Friday, September 28, 2007

Boracay Budgettravel Tips: Safe, Affordable & Memorable Vacation Travel

In May 2007, Boracay Philippines was ranked #7 in the ten Top Beaches in the world by both the Chicago Tribune and the New York Newsday, based on user ratings from Yahoo! Travel.

Is there really a secret to Boracay, you may ask?

Ask any traveler who has been invited to a Filipino home in the countryside before. They will tell you about the red-carpet treatment they received from their hosts while there.

Filipinos are noted for their unique brand of warm and loving hospitality. They look after their guests with unrivaled care and affection. They love to pamper their visitors -- to a fault.

Therein lies the secret to Boracay: the Filipino hospitality.

Nowhere else is this more evident than in Boracay. And that is the reason why visitors keep going back to this enchanting island paradise.

The Filipino hospitality is a unique trait among Filipinos. There is this unusual desire to please the guest, no matter what the outcome. Filipinos know this, but foreigners who have never associated with Filipinos before are unaware of this distinctive Filipino character.

Of course, to a visitor, this Filipino custom is something desirable and appreciated because it is but natural for a person to enjoy special treatment.

To a Filipino, there is no such thing as an uninvited guest at a Filipino home, no matter how humble it is. If someone turns up unexpectedly during meal time, whatever food is on the table is shared with the visitor, even if it means not having enough for the rest of the family.

There are so many exciting things to see and do in Boracay, Philippines that this alone is enough reason to visit the place. However, the one exceptional advantage that Boracay has over the rest of world is -- the Filipino hospitality.

When you travel to Boracay, you do not go there just for the beaches. You visit the place because of its appealing holiday atmosphere. You go there because Filipinos treat you as someone special and not just as a tourist out for a good time.

Here's what TaRits, a recent visitor to Boracay has to say about this tropical oasis:

"Boracay is such a great place that when you stay there, you would want to stay longer than you have to....

I guess that's how you feel when you are from a busy stressful place and you come to see paradise, you'll know that everything you do there will be full of fun, full of light. LOTS OF LIGHT, LOVE AND LIFE."

TaRits

Now is the time to go to Boracay, Philippines. Experience this wonderful feeling of being looked after as someone special.

Here's what you can do there:

Go on day trips island hopping and snorkeling with Capt Joey on his Red Pirates sailboat.

Play recreational frisbee or compete with more seasoned players on Boracay's white sand beaches.

Enjoy scuba diving in Boracay's exotic coral gardens with their colorful tropical marine life.

Test your beach volleyball skills against other visiting players along Boracay's White Beach.

Visit the Butterfly Garden and marvel at the rare collection of exotic tropical butterflies.

Experience the thrill of kiteboarding -- the adrenalin sport -- in Boracay's Bulabog Beach.

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The Best Way To Travel With Your Equipment

At one time or another, you are going to have to transport your equipment, even if it's only a half hour away to the local club where you contracted to play. Whether you transport your equipment in a truck, van, or SUV, the important thing is to make sure that everything is protected not only from the weather, but also from any bumps that may occur in the road. To do that, you want to make sure that you have everything protected with either a blanket or an instrument covering. You need to make sure that they don't bump against each other and don't have an opportunity to fall during the drive.

If your venue is some distance from where you live, and you need to fly or take the train, you may find that your equipment is not quite as subject to bumping as it is on the highway. That doesn't mean, however, that you should be any less cautious. You still want to protect your equipment, especially on a plane where you may be subject to turbulence. Even if your equipment is insured, you don't want to have to worry about it being damaged before you reach the venue, and have to make arrangements to rent equipment to use for your show.

For local venues, a van is much better than a truck or even SUV because of the size the ease of putting instruments into it. An SUV can be somewhat small for transporting a large drum set, and a regular truck offers no protection in case of rain. The latter may be find if you find yourself in a bind, but when it comes time to buy a vehicle for transporting band equipment, a cargo van is your best choice. In fact, you may want to put some cushioning in the back of the van perhaps carpet the sides, especially if you don't plan to use the van for any other purpose. This will save you from having to tote along extra padding when you travel with the equipment. The earlier you learn how to properly transport your equipment, the easier it will be later if you choose to go national with your act and have to move the equipment more frequently and transport it for longer distances.

Keeping everything protected and safe means that when you get to your destination, you know that everything will be ready to go right on stage for practice and performance. Take all of the precautions now, and you will reap many benefits later in the time savings and longevity of your instruments' lives. Don't try to cut corners with your protective equipmentbuy the best that is on the market.
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