Join us for a tour of the Czech Republic, May 15 to 25, 2015

The Czech Republic is one of our favourite destinations in Europe.

In the last two years alone, we've been thrice and we still can't get enough of beautiful Prague and the fairytale towns dotting the countryside.

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT

THE CZECH REPUBLIC

The scenery is lovely, the history and culture spell-binding, and the cuisine is downright delicious.

Plus the Czech Republic has the best beer (and also some of the best pork knuckles) in the world and some absolutely amazing spa experiences.

TOURING THE CZECH REPUBLIC,

THE TRAVELIFE WAY

Let us be your guide and experience the Czech Republic, the Travelife way.

This means a lot of everything including sightseeing, gourmet food, and shopping. And many new adventures.

There's going to be lots of takers for this trip so please let us know as soon as possible if you're interested.

TRAVEL WITH US TO

THE FAIRYTALE CZECH REPUBLIC

May 15 to 25, 2015

* Visit Prague, for many the most beautiful city in the world
* Experience Plzen, the European Capital of Culture for 2015
* Stroll through the medieval castle town of Cesky Krumlov
* Sample the waters in the famous spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne
* Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Telc
* See the dramatic square of Ceske Budejovice
* Visit the impressive church of Kutna Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Plus so much more.

Get an opportunity to:

* Soak in a barrel of beer at the world's first beer spa
* Sample some of the finest beers in the world
* Dine in a romantic cave
* Shop for Bohemia glass and handmade souvenirs

For more information, please contact: 

Carlo Velasco 

Tridem Asia Inc. 

Tel. 519-8528/ 893-7539
8138400/ 8922620 

travelife@travelife.biz

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November 16 to 24, 2014

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SOUTH AFRICA

Join us for a
Travelife to Cape Town 
February 21 to March 1, 2015
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The successful Goa International Travel Mart 2014

Last April 2-4, 2014, Travelife Magazine, the leading travel and lifestyle magazine, participated in the 3rd and biggest edition of Goa International Travel Mart in Goa, India.

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The grandest B2B event in Goa was officially launched with an elaborate opening night ceremony at the beautiful Goa Marriot Resort & Spa overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Local dignitaries and over 275 hosted buyers and media from over 30 countries were present in this grand event.

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Travelife Magazine general manager Gel Bayona wrote, from Goa:

"We were treated to cocktails, gastronomic Indian cuisine, and of course some Bollywood music and dancing with our new local and foreign friends. It was indeed a fun and interactive night while getting to know more about Goa and what it can offer.    

The next day, the Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) was officially inaugurated at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium took place the next day. 

That’s where the Governor of Goa, H.E. Shri Bharat Vir Wanchoo, and Principal Secretary of Tourism Shri RK Srivastava IAS invited guests."

TRAVELIFE MAGAZINE:

REPRESENTING SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH PRIDE

Travelife General Manager Gel Bayona
being interviewed for Indian television

Travelife Magazine was there to represent Asia. In the process we dicovered the wonderful destination of Goa. 

With a unique blend of East and West and its unmistakeable Portuguese influence, Goa is truly an exotic destination -- and we're going to be sharing some of what we experienced in upcoming issues of Travelife Magazine.

Travelife Magazine general manager Gel Bayona added, from Goa:

"One thing that struck us was how they wanted Goa to be a premier investment and tourist destination from an ecologically friendly viewpoint. They want tourists to visit, and to take care and be responsible of Goa too.

We think this is important, especially for a place to stay as beautiful and as pristine. We had an incredible time getting to know Goa in India -- a land of contrasts, rich history, and colors.

Goa is definitely a must-visit, especially for people who are constantly looking for a never ending and never-endingly eventful Travelife."

Great service on the way to Mumbai onboard Malaysia Airlines

TRAVELIFE Magazine recently attended the 4th Goa International Travel Mart as one of the few representatives from Southeast Asia.

REPORT FROM INDIA

Travelife General Manager Gel Bayona sent this initial report from India:

"Last April 1, 2014, we visited the beautiful province of Goa in India.

We flew in via Malaysia Airlines 777 from Manila to Kuala Lumpur and then from Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai.

It was a long day spent on a series of flights, but we were treated so well that we hardly noticed the time. The staff’s attentiveness, professionalism, and personalized treatment were wonderful.

GREAT FOOD ONBOARD

Onboard, we were pampered with superb service and a wide array of both Malaysian and Indian cuisine.

We also enjoyed an extensive selection of wines and other beverages including our personal favorite, guava juice.

There was even a food cart consisting of all-you-could-eat lamb and chicken satay with peanut sauce and some vegetables on sticks.

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN

Of course, we couldn’t resist watching a number of updated and classic movie collections.

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We enjoyed some good food, great movies, superb service, and a relaxing sleep on their state-of-the-art seating with varying reclining positions.

It was a very long flight from Manila to Mumbai, and then to Goa, but we enjoyed it immensely onboard the Malaysia Airlines 777."

Gujarat Travel Mart 2013. A landmark travel trade event for India.

Gujarat Travel Mart 

March 31, April 1 & 2, 2013 

Mahatma Mandir

Gandhinagar

Gujarat, India 

Travelife Magazine and its partner Tridem Asia Inc. recently traveled to Gujarat to attend the Gujarat Travel Mart 2013.

Gujarat Travel Mart (GTM) aimed to bring a personal encounter with the travel- trade, hoteliers and other stake holders from tourism, hospitality, leisure and other related industries in India and from abroad.

GTM is considered as one of the most anticipated and sought after travel expos in India due to its B2B (business to business) platform, offering business with over 200 registered buyers from over 30 countries.

BOOSTING TOURISM FIGURES IN INDIA

In addition to this large event, GTM presents pre- and post-familiarization tours to the delegates as part of their endeavor to promote Gujarat.

This has certainly contributed towards being a huge part of India’s growing tourism arrival figures, locally and overseas.

Hosted buyers from Europe, North and South America, Africa, Australia and Asia - including the Philippines -- visiedt Gujarat for the Gujarat Travel Mart 2013.

PARTNERS FOR THE GUJARAT TRAVEL MART

The event was supported by major travel – trade and hospitality association in India such as Association of Domestic Tour Operators Association of India (ADTOI), Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), and the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO).

Cape Town and highlights basic tour

6 Days/5 Nights - SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City
Cape Town: is situated near the southern tip of South Africa, sandwiched between Table Mountain and the ocean. Affectionately known as the “Mother City”, it was the first established town in South Africa.

Population: 2 984 100
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Setswana, South Sotho, North Sotho, Tsonga, SiSwati, Venda, Ndebele Time: GMT +2 Hours

Day 1 - Cape Town City Tour
City Tour : Full Day Tour : Experience the rainbow nation of the Mother City (Cape Town). 

Highlights Include:
• Table Mountain or Signal Hill (weather permitting)
• Bo-Kaap, Cape Malay Quarter and Museum
• Parliament Buildings • Greenmarket Square
• Company Gardens • The Castle of Good Hope
• Robben Island – Visit Nelson Mandela’s Prison Cell.
• Slave Lodge
• Return transfer to your accommodation
• Overnight – Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel/Similar ( 4 Star Category )
• Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Township / Cultural Tours 
Full Day Tour: Discover the many facets of Cape Town’s culturally diverse communities.
Hear stories of the Struggle first-hand from the locals: from District Six, where forced removals changed the lives of many, to the informal, settlements where sangomas (traditional healers) and shebeens (taverns) add to the rich culture of township life

Highlights Include:
• District Six Museum
• Guguletu and Surrounds
• Lange:
• S’Thebe Art and Culture Centre
• Visit a sangoma (traditional healer)
• Homemade beer tasting at a shebeen (tavern)
• A township B&B
• Nyanga and Surrounds
• Sivuyile Technical College
• The Moslem and Indian communities of Athlone and Cape Flats
• Cape Malay food tasting
• Purchase arts and crafts manufactured by the local community
• Should your tour take place on a Sunday, attendance of a Church Service can be included by prior arrangement
• Return transfer to your accommodation
• Overnight – Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel /similar ( 4 Star Category )
 • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Cape Point Tour 

Full Day Tour: A scienic drive along the Peninsula’s magnificent coastline.
Enjoy the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak Drive and stop off the viewing point.

Highlights Include:
• Clifton and Camps Bay
• Hout Bay Harbour (Boat Trip to see the Cape fur Seals – optional)
• Chapman’s Peak (if open)
• Noordhoek
• Ostrich Farm
• False Bay
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Cape Point
• Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
• Simon’s Town
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens / Constantia Valley
• Overnight – Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel/Similar ( 4 Star Category )
• Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Cape Wine Route

Full Day Tour: A visit to the heart of Southern Africa’s food and wine industry. Stroke a cheetah at the outreach program on Spiers Wine Estate.

Highlights Include:
• Historic tour of Stellenbosch and surroundings
• Cellar tours and wine tasting
• Spier Wine Estate
• Helshoogte Pass
• Historical tour of Franshoek and surroundings
• Huguenot Memorial
• Cheese tasting
• Lunch on a historical wine estate
• Nelson Mandela’s former prison (not open to the public)
• Purchase wine directly from the wine estate
• Overnight – Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel/Similiar ( 4 Star Category )
• Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Safari Tour 

One hour’s drive to one of Cape Town’s well known RESERVES to see the BIG 5

Highlights Include:
• Scienic Route
• Game drive to spot the BIG 5
• Overnight – Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel/Similiar ( 4 Star Category )
• Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6:  DEPART FOR AIRPORT 
After breakfast, depart for Cape Town International Airport for your flight home.
Meals – Breakfast

South Africa Tour 1: Citrusdal to Kgalgadi

6 Day Citrusdal to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Private Safari

Day 1:
Citrusdal – Orange River / Fish River Canyon Region (D) Lodge

Day 2: Ais – Ais / Fish river Canyon (B.L.D) Lodge

Day 3, 4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (B.L.D) Lodge/Chalets

Day 5: Augrabies (B.L*) Chalets/Hotel

Day 6: Upington (B) Tour ends on arrival

B-Breakfast
L – Lunch
D – Dinner
* - own meals

What is included?

• All accommodation, park fees, entrance fees, conservation fees
• 4 x 4 vehicle & guide, all game drives in parks , all scenic drives 
• All meals indicated, mineral water
• Orange river day trip
• Visit to Fish River Canyon
• Game drives in Kgalagadi What is not included?
• Night Game drives in Kgalagadi
• Drinks (other than mineral water)
• Own visa fees ( if needed)
• Own transfer fees to airport on departure day.

Highlights!
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Fish river Canyon
• Augrabies National Park

Price per person sharing: 1500 Euro / single supplement: 150 Euro Nett rate
Clients also have a camping option if they would like to downgrade acc on request.

Trip Notes: Have decided to use Norotshama lodge at Orange River – breaks the long journey / great setting and makes it possible to visit Ais – Ais and a quiver tree forest on the way to the fish river canyon.

Day 1: Citrusdal / fish River Canyon / Grunau region (D) Lodge
We collect your clients at Bushmanskloof and transfer the journey on the N7 passing springbok and entering southern Namibia. Our suggestions in the south not further that 80 – 100 km from fish river canyon along the Orange River. We explore the Northern Cape and Namaqua region and have a great chance to view some wild flowers along the way. +/- 500km

Day 2: Ais-Ais / Fish river Canyon (B.L.D) Lodge
Ais – Ais Hot springs will be our first visit of the day. The Fish River canyon hike ends at the hot springs and i quick swim in the hot water will just be what we need before visit the 550 m deep canyon overlooking the fascinating plateau above the canyon. A great place t is the lookout point to have lunch overlooking the spectacular views of the canyon. Our overnight will be 1 hour from the canyon on a working guest farm 220km

Day 3,4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park(B.L.D) Lodge/chalets
The southern part of Namibia will slowly change towards Kalahari vegetation as we near the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. An early morning departure will lead us to the Transfrontier Park at lunch time and we will be able to enjoy our first afternoon game drive in the park. Our second day is a full day in the park , exploring the endless streets of red sand dunes, home to the divers wildlife of the Kalahari .350km

Day 5: Kgalagadi/ Augrabies National Park/ Kakamas ( B.L*) Lodge
Our destination Augrabies is south of the Kalahari and we will depart after a 2 hour early game drive in the morning towards the wine yards and water fall at Augrabies. 400km

Day 6: Upington (B) – tour ends on arrival 80 km

Properties chosen – depending on availability

Norotshama Lodge
Savannah Guest farm

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park / Molopo lodge – depending on availability
Augrabies national park / Kakamas Hotel - depending on availability

Sri Lanka Tour, February 5-11, 2013

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

I still remember the exact moment when the inspiration for a trip to Sri Lanka came about.

Sometime in the middle of last year, H.E. Nawalage Bennett-Cooray, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Philippines, invited us to his residence to discuss our most recent trip to Sri Lanka over dinner.

I liked Sri Lanka so much that I went twice in a matter of 12 months.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

On the first visit, we’d visited Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle and the fortress town of Galle, and shot three television episodes.

On the second visit, we’d climbed Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Caves and photographed Sigiriya for our cover.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

“Why don’t we organize a tour for Travelife readers?” We all thought suddenly said aloud, almost in unison.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

It was the perfect time to visit Sri Lanka since the country had just opened up after a terrible period of war and unrest, and it was still at its most peaceful and pristine.

Already, many major hotel chains are breaking ground for new properties all over the island, and especially in Colombo. When the crowds and tourist buses start coming, it will probably be unrecognizable in a few years.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

Last month, this idea became a reality. An adventurous and extremely fun-loving group accepted our invitation to join us on a week-long discovery of Sri Lanka that included its most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites at Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa.

The trip was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka-Philippine Friendship Association, and in partnership with Thai Airways.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013

A second tour to Sri Lanka is being planned for July 7 – 13, 2013.

For more information, please call Meg Caligner at tel. 8138400/ 8922620.

Sri Lanka Tour, Feb 5-11, 2013