Wednesday, September 26, 2018

2018 Client Feedbacks for Shore 2 Shore Travel Services

Had a great time in Bangkok. The shuttle service arranged by Shore2Shore was efficient, clean and safe. And so was the hotel, My Hotel Pratunam. A nice hotel at an affordable price. It was clean, seemingly new, and with good service. Even the food in their cafeteria was delicious and cheaper than outside restaurants. Will most probably book my next trips with Shore2Shore again, and will recommend to friends.
Dec 15-18, Bangkok for 5, Alfredo Dayao Tiongson
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Thank you so much for this tour my Kids are really Amaze in Corregidor Happy New Year !!
Dec 27, Corregidor for 3 adults, 1 child 8yo, 1 senior, Anshener Santos
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The tour was good. The hotel is okay - staff are helpful, hotel facilities are working and location is great. Tour guides were also okay...
Dec. 21-24, HK for 3, Roel Rosario
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had a great experience, thanks...
Dec 4-5, Corregidor for 2, Ma Enriqueta Talag Ortega
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Macau Tour was a great experience indeed. Also, we like the tour guide Cheryl.
Looking forward for more travel opportunities with you.
Nov 2, Macau for 11, Pla Matels c/o Jonna
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It was awesome! Thank you so much.
Nov 5, Intramuros for 2, Jhoana Mendoza
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Evaluation form was majority very good and good.
Nov 17-27, Manila Boracay El Nido for 23+1, Ejder Turizm (repeat)
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The coron trip was good. However we did not enjoy ourselves especially after the incident we had to go through. Backgrounder - cancelled Underground River tour because of storm, missing the boat to Coron for not following the new instruction to Go to the port after ticket was given a day prior and insisting on old instruction for pick-up, boat from Coron to Manila cancelled the trip (personal arrangement of guest) and had to purchase new plane tickets. The last minute purchase turned out expensive. Basically students and first time travelers.
Nov 20-25, Tricity Palawan for 5, Mirashini Kandiah
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It was fun. Gigi, our tour guide even has props while making her spiels
Oct 31, Bohol for 3 adults and 1 senior, Betsy Mata
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Comments from the participants
- Very knowledgable and friendly guides. By Zafirah
- Thank you very much for the nice tour! By S. Chikamori
- Charming guides, great sense of humor. By Sandra
- I was moved and fascinated by the guide's explanations. Many thanks. By Kenji Tanaka
- Perfect! By Ferreira
- Knowledge of guide was good! By Mohammed Mojahid Hossain
- Excellent, feel safe and secure. By Alma Cox
- Excellent tour and very nice guides. Salamat. By Quenila Coz
Oct 25, Manila Tour for 50, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, c/o Erdy Aganus
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Good day.
I know this reply is long overdue. Apparently it has been sent to my "other folders" haha
My Bali Birthday Trip was memorable and well organized. My friend and I enjoyed the hotel and the breakfast. Our departure flight was way too early so I requested for a packed breakfast however we weren't able to take it as i think the cafe was still closed.. We would like to commend our driver/tour guide Ronnie  who was very patient and accommodating. My friend inquired regarding a post office to send Bali post cards back home and Ronnie gladly dropped us the nearest post office prior the tour.
Thank you for the assistance especially my inquiry was less than a week before my trip.
April 8-11, Bali for 2, Sheena Maica J. Calingasan
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Everything went well. Thanks.
Oct 29 Pagsanjan for 4, c/o Edith Alikpala
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Thank you for the stress free vacation!!! We enjoyed hongkong! Thank you!
Oct. 30-Nov.2 HK for 4 adults, 1 child 6yo, Shenna Ontillas
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The trip was super fun. The hotel accomodation is nice and was near to a lot of malls and to Jalan Alor. The city tour is also good though tiring but nevertheless very interesting. Legoland is also fun. We will definitely go back.
And also, Kudos to you for a smooth transaction
Oct 19-22, KL for 2, Janice Piedad
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Hotel is fine and very accessible, we are very satisfied with the tourist spot and tour guide nicolle,  it was great.
but not the shopping itinerary (jade, jewelry, tea, herbal medicine) because i think all are very very expensive.
Oct 11-15, Beijing for 4, c/o Rocel Cayanan
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It was a pleasant trip, of course I don’t need to mention that because I booked our trip with Shore 2 Shore Travel.
Thank you so much for your assistance!
Sincerely thankful,
Team Saito
Aug 13-15, Coron for 4, c/o Aileen Alcozer
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Appreciate the email so much.
The overall experience in Anawangin was great since the place itself was great. However, we had some unpleasant experience on our first night since the restaurant closed really early and we were not informed that they will be closing as early as 6pm. The area was also really far from the city that we cannot get any food delivery and the resort is not really accessible.  As a result, we we're not able to have our dinner on our first night.
Second day was our Island Hopping Day, we enjoyed the coves since they were really breathtaking though we were not able to visit all the coves in the itinerary for due to the big waves. We enjoyed it anyway!
The resort was good, the food was okay as well but we weren't able to experience really what is in Zambales. I suggest the restaurant also adds some zambales' best in their menu.
Kuya Boy, our trike driver was also kind and we enjoyed little chit chats with him.
We had our fair share of relaxing getaway! Thank you 
Aug 5-7, Anawangin for 2, Jaime Depante Jr.
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We enjoyed our Bali trip!!! Super.. We had a great time and our guide and driver were awesome..
Thank you so much for your service!
Aug 29-Sep 3, Bali for 2, Joyce Kho
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Escudero was fantastic. We loved every minute of our tour and our guide was very friendly and professional.
Thank you we will recommend your company.
July 27, Escudero for 2, Lee Bergin
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Our Corregidor tour went well. The food was good, the guide was entertaining and informative.  The only downside was the closure of the light show and the compound built obscure the large hills. There were safety concerns due to weather we were not allowed to enter.
July 5, Corregidor for 2, James Mongeluzo
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Our Bali trip was awesome :)
Thanks til next time we book again
June 8-13, Bali for 2, Dexter Bautista
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Would just like to extend our gratitude to you and your team for your help in assisting us on our Bali trip. Thanks for accomodating our request and answering our questions.
Again, thanks and cheers to your team!
June 11-15, Bali for 2, Kim Alexia Delarea
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Our Subic trip was fun and we enjoyed it.
Jun 1-2, Subic for 2, Joanna Marie Dela Torre
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Thank you soo much for arranging our entire El Nido Tour. My family had so much fun. Even my kids were asking who arranged our tour since it was so fantastic and wants to extend their appreciation as well. The accommodation, was great, it was good thing that I took your recommendation on it. Kuya Nonoy was very nice as well as the other tour guides that we had are all nice and courteous. Our transport service even went above and beyond when they allowed us to have a quick stop at MCA to buy pasalubongs since we arrived Puerto Prinsesa a little early, 11am. And we still had the chance to drop by Ka Lui for a quick lunch. Overall, thank you so much for everything! Keep up the good work and more power to Shore 2 Shore Travel!
June 30-July 3, El Nido for 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 4yo), Irma Katherine de Guzman 
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We're back in Manila.  I just want to thank you and Shore 2 Shore Travel Agency for arranging our trip to Keelung, Taiwan even with a short notice.  We had so much fun and we enjoyed the food that is included in our tour package.  Please extend our appreciations regards to Mr Jimmy Wang for taking such good care of us .  He did an excellent job.  He is very accommodating, organize, helpful and funny. No boring moment.  Everybody in the group agreed that he is the best guide that we had.
Till our next trip!
May 2, Taiwan for 12 adults, 2 infant 1-2, 4 kids below 12, 2 seniors, Malou Sintoco
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Thank you for taking care of my Japanese friends!
May 4, Taal Volcano tour for 2, c/o Ricky Cruz
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Enjoy the tour!
May 8, Intramuros for 6, Marilou Tiu
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They’d like the van, it was neat and clean, though the driver find it hard to go around but overall the whole tour was great.
May 10, Intramuros for 3, c/o Benson Wall Systems (repeat)
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We had fun in korea especially in nami island. Thanks
May 25, Korea for 12 adults 2 kids 7, 1.5yo, Arlene M Almario
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Our Banaue trip was great. Thank you
May 6-9, Banaue for 2, Dante Canillas 
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Our Palawan trip was awesome!
May 11-14, Palawan for 4, Ms Rachel Lynn Albay Chu
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Bohol was great! We're interested to go to coron Palawan next. Thank you po.
Apr 10-13, Bohol for 4, Ma Clarissa Abaquita
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Thank you for assisting us to get the best tours for our Tokyo trip. It was really memorable. We just arrived in Manila yesterday. We are planning to go to Osaka next.
Thanks and Regards
April 10-13, Japan tour for 3 adults 1 child 10yo, Coleen Anika Ambrosio - PeƱano
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We enjoyed HK. Keith, our tour guide did an excellent job. However Macau trip was a but disappointing. Coz 3 of the people in our group (who joined the tour) got lost on our first stop (ruins of St Paul church) .We spent some time waiting as the guide was searching for them. 
April 1-4, Hong Kong with Macau for 4 +1, Jeanette Magbitang (repeat)
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Well organized and enjoyed our vacation especially on Samal island. Thanks a lot to your company
April 10-14, Davao for 4, Jocelyn Diaz
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We enjoyed Palawan. Our service was on time and very helpful.
April 30-May 4, Palawan for 4, Margareth Luz Dela Cruz
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Our Bohol trip was great!
Apr 10-13, Bohol for 4, Ma Clarissa Abaquita
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Shanghai trip was good. Thank you very much!
Mar 25-27, Shanghai for 5, Jasmin Joy Ou Yang
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Thanks for the great booking (Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangkok) we have a lot of fun.
Mar 29-Apr 4, Tricity for 2, Neil Adison Pajado
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Hong Kong was fun and memorable particularly for my mom.
Mar 19-23, HK for 2 adults and 1 senior, Ronaldo Pangan 
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Cebu and Bohol was fun.  Thanks again
Mar 26-29, Cebu Bohol for 2, RONALDO REYES PANGAN (repeat)
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We had a great time naman po and you are on call lang naman po... Thank You Again for the service provided :) we will book again once we have other trips naman po :) its my 3rd time booking with shore 2 shore travel... camiguin vietnam then the last was camiguin again...
Mar 8-10, Camiguin for 12 adults and 1 infant, Carina Funtila (repeat)
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It is great trip!   Astoria has very good service quality.  Staff are very friendly.  Food is good too.
Mar 11-15, Boracay for 4, Gilbert Lee
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My guests sez their trip was ok. Ben the Tour Guide was mabait.
Mar 28-31, HK for 2 adults and 1 child 10yo, c/o Carla Dasig Ludovico
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I got positive feedbacks from my nephew, who totally enjoyed the trip.  He can't stop talking about it.  Same goes with my sister Betsy, she said it was fun and totally enjoyed the trip as well. Thanks for arranging the tour for them, really appreciate it. =D
Mar 20-21, Palawan for 7 adults 1 child 5yo, Tiffany W. Li
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Over all the whole trip was okay.
Thank you so much
Mar 20-22, Hanoi for 3, Marianne Arellano
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Villa escudero was great.
Feb 11, Escudero for 3, Luca Massetti
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We had a great experience in Bangkok definitely we are looking forward for another booking with you guys. Thank you so much
Feb 23-26, Bangkok for 2, Rowel Sison
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Escudero was really great, thanks! We loved it!
Our guide was so helpful and really informative in showing us around. We loved the waterfall lunch!
Thanks again!
Feb 13, Escudero for 2, Lauren Hudson
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Hidden Valley was great. We enjoyed it so much and my kids didn’t want to leave.
Jan 30, Hidden Valley; Feb 2, Villa Escudero; 2 adults and 2 kids (4, 1yo), Cheryl Nguyen
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We had a wonderful time.My friends were thankful that I invited them to go with us.
Feb 3-6, Bali for 8, Lorna Barrera
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We had good time. It was a wonderful experience and the scenery were awesome.
Feb 3-6, Bali for 2, Annabelle and Roberto Broas
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The best!!!
Feb 3-6, Bali for 2, Harry and Emma Angud
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Evaluation form was majority very good and good.
Jan 25-Feb 4, Manila El Nido Palawan for 30+1, Ejder Turizm (repeat)
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Nag enjoy kahit second time namin
Jan 3, Hidden Valley for 6, Tristan del Castillo
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Thank you so much for your  assistance with our planned  holiday in Bohol.
Looking forward to to another transaction with you.
Kind regards and Cheers
Jan 3-5, Bohol for 2, Edzel Tabgo (repeat)
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Great! Thanks for arranging our trip, we enjoyed it! I will surely refer you to my friends. Thank you.
Jan 3-6, Taipei for 9, c/o Sheila Mae Rodriguez Patiag
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The trip was organized excellently. The driver was doing just great. The agenda was flexible enough to accommodate our requests. I would definitely recommend the trip. Thanks a lot once again.
Jan 19-22, Banaue for 3, Plamen Vutov

Monday, June 19, 2017

Palawan Coron, of amazing beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks and hill top view

Coron Palawan is and continues to be laid-back. Restaurants and bars do not have a popular presence in the place.

The main highlight in town is to go up the 700 steps reach the highest peak of town, in Mt. Tapyas, where one can enjoy the panoramic view of the islands. After that, take a warm relaxing dip in Maquinit Hot spring to relax those aching muscles from the unexpected hike.

Coron is mainly popular for island hopping and scuba diving. Amazing beaches, coral reefs and shipwrecks abound in the area. The island beaches are friendly for swimming. Or one can just get lost for taking photos around or even underwater.

Lunch is cooked fresh and served in our Coron island hopping tours. A visit to Coron can only be completed after a trip to Kayangan Lake, considered the cleanest lake in the Philippines for its cystal clear turquoise water.

All these highlights are part of our well composed Palawan Coron tour packages arranged by Shore 2 Shore Travel.

Contributed by Grace Vergara 2016.

To book Coron tour packages, please contact
Shore 2 Shore Travel Services
Office hours Tel (63-2) 5796603-04
Mobile (63) globe 906 9003019, smart 910 2660878, sun 923 2880661
Email shore2shore.mlaofc@gmail.com
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Stay in Anvaya Cove, take that well deserved summer vacation break

A friend’s family is a member in Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club. I had the opportunity to visit the place several times, with family, with friends, with clients.

What I like about it is it’s just a couple of hours drive through the well paved north highways - NLEX, SCTEX, through Subic, then at the forefront of Morong Bataan, the main entrance of Anvaya beckons.



The exclusivity and privacy is something special, apart from its picturesque and topnotch facilities.




It’s an open air well manicured nature facility, from its reception, to the wide pathway to the main beach area. It greets your arrival with a refreshing welcome.




The restaurant is unpretentious serving both reasonably priced Filipino favorites and some international cuisine.



The part I enjoy most is just lying under the trees, beneath the wide blue skies, sometimes with while fluffy clouds.



It has several swimming pools which one can enjoy the waters anyway they like. There’s the calm Morong beach, and most friendly to kids.



Its recent development are the spacious condo units which allows an extended stay to families or even friends, and the golf course which is becoming popular to sports enthusiasts.

There are other sports, recreation and relaxation facilities to let you enjoy that well deserved summer vacation break, only with Anvaya Cove.





For overnight room bookings that can accommodate upto 4 persons, please contact terrytsy@gmail.com, 0906 9003019 (during day time only please) who would be able to facilitate limited room bookings during weekdays at a special price.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

2017 Client Feedbacks for Shore 2 Shore Travel Services

Thank you as we enjoyed our travel in Thailand.
Dec 5-10, Bangkok Pattaya for 3, Emerito Ang, Jr.
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We had a wonderful time on our tour!  There was more to see on Corregidor than we expected, and we really appreciated how well-organized the tour was, with the bus and all the stops and even a lunch break.  Our two teenage boys enjoyed it just as much as their parents did - thank you very much for everything!
All the best,
Dec 29, Corregidor for 4, Pearl Bacdayan
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It was great. I really liked the location of the hotel you provided.
Thanks a lot! God bless!
Dec 23-26/24-27, HK for 2 adults and 2 kids/ for 3, Nancy Sy
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Hi , we enjoyed our stay in hotels specially in Cambodia we tried different food and drinks.
Dec 23-29, Tricity for 2, Virgilio Lucena
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It was the best!! my family loved it
Dec 25-26, Macau HK for 6, Janine Acosta
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It was amazing and we loved our tour guide grace.. thanks again =) may contact you guys for ideas for a trip to CEBU =)
Dec 30, Escudero for 4 adults and 2 kids 2, 4yo, Rosemarie Myers
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Many thanks Shore 2 Shore for our Subic Tour...we had a great time & we'll definitely be in touched for our next travel destination...Merry Christmas!!!
Dec 19-21, Subic for 4, Mary Ann Abril
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Our trip to Vietnam Cambodia and Bangkok was great!  Thank you.
Nov 27-Dec 5, Tricity for 3, Riva Sumaculub
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It was really memorable with my boyfriend. Thanks for accommodating us
We are planning to travel by 2019 to Thailand. I will contact you again.
Thanks
Nov 4-8, KL for 2, Cynthia Pangan Tapero
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Beyond five stars!
We got the hotel plus tour package for our Fukuoka trip.
Our hotel was very much accessible to the train station and the shopping area. It even has its own shopping arcade in its basement.  The rooms are spacious and clean. Also, the hotel staff are great and very accomodating. This was proven when I left a luggage at the airport. The hotel staff are of great help as they contacted some airport personnel so as I can retrieve my luggage. Because of their help, i did. With no hassle. The tour package was likewise excellent. Our tour guide, Maria San, was very bubbly and informative. No time was wasted during the entire trip. She was more than happy to accomodate our requests, ie, where is the best Yakiniku in Fukuoka, where to shop, etc.
Overall, our trip booked with Shore 2  Shore, for the nth time, was way beyond our expectations.  Will definitely book our next trip with them.
Oct 28 - Nov 3, Fukuoka Japan for 5, Czabrina Ong Domingo
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Thanks to you all!
Villa Escudero and City tour is almost excellent
Jan 30-Feb 2, Manila tour package and Villa Escudero Escudero tour, EJDER TOURS (repeat)
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Everything was ok. City tour and every food excellent.
Jan 21-Jan 1, Manila tour package, Bohol tour package, El Nido tour package, Underground River Palawan tour, Boracay tour package, SERDAR ERAYMAN, EJDER TOURS (repeat)
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The trip was okay, going to legoland malaysia was a little traffic, but I appreciate and considered the
trip as perfect. Thanks and till next time, we are planning to go to Japan.
Jan 3-7, Singapore tour package, Legoland Malaysia, Danilo Correa
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I just want to say thank you and our Bohol holiday was happy. Thank you for organizing our tour, we enjoyed very much, 2 weeks vacation was short.
Jan 4, Bohol tour package, guest of Valenz Travel (repeat)
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Our tour was very interesting. Our driver also served as our guide. We didnt realize that Eden's Nature Park, The Philippine Eagle Center and Crocodile Park were long drives. Our only disappointment was the waling waling orchids at the Malagos gardens were not in bloom, however, we saw one at the Phil. Eagle Center and my daughter took its picture. We were able to visit the village where President Duterte resides and we took pictures outside of his home and bought souvenirs from the only street vendor there. There were other tourists too. The food was great at Luz' Inihaw especially the "panga ng tuna" which we couldnt finish. We went to Jakc Ridge Farm in the evening, on our own, and had a fantastic view of Davao City. Overall, the tour was very informative and we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.
Jan 21, Davao tour package, Myrna Marquez
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Thank you for arranging this Baguio trip for my family. We really had a good time. Our driver coordinator was very accomodating. He toured us around Baguio patiently. I will definitely book with you again in our next travel destination. Thanks again. Sending you our Baguio picture.
Jan 4-6, Baguio tour package, Maria Cecilia Verdadero
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My trip was quite exciting.  Both guides as well as the drivers were pleasant and quite knowledgeable.  In Batad we had a better weather and I made it to the village and the waterfall, thanks to my handsome guide.  I learned quite a bit about the history and agriculture of the rice terraces.
Jan 10-13, Banaue tour, Hossein Rojhantalab
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Our trip to Davao was great! We enjoyed our time very much. Thank you for following up.
Jan 1-5, Davao tour package, Charmaine Marana
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My guests loved the Banaue Tour!
Please see pictures on our page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ValenzTravel/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1632654466761500
Jan 3-8, Banaue for 2, feedback from guest Christine Olsen, Valenz Travel (repeat)
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The Taal Volcano tour was superb. Really enjoyed it and the tour guide provided by Shore 2 Shore Travel was very helpful. I actually want to do the hike to Mt Pinatubo Tour, but unfortunately my colleague is not interested in hiking. I checked your price for single person and it is too expensive for me :( Anyway thank you.
Jan 27, Taal Volcano tour, Niranjan Karunanandham
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Just want to thank you for assisting us in our Indochina tour!
Jan 9-14, Tricity tour package, Kristin Bernadette Cortez
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Our Cebu tours was great. Thank you very much! Too bad we had to cancel Bohol because the weather was so bad, we didnt want to risk not getting back on time for the flight back to Manila.
Jan 6-7, 9, Cebu Bohol for 2, Maydel Quiming
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Baguio Treetop Adventure was a great experience! Super fun. Thank you so much Shore 2 Shore Travel :)
Jan 14, Treetop Adventure Baguio, Kimberly Pazos (repeat)
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We are soooo pleased to inform you that we had a great time during our Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Coron trips altogether. Kudos to you guys! You did such a very good job. You never let us down from communication down to the smallest details of our trips. I would say, in the future your service will be the one we will still seek :) Thank you sooo much for your excellent service. You guys deserve 1 million stars :D
Keep it up, 'til next time :)
Dec 27-31 and Jan 4-8 Singapore tour package, Coron tour package, REY ANNE DEFEO-LADINES

Friday, February 10, 2017

Bicol tour package

Spicy cuisine, "Pinangat" and Pili Nuts, Yes! All the specialties in Albay. Most popular is the "perfect-coned shape" volcano. Everything about tourism in Albay speaks of and is attached to 'Magayon' a bicolano dialect which means beautiful and is Mt. Mayon.


Looking at it, one is mesmerized of her perfect shape even after every eruption (it is by far, the most active volcano in the country).


Come closer to her feet by ATV or 4x4 vehicle taking you to see the solidified black lava. The passage is described with boulders, flowing rivers and array of pine trees.


Apart from Mt Mayon, the province has its own drawing through its colonial churches such as the Daraga Church constructed on top of the hill. With gothic and baroque styled structures, this was declared as the National Cultural Treasure in th country.


Cagsawa Church, being closest to the foot of Mayon, was buried in Mt. Mayon's eruption in 1814, and only the bell tower survived making the site more interesting to visitors.


Lignon Hill Park has a panoramic view of Legazpi City, Albay Church and Mt. Mayon. A 360degrees view of the entire city. The park also features nature trails, ziplines and viewdeck in the southern area.

Dine ala Bicol Style, do some shopping and sightseeing. Embarcadero de Legazpi is on the main harbor and there's Legazpi Boulevard too for picture taking.


Contributed by Grace Vergara 2016.

To book Bicol tour package, please contact
Shore 2 Shore Travel Services
Office hours Tel (63-2) 5796603-04
Mobile (63) globe 906 9003019, smart 999 6040017, sun 923 2880661
Email shore2shore.mlaofc@gmail.com
google shore 2 shore travel or visit
http://www.shore2shore-travel-services.com/

Hidden Valley Springs Laguna

Hidden Valley Springs in Laguna is a lush green rainforest which is only an hour and half drive from the city. This secluded and private resort is long time hidden in a narrow path road from the town of Alaminos to the bumpy countryside roads of Calauan.


At the resort, pathways are surrounded by wild plants, overgrown ferns, fruit bearing trees and bended bamboos. The place is an epitome of peace and tranquility. No bustling horns of vehicles, no people populating the area, no dust and pollution. Just cicadas' songs, birds chirpings, welcoming breeze from the mountains and hospitable people.


This place is blessed with the gifts of water. The resort has 3 luke-warm pools heated by volcanic rocks believed to be from the dormant volcano/mountain of Makiling, 2 soda pools where water is good for drinking but doesnt taste like soda at all, 1 lover's pool nestled in the middle of the rainforest, ideal for couples but not offlimits for groups or singles. Each pool has varied sizes.


Century old Amlang trees are a sight to behold, adding a mystic feel to the place.

The hidden falls is a perfect background for photography. Big boulders are naturally scattered for sitting.


Buffet lunch is combination of Filipino, American and  Spanish Cuisine, while the Afternoon snacks are served with traditional filipino delicacies.


Hidden Valley Spring Resort - a perfect place to unwind.

Contributed by Grace Vergara 2016.

To book Hidden Valley Springs Laguna, please contact
Shore 2 Shore Travel Services
Office hours Tel (63-2) 5796603-04
Mobile (63) globe 906 9003019, smart 999 6040017, sun 923 2880661
Email shore2shore.mlaofc@gmail.com
google shore 2 shore travel or visit
http://www.shore2shore-travel-services.com/

Villa Escudero day tour

Hacienda Villa Escudero showcases the rich colonial culture of the Philippines way back 16th century. A living proof of Philippine history still seen at the present.


The Hacienda Villa was founded in 1872 by Don Escudero. It's composed of 800 hectares of land within the boundary of San Pablo Laguna and Tiaong Quezon. It was a vast land of sugarcane converted to a coconut plantation in the early 1900's by Don Arsenio, the sole heir of Escudero. The first hydroelectric plant in the country was also built in 1929.


Thereafter, some parts of the hacienda was then converted to a self sustained eco-tourism destination known now as Villa Escudero.

A glimpse of the Villa:

AERA Museum houses the family's assorted collections. The museum was built from the likened structures of San Francisco Church and San Agustin Church. Ceilings and wall designs as seen in Intramuros. Its first floor consists of religious artifacts and huge religious images used for processions.  Stuffed-dried butterfly collections, and other insects are available for viewing as well as some Philippine Endangered species. The second floor is composed of personal collections of dolls, love letters, housewares, clothes, jewelries, antiques, currency and Relics from the WWII.


There's a local village tour on a carabao cart while being serenated by the villa's local musicians.

Highlight is lunch at the Labasin Waterfalls with water coming from Mt. Banahaw. Dining tables are placed facing the waterfalls where diners enjoys a bare hand meal on banana leaf plates.


Go Bamboo Rafting at Labasin Lake, with fishing activity also available.

A much sought to watch is the Villa's Cultural Show every weekend and holidays. Guests are entertained by live cultural performance of traditional dances, songs and rondalla (string musicians). This has been choreographed and directed by the late Ramon Obusan, the country's national artist for dance.


Villa Escudero is a reflection of love for history, love for country and love for its people, passed from generation to generation. It's offered for the experience of genuine Filipino hospitality away from the city.

Contributed by Grace Vergara 2016.

To book Villa Escudero day tour, please contact
Shore 2 Shore Travel Services
Office hours Tel (63-2) 5796603-04
Mobile (63) globe 906 9003019, smart 999 6040017, sun 923 2880661
Email shore2shore.mlaofc@gmail.com
google shore 2 shore travel or visit
http://www.shore2shore-travel-services.com/