A perfect escape

MANILA, Philippines - From lower airfares posted online to getting the best budget deals for hotels and transport service arrangements, early planning frees one from unwanted stress come summer by giving you time to decide on a destination that can be enjoyed by the rest of the member of your travel group. Indeed, you can even save up for your other vacationing endeavors as you can avail of those early bird discounts.

DMCI PDI Hotels, which operates and manages Alta Vista De Boracay, offers the following tips to help you enjoy a truly wonderful summer vacation.

Choose a destination and line up all activities that you want to do. Know what you want to do and what to get from this vacation. Researching is key task here. You can either check the internet or read blog reviews for vacation spots you may consider. Personal reference from friends and family may also help you decide on your chosen destination.

Finalize a schedule. Before booking a flight, arrive at a schedule first. Choose a date that will agree with everyone on board. Remember that summer is peak season and there are just too many events or activities lined up for every type of travelers. Doing so allows you to avoid conflicting schedules and ensures that no “last-minute changes” would have to be made later on.

Make a travel checklist. Just like preparing for any event, a checklist is a useful tool for every organizer. A practically indispensable part of this list could be things like prescription medicines, reading glasses, books or magazines, sunscreen and other beach accessories and first-aid kits. When planning also of the things to bring, keep in mind that each member of your group has specific needs. This holds true if you are vacationing with children, thus requiring a child-friendly place where they can safely have fun.

Finalize your itinerary. Let your travel buddies be as proactive as they can be in making this travel itinerary. Make sure that everyone gives their inputs on things that they want to do and can not do. In that way, you are sure to have the right activities that everybody can enjoy. At the same time, you may also be able to find or negotiate for lower packages for the activities that you want.

Manage your budget. After settling on a schedule and a travel itinerary, more or less you will already know how much budget you need to save for the trip. Lucky for those who have enough money to spare for a leisure travel. But for those who don’t have yet, utilizing a budget plan may be useful in achieving your target savings needed for the trip. 

Alta Vista De Boracay is a perfect summer getaway that fits your vacation plans. Located on a hillside setting, this 3.8-hectare resort has 17 Southeast-Asian inspired buildings with 500 well-appointed rooms.

With a lot of fascinating sceneries in the quiet side of the Puka Beach and the revelry at the main beach, every jaded vacationer can do nothing but be amazed by the never-ending fun the island has to offer.  

For more tips on how to get the best deals out of your summer vacation in Boracay, check out www.altavistadeboracay.com.ph or www.dmcihomes.com. For booking inquiries, you can also call 403-BORA (2672).