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How to breeze through airport security checks

originally published in GOTCHA By Jarius Bondoc The Philippine Star, July 24, 200

Airport security checks can be a hassle, but not if you know what to do. Dan Tardecilla of the Office of Transportation Security says they want passengers to cross the checkpoints easily, onto safe flights. Officers in the country’s 84 airports are trained to screen efficiently. But travelers too must help simplify the process by familiarizing themselves with it. Dan’s tips:

Pre-departure

• Know your terminal. NAIA has four. Terminal-1, the old MIA, serves all international airlines, except PAL and Cebu Pacific. Terminal-2, or Centennial, has only PAL, in separate wings for domestic and international flights. Cebu Pacific domestic and international fly out of Terminal-3, the newest, along with PAL Express and Air Philippines. Zest Air and Sea Air operate from the Domestic Terminal.

• Allow enough time before departure for security screening and check-in. For international, two to three hours before departure is best. All airports have two security checkpoints, at the terminal entrance and before the boarding gates. Airline check-in personnel also follow international standards in screening passengers and baggage.

• Have the airline ticket and acceptable ID (passport, driver’s license, etc.) ready before entering the terminal.

Baggage

• Before using, look inside all pockets and remove items prohibited in air travel (firearms, bladed weapons, etc.). Pack carryon and checked luggage yourself, so you know what’s inside in case of questions.

• Organizing a bag’s contents by layer facilitates visual checks. Screeners take more time checking and clearing cluttered bags. Pack smart; innocuous items can appear as threats in an X-ray image. Load your bags one foot apart on the X-ray conveyor belt.

• Do not wrap gifts; screeners may unwrap them for inspection. If flying to international destinations, follow the rules on duty-free items, like liquor and wine. Shop personnel will assist you on destinations that have restrictions on certain items.

• Security officers are on the lookout for liquid explosives. To avoid delays, pack all liquids in your checked luggage. If you must carry liquids, aerosols, creams or gels, the containers must not exceed 10 ml, packed inside a 20 x 20 cm transparent re-sealable plastic bag. Only one bag per passenger, this must be separately placed in the service tray for X-ray. Declare any exempted liquids (medicines, breast milk, etc.) to the screener.

• Screeners may request you to switch on laptops, digital cameras, and other electronic devices.

• Ask your airline customer service about items disallowed on board aircraft. When in doubt, leave it out. Bringing banned items not only may delay you and other passengers, but also require a police investigation.

Clothing

• Dress plainly. Screeners need to identify metals detected at checkpoints. If the metal detector alarms as you pass through, you will be required to undergo further screening, by hand wand or frisking.

• Before entering screening area, put loose change, keys, mobile phones, jewelry, and other metal objects inside the pocket of your jacket or carryon (that will pass through X-ray).

• At final checkpoint, travelers are required to remove shoes (aside from metal objects) and place these on the tray for X-ray. Slip-ons are easier to take off and put back on without having to sit down.

• Wearing bullets, dud or live, as amulet or lucky charm is barred.

• Avoid wearing bulky clothes, boots with laces, and other apparel that will make it difficult for the security officer to screen you properly.

• Think before you speak. Belligerent behavior, inappropriate bomb jokes, and threats will not be tolerated. You might miss your flight if taken in for questioning.

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E-mail: jariusbondoc@workmail.com

Lowest Airfares

LOWEST AIRFARE

USA

MANILA to SAN FRANCISCO/LOS ANGELES/SEATTLE

Philippine Airlines                     401              689

Asiana                                      454              808

Northwest                                448              737

Japan                                       477              930

Eva Air                                      392              645

Continental                               363              1008

Korean Airlines                          438              738

Cathay Pacific                           428              728

China Airlines                            370              658

MANILA to HONOLULU

Philippine Airlines                     340              689

Korean                                      468              738

Northwest                                 448              737

Continental                               363              808

Japan Airlines                           485              930

China Airlines                            398              748

MANILA to NEW YORK/CHICAGO/WAHINGTON

Asiana Airlines                           554              1125

Northwest                                 613              1345

Japan Airlines                           673              1202

Continental                               616              1110

Korean Airlines                          524              1215

MANILA to GUAM

Philippine Airlines                     381              482

China Airlines                            420              575

Continental                               450              590

NOTE:

• taxes not included
• * RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

CANADA

MANILA to TORONTO

Philippine Airlines                     839              1078

Cathay Pacific                           670              1150

Air Canada                                1067             1550

Korean Airlines                          675              1123

Eva Air                                      648              953

MANILA to VANCOUVER

Philippine Airlines                     460              860

Cathay                                      457              1100

Air Canada                                881              1405

Eva Air                                      563              943

China Airlines                            520              1100

Japan Airlines                           560              927

Korean airlines                          545              953

MANILA to CALGARY/EDMONTON

Philippine Airlines                     823              1053

Air Canada                                948              1540

Eva Air                                      663              983

MANILA to WINNIPEG

Philippine Airlines                     839              1076

Air Canada                                972              1585

Eva Air                                      663              983

MANILA to MONTREAL/QUEBEC

Philippine Airlines                     875              1130

Air Canada                                1067             1550

Eva Air                                      663              983

NOTE:

• taxes not included
• RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

AUSTRALIA

MANILA to SYDNEY/MELBOURNE

Singapore Air                            470

Asiana                                      445

Philippine Airlines                     534

Cathay Pacific                           415

Qantas                                      468

Korean Airlines                          518

China Airlines                            450

MANILA to ADELAIDE/BRISBANE/CAIRNS/PERTH

Singapore Airlines                     450

Cathay Pacific                           415

Qantas                                      468

China Airlines                            450

MANILA to AUCKLAND

Singapore Air                            620

Asiana                                      420

Qantas                                      643

Korean Airlines                          540

MANILA to WELLINGTON/CHRISTCHURCH

Singapore Airlines                     620

Cathay Pacific                           554

Qantas                                      643

Note:

• TAXES NOT INCLUDED
• RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

*************  M  A  B  U  H  A  Y  !!!  *************

LOWEST AIRFARE

JAPAN

MANILA to NARITA

Philippine Airlines            Php20,600

Northwest                       Php22,200

Japan Airlines                  Php20,800

China Airlines                  Php20,700

MANILA to OSAKA

Philippine Airlines            Php21,100

Thai Airways                    Php22,900

MANILA to FUKUOKA

Philippine Airlines            Php20,700

China Airlines                  Php21,100

MANILA to NAGOYA

Philippine Airlines            Php21,600

Northwest                       Php21,100

China Airlines                  Php20,500

MANILA to OKINAWA

China Airlines                  Php23,900

Note:

• TAXES NOT INCLUDED
• RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Cruise lines temporarily suspend Mexico port calls

By: Johanna Jainchill, Travel Weekly,  April 28, 2009

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. temporarily and immediately suspended port calls in Mexico while it assesses the swine flu outbreak, and Holland America Line canceled all Mexico port calls in April and early May.

Celebrity and Royal Caribbean International will skip upcoming port calls in Mexico to allow “additional time to better understand the full impact of the swine flu,” RCCL said.

Royal Caribbean has four ships that make regularly scheduled port calls in Mexico: Enchantment, Freedom, Liberty and Mariner of the Seas. Two ships — Serenade and Radiance of the Seas — were scheduled to call there on repositioning cruises. The Celebrity Infinity was scheduled to make a Mexico port call as it repositions.

All but one of the ships will make alternative port calls or spend additional days at sea, RCCL said. The Mariner will sail a fully revised itinerary, visiting Canada and the U.S. West Coast.

Five of Holland America’s 14 ships will skip Mexico ports in April and early May. They are the Ryndam, Statendam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam and Veendam.

HAL said its planning team was developing alternate itineraries. New ports of call will be announced as they are confirmed.

Three cruise lines cancelled calls in Mexico on Tuesday in reaction to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel health warning for swine flu.

Princess canceled two Mexico calls scheduled for Tuesday, one in Puerto Vallarta on the Sapphire Princess, and the other in Cabo San Lucas on the Coral Princess.

Princess also revised the itinerary for the Sapphire Princess going forward, replacing two Mexico port calls with San Diego and Catalina, Calif.

Carnival Cruise Lines canceled Tuesday calls in Cozumel on two of its ships, the Inspiration and the Holiday, and one call in Ensenada on the Elation.

Holland America’s Ryndam skipped its scheduled call in Mazatlan.

Last Minute Deals – March 26 to April 6

LAST MINUTE TRAVEL DEALS
(Flight with Hotel)
MARCH 26 – APRIL 6

Departure City: Albuquerque/ Santa Fe
Destination: Denver, CO
Dates: Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5
From: $167.00 USD

Departure City: Dallas/Ft. Worth
Destination: San Antonio, TX
Dates: Sat, Mar 28 – Tue, Mar 31
From: $195.00 USD

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Destination: Las Vegas , NV
Dates: Thu, Mar 26 – Fri, Mar 27
From: $139.00 USD

Departure City: New York City
Destination: Washington, DC
Dates: Fri, Mar 27 – Sun, Mar 29
From: $224.00 USD

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Destination: Philadelphia , PA
Dates: Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6
From: $234.00 USD

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Explore Down Under Australia

EXPLORE DOWN UNDER AUSTRALIA
USD2175/PAX

GrandCanyon at the Blue Mts. National Park

Departure Date: APRIL 6 -13 2009

Adult Single Room                $2500
Child with Bed                      $1722
Child Half Twin Sharing         $1840
Child without Bed                 $1546

Code: RAK-DUAUS-8D7

Day 1: DEPART MANILA

Day 2: ARRIVE IN BRISBANE (L/D)

Arrive in Brisbane, meet and greet coach captain and transfer to half day city  sights–INNER CITY BEACH, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CHINATOWN, SOUTHBANK PRECINT and more. Then transfer for your BBQ lunch at DREAMWORLD and enjoy your unlimited rides. At 2PM, transfer to your hotel for check in. Evening, transfer to HARD ROCK CAFÉ for your dinner.

Day 3: GOLDCOAST (B/L/D)

After breakfast, proceed to full day tour to MOVIE WORLD. In the evening, drop off at GOLDEN FORTUNE RESTAURANT for your dinner.

Melbourne by the Yarra River

Day 4: GOLDCOAST.MELBOURNE (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to Airport. Upon arrival in Melbourne, meet and greet coach captain and proceed to your HALF DAY CITY SIGHTS of MELBOURNE. Continue tour after lunch at PHILIP ISLAND for the Penguin Parade. Evening transfer to your HALF LOBSTER dinner.

Day 5: MELBOURNE (B/L/D)

After breakfast proceed to your half day tour – first stop DOMAIN CHANDON, then to the SPARKLING WINE TASTING and enjoy cheese platter to taste and transfer to WARROCK CATTLE FARM for sheep sheering, Hayride around the farm, Hand Milking Dairy Cow, hand feeding baby lambs and calves. Transfer to your buffet dinner at local restaurant.

Day 6: MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (B/L/D)

After breakfast transfer to airport. Upon arrival at Sydney, meet and greet coach captain and transfer to your LUNCHEON CRUISE and continue to your half day city sights which includes – VIEW WITH THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, HARBOUR BRIDGE, THE ROCKS & more. Then

Day 7: SYDNEY/BLUE MT (B/L/D)

After breakfast, proceed to your full day tour at BLUE MOUNTAINS. First stop ECHO POINT where you can view the THREE SISTERS ROCK FORMATION, and continue to KOALA PARK SANCTUARY, meet and greet local staff and PAT THE KOALAS, FEED THE KANGAROOS and enjoy BBQ Dinner.

Day 8: SYDNEY/MANILA (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your departure flight back to Manila.

**itinerary and rates are subject to change without prior notice**

***********************

Inclusions

• RT airfare via QANTAS
• Hotel accommodations
• Private chartered vehicles with English speaking driver or guide for transfers and sightseeing (transfer based on SIC)
• Tours, transfers and admission fees as per itinerary

Exclusions:

- Foreign tax                          $399 (stc)
- PTT                                     Php1620
- Visa processing Fee              Php1000
- Visa Fee                              Php3600
- Courier Fee                         Php600
- Tips for the guide and driver $5/day/pax

***SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

FLIGHT DETAILS:
QF020 MNL BNE 1840 0355+1
QF5431 OOL MEL 0915 1125
QF414 MELSYD 0800 0925
QF19 SYD MNL 1120 1720

For reservations and availability, please contact Vikky 0928-614860
or email vikkycab at skydsl.com.ph

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Travel writing — a hidden gem

A friend once asked me if travel writers can get to travel for free.  I wasn’t sure of the answer, so I asked a few friends in media, and searched for some sources on the net.  And I realized how lucrative a business the travel industry could be.  My friend, a Public  Relations colleague from a decade or so ago, has since made a second career out of travel writing — about destinations, services, facilities, and countries, has traveled to and from 6 continents, and is now based in Singapore.  She has written about a river cruise in Vietnam, a cross-country train ride in Europe, backpacking in the Rockies, and many other adventurous experiences, including scouring the backstreets of Budapest for treasures. She freelances now, having decided to retire from the pressures of corporate PR, and preferring to leisurely earn her keep while traveling.

That was a little more than 2 years ago, before I pursued an online business as a travel agent.

One of the resources my friend followed up on was a 150-page ebook with by a real travel writer Mel McIntyre, entitled Travel Writing Secrets.  Mel says:

“Travel writing is a true hidden gem.

Travel to the most exotic locations for free.  Stay at the world’s finest hotels.  Enjoy the best food available.

And on your flight on the way home, knock out a couple of articles – and get paid big money to wit about your experiences.

Travel writing is definitely THE most exciting writing job around.”

And perhaps the next best job to being a travel agent.

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Bangkok Vacations with optional tours

Bangkok Vacations

Travel Period: January 21-February 28, 2009

Optional Tours ( additional cost)

Siam Niramit – inclusive of transfer, ticket and dinner    ADD $75
Dream World – inclusive of transfer, ticket and rides     ADD $65

HOTEL                                            4 days 3 nights                               3 days 2 nights

TWIN/TRIPLE      SINGLE            TWIN/TRIPLE      SINGLE

Pratunam Area
FIRST HOUSE                              $267.00         $307.00               $259.00           $286.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $403.00          $443.00              $395.00           $422.00

RESIDENCE RADTHEVEE              $280.00         $327.00               $264.00           $296.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $403.00          $443.00              $395.00           $422.00

BANGKOK CITY INN                     $283.00         $332.00               $266.00           $299.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $419.00          $469.00              $402.00           $435.00

BAIYOKE BOUTIQUE                    $285.00         $337.00               $270.00           $306.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $421.00          $437.00              $406.00           $422.00

FIRST HOTEL (Main)                    $292.00         $352.00               $272.00           $312.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $428.00          $488.00              $408.00           $448.00

BAIYOKE SUITE                           $300.00         $380.00               $277.00           $322.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $436.00          $516.00              $413.00           $458.00

FOUR SEASONS INTL HOTEL             $307.00         $382.00               $282.00           $332.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $443.00          $518.00              $418.00           $468.00

FIRST HOTEL (TOWER)            $307.00         $382.00               $282.00           $332.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $443.00          $518.00              $418.00           $468.00

BANGKOK PALACE                     $307.00         $382.00               $282.00           $332.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $443.00          $518.00              $418.00           $468.00

CENTURY PARK                        $325.00         $417.00               $295.00           $357.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $46100          $553.00              $431.00           $493.00

INDRA REGENT                        $327.00         $425.00               $296.00           $359.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $463.00          $561.00              $432.00           $495.00

D’MA PAVILION                      $340.00         $447.00               $304.00           $377.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $476.00          $583.00              $440.00           $513.00

BAIYOKE SKY                           $352.00         $472.00               $312.00           $392.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $488.00          $608.00              $448.00           $528.00

EMPRESS (EASTIN)                 $360.00         $485.00               $317.00           $402.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $496.00          $621.00              $453.00           $538.00

GRAND DIAMOND                  $362.00         $492.00               $322.00           $412.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $498.00          $628.00              $458.00           $548.00

AMARI WATERGATE             $537.00         $842.00               $526.00           $640.00
yq and bk tax                               101.00            101.00                101.00             101.00
ph travel tax                                  35.00              35.00                  35.00              35.00
Total per person                          $673.00          $978.00              $562.00           $776.00

All rates are quoted in US Dollar
*Booking are non-endorsable/non-rebookable/non-refundable*
“Dollar/Peso cash payments only”
“Rates are subject to change without prior notice”

2 Nights Hong Kong + Macau City Tour

2 nights Hong Kong + Macau City Tour
January 20- February 28, 2009

via Hong Kong Express Airways

3DAYS/2NITES

BLOCKOUT DATE: 25-31 JAN      TWN/TRPL/CHD XBED SGL                 SGL

ROYAL VIEW HOTEL              $225.00                                          $325.00

yq and hk tax                              70.00                                             70.00

ph travel tax                                35.00                                             35.00

Total                                       $ 330.00 per person                         $430.00 per person

SHAMROCK HOTEL               $ 245.00                                            $385.00

yq and hk tax                             70.00                                                70.00

ph travel tax                               35.00                                                35.00

Total                                     $350.00 per person                             $490.00 per person

BP INT’L HOTEL                     $ 255.00                                            $405.00

yq and hk tax                            70.00                                                70.00

ph travel tax                              35.00                                                35.00

Total                                    $360.00 per person                              $510.00 per person

GUANDONG HOTEL              $ 265.00                                             $425.00

yq and hk tax                            70.00                                                70.00

ph travel tax                              35.00                                                35.00

Total                                     $370.00 per person                              $530.00 per person

PANORAMA HOTEL              $275.00                                             $445.00

yq and hk tax                           70.00                                                70.00

ph travel tax                             35.00                                                35.00

Total                                     $380.00 per person                            $550.00 per person

Itinerary:

DAY 01	MANILA-HONGKONG (no meal)
	Depart Manila for Hongkong via UO714/755/0955, meet and transfer to hotel. Free time for leisure or join optional tour.

DAY 02	HONGKONG (breakfast, lunch)
	Breakfast outside hotel. Tour Star Avenue and Jewellery City. Transfer to Macau by Ferry. Macau City tour visiting Statue of Kam Lam and Ecumenucal Center, A-ma Temple, Ruins of Saint Paul and Fisherman?s Wharf. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon transfer back to Hongkong by ferry.

DAY 03	HONGKONG-MANILA (breakfast)
	Breakfast outside hotel. Free time in the morning and afternoon (hotel check out time is 1200 noon). Late afternoon transfer to Hongkong Airport, Hongkong-Manila via Uo713/ 2130/2330

REMARKS:
	1. Above rates for Filipino Market only. 2. Above rates are for FIT and Group and No FOC for group booking. 3. Above rates are inclusive of MANILA – HONG KONG – MANILA Air fare via UO.

CONDITIONS:
	1. All tickets and reservation are under ” BOOK & BUY ” basic and Non-Endorsable, Non-Rebookable & Non-Refundable ( including tax ). 2. In-order to enjoy the FREE MACAU TOUR, passenger must be visit the Jewellery Factory and Factory Outlet. 3. No Refund for un-used rooms, tours, meals, transfer and ticket service.

All rates are quoted in US Dollar
*Bookings are non-endorsable/non-rebookable/non-refundable*
“Dollar/Peso cash payments only”
“Rates are subject to change without prior notice”

Passenger Review of Hong Kong Express Airways

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600 Landline: 02 4559230