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Couples Retreat – Barbados Villas Make a Romantic Hot Spot

By James Eder

[View from Secret Garden at Merlin Bay, a luxury villa in Barbados, Caribbean]

A single red rose, sprouting from a slender vase, decorates the table. Beside you is a tall bottle of wine, aged to perfection, that has just been set down. Slowly, you lift your glass, gently clinking it against your partnerâ€™s as you toast to love, paradise, and each other amidst the gentle music coming from the player beside you.

Deep within the exclusive neighborhoods of Barbados, there is a place where memories are made. Where a walk of mere moments can bring you to the beach for a candlelit dinner under the stars of the Milky Way. Where you can have secrecy, intimacy, and no worries or fears as you slip into your own private pool. There is no place on Earth quite like the beautiful Caribbean, and the luxurious villas for rent on the gorgeous island of Barbados provide a place where you can be comfortable away from the noise of the city and the stress of everyday life.

Offering seclusion, convenience, and unparalleled luxury, the villas of Barbados come fully equipped with everything you need to transform your vacation from a simple pleasure trip into one of the most romantic experiences of your life. However you want to spend time together, a villa can make it happen. Do you want to spend your days alongside each other, exploring the ocean and enjoying nature in its glory, and return at night to a sinfully comfortable bedroom where your exhaustion from the day can melt away? It can happen. Do you want to simply enjoy the view of the Caribbean while you dine on the mouth-watering meals cooked locally just for you and take advantage of the most personal facilities and amenities? It can happen. Whatever you like to do, however you care to enjoy yourself, the romantic journey of a lifetime can be found in the peace and privacy of your home away from home. Featuring some of the best locations in the world to enjoy yourselves in every way, Barbados villas are an unparalleled choice for creating magical memoriesâ€¦ together.

Tips on Travelling to the Philippines

Philippines is known to be one of the fastest rising destinations in Asia because of the different places that it can offer. From its main airport which is Manila, tourists can travel to various places that can showcase the countryâ€™s history. It cannot be denied however that most tourists who go to the Philippines go to popular beach destinations like Boracay and Cebu. Aside from these things, there are still a lot more that can be explored in the Philippines.

You may want to bask in the beauty of these destinations but you have to remember that there are still some tips that you can remember so that you can stay safe in this country:

Travel to Areas Safe for Tourists â€“ There may be different areas in the Philippines wherein a lot of tourists usually flock but then again, there are some places that are known to be beautiful but can be unsafe. Some kidnappings are done in the southern side of the Philippines, especially in some areas in Mindanao but other places can be safer for tourists.
Choose Areas Depending on What You Want â€“ Some areas in the Philippines are known for their fun nightlife. You may want to try Clark and Boracay in order to meet new people especially beautiful locals in the Philippines but you may also choose to go to quieter destinations like Bohol, Baguio and Camiguin so that you can experience tranquility and serenity even when you are in a different place.
Have Cash â€“ It is important that you have already exchanged your money to their currency which is Philippine Peso so that you can easily purchase your necessities that you will need during your stay like toiletries and even food.
Choose Bottled Water â€“ This is not only applicable to travelling to the Philippines but also to other places as well. You have to make sure that you will drink bottled water instead of their usual tap water so you can be sure that you will stay healthy while on vacation.
Expect Heavy Traffic â€“ In the Philippines, a lot of roads are being excavated in order to improve on the roads. Some are undergoing road widening procedures while some are just too narrow for normal vehicles. There are also a lot of vehicles in the country because they are considered to be affordable there. Wherever you’re going, check out the local driving customs and laws first to be aware of things like this before you arrive – this traveller’s driving guide covers lots of countries.
Experience Local Transportations â€“ One of the transportations that you will never see anywhere else is the jeepney. It is a local transportation that can sit up to 12 â€“ 14 people. Fare is not expensive. Remember that jeepneys have different routes. There are signs that are displayed in front so that you will know where the jeepneyâ€™s next destination is.

The great thing about the Philippines is that most people know how to speak English. A lot of locals will make the effort to help understand tourists and will try their best to convey their messages in a language that tourists will understand. The Philippines can be a magical place as long as you keep safe and you will follow the tips above.

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Mementoes of Jose Rizal

"The Rizal Shrine houses a museum where mementoes of the hero can be viewed."

“The Rizal Shrine houses a museum where mementoes of the hero can be viewed.”

How time flies! Itâ€™s been two years since we visited Jose Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. We were like walking through the glorious past of our national hero by seeing the mementoes and artworks inside glass boxes. Â We didnâ€™t see any musical instrument like a jimmy page les paul encapsulated in one of those glass boxes, but there are several manuscripts of books and poems for all generations to see. There could be a music sheet in one of those manuscripts for Jose Rizal can do or write about anything during his time.