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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Here we go... Ultimate Philippines Tours Summer 2010!

Ultimate Batanes Tour

Finally, here is the calendar of tours everyone is waiting for the summer of 2010! We decided to focus on the tours that made us famous and to execute them with perfection. Thanks to all those who joined us this summer and provided us with excellent feedback and testimonials!

You can now plan your vacation and join us for a travel and culinary experience you will never forget. We are proud to announce the Ultimate Philippines 2010 Culinary Tours Calendar!

October 2009

October 24, Saturday - Ultimate Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour!
(P4,000/person, all-in including meals and transportation)

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"This is one tour every foodie enthusiast should experience - [a] gastronomic experience one will never forget. Now I know why this tour is what made you famous!"


December 2009

December 19, Saturday - Ultimate Pampanga Ligligan Parul Culinary Tour!
(P4,800/person, all-in including meals and  transportation)

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"Your tour was the highlight of my trip home, and I've already recommended it to several friends. My favorite part (aside from the lechon... and the buko sherbet... and the crazy lantern fest... was the non-stop gifts you guys kept giving out. It was like an episode of 'Oprah's Favorite Things'!"

Giant Lantern Festival 2006 - 11

"The 5-hour lunch in Bale Dutung is among the 1001 things that every foodie should do before he dies."


February 2010

February 6, Saturday - Ultimate Tagaytay Culinary Tour!
(P4,500/person, all-in including meals and transportation)

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"Ultimate Philippines Tagaytay tour exceeded all expectations. The food stops that were introduced will remain with us, and we will definitely go there again, plus we will try out Ultimate's other tours..."


February 13, Saturday - Ultimate Pampanga: Hot Air Balloon Valentine's Tour!
(P4,800/person, all-in including meals and transportation)

Abe's Farm-24

"I recommend tours organized by Ultimate Philippines and by Our Awesome Planet because they are done with careful planning by young intelligent people for 'young, intelligent people' who themselves like to enjoy trips out of town. They have been to these places beforehand so they know. So, we can get to experience and enjoy our day to the hilt."

Pampanga Hot Air Balloon 2009-8

"They are indeed a special breed of people organizing tours. Our local tour agencies can learn much from them..."


March 2010

March 5-8, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in. We will be staying in Fundacion Pacita and flying via Seair. Tour Fee includes all meals and transportation)

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"Truly the Ultimate Batanes Tour - this tour delivered on all their promises of a cultural and culinary tour and even more, may adventure (jungle trek) and religious tour (more than 5 churches!) pa.. Truly Sulit!!! Congratulations, Anton, on a job well done. Will definitely join your next tours. More power and Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"
 

March 19-22, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in. We will be staying in Fundacion Pacita and flying via Seair. Tour Fee includes all meals and transportation)

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"The Ultimate Batanes tour was well-organized and well thought [out]. The tour schedule was flexible and handled with a personal touch. It made my experience of Batanes more than what I expected it to be. One will realize that there is still so much to see [in] our country. I salute the Ultimate Philippines group for the opportunity given to us to travel the Philippines first!"

March 27, Saturday - Ultimate Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour!
(P4,000/person, all-in including meals and transportation)

Ultimate Pampanga Tour

"A fan-burp-tastic and totally NOT run-of-the-mill experience organized by the most enlightened folks on this awesome planet. =)"

April 2010

April 9-12, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in. We will be staying in Fundacion Pacita and flying via Seair. Tour Fee includes all meals and transportation)

Ultimate Batanes Tour

"B - reath-taking views
A - ppetizing local cuisine
T - raditions & culture preserved
A - ir is fresh
N - ature-tripper's & photographer's delight
E - nergetic tour guides
S - ociable and gracious Ivatans"


April 30-May 3, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in. We will be staying in Fundacion Pacita and flying via Seair. Tour Fee includes all meals and transportation)

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"An excellent tour to invite overseas Filipinos, specially many retirees of different professions, to enjoy many interesting places available in the Philippines and again take pride [in] their native country..."

May 2010:  Heritage Month!

May 1 - 3 - Ultimate Pagudpud and Vigan Culinary and Heritage Tour!
(P15,000/person, all-in including accommodations, all meals and transportation)

Viva Vigan

"I joined this tour knowing I would enjoy & kept my fingers crossed that my 2 daughters would like it as well...what a SURPRISE to see them have more FUN than me : ) they loved the trip (the food and the places we visited!) & now appreciate [the] country more than before this trip. It was a FUNtastic, truly AWESOME ADVENTURE!"

"A superb combination of food and culture, Ultimate Philippines gives you absolutely the best tour experience!"

May 14-17, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair flight, all meals and transportation)

Ultimate Batanes Tour

"If you want to see awesome Philippine scenic nature spots and experience Filipino heritage at its purest, go to Batanes. And if you want the best Batanes experience, join Ultimate Philippines. You'll get your money's worth!"


May 15-16, Saturday-Sunday - Ultimate San Isidro Festival & Viaje Del Sol Culinary Tour!   
(P10,500/person, all-in including accommodations, all meals and transportation)

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"Magaling, magaling...!!! Galit ang Personal Trainer ko sa inyo..."

"All the tours that I have taken with the Ultimate Philippines have been a wonderful experience for me...it makes me proud to be a Pinoy!!!"

May 22, Saturday - Ultimate Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour!
(P4,000/person, all-in including meals and transportation)

claude tayag 

"To us city folks who have super quick 15-minute lunches during weekdays, Claude's 5-way noon to sunset lechon tasting is the way to go! There is no pressure to finish your meal at once so you can relax and savor each and every dish that was being served! Us city folks have forgetten what it is to really ENJOY food!"

 

May 28-31, Friday-Monday - Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P32,000/person, all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair flight, all meals and transportation)

"Batanes is the biggest and worry-less change of scenery I have experienced in the Philippines. Everything was so well taken care of; I just followed the flow and enjoyed. I got to eat and like some authentic Filipino dishes. The organizers remained flexible to fit the mood of the group. So beautiful, so resourceful, I encourage Filipinos and foreigners to get a Northen Exposure with Ultimate Philippines."


To reserve for the tours, please email reservations@ultimatephilippines.com or contact Ivan Man Dy @ +63917 3291622.

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Travel the Philippines First,



Anton Diaz
Founder/Editor
www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
on Behalf of Ultimate Philippines

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Saturday, April 04, 2009

Ultimate San Isidro Festival and Viaje del Sol Culinary Tour

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Pahiyas Fiesta in Lucban Quezon! (Painting by Erick Dator)

Kubli Springs Dinner - 5
Kubli Spings @ Kinabuhayan Cafe

Ultimate San Isidro Festival and Culinary Tour of San Pablo, Laguna and Quezon.
Southern Secrets in a Spoon Full Part 2

Tour Description:
Laguna/ Quezon Province and the San Isidro Labrador Festival.  It's fiesta time in this month of May and what better way to drink, eat and be merry as we head south to explore charming Quezon  province. It's the best time of the year as we join in the revelry and celebrate feast of San Isidro de Labrador! First off, to the town of Lukban and Pahiyas festival where we'll feast our eyes over a smorgasbord of food, music,artistry and local color! Then on to the neighboring  town of Sariaya to join the street celebrations of the Agawan Festival. Along the way, we'll follow the 'way of the sun' - Viaje del Sol- and discover the the quaint dining establishments, meet the personalities and immerse ourselves in true Tagalog hospitality!    

Tour Experience: 
Kusina Salud* Ugu Bigyan's Atelier* Kubli Springs* Lucban Pahiyas Festival* Sariaya Agawan Festival*Sulyap Gallery Cafe

Date/Time: May 14, Thursday 5.30am to May 15, Friday 10.30pm

The tour fee is PHP8,000 per person all inclusive of:
- transportation, 
- overnight accommodation at the best bed & breakfast place in San Pablo, Laguna -  Casa San Pablo
- full board and all meals. 
- plus surprises...

We can only accommodate a maximum of 30 people for this tour. 
For inquiries on itineraries, please email us at concierge@ultimatephilippines.com.
For bookings, reserve your slots at reservations@ultimatephilippines.com 



Live an Awesome Life,  


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Text and Photos by Anton Diaz. Copyright 2009. 
blog: www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
prof. blog: AntonDiaz.com
mobile: +63917-LOVEOAP (5683627) 
email: anton@diaz.ph

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Ultimate Culinary Tour of Anawangin - Bolinao - Hundred Islands

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Anawangin Mystical Beach

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Bolinao Sunset

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Hundred Islands National Park

Ultimate Culinary and Heritage Tour of Zambales and Pangasinan. 
Tour Description:
Frolick under the Philippine sun as we visit three of the best beaches along the western coast of North Luzon. We drive down to Zambales and take a boat to its best kept secrets: Anawangin Cove and Capones Island. At night, we will watch a classical concert at Casa San Miguel. Then we troop to Bolinao and visit its famous lighthouse and enjoy the sunset at Patar Beach. For our last day,  We'll boat around the Hundred Islands and enjoy the white sands of Quezon Island. 

The best part of the trip is savoring the culinary surprises and treasures of Zambales and Pangasinan. We will enjoy leisurely Picnic Beach Lunch in Anawangin Beach, Sunset Dinner at Bolinao and Barbecue Lunch at Papaya Island. 

Date/Time: April 25, Saturday 4am to April 27, Monday 7pm

The tour fee is PHP15,000 per person all inclusive of:
- transportation, 
- overnight accommodation at the best resort in Pundakit -  Punta de Uian (San Antonio)
- overnight accommodation at the best resort in Bolinao -  Puerto del Sol (Bolinao) 
- boat rides to the Hundred IslandsAnawangin Cove and Capones Island
- full board and all meals. 
- plus surprises...

We can only accommodate a maximum of 20 people for this tour. 
For inquiries on itineraries, please email us at concierge@ultimatephilippines.com.
For bookings, reserve your slots at reservations@ultimatephilippines.com 



Live an Awesome Life,  


anton signature 
Text and Photos by Anton Diaz. Copyright 2009. 
blog: www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
prof. blog: AntonDiaz.com
mobile: +63917-LOVEOAP (5683627) 
email: anton@diaz.ph

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Monday, February 02, 2009

Ultimate Philippines goes to Batanes!

Batanes Safari

We are launching the Ultimate Batanes tour (finally!) and the Ultimate Philippines website.  This year, Ultimate Philippines is going National and this our calendar of tours for 2009.

Upcoming Tours...
February 14 – Hot Air Balloon Valentines
February 28 – Ultimate Tagaytay Culinary Tour
March 14 – Ultimate Pampanga Culinary, “ Claude Tayag” Tour
March 21-24 – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tour


See you in our next tours...



Live an Awesome Life in God's Love,  


anton signature 
Text and Photos by Anton Diaz. Copyright 2009. 
blog: www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
prof. blog: AntonDiaz.com
mobile: +63917-LOVEOAP (5683627) 
email: anton@diaz.ph

Posted by Anton Diaz on February 2, 2009 in 18. Ultimate Philippines Tours | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post