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SURFVIVOR Baler (Nov 28-30) October 19, 2009

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SURFVIVOR BALER
Surfing Adventure for beginners
Nov 28-30, 2009
Baler, Philippines

Travel Factor’s 3 Days Surfing Adventure for beginners in Baler. Highly recommended to all SURFERS (zero to any skill level), PHOTOGRAPHERS, and BEACH BUMMERS.

SURFVIVOR SERIES is open also to all who just want to hang out with us and explore the beauty of the Philippines.

PACKAGE RATE
Php 4,400.00 (Surfer package)
Php 3,800.00 (Spectator package)

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
* 3D/2N aircon accommodation (group sharing only; twin sharing upon request and room availability)
* Round trip private van/bus transfers
* 2 hours surf lessons w/ instructor
* Meal/s: Day 1 lunch upon arrival
Day 2 breakfast and dinner
Day 3 breakfast
* Participation in frisbee games
* chance to win Qito t-shirts during games
* Travel Insurance, and Travel Factor Limited Edition Event ID
* FREE: Golden Breed Stickers, Qito Clothing Stickers
not included:
* extra surf lessons with surfboard rental and instructor
* other meals

For those who will be bringing their boards or not surfing, kindly send email to travel.factor@gmail.com for re-quotation.

ITINERARY
Day 1, Nov 28
02:30AM Meet-up and Registration at McDo El Pueblo
03:00AM ETD Manila
05:00AM Stop over Cabanatuan for pee break
10:30AM ETA Baler Resort, Brunch (c/o TF)
03:00PM Free Time: Swim, Surf Lesson
07:30PM Dinner

Day 2, Nov 29
08:30AM Breakfast (c/o TF)
10:00AM Free Time: Swim, Surf Lesson
12:00NN Lunch (on pax account)
01:00PM Free Time: Tours
07:30PM Dinner (c/o TF)
09:00PM Socials

Day 3, Nov 30 (Holiday)
08:00PM Breakfast (c/o TF)
12:00NN Lunch (on pax account)
01:30PM ETD Baler
09:30PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com
Subject: SURFVIVOR BALER – REGISTRATION (Nov 27-29, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* The payments made to us are only refundable if we cancel due to weather issues or fortuitous events.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
SURFVIVOR BALER – INQUIRIES (Nov 27-29, 2009)

or contact Michelle “Tikoy” Tan(+639178864480)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

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DISCLAIMER
Recommended for fun-loving & adventurous people who would like to meet new friends while travelling. All participants must be of good health condition. Prior experience with surfing is not required. Non-swimmers can also join.

CONQUER Sagada (Oct 31-Nov 2) October 5, 2009

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CONQUER SAGADA
Oct 31-Nov 2, 2009
Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines

Travel Factor’s 3 Days and 2 Nights adventure tour to the Mountain Province.

PACKAGE RATE P4,750 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
* Roundtrip Aircon Bus: Manila – Banaue – Manila
* Roundtrip Chartered Jeep : Banaue – Sagada – Banaue
* 3d/2n accommodation in Sagada
* Day 1 – breakfast, lunch
* Day 2 – breakfast, lunch
* Private Jeepney during tours around Sagada (see itinerary)
* Cave Connection Adventure (Sumaguing and Lumiang Cave)
* Environment permits and entrance fees
* Service of the Local Guides & Cave Guides with lamps
* Service of the tour director
* Travel Insurance
* Travel Factor ID, Conquer Sagada souvenir t-shirt

ITINERARY
Day 0, Fri Oct 30
09:00 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
10:00 PM ETD Manila to Banaue

Day 1, Sat Oct 31
07:00 AM ETA Banaue
Breakfast at Banaue
08:30 AM ETD Banaue – Sagada
Sidetrip at Banaue Rice Terraces
11:30 AM ETA Sagada. Free Time/Rest/Prepare
12:00 NN Lunch
01:00 AM Banga-an Rice Terraces, Trekking and Swimming Bomod-ok Big Falls
06:00 PM Sunset at Lake Danum
07:00 PM Free time for food trip

Day 2, Sun Nov 01
04:00 AM Wake Up
05:30 AM Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Cave Connection Adventure
12:00 NN or later Lunch
07:00 PM free time for food trip

Day 3, Mon Nov 02
07:00 AM Walking Tour: St. Mary’s Episcopal church, Calvary Hills, Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Sagada Weaving, Pasalubong shopping
10:00 AM Free time for food trip
01:00 PM ETD Sagada
04:00 PM ETA Banaue
06:30 PM ETD Banaue

Day 4, Tues Nov 03
03:30 AM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com

Subject: Sagada – Registration (Oct 31-Nov 2, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly thru email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Sagada – Inquiries (Oct 31-Nov 2, 2009)
or contact Cedric (0926-6108700)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

DISCLAIMER
Recommended for fun-loving & adventurous people who would like to meet new friends while travelling. Be prepared of the long travel time and the ‘wiwi’ moments on public restrooms.

PHOTOHOLIC Corregidor (Sep 12-13) July 21, 2009

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PHOTOHOLIC CORREGIDOR
Sep 12-13, 2009

Relive history in an unhurried exploration of one of the most significant battlegrounds in wartime Philippines. Take time to relish in the abandoned structures scarred by the fight for freedom. At times desolate, but most definitely inspiring. This is PHOTOHOLIC CORREGIDOR.

Join Travel Factor as it brings to you a finely crafted itinerary built for unrushed exploration and adventure. Two days of island tours built for photography enthusiasts, the Malinta Tunnel Show at night, and beach camping are some of the activities lined up. Experience Corregidor… the Travel Factor way!

Package Rate:
P3,000 per person (All-in!)

Package Inclusions:
Roundtrip Ferry Service Manila-Corregidor-Manila via Suncruises
Entrance and Conservation Fees
Two days of Guided Historical and Photography Tours via Tramvia
Malinta Tunnel Light and Sound Show (at night!)
1 Night Tent Accommodation
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast
Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
Travel Insurance

Itinerary:

Day 1, Sep 12
06:30AM Meet-up CCP, Manila
07:30AM Boarding Time
08:00AM ETD Manila
09:15AM ETA Corregidor, Guided Tour
12:00AM Lunch
01:30AM Guided Tour
04:30PM Set-camp
07:00PM Dinner
09:00PM Malinta Tunnel Light and Sound Show, Socials, Overnight at South Beach Campsite

Day 2, Sep 13
07:00AM Breakfast
08:30AM Break Camp and Wash-up
09:30AM Guided Tour
12:30PM Lunch
02:30PM ETD Corregidor
03:45PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: Corregidor – Registration (Sep 12-13, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly thru email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…
* For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0926-6108700 (Ced)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Corregidor – Inquiries (Sep 12-13, 2009)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

Photoholic Ilocos Workshop (Aug 21-23) July 21, 2009

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PHOTOHOLIC ILOCOS

A Travel Photography Workshop facilitated by Cedric Valera
Aug 21-23, 2009

Experience travel and photography like never before. This Aug 21-23, 2009, Travel Factor invites you to be part of Photoholic Ilocos: A Travel Photography Workshop.

Learn heaps of practical and valuable information through workshop sessions that will cover the basics of travel photography including areas such as landscape and nature photography, portraiture, architectural photography and travel photojournalism.

The best part is you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge immediately. With photo opportunities and contests awaiting every stop, participants will be able to fully experience travel and photography – all this in the rustic charm of Ilocandia.

PHOTOHOLIC ILOCOS is open to all photography enthusiast of any skill level with any kind of camera; film or digital (dslr, slr, point&shoot).


PACKAGE RATE P6,000 per pax (ALL IN)

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 1 Night air-con accommodation at Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
  • 1 Night air-con room accommodation at Burgos, Ilocos Norte
  • Full Board buffet meals (3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 3 Dinner)
  • Use of PRIVATE Tourist bus (Manila to Pagudpud & v.v.)
  • all entrance fees, guide fees, etc…
  • Free Photoholic Ilocos t-shirt, Travel Factor ID with lanyard
  • Travel Photography Workshop facilitated by Cedric Valera
  • Travel Insurance

ITINERARY
Day 0, Thurs Aug 20
McDonald’s El Pueblo (Ortigas Center, Pasig City)
09:00 PM Registration and distribution of IDs
09:45 PM Boarding of Passengers
10:00 PM Time of Departure (we will not wait for latecomers)

Day 1, Fri Aug 21
St. Augustine Church of Bantay & Bell tower
Check-in at Villa Angela, Buffet Breakfast, Rest
Lecture 1
Buffet Lunch
Pottery Making Demo at Vigan
Walking Tour of Vigan
Night Shoot at Crisologo Street
Buffet Dinner
Lecture 2

Day 2, Sat Aug 22
Buffet Breakfast
Paoay Church

Cape Bojeador’s Lighthouse, Burgos
Check-in and Buffet Lunch
Kapurpurawan Rock, Burgos
Sunset Shoot at Bangui Windmills
Buffet Dinner
Lecture 3

Day 3, Sun Aug 23
Buffet Breakfast
Trek to Kabigan Falls
Bantay Abot
Maira-ira Blue Lagoon (beach bumming)
Buffet Lunch
Lecture 4
Buffet Dinner & Graduation
08:30 PM ETD Pagudpud

Day 4, Mon Aug 24
06:00 – 07:00 AM ETA Manila (or earlier)

LECTURE SUMMARY
Lecture 1
- Introduction to Travel Photography
- Review of Basic Photography
- Architectural Photography

Lecture 2
- Photo Critique (Architectural Photography)
- Landscape and Nature Photography Part

Lecture 3
- Photo Critique (Landscape and Nature Photography)
- Portraiture and Travel Photojournalism
- Basic Post-Processing Techniques for Travel Photography

Lecture 4
- Photo Critique (Portraiture and Travel Photojournalism)
- Awarding of Best Photographs

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: TBA
  • Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
  • No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
    Subject: PHOTOHOLIC ILOCOS Workshop
    REGISTRATION (Aug 21-23).
  • Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BDO/BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
  • Everyone is required to download and submit PHOTOHOLIC regform
  • Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly.
  • Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
  • Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
  • Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: PHOTOHOLIC ILOCOS Workshop –
INQUIRIES (Aug 21-23)
or contact 0926-6108700 (Ced)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls

PHOTOHOLIC CORREGIDOR (Jun 6-7) May 22, 2009

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PHOTOHOLIC CORREGIDOR
June 6-7, 2009

Relive history in an unhurried exploration of one of the most significant battlegrounds in wartime Philippines. Take time to relish in the abandoned structures scarred by the fight for freedom. At times desolate, but most definitely inspiring. This is PHOTOHOLIC CORREGIDOR.

Join Travel Factor as it brings to you a finely crafted itinerary built for unrushed exploration and adventure. Two days of island tours built for photography enthusiasts, the Malinta Tunnel Show at night, and beach camping are some of the activities lined up. Experience Corregidor… the Travel Factor way!

Package Rate:
P3,000 per person (All-in!)

Package Inclusions:
Roundtrip Ferry Service Manila-Corregidor-Manila via Suncruises
Entrance and Conservation Fees
Two days of Guided Historical and Photography Tours via Tramvia
Malinta Tunnel Light and Sound Show (at night!)
1 Night Tent Accommodation
2 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast
Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
Travel Insurance

Itinerary:

Day 1, Jun 6
06:30AM Meet-up CCP, Manila
07:30AM Boarding Time
08:00AM ETD Manila
09:15AM ETA Corregidor, Guided Tour
12:00AM Lunch
01:30AM Guided Tour
04:30PM Set-camp
07:00PM Dinner
09:00PM Malinta Tunnel Light and Sound Show, Socials, Overnight at South Beach Campsite

Day 2, Jun 7
07:00AM Breakfast
08:30AM Break Camp and Wash-up
09:30AM Guided Tour
12:30PM Lunch
02:30PM ETD Corregidor
03:45PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: Corregidor – Registration (Jun 6-7, 2009)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI). For group reservations, please send your registration forms in one file & email.
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. And if after registering you need to back-out, please have the courtesy to notify us properly thru email.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with Travel Factor
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Travel Factor must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…
* For inquiries, email travel.factor@gmail.com or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0926-6108700

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Corregidor – Inquiries (Jun 6-7, 2009)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://travelfactor.org/downloads/TF2009-RegForm.xls