elections. Fidel Ramos succeeded her as president, followed by Joseph Estrada, who was impeached. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stepped into the presidency and after ten years of corrupt rule, the people elected Benigno Aquino Jr., son of Corazon Aquino, to be the next leader. Aquino is the president of the Philippines today.
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