If you are thinking of getting a dip in clear and pristine waters then you would not have to go far. There are countless of five-star beach destinations available in the whole province. You will never have to go through the hassle and buzzle of bumper to bumper traffic just so you could take a dip in these waters. For sure, you will have a breath-taking experience with the gifts of underwater creations.

Aside from the beaches, there are other spots by which you can enjoy if you are tired of swimming, nature has other options for you. You could go on a nature trail and the like if you wish and you could also go for the subtle lifestyle of the suburban areas.

And if you think about shopping or doing other things, you could do so. There are countless of shopping areas that you could go to for souvenirs. And food tripping is never hard to do for the culinary expertise of the Cebuanos are just explicit. From main courses, soups and deserts, name it and you will certainly have all of them!

And to top it all, the biggest asset of Cebu is its people. Where else can you go and see people smiling at you and making you feel comfortable? You are never going to feel alone and different in this province for all of the warmth of the people will be felt in an effortless manner.

Yet there is a flip side to cheap tickets. Travelers can spend a significant amount of time scouring the web for the best deal. Not all countries have a no-frills airline and not all airports are serviced by a low-fare airline. Many low-cost airlines cannot be booked through on-line agencies or airline ticket consolidators, such as Kayak, Expedia, Orbitz and Lastminute. Promotional offers are usually limited and expire on a daily if not hourly basis. And when you finally find a cheap plane ticket, it is difficult to compare the offering.

The following tips will reduce your search time and prepare you for any additional travel time.

Research

* Determine which low-cost airlines service the route you wish to fly. Many airport web sites include a route map as well as a list of carriers. Alternatives will only become apparent if you check the web site of both airports, arrival and departure.
* If you are traveling abroad or within a foreign country or continent, identify local on-line agencies and consolidators of discount airfares.
* Discount airlines often use secondary airports. Verify distance and ground transportation before you book. Most low-fare airlines and many airline ticket consolidators provide such information on their web sites.
* Many no-frills airlines offer point-to-point service. It may not be possible to check-in for a second flight at a transit desk. Thus you may need to build-in time between flights to accommodate any passport formalities, claim your luggage and check-in for the second leg of your journey.
* Security precautions introduced by major credit card companies may limit your ability to book flights on foreign web sites.

Getting the best deal

* Initiate your search with on-line agencies and airline ticket consolidators.
* Subscribe to the airline and to the consolidator’s newsletter.
* Utilize services that enable you to set a price, such as the Orbitz “Deal Detector”. Orbitz will send an email if fares on the route you select drop to the price level you set. The service is available for free.
* Use the consolidator as a tool. Book directly with the discount airline. This may reduce the service charge without affecting the fare.

Comparing fares

* Discount airfares are often quoted on a one-way basis.
* Taxes, handling fees and other surcharges such as checked baggage are not always included in the initial price. Click through to the final page to effectively compare cost.
* Cheap plane tickets may be quoted in the airline or consolidator’s local currency only. Converting fares to a single currency will facilitate comparison.

Before you depart

* Pack a lunch or a snack and drinks for all. No-frills airlines charge extra for food and drinks!
* Arrive at the airport early if you want to sit next to the kids. Seating is likely to be open and boarding is oftentimes based on the order in which passengers’ check-in.

2. Book far in advance.
There is probably no stronger tip than this. If you have some leadership ability, start planning up to a year in advance, push your friends and family on a trip, and you’ll save considerably. However, there is always risk involved with this that comes with booking so far in advance. It’s never too late, though. If you’re within a month, think of the trip, plan it, and book it that day. Generally, the longer you wait, the larger the cost.

3. Continue checking prices.
If you know you have a flight in the future, and it’s already not too late, don’t book immediately. Fares can fluctuate like the stock market, so it can be the most cost effective to continuously plug in your iteniary online until you find the best deal available.

4. Buy late.
For the spur-of-the-moment traveler, several options exist for dirt-cheap flights. The first is to find all your local airlines online and sign up for their newsletters. You’ll often get tips about last-second deals that can make a great trip affordable. There are also several specialized sites available online that will help you find a great last-second flight.

5. Fly on weekdays.
Think about what most people do when they travel, and do the opposite. If you do this, you will save the most money, because airlines are always trying to fill these seats. This means fly on the weekdays, when their planes are the least crowded, and the flights are the cheapest.

6. Air Passes.
Many countries offer air passes at low prices for tourists to promote tourism and inter-country travel. If you have plans to see the scope of Asia or Australia or any other large body of land, looking into Air Passes can be the most cost-effective way to see the country or continent coast-coast. These passes will generally give you a certain number of preordained flights within the country to go with your round-trip airfare.

7. Investigate.
Use multiple travel sites. Don’t assume that the first one you check is going to have the same airfare deals as the others, they won’t. To save the most money, check all the online agencies. There are also several multi-search engines available online. Also, you can sometimes find the best deals on the airlines’ own websites. Southwest sells fares on its own site exclusively, and other airlines are not opposed to posting the lowest possible fare on their own domain.

The more complex you get, in terms of mixing fares, buying hotels, and doing your homework, the more likely it will become that you find the best price available. As it is with most things, hard work pays off. Work hard and you’ll save the money that you don’t need to be spending on your next flight.

Cebu Pacific (CEB) will launch a 3-day seat sale on May 27 to 29, 2009 with fares as low as P588 for domestic and P1,388 for international flights valid for travel from July 1 to August 31, 2009. Cebu Pacific is allocating more than 200,000 seats for this seat sale.

A one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare of P1,388 is applied for Clark to Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Bangkok; Manila to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Min, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei; Cebu to Hong Kong and Singapore.

Cebu Pacific is offering a P2,288 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Manila to Incheon (Seoul) and Cebu to Incheon, Busan, and Jakarta services.

“We are optimistic that this seat sale will stimulate domestic and international travel during these traditionally lean months. Cebu Pacific remains the pioneer in creative pricing strategies as it continues to offer the best travel deals for all travelers to and from the Philippines,” said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution.

For domestic flights, Cebu Pacific’s one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare only charges P1,388 all-in for its Manila to General Santos, Davao, Cotabato, Zamboanga, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, and Dipolog; Cebu to Clark and Davao to Iloilo. All other local destinations carry a one-way fare of P588 all-in.
Domestic fares are all-inclusive; international fares are exclusive of government taxes. Promo fares are non-refundable.

‘Go Lite’ fares are for passengers traveling with no check-in baggage. Passengers with check-in bags just have to add P200 to the fare.

Cebu Pacific, the leading domestic carrier, flies to 14 cities in Asia and 32 domestic destinations with direct flights from Clark, Cebu, Davao, and Manila. It currently has the youngest fleet in the country, comprised of 21 Airbus A320s 8 ATR aircraft.

Here is the complete list of destinations included in the latest promo offering of Cebu Pacific:

Domestic

P588 ALL-IN
- Manila to Bacolod, Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman or Caticlan
- Manila to Cauayan, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag or Legazpi
- Manila to Naga, Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa, Roxas or San Jose
- Manila to Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Tuguegarao or Virac
- Cebu to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Caticlan or Davao
- Cebu to Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi or Ozamiz
- Cebu to Puerto Princesa, Roxas, Surigao, Tacloban, Zamboanga or Siargao
- Davao to Cagayan de Oro or Zamboanga

P1,388 ALL-IN
- Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato or Davao
- Manila to Dipolog, General Santos or Zamboanga
- Cebu to Clark
- Davao to Iloilo

NOTE:
- All domestic promo fares listed above are all-inclusive of government taxes, you only need to add P200 if travelling with check-in baggage.
- Sale Period: May 27-29, 2009
- Travel Period: July 1-August 31, 2009

International

P1,388++
- Manila to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh or Hong Kong
- Manila to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore or Taipei
- Cebu to Hong Kong or Singapore
- Clark to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau or Singapore

P2,288++
- Manila to Jakarta or Incheon
- Cebu to Busan or Incheon

NOTE:
- All international promo fares listed above are exclusive of government taxes.
- Add P200 if travelling with check-in baggage.
- Sale Period: May 27-29, 2009
- Travel Period: July 1-August 31, 2009

Cebu Pacific’s 3 Day Seat Sale Madness! Hurry! Book your flights now!

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