Starting July 1, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is to be open daily, with the hours applying both to the main museum on Fifth Avenue as well as to the Cloisters museum and gardens in Fort Tryon Park on the northern tip of Manhattan Island, the museum’s administration has announced.

The main museum’s opening hours will be 10 am to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 5.30 pm Sundays to Thursdays. The Cloisters is open daily until October from 10 am to 5.15 pm and from 10 am to 4.45 pm from November through February.
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Posted: April 15th, 2013 under Travel News.
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Wellington (dpa) – Tiny Pacific airline Samoa Air has flown into a cloud of controversy over its move to begin charging passengers based on what they weigh, with some suggesting the move is discriminatory.

Samoa Air began calculating ticket prices based on the combined weight of passengers and their luggage several months ago, with chief executive Chris Langton saying it was a fairer way to calculate fares and was making flying cheaper for those with children.

”The people who have been most pleasantly surprised are families because we don’t charge on the seat requirements … so a family can travel at considerably less than what they were being charged before.”
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Posted: April 15th, 2013 under Travel News.
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El Nido, Palawan named as Philippines’ Final Frontier. Many have said that once you have reached the destination, you’ll know the answer why it’s considered as it.  It has a mystical feel; it is like paradise on earth. El Nido boasts of its earthly wonders and its divine nature. The place is surrounded with the most beautiful beach. It also has the perfect cliffs and interesting caves leading to hidden beach hangouts. The place also is a known exploration for divers. It has 30 dive sites for varying levels of experience ranging from first-timers to the more advanced divers. El Nido is also the ideal for island hopping. Hop on to your boats and bring on some cool booze and sumptuous fresh foods and you’re up for a ride to Bacuit Bay. The whole tour and experience sums up to an inspirational full-time relaxation. It only not rejuvenates ones physical body but also the inner being.

El Nido is a popular spot especially during Holy Week. Given that the Philippines is Catholic in majority; people dig in for a divine experience or purely fun during the Lenten season. Usually, it is the best time for beach outings. So, local and foreign tourists divulge on El Nido, Palawan at these times. In time for the spiritual awakening, physical de-stressing, and also, some culture-sight-seeing since there are a lot of festivities and rituals being observed by the Filipinos during the Holy Week. Foreigners are intrigued and entertained by the richness of the Filipino culture.

El Nido is surely a great way to escape from reality and break into paradise, The Philippines’ Last Frontier. El Nido is about 430 kilometers southwest of Manila, about 238 northwest of Puerto Princesa, capital city of Palawan.

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Posted: July 20th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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Panglao, Bohol

There is nothing more satisfying and relaxing than a vacation on a white sand beach with azure clear bluewaters, and a beautiful dose of sunshine. Lying on the southwest of Bohol island and also East of Cebu, Philippines is the beautiful islet of Panglao. It is located in Central Visayas with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Panglao is yet another tourist-spot destination of the Republic of the Philippines. It is famous for its diving spots with its breathtaking underwater scene. Also, Panglao is known for its magnificent coral reefs. This islet is known to be the alternative to the world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines. For those travelers who wish to have more privacy and lesser crowd, Panglao is the perfect place for you.

Panglao Island has pristine white sand beach and cool blue seawater. The island boasts of its beach shoreline with the presence of good hotel accommodations. The island is rich not only in its beachside but also on its land resources. It has a terrain that range from plain, hilly to mountainous. It is made up of Maribojoc limestone. Also, there are caves and sinkholes on the island. One of the famous caves in Panglao is the Hinagdanan Cave. It is an underground water source; a very important area of the island since there is no presence of rivers or lakes on it.

Panglao island is surely a fun way to treat yourself to some paradise indulgence. So, spend your lazy afternoon on the beach and laze the night away under the romantic moonlit sky with the moon rays shining on the calm sea of Panglao Island and in the morning after, brace yourself for some majestic scenes underwater.

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Posted: July 15th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines.
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Think about a clean and green island, that’s the 238 sq. Kilometer-land area of Camiguin island. It is located 10 kilometers off the coast of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Camiguin belongs is located at Northern Mindanao of the Philippines. Camiguin is a spic-and-span island and a green-island since it is full of natural bounty.

Camiguin Island is said to be “Born of Fire” since it has seven volcanoes in it. The island is known for its beauty especially on its diving spot. It is considered as one of the best (Top 7) diving spot in the world, identified by the Department of Tourism.

Camiguin is a natural island endowed with so much beauty. It is a virtual paradise since visitors are able to enjoy and interact with the natural beauty. With its lush forests, majestic waterfalls, seren surroundings, adventurous mountains, and best-in-the-world beaches and diving spots. Surely, the island is well-endowed with its flora and fauna.

How to get to Camiguin Island

One can take the airplane transport from Cebu to Camiguin Island. It has a regular schedule. Once, one arrives on this paradise island; one can go around the 64-kilometer circumferential road in just an hour and a half with a public or private service.

Camiguenos are known to be hardworking, friendly, very hospitable, and charming people so toursits will always feel welcome and entertained on the island. Camiguin is also know for its fruit, Lanzones. It is a small juicy fruit with a sweet taste. Never fail to have a taste of this fruit whenever you are in Camiguin. Enjoy!

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Posted: July 12th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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Amanpulo beachfront

Amanpulo which means peaceful island is very true to its name. The resort is located in Pamalican Island of Palawan, Philippines. It is a 5.5 kilometer and 90 hectare private island full of nature’s boastful beauty. The island is situated among the Cuyo group of islands in Southern Philippines. Pamalican is also endowed and surrounded with a seven-hectare powder white sand and azure blue and green hues of seawater. This is one of the Philippines‘ best island resorts known for their no. 1 personalized and excellent customer service within a very private island all yours on your stay.

As guests arrive on the island, the staff personally greets them and welcomes them escorting them to their cable car which will serve as the ride for the guests’ entire stay. The accommodations are bahay-kubo inspired to maintain the local feel and signify the secludedness of the island. Each casitas are carefully designed and gives one the luxurous feel. Every staff welcomes you with a smile and serves you like you are part of the royal family. They can even remember guest names even though names are less (if not) mentioned on the island. The staff of the resort is world-class in terms of personal touch and customized service.

take a peek on what’s inside the cabanitas

On the island, one of the main activities to look forward to is the deep-sea diving with a chance to see sharks and rays underwater. One can also experience a romantic dinner on top of the mountain overlooking the whole island with your own chef to accommodate you and a guitarist for music. Another is the ultimate sunset cruise with your loved one. There are so many things guests can experience throughout the island. Drive your own cable car and tour the private island and enjoy.

Amanpulo can be reached aboard a 50-minute chartered flight from Manila – the capital city of the Philippines. Sources have also said that Mariah Carey have experienced Amanpulo Resort in Pamalican Island a few years back because of its exclusivity and stellar service.

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Posted: July 8th, 2010 under Asia, Hotel and Accomodations, Philippines, tours, Travel News.
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With its azure seawater and luscious green mountains around, Puerto Galera never fails to attract not only local and foreign tourists but as well as local and foreign investors alike. This seemingly small yet wonderful place in Mindoro has flourished throughout the years and at the same time still has preserved the natural beauty it has to offer. Before, this island was just an unexplored territory with only the local residents to enjoy the place but seemingly, now it has quite a number of resorts, hotels, and inns occupying the area to accommodate the tourists. Surely, it signifies the promising beauty Puerto Galera has to show off to the world.

Puerto Galera Sunset

crowd at Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is located North of Mindoro. It is a first-class municipality so there would be no problems in proper accommodation, utilities, and facilities. The municipality of Puerto Galera is found in Luzon of the Philippine group of islands. It can be reached through a private transfer from the capital city of the Philippines – Manila. Or you can ride on the daily trip of tour buses, public buses then ferry boats at a rate of around $4-14. The trip usually takes 4 to 5 hours.

When around the area, be sure to take advantage of the place. Never miss out its pristine and beautiful beach; its sought-out diving spots; its terrains and mountains ideal for biking and trekking; its naturally striking falls and springs; and all of its nature wonders. One can also never go wrong with the hotels and inns around the place; surely, there is enough choices that would suit your need and want. Make Puerto Galera your next vacation destination!

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Posted: July 7th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours, Travel News.
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