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CONQUER Pinatubo (Dec 28) December 9, 2009

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CONQUER MT. PINATUBO Day Trip
Dec 28, 2009
Tarlac, Philippines

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

PACKAGE RATE P2,250 per pax (min of 10pax to push through)
Price has increase due to the new rate of conservation fee for Filipinos, from P50 to P300.

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 (Pinatubo Spa Town)
* Sidetrip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
* Travel Insurance
* Free Travel Factor ID and Lace

DAY TRIP ITINERARY
Monday, Dec 28, 2009
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 30mins trek (might be shorter depending on the speed of participants)
08:15am – ETA crater; free-time, swim, explore
11:00nn – Brunch
01:00pm – ETD to jump off point (30-mins trek)
02:30pm – ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
03:15pm – ETA Tourism Office; wash-up
04:15pm – ETD to Capas Shrine
04:30pm – Side trip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
06:00pm – ETD to Manila.
08:00pm – ETA Manila
*** arrival time in manila may vary.

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: Pinatubo – Registration (Dec 28, 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.
* 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, email travel.factor@gmail.com 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: Pinatubo – Inquiries (Dec 28, 2009)

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MEETING DE AVANCE. TRAVEL FACTOR NEW YEAR’S PARTY 2010 December 6, 2009

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This 2010, join us as we celebrate the new year with a big bang PARTY!

Show your PINOY PRIDE by wearing BLUE, RED, and YELLOW. Cool freebies and prizes await the best dressed.

Have a glimpse of the Travel Factor lifestyle!

Tickets are available for P150 (w/ 1 free beer & raffle coupon).

Taboo, Ortigas Home Depot area
Jan 2, 2010 10PM onwards.

Tickets are for sale from the following people:

Please contact them first before claiming your tickets. TFPARTY – ___tix < #ofticketsreserved > – < personwhoreserved >

Leia Nagal
+63917-8475341
Available for meet ups within Manila area and during TF trips

Tikoy Tan
+63917-8864480
Available for meet ups within Ortigas area and during TF trips

Reg Mamaril (available for meet ups within Makati area)
+63917-8576770
Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City

Cedric Valera
+63926-6108700
Available for meet ups within Ortigas area and during TF trips

Eric Derama
+63917-8634331
San Miguel Bldg.

Special Notes:
• Official Trip details for First Quarter of 2010 will be posted on the website soon. For inquiries, please email travel.factor@gmail.com with the correct email subject: Destination – Date
• To join the mailing list, send a blank email to travelfactor-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Backpacking Macau-HK (Aug 6-10, 2010) November 23, 2009

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Package Rate: Php11,000 to Php15,000 per pax
depending on number of participants

Draft Itinerary:

Day 0, arrival at Macau; free time; visit the Casinos

Day 1, whole day Macau tour

Walking Tour

Town Square

Largo De Senado

Ruins of St. Paul

Food Street

Macau Tower (where you can try bungee jumping)

Fisherman’s Whard

Venetian Hotel

Day 2, free time morning at Macau

free time afternoon at Hong Kong

Symphony of Lights, The Peak, etc

Day 3, Hong Kong tour (either OceanPark/Disneyland), free time

Day 4, leave Hong Kong/Macau

Package Inclusions:

- Accommodations: 2 nights Macau

2 nights HK

- Daily Breakfast at the Hotel

- Ferry ride to HK

- Entrance fee to macau tower

Buy YOUR OWN Ticket

5J 362 l MANILA-MACAU l Aug 6, 2010
5J 119 l HONGKONG-MANILA l Monday, Aug 10, 2010

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES

* Deadline of Registration: Depends on Slot Availability

* Deadline of Payment: TBA;

* Book & Buy Policy. Only 20 slots available. First come, first serve basis.

* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, send your registration form with copy of e-ticket to travel.factor@gmail.com

Subject: MACAU-HK – Registration (Aug 6 – 10, 2010)

* 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 0917-8864480 (Tikoy)

FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS email your concerns to travel.factor@gmail.com with your name and contact number

Subject: MACAU-HK – Inquiries (Aug 6 – 10, 2010)

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

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

BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12-14) November 23, 2009

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Join Travel Factor’s BACKPACKING SAIGON – Independence Day Weekend Schedule. No need for leaves!

Spend the Independence Day Weekend exploring Saigon and its neighboring towns teeming with culture and history.

Package Rate:
P12,500 per person

Package Inclusions:

Accommodation:
4 Nights Triple Sharing Accommodation at Saigon
Daily Breakfast

Tours (includes admission fees):
Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
Mekong Delta Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Transportation:
Airport Transfers SGN – Hotel – SGN

Others:
Travel Insurance
Travel Factor ID and Lanyard
Backpacking Saigon T-Shirt

Not Included:
Airfare
Philippine Travel Tax (PHP 1,620)
Terminal Fees
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Local Transport during free time
Meals not specified in the package
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary Summary:
Jun 11 – NightFlight to Saigon. Overnight Saigon
Jun 12 – Whole Day Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels + Cao Dai Temple. Overnight Saigon.
Jun 13 – Whole Day Tour: Mekong Delta Cruise. Overnight Saigon.
Jun 14 – Ho Chi Minh City Tour / Free time for Shopping. Late checkout.
Jun 15 – Early morning flight to Manila.

BOOK YOUR OWN FLIGHT

All flights via Cebu Pacific

Manila (MNL) to Bangkok (BKK)
Jun 11, 2010
Depart MNL 23:00H Arrive SGN 00:30H

Saigon (SGN) to Manila (MNL)
Jun 15, 2010
Depart SGN 01:20H MNL 04:50H

* Participants have option to extend stay at Saigon and explore more of Vietnam

Travel Factor doesn’t sell tickets, please visit www.cebupacificair.com. for your questions and inquiries on how to book your flight.

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Maximum Participants: 15 persons only
* Payment Terms: Cash only. Installment basis in 3 terms.
* Participant must be between 18 to 40 years old and has valid passport.
* Proof of purchased ticket is required to register. (Please contact us before booking your tickets)
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form and together with your e-tickets, send to travel.factor@gmail.com Subject: BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12 – 14, 2010)
* 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: BACKPACKING SAIGON (Jun 12-14, 2010)

or contact Leia Nagal at 63917-8475341 and Cedric Valera at 63926-6108700 (during weekdays)

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

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UBBE: Apo Reef + Pandan Island (Feb 12-15) November 23, 2009

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UBBE: Apo Reef and Pandan Island (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)
Travel Factor’s Ultimate Beach Bumming Experience
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

Celebrate Valentine’s day with Nemo the Clownfish and Pawi the Sea-turtle

PACKAGE RATE P5,000 to P5,500 per pax
* rate depends on total number of participants, maximium of 28 pax
* final rate for batch 2, minus Day 1 dinner and accommodation

PACKAGE INCLUSION
Transportation:
Private aircon van service Abra de Ilog to Sablayan and v.v.
Tourist Boat Sablayan to Apo Reef to Pandan Island
Water taxi Pandan Island to Sablayan

Accommodation:
overnight aircon room at Sablayan with free use of swimming pool, videoke hall (Day 1)
overnight tent at Apo Reef (Day 2)
overnight native hut or tent at Pandan Island (Day 3)
* all tents provided by Travel Factor. Group sharing 3 to 4 persons.
Fees:
Non-diver entrance fee at Apo Reef
overnight camping fee at Pandan Island

Meals:
Day 1 – Dinner at Sablayan
Day 2 – Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet Dinner at Apo Reef
Day 3 – Breakfast, Buffet Lunch at Apo Reef, Buffet Dinner at Pandan Island
Day 4 – Buffet Lunch at Pandan Island

not included:
- Roundtrip airfare and terminal fee (for batch 1)
- Roundtrip van and ferry fare (for batch 2)
- Snorkel gear rental (P100 per set). recommended to bring your own
- Scuba diving fees (please coordinate with Travel Factor for the rates)

Batch 1: via Cebupacific
Manila – San Jose Feb 12 ETD 03:40PM ETA 04:45 PM
San Jose – Manila Feb 15 ETD 04:55 PM ETA 05:55 PM

Batch 2: via Van and Ferry
[i]* total travel time Manila to Sablayan: 9 hours [/i]
Makati – Sablayan Feb 12 ETD 04:30 PM ETA 01:30 AM
Sablayan – Makati Feb 15 ETD 01:00 PM ETA 10:00 PM

ITINERARY
Day 1 Feb 12, Friday
04:30 PM Batch 1 pick-up from San Jose airport
07:30 PM Check-in Kalamatan Resort. Dinner and Socials

10:30 PM Batch 2 pick-up from Abra de Ilog port
01:30 PM Check-in Kalamatan Resort. Tambay mode

Day 2 Feb 13, Saturday
04:00 AM Check-out
04:30 AM Departure to port
05:00 AM ETD port to Apo Reef via tourist boat
08:00 AM ETA Apo Reef
Breakfast
Set Camp
free time: swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, BEACH BUMMING
12:00 NN picnic lunch. siesta!
03:00 PM Start of Apo Reef Tour (Mangrove Forest, Lighthouse)
free time: swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, BEACH BUMMING
06:00 PM sunset viewing
07:00 PM dinner, socials, bonfire

Day 3 Feb 14, Sunday – HAPPY HEART’S DAY!
07:00 AM breakfast
free time: swimming, snorkeling, BEACH BUMMING
10:00 AM breakcamp
11:00 AM lunch
12:00 NN ETD Apo Reef to Pandan Island via tourist boat
03:00 PM ETA Pandan Island; set camp
03:30 PM snorkeling with the sea-turtles (pawikan)
and free time: more BEACH BUMMING
07:00 PM dinner and socials; star gazing

Day 4 Feb 15, Monday
11:00 AM breakcamp
11:30 AM buffet lunch
12:30 PM ETD Pandan Island to Sablayan via water taxi
01:00 PM ETD Sablayan to port or airport via private van

Batch 1
04:00 PM Check-in San Jose airport
04:40 PM ETD to Manila

Batch 2
04:00 PM Abra de Ilog to Batangas Port via ferry
06:00 PM ETA Batangas Port
07:00 PM ETD Batangas Port to Manila via public bus
10:00 PM ETA Manila

BOOKING AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
* Deadline of Registration: Dec 31, 2009
* Deadline of Payment: Jan 10, 2010
* 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: Apo Reef – Pandan Island REGISTRATION (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)
Please indicate the batch you are joining
* 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.
* Before the trip, 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: Apo Reef – Pandan Island INQUIRIES (Feb 12 – 15, 2010)

DISCLAIMER
Apo Reef has bathroom with limited fresh water supply. Pandan Island has available cottage for group sharing, bathroom, generator. Both islands don’t have electricity

Bawal po ang maarte dito. Sorry.

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
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