The Best Thing in BAGUIO

Baguio City is one of the famous favorite destination of many Filipinos and especially tourists from other countries. There are lots of visitors in Baguio specially during summer time. For these, I've been wondering why it's been a tourist spot. After a long wait, I finally got there and maybe the reason why it's been a tourist favorite is because of it's climate.

After I got off from the bus (air-conditioned bus), I felt the fresh cool air which is cooler than the air-conditioned bus. I love the atmosphere of Baguio, seems like people there are very light and amusing. My feeling was very light also.

I would suggest that those who want to unwind and to relax, Baguio is the best. You will surely enjoy because of its climate and beautiful scenes. Enjoy! :)  

Adventure at the edge coaster in CEBU

The Sky Experience Adventure is a relatively new attraction in Cebu. It has only opened December 2008 or early January 2009. The Sky Experience Adventure in Cebu has two components: the Sky Walk and the Edge Coaster. And based on the feedback, it looks like the Edge Coaster Cebu is the more popular option.

The Edge Coaster ride gives you a good view of Cebu from a different perspective. Something that you probably haven’t seen before. Great view of the Capitol, The Fuente Osmeña, San Carlos University, and on a clear day, the island of Bohol.

The Sky Experience Adventure or more popularly known now as The Edge Coaster is located on the 38th floor of Crown Regency Tower.

To check out the ride, one has to get tickets and register at the 19th floor. After getting your ticket, take another elevator that would lead you to the 38th floor for the Edge Coaster Ride or 37th floor for the Sky Walk experience.

Probably when I got there some other time, maybe I should try this kind of experience and also the Sky Walk experience. I just don’t know if I have the guts to do it. Hahaha

The Access Pass Ticket (Entrance Only) to the Sky Experience Adventure in Cebu is pegged at Php380.00. While the Edge Coaster or Sky Walk ticket is priced Php500.00. For off peak hours.

For peak hours, Access Pass is Php480.00 while Sky Ride Pass is Php600.00

OPERATING SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday 02:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Off Peak Hours:

Monday – Friday on or before 06:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday on or before 04:00 PM

Peak Hours:

Monday – Friday after 06:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday after 04:00 PM

The Edge Coaster Ride is located at the Crown Regency Hotel Tower along Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City. The place is very near the Fuente Osmeña landmark.

Discount Vacation Packages?

Anyone who thinks the days of getting something for nothing are over probably hasn’t yet taken advantage of discount vacation packages. Besides getting great deals on airfare, resorts, hotels, cruises, amusement tickets, attractions and more, you’ll find that many discount vacation packages sweeten the deal even more by including freebies.

Lots of free stuff!

What sort of freebies? Well, definitely not the kind you get from fast food restaurants, that’s for sure. The freebies being offered along with today’s discount vacation packages are items of real value. Free dinner tickets, free tickets to water parks, free amusement tickets to big-name places like bush gardens, and even free overnight stays at top-rated hotels and resorts in popular travel destinations are not unheard of.

If you know anything about the types of freebies listed above you know they can amount to a huge savings. If you’re unsure, go online and take a look at the regular admission price to bush gardens or any amusement park, golf course, or water parks in the area where you plan to travel. At the low end, tickets go for $30 and from there go up as high as $70 or more.

Savings galore!

Now consider what you’d pay to stay at top-rated hotels and resorts and the savings jump well over $100 – per night! And it’s rare to find regular-priced dinner tickets to those places that include entertainment along with a 4-course dinner for anything less than $50. But when they’re free, you pay nothing. Incredibly, as valuable as these items are, they’re the types of freebies being offered in conjunction with today’s discount vacation packages.

If you’ve taken time off from travel because you’re too busy, because you’re trying to save fuel, or because you think vacation packages are unaffordable, you have no idea the fun times you and your travel companions are missing out on. If you’re tired of saying no to vacation travel or if you need a quick escape to someplace relaxing where golfing, biking, fishing, sightseeing and all sorts of other leisurely activities are the norm, it’s time to check out the vacation packages – discount and otherwise – being offered to destinations all over the world.

Discount Vacation Packages are easy to find

The best part of all is that you don’t have go to further than your computer to find discount hotels, resorts, travel, amusement tickets, airfare and entire vacation packages. If you have a destination in mind, start searching for discount vacation packages to that area. If you know you’re in the mood for some serious golfing, search for golf discount vacation packages and choose the destination offering the best deal.

But if you’ve no idea where you want to travel or you don’t know whether you want to go biking, fishing or splashing at water parks, don’t worry. With a bit of creative cyberspace searching you’re practically guaranteed to find one or more vacation travel packages to suit your every need.

Hotels, Resorts, Timeshares – Which Best Suits Your Travel Needs?

Where travelers settled after a long day wasn’t always that big a concern. Most were content as long as they had a bed and a shower. But times have changed and today’s travelers consider lodging just as important as the ultimate travel destination.

Fortunately, hotels and motels are no longer your only options. Now when you travel you can choose to spend your nights at big-chain hotels, budget motels, 5-star resorts, timeshares, guest houses, bed and breakfast inns, hostels and more. Here’s a closer look at the more popular travel lodging options.

Time for a Timeshare?

Timeshares offer travelers the best of both worlds. When you stay in a timeshare you get all the comforts of home even though you’re miles away from home. Fully-equipped kitchens, in-room washers and dryers, separate bedrooms, spacious accommodations, and lots of planned activities for children and adults are typical of most resort-style timeshare properties.

And where you once had to own a timeshare before you could trade it for other timeshare travel destinations, many properties have relaxed this requirement. So now even travelers who don’t own timeshares are taking full advantage of everything timeshares have to offer, including daily maid service!

The Old Favorites

Hotels and motels are still preferred by many and choosing is often driven by budget. Some travelers prefer to stick with familiar hotel chains. Others exchange accumulated credit card miles or rewards points so they lodge where their rewards programs allow. And of course, plenty of travelers still enjoy the bare basics found in many “mom-and-pop” motels.

Other Options

Hostels are popular among students and anyone looking for a “no-frills” adventure. Rates are cheap and accommodations stark, but generally are close to all the sights. Travelers looking for more intimate lodging often choose quaint bed-and-breakfast inns where they can snuggle up in front of a crackling fireplace with a favorite novel or companion.

If You Want to Avoid the Hassle

Don’t forget about the countless vacation packages tailored towards specific travel destinations. Vacation packages make travel planning easy because they include everything you need to make your trip a success: travel tickets, lodging, and even discounted or free attraction tickets.

You’ll find plenty of allinclusive vacation packages for practically any travel destination around the world, especially the more popular ones. If you’re on a budget, discount vacation packages are definitely worth investigating. You may not get a hotel with a glamorous view or granite countertops in the bathrooms but you’ll likely be near all the action. Just be sure to read the details so you know exactly what’s included in the vacation packages you’re considering.

There’s no doubt the Internet has made travel planning easier. So use it to learn everything you’d ever want to know – both good and bad – about the resorts, timeshares, hotels, vacation packages, and attraction tickets available at any travel destination you desire. And there’s no better place to start your search than right here at Vacation Packages To Go!

My Favorite Two Attractions At Disney Theme Parks

My two favorite rides at Disney theme parks are "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad". Both are popular attractions at Disneyland, Disney World, and the Disney parks in Paris and Tokyo.

"It's a Small World After All" made its debut at the 1964 New York World's Fair in the UNICEF pavilion and was designed as a message of international harmony by Walt Disney's team. It was transported to Disneyland in 1966, and located inside Fantasyland; it instantly became a highlight of the park.

In this ride, passengers get into boats outside the attraction and they are carried inside and moved along by a gentle current. They go through a series of rooms, each of which has dolls from different countries and cultures singing and moving to the catchy song. There is the Taj Mahal, Big Ben, and the Eifel Tower, among other global landmarks. I like trying to spot all the different countries and landmarks.

There are about 300 Audio-Animatronics figures from 100 different nations. They are simple and childlike with their repetitive movements and limited articulation. At the end of the ride, there are dolls from all the different nations singing "It's a Small World After All" together. To me, it is very appealing ending.

That song is the infectious kind that I can't get out of my mind. It was written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, who also wrote the songs for Mary Poppins. It is continually played in a soundtrack loop, about 4,800 times an operating day in Disney parks around the world. Just about all of us can't help singing along.

It's a world of laughter, a world of tears,

It's a world of hopes and a world of fears;

There's so much that we share,

That it's time we're aware

It's a small world after all.

It's a small world after all,

It's a small world after all,

It's a small world after all,

It's a small, small world.

There is just one moon, and one golden sun,

And a smile means friendship to ev'ryone;

Though the mountains divide,

And the oceans are wide,

It's a small world after all.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, in Frontierland, is a relatively gentle roller-coaster geared towards adults and teens; it is more exciting to ride in the back of the train than the front. It was modeled after a runaway mining train in the Wild West, and opened in Disneyland in 1979 and in Disney World a year later. The track and queue design are different at each park, even though the theme is the same. There was a prolonged development phase for "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" in which they considered several "histories" for the mountain. Themes of gold fever and revengeful native American spirits were finally chosen for the ride.
In Disney World, the ride is about 3.5 minutes of hairpin turns and dark descents, and there are six trains which are nicknamed I.B. Hearty, I.M Brave, I.M. Fearless, U.B. Bold, U.R, Daring, and U.R. Courageous. I prefer this roller coaster to other ones because it is just exciting enough for me. You feel like you are falling, and go around corners quickly enough to be tossed from side to side.

There are 20 audio-animatronic figures including donkeys, chickens, possums, and the rainmaker in a now flooded mining town: Professor Cumulus Isobar. There is also antique mining equipment, falling rocks, an earthquake, and the smell of sulfur as you pass phosphorescent pools. In Disney World, you careen through a dinosaur's ribs, under a waterfall, past spewing geysers, and over a volcanic pool.

The lines are long but move fairly quickly. It is best to go during parades, or use a FASTPASS, or go late in the day (many people say it's even better after dark). Plan for at least 30 minutes of queuing at non-peak times, and an hour at peak times.

It is easy to see why "It's a Small World After All" and "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" are so popular. They both have appealing themes and lots of attention to detail. They are very different from each other but both are great examples of why Disney theme parks are so much fun. I never get tired of them

A Guide to Blackpool Hotels

Blackpool is the most famous holiday location in the UK. For decades families have packed their suitcases and headed off to stay in a hotel, visit the Pleasure Beach, play by the sand and experience a view along the coastline from up high in the Blackpool Tower. A major focal point of the city is the active tram network that is used today as much as it has been in years past.

Blackpool hotels can be found all the way along the coast, from peer to peer. Such is the popularity of Blackpool as a tourist attraction, it is fair to say there are more guest houses and apartments for tourists than there are for residents near the coast where all the attractions can be found. Many of the Blackpool guest houses look out over the illuminations which are another famous feature of the resort. This is an integrated light display including over 40,000 light bulbs which helps the tourists and locals understand they are in a truly magical place. This starts in August most years.

Choosing where to stay in Blackpool is no easy task, especially with so much on offer. Another issue can be that if you choose to stay in Blackpool during a busier time of year, you may have problems finding a place that is available unless you choose to plan it well in advance. That is also a great option if you wish to take advantage of many offers and discounts that become available if you are prepared.

When you are deciding where to stay in Blackpool an important thing to consider is what you intend to get out of your stay. Should you be looking to experience the true essence of Blackpool then you will most likely be looking to stay along the coastline where you will be within easy walking distance of the major attractions. A downside of that is that you may end up finding it slightly too busy and long for some calm instead.

If you are looking to stay in the Blackpool apartments, or hotels in Blackpool that are slightly out of the city then you will also have to consider the long walking distance that you may have to embark on to get you where you want to be. Despite this, you may enjoy the tram ride that is available with good regularity.

The Blackpool guest houses that are among the most popular also have entertainment and cabaret on in the evening, whilst others even have swimming pools and fitness centres inside. Whether you would like to stay in a hotel like this may depend on many factors, not least your budget and your preferences. The prices can fluctuate quite considerably, especially depending on the time of year, the location of the hotel and the facilities that are available inside it. In order to get to grips with the likely costs of a Blackpool holiday it is recommended that you go online and search for prices there, however don't forget to have enough money left over to have a great time when you are away

Want to live in Australia?

Job seekers come to live in Australia for the promise of fair prospects and opportunities, not available to them in their own countries. The 457 Visa and the Employer

Nominated Scheme (ENS) are two Visa pathways which enable Australian employment to permanently employ skilled overseas staff or temporary Australian residents, if they cannot find adequate skilled staff from people who already live in Australia permanently.

People who live in Australia call it "the lucky country" - and there's no guessing why. Australia currently enjoys the lowest annual unemployment rate we've seen in decades, and most businesses and individuals who live in Australia have emerged from the global financial crisis relatively unscathed. People of all races and cultures come to live in Australia every year - making it one of the largest cultural and ethnic melting pots in the world.

Australia boasts a culture of hardened skin and larrikinism; of mateship and battling through tough times. We owe these values to the convicts and early settlers who first came to live in Australia in the late 1700s. Today, this culture means equal opportunity to all people who live in Australia, no matter what background. It also means all businesses and Australian employers must adhere to strict rules of fair trade and conduct. It means we try not to let bureaucracy stand in the way of "giving people a go" who live in Australia.

Naturally, this is what attracts thousands of skilled migrants and overseas workers every year. Job seekers come to live in Australia for the promise of fair prospects and opportunities, not available to them in their own countries. Knowing this, the Australian Government has very fair visa regulations for skilled migrants seeking to work and live in Australia. The 457 Visa and the Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) are two Visa pathways which enable Australian employment to permanently employ skilled overseas staff or temporary Australian residents, if they cannot find adequate skilled staff from people who already live in Australia permanently.

All immigration to Australia is governed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), however the common route for people seeking to live in Australia is to use a registered migration agent. Registered migration agents can assist with the entire Visa application process, giving skilled migrants a better chance to live in Australia sooner. Most Australian migration agents will also provide settlement programs to help migrants adjust to Australian society, enabling them to successfully live in Australia for the long term.

It is not surprising that Australia receives masses of tourists, students and job seekers every year - many of whom end up wanting to live in Australia permanently. With such a young, promising economy, a low unemployment rate, and a very fair set of governing rules to live and work by, who wouldn't want to live in Australia?

Use Psychology to Win at Chess

Have you watched any tennis or snooker recently. How many times have you seen the players stop dead before the serve or take a shot because someone in the crowd has coughed or flashed their camera. All these years practicing and a small noise can put them off so much that they refuse to play until the noise has abated. What has this got to do with chess strategies? Well I do not condone trying to put your opponent off but I have studied psychology at university and know that very small changes in behavior can have a detrimental effect on your opponents concentration. And to me this is all part of the chess strategies we can use.

Here is an example. I played the other day against a player I know all to well. He attacks with his bishops, usually both on the same file and this can be devastating against an opponent. Now if you have read my previous essays you will have noted that I go against the grain and like to take at least one of my opponent's Knights out when I get the chance as I hate playing against 2 attacking knights and my opponent knew this as well. Nevertheless, 6 moves into the game and I changed strategies and exchanged his Bishop for my Knight. He was totally perplexed by this this and I could see him trying to think of another strategy he could use which would not include 2 Bishops.

But more importantly was his attitude to the game. I could see from his expressions that he was desperate to beat me now but every time he developed a piece which looked threatening I would exchange it for one of my undeveloped pieces. In the end he made to uncharacteristic mistakes and lost the game. I had totally put him off his stride and won.

During most games I have anticipated my opponent's next 3 moves at least. Therefore when it comes to my move I usually play quite quickly especially if I have set a trap and my opponent has walked into it. I think it is only human to play quickly straight after she has moved to show that it was a plan and you had calculated this out from the very start My advice: Don't do it I have lost a number of games doing this where I thought I had considered ever possible move my opponent could make only to find she knew one more and scuppered my strategy. Always take at least 1 minute to go over your next move again. Now his piece is in position it will be easier to see if there is any flaws in your plan. This is using psychology as it shows you think out every move thoroughly and this can install negative thoughts into your opponent.

By the way, on the subject of taking your time over each move, it is quite acceptable to stand up and stretch your legs. Take your eyes away from the board and rest them. Think about something else for a minute then come back to the board a little fresher. Have a look at the you and your opponents position and reevaluate it. It is amazing what you will find which you may have overlooked. Walk behind your opponent and have a quick look at the board from his end. You my be surprised and what the pattern of play looks like from this angle. Do not spill hot coffee down the back of his neck this is not acceptable. Taking a long time to think about your next move does agitate opponents. Does it not agitate you?

By the way, a short walk before any major chess game will help you feel refreshed and ready to go. A bar of chocolate and a cup of coffee have been proven to increase your brain power so go for it. Back to the game .

Never show any concern or emotions during a game of chess. Even if you lose your Queen in the first few moves. Play on as if it is a strategy and tactic which you always use. Remember it is a GAME of chess. What is the worst that could happen. Get over it and get on with the game. I have lost major pieces through my own carelessness at the beginning of many games and have fought back to win. Remember, a Queen is not usually used until the middle game as it is quite dangerous to bring her at the start as she is easily trapped. Therefore, use this knowledge to your advantage. At the beginning losing your Queen will not affect the game that much apart from psychologically. You must put it to the back of your mind and use all the pieces including the pawns to work as a unit to ultimately win the game. Take a leaf out of football,s book. How many times has a player been sent off but the team playing with only 10 men hold out for a draw or even win. This is because all the players double their efforts. the pressure is off as they are not expected to win. They work as a single unit fighting and battling for each other. Remember, your opponent is a piece up and may now be complacent. Concentrate on traps and tricks, forks and pins to get your piece back.Pounce on any mistakes she makes she makes. Try to spring an attack out of the blue on her King before she realizes what has hit her.

As soon as you have made a mistake do not show any emotion but put a very slight rye smirk on your face. You want her to thing this is a sacrifice and you are willing her to take the bait. Do not say anything as this would be deemed unsporting. You never know, she may refuse to take your piece if you
put on a good act.

Finally, one of the oldest chess strategy cons in the book to put your opponent off. Concentrate your eyes on one side of the board while planning to attack the other side.

Winning Real Money with Poker

Gone are the days when you have to find a gambling den in some murky dark corner of street to get engaged with your passionate past time or recreation or sports (as some may call it). Now you don’t need to move out of your sofa to indulge in the gambling. All you need is jut a descent Internet connection a sportive mind and lots of time. The number of Online Poker rooms is growing tremendously. At this moment there are about 100 or so Internet Poker Rooms as per world’s largest Poker Reviews website www.best-poker-site-reviews.com.

Play and win money

Poker game is real, Money is real and do does the winnings. As in any sports (yes I call it more of a sports/game of skill than game of chance) winners gets the real money and not to mention the limelight.

How to choose the best Poker Room

Every professional player has his/her own favourite poker room to which they are hooked but for new comers it could be a difficult task to find out which one can give them best chance to win money. This is the place where websites such as Poker Reviews come handy. Poker Reviews website offers more than hundreds of Editor and users reviews which can be very useful in deciding the poker room of your taste.

For USA Players

With ban on online gambling USA players are forced to do nothing except curse government. However there are a plenty of Poker Rooms which welcome USA players. A List of such Poker Rooms can be found on Poker Review Website.

Payment and Withdrawal Options

These days almost all of the poker rooms have plenty of methods to deposit and withdraw money without any difficulties so payment options should not be a deterrent for determined poker players.

Poker Games

Each and every Poker room has its own uniqueness in offering Poker Games. In most poker rooms Holdem, Texas Holdem and Omaha games are popular and most of these poker rooms offer Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit variants of these popular games.

Poker Bonus

Most of the poker rooms offer excellent joining bonus, free rolls, free plays and othe rpromotional offers. Most of these poker bonus require you to deposit a certain amount of money and they will be doubled up or offered some % of deposit money to a limit for you which you can use to play the game.

Poker Tournaments

Some of the biog Poker websites also feature their own Poker Tournaments online otherwise WPT and other international tournaments are always there to keep adrenaline rushing.

Innovation and Creativity

Gambling companies are leaving no stone unturned to bring innovative and creative ideas for online games. Some of companies have taken initiative to offer a true real like virtual Gaming room with player avatars; music and video to bring life into otherwise dull 2D poker rooms.

A comprehensive list of online poker rooms, and poker reviews can be found on one of the world’s best poker reviews website.