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Surfvivor Baler (Feb 21-23) January 10, 2009

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SURFVIVOR BALER
Surfing Adventure and Travel Photography
Feb 21 – 23, 2009
Sabang Beach, Aurora, Philippines

Travel Factor’s 3 Days 2 Nights Surfvivor Adventure in Baler. Highly recommended to all SURFERS (at 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.

Let’s Shoot, Swim, Surf, Trek, and Drink! Posers are also invited to join =)

PACKAGE RATE P3,800 per pax (tour only)
P4,100 per pax (surf only)
P4,500 per pax (tour and surf)

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Roundtrip Aircon Bus: Manila to Baler. Baler to Manila
  • 3d/2n aircon accommodation at Bay’s Inn/Bahia De Baler
  • Food Meals (6): DAY 1 lunch, dinner; DAY 2 breakfast, lunch, dinner; DAY 3 breakfast
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Factor ID and lanyard

Depending on the travel package that you will be getting:

  • 2 surf lessons (board rental and instructor fee)
  • Baler Tours (entrance and environmental fees, tour transfers)

not included
extra surf lessons with surfboard rental and instructor

Note:
Chosen and paid type of package will be noted by TF. However, if you have decided to join the tour or surf, kindly notify us one week before the trip. If in case you only decided on the actual trip, additional payment is needed.
** Plus P450/head if you want to join the tour
** Plus P800/head if you want to take the 2 hr surf lesson

For those who will be bringing their boards or have special arrangements, kindly send email to travel.factor@gmail.com for re-quotation.

ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday Feb 21 (Surf)
03:00AM Meet-up and Registration at McDo, Quezon Avenue
04:00AM ETD Manila
01:00PM ETA Baler Resort, Lunch
03:00AM Batch 1 Surf Lesson
04:15AM Batch 2 Surf Lesson
07:00PM Dinner
08:30PM Socials/Sleep early for preparation the next day

Day 2, Sunday Feb 22 (Tour/Surf)
07:00AM Breakfast at the resort
08:10AM Surf/Tour
Start of Eco-Strip Tours
Dimadimalangat Islets/Lukso-Lukso
Cemento Beach/Cobra Reef
Baler Fishport
Ermita Hills
12:00NN Lunch
01:30PM Continuation of Tours
Sabutan Weaving
Suman Making
Pasalubong Center
Balete Tree (oldest in Asia)
History Trail (Baler Church, Quezon Park and Museo de Baler)
05:00PM Rest
06:30PM Dinner / Socials Party!

Day 3, Monday Feb 23
08:00PM Breakfast and Free time to Relax
02:00PM ETD Baler
10:00PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: depending on available slots
  • Deadline of Payment: Downpayment of P1,500 upon registration;
  • Balance payable on or before Feb 16, 2008
  • Book & Buy Policy. Only 30 slots available. 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 (Feb 21 – 23, 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 leat 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 0917-8475341 (Leia)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number Subject: Surfvivor Baler – Inquiries (Feb 21 – 23, 2009)

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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.

UBBE : Calaguas Island + SURFVIVOR Bagasbas (Feb 14-15) January 10, 2009

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UBBE : Calaguas Island + Surfing Bagasbas (Feb 14 – 15, 2009)
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Camarines Norte, Philippines

BEACH BUMMING + Surfing + Skimboarding in ONE WEEKEND

PACKAGE RATE P3,800 per pax (ALL IN)

PACKAGE INCLUSION

  • Roundtrip private air-con bus: Manila to Daet. Daet to Manila
  • Overnight accommodation at Calaguas Island (1 Nipa hut with CR and fresh water + Camping Tents)
  • Chartered boat service from port of Daet to Calaguas Island
  • Camp meals at Calaguas Island (lunch, dinner, breakfast)
  • Complimentary “drinks” and “pulutan” during socials
  • Guide fees and Environmental fees at Calaguas Island
  • Use of skimboards at Calaguas Island
  • Half-day room accommodation at Bagasbas tourist inn (for rest & shower)
  • Other meals: Breakfast snack on Day 1, Lunch and Dinner on Day 2
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Factor Souvenir: ID and Lace

not included
- Surf Lesson at Bagasbas Beach with surfboard rental and instructor (P400 per pax)

ITINERARY
Day 0, Feb 13 Friday
10:00 PM Assembly at McDo Quezon Ave
11:00 PM Departure to Makati
11:45 PM Pick Up participants at Shell McKinley, Makati
12:00 MN Departure to Daet

Day 1, Feb 14 Saturday
07:00 AM ETA Daet;
09:00 AM ETA Calaguas Island
Set Camp, BEACH BUMMING, Explore the Island
12:00 NN Lunch
more BEACH BUMMING and skimboarding
07:00 PM Dinner and Bonfire Night

Day 2, Feb 15 Sunday
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Break camp
10:00 AM Depart camp
12:00 NN ETA Bagasbas, Daet. check-in at Tourist Inn. Lunch. Rest. Explore Bagasbas Beach.
02:00 – 4:00 PM Option to Surf or Skim c/o CamNorte Surfing Association
07:00 PM Check out. Dinner
09:30 PM ETD Daet to Manila via bus (travel time: 7 hours)

Day 3, Feb 16 Monday
3:30 AM ETA Cubao

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: while slots are available
  • Deadline of Payment: Registration Fee P1,000 upon registration; Balance payable before Feb 2, 2009
  • Book & Buy Policy. Only 30 – 40 slots available. First come, first serve basis.
  • No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
    Subject: UBBE Calaguas – Registration (Feb 14 – 15, 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 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, email travel.factor@gmail.com or or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0917-8864480 (Tikoy)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: UBBE Calaguas – Inquiries (Feb 14 – 15, 2009)

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http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls

UBBE Calaguas + Surfvivor Bagasbas (Jan 31-Feb 1) January 10, 2009

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UBBE : Calaguas Island + Surfing Bagasbas (Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2009)
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Camarines Norte, Philippines

BEACH BUMMING + Surfing + Skimboarding in ONE WEEKEND

PACKAGE RATE P3,800 per pax (ALL IN)

PACKAGE INCLUSION

  • Roundtrip private air-con bus: Manila to Daet. Daet to Manila
  • Overnight accommodation at Calaguas Island (1 Nipa hut with CR and fresh water + Camping Tents)
  • Chartered boat service from port of Daet to Calaguas Island
  • Camp meals at Calaguas Island (lunch, dinner, breakfast)
  • Complimentary “drinks” and “pulutan” during socials
  • Guide fees and Environmental fees at Calaguas Island
  • Use of skimboards at Calaguas Island
  • Half-day room accommodation at Bagasbas tourist inn (for rest & shower)
  • Other meals: Breakfast snack on Day 1, Lunch and Dinner on Day 2
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Factor Souvenir: ID and Lace

not included
- Surf Lesson at Bagasbas Beach with surfboard rental and instructor (P400 per pax)

ITINERARY
Day 0, Jan 30 Friday
10:00 PM Assembly at McDo Quezon Ave
11:00 PM Departure to Makati
11:45 PM Pick Up participants at Shell McKinley, Makati
12:00 MN Departure to Daet

Day 1, Jan 31 Saturday
07:00 AM ETA Daet;
09:00 AM ETA Calaguas Island
Set Camp, BEACH BUMMING, Explore the Island
12:00 NN Lunch
more BEACH BUMMING and skimboarding
07:00 PM Dinner and Bonfire Night

Day 2, Feb 1 Sunday
08:00 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Break camp
10:00 AM Depart camp
12:00 NN ETA Bagasbas, Daet. check-in at Tourist Inn. Lunch. Rest. Explore Bagasbas Beach.
02:00 – 4:00 PM Option to Surf or Skim c/o CamNorte Surfing Association
07:00 PM Check out. Dinner
09:30 PM ETD Daet to Manila via bus (travel time: 7 hours)

Day 3, Feb 2 Monday
3:30 AM ETA Cubao

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: while slots are available
  • Deadline of Payment: Registration Fee P1,000 upon registration; Balance payable before Jan 20, 2009
  • Book & Buy Policy. Only 30 – 40 slots available. First come, first serve basis.
  • No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and send to travel.factor@gmail.com
    Subject: UBBE Calaguas – Registration (Jan 31 – Feb 1, 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 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, email travel.factor@gmail.com or or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0917-8475341 (Leia)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: UBBE Calaguas – Inquiries (Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2009)

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http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls

ANAWANGIN + SURFVIVOR ZAMBALES (Jan 17-18) January 10, 2009

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Van 1 is closed
Van 2 is now OPEN (min 10pax)

ANAWANGIN + SURFVIVOR ZAMBALES
Surfing Adventure and Travel Photography
Jan 17 – 18, 2009
Zambales, Philippines

Travel Factor’s Surfvivor Adventure in Zambales. Highly recommended to all SURFERS (at 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.

Let’s Shoot, Swim, Surf, Trek, and Drink! Posers are also invited to join =)

PACKAGE RATE P2,850 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Private van service: Manila-Zambales-Manila
  • Boat for Island hopping to Anawangin and Capones Island
  • 1 night air-con room accommodation at Canoe Beach Resort
  • Free use of swimming and other amenities at the resort
  • DAY 1 lunch, dinner
  • DAY 2 breakfast, lunch
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Factor ID and lanyard

not included:
Surfing Lessons – P400 with surfboard rental and 1-on-1 instructor

ITINERARY
Day 1, Jan 17 Saturday
03:30AM – Assembly Time at McDO El Pueblo, Ortigas
04:00AM – ETD Manila
08:00AM – ETA Zambales, Check-in resort
09:00AM – Start of Island hopping (Anawangin and Capones Island)
12:00NN – Picnic Lunch at Anawangin
05:30PM – sunset viewing and stargazing
07:00PM – Dinner, socials & games

Day 2, Jan 17 Sunday
07:00AM – Breakfast
08:00AM – 11:00AM Surfing Time! (or free time for those who won’t surf)
12:00PM – Lunch
01:00PM – check-out
04:00PM – ETD Zambales
09:00PM – ETA Manila (includes stop-over for dinner)

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: while slots are available
  • Deadline of Payment: payment upon registration
  • 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: Anawangin – Registration (Jan 17 – 18, 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 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, email travel.factor@gmail.com or or call/txt the assigned reservation officer of this trip 0917-8864480 (Tikoy)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Anawangin – Inquiries (Jan 17 – 18, 2009)

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DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls

CONQUER MT. PINATUBO Day Trip (Jan 24) January 10, 2009

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CONQUER MT. PINATUBO Day Trip
Jan 24, 2009
Tarlac, Philippines

Travel Factor’s trekking adventure to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo

PACKAGE RATE P2,000 per pax

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Roundtrip Private Van Transfers
  • 4×4 Vehicle to hiking trail (via skyway)
  • Local Guide
  • Conservation Fee
  • Skyway toll fee
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Usage of Shower Area
  • Sidetrip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Free Travel Factor ID and Lanyard

DAY TRIP ITINERARY
Saturday, Jan 24, 2008
02:30am – Assembly at McDO El Pueblo, Ortigas
03:00am – Departure to Capas, Tarlac
06:00am – ETA Tourism Office; registration
06:30am – 4 x 4 ride to jump off point via Skyway
07:30am – Start of 2-hour trek (might be shorter depending on the speed of participants)
09:30am – ETA crater; free-time, swim, explore
11:30nn – Lunch break
01:30pm – ETD to jump off point (2-hr trek)
03:30pm – ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
04:00pm – ETA Tourism Office; wash-up
05:00pm – ETD to Capas Shrine
05:30pm – Side trip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
06:00pm – ETD to Manila. Stop over for dinner
*** arrival time in manila may vary, but the latest ETA would be 10:00pm

WHAT TO WEAR
During Trek
Comfy outfit (dry-fit shirt, shorts, avoid denims)
Rubber shoes with socks (not mall shoes but trekking shoes)
or rubber sandals with socks (sandugo, tribu, etc..)
bush hat or cap, scarf, sun glasses (to protect yourself from the sun)
windbreaker or raincoat(to protect yourself from the rain)

THINGS TO BRING
Personal
Small Backpack
Zip Locks (to waterproof your stuff)
Light towel
Sunblock
Personal Medicine
Camera & accessories
Umbrella

Clothing
extra shirt for going home to manila
weather clothes (jacket, poncho/raincoat)
swimwear (optional)

Food & Drinks
trail food (suggested trailmix: biscuit, gummy bears or gummy cola, raisins, cornflakes, oreo, jellyace)
enough trail water (for ascend and descend) – at least 1 liter

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

  • Deadline of Registration: Wed, Jan 21. 1:00pm
  • Deadline of Payment: upon registration
  • 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: Pinatubo – Registration (Jan 24, 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 (Cedric)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number
Subject: Pinatubo – Inquiries (Jan 24, 2009)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
http://www.geocities.com/travel.factor/TF2009-RegForm.xls