The Right Way To Fly: My AirAsia Zest Destination Wish List
So what would my destination wish list include should I get the chance to fly via Air Asia?
Well, if I were given the opportunity to Travel
in the Philippines with Air Asia, my Top 5 Local destinations would
have to be Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Kalibo (Boracay), Cagayan De Oro and
Davao. But why these 5? Well...
I immediately fell in love with Puerto
Princesa the moment I landed on the city. I just loved so many things about it!
I loved the courteous people, the clean surroundings, the noteworthy sites (from the famous Crocodile Farm to the
panoramic view of the city from Mitra’s Farm), the 2-3 hour road trip and
boat transfers to the nearby islands, and the seafood trips that I matched
with my anti-histamines! I also love the fact that Puerto Princesa is the
gateway to El Nido --- another paradise that I’ve been dreaming of seeing
up-close.
I’ve already been to Tagbilaran twice, within
a 2-year span. And I would have to say that Bohol has some of the most
remarkable white sand beaches. I could lounge all day under the sun, and just
have my feet burrowed underneath the sand. Of course, going around the city is
also something that I enjoyed as I got to see actual Tarsiers, the Baclayon
Church, the Chocolate Hills, the Butterfly Sanctuary and the Loboc River. I
would love to see this province again, and just be enthralled once more with its
natural wonders.
I also love Boracay for its entire beach
splendor! It’s probably the only destination that I keep coming back to. But in all of my 4 visits there, I still can’t get enough of it. It’s a
destination that never fails to keep me mesmerized. Yes, mesmerized is the most
fitting word to describe the island. I’m always mesmerized with all the beach
bodies that walk the shores of Boracay, the sunsets that I keep falling in-love
with, and those savory Chorizo burgers that I can't seem to get my hands off!
But on a serious note, Boracay has plenty of
activities that you can do all-day and all-night. It’s a perfect setting for solo
travelers, couples, families and even large groups. The island is just so
accommodating and rejuvenating, that leaving it pulls my heart away every time. It’s simply one of my favorite getaways.
I also loved my time in Cagayan De Oro,
especially for its extreme offerings. When I visited the province, I was
immediately thrown into a very life-threatening activity --- one that I really
couldn’t budge from. But you know what? I enjoyed the heck out of my first
river rafting experience. Despite having drowned several times, and being swept
down the river until-God-knows-when-I’ll-be-saved, it was still one of the most
thrilling moments of my life. Of course, I loved CDO even more as it also served as a gateway to Bukidnon (where the the
longest Dual Zip Line in Asia is located) and Camiguin (the absolute epitome of paradise!).
As for Davao --- well, I’ve yet to discover
the city’s hidden wonders. I haven’t been to Davao yet. But I already see
myself falling in love with its rich cultural-heritage, and well-disciplined
system. Oh, and let’s not forget the beauty of Samal and Mt. Apo --- some of
which I long to see up-close as well.
GOING INTERNATIONAL...
Now, if I were given a chance to Travel
in Asia with AirAsia, my Top 3 destinations would have to be
Shanghai, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and Incheon, South Korea. I’ve never been to
all 3 cities, but I will tell you why I picked them.
Whenever I think of Shanghai, several images
of the Huangpu River, Yu Yuan Garden, Oriental Tower TV, and the Bund come into
view. I always get giddy excited just picturing myself in a winter outfit, sipping
hot tea by the river, and viewing the city light up at night.
Whenever I think of Kota Kinabalu, several
images of its beaches pop up in my mind. I definitely want to visit as many as I
can. And if my feet and body could carry me, I would love to trek Mount Kinabalu
as well.
INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA
I’ve already been to South Korea, but have
only gone as far as Jeonju. I was able to get a little taste of Incheon when my brother and I took the train back to the airport. It was the closest
that I could get to experiencing the city. But believe me, South
Korea was an impeccable place. The people there were courteous despite the
language barrier, and the transportation system is definitely of high standards!
As of writing, Zest Air is now to be
rebranded as AirAsia Zest. The local airline carrier will now be flying with
AirAsia --- the World’s Best Low Cost Airlines. They’re opening more
opportunities for every Filipino to have “more
choices, better value, and enhanced services…” whenever they travel.
AirAsia
Zest Chairman Mikee Romero said, “We are excited to introduce AirAsia Zest, and
what it represents. With our alliance, we are well positioned to offer our
guests the strength of our combined network of domestic and international
routes and unrivalled daily low fares, proving a world-class travel experience
that every Filipino deserves.
We
hope this brand new look is the first of many steps towards making AirAsia Zest
an airline that continues to revolutionize air travel in the Philippines. We
are geared up and committed to ensuring that AirAsia Zest lives up to the same
incredibly high standards of AirAsia,” Romero said.
I’m actually excited to know that all of the
destinations that I’ve mentioned above will now take flight directly from AirAsia
Zest, NAIA Terminal 4. I no longer have to travel from Manila to
Clark just so I could fly with them.
You can check AirAsia Zest by clicking the photo above! :)
AirAsia Zest may now take you to your
destination at affordable prices (AirAsia
Zest dares you to compare prices!). And I’m super stoked about it, and you
should too! :)
Explore & Be Free,
Mai
13 comments
I like the destinations available for Air Asia. I hope I can visit Korea too.
ReplyDeleteI wish you'll be able to visit all your dream vacation because it is now possible with Air Asia's cheap flights to those destinations.
ReplyDeleteAir Asia truly made traveling possible for everyone. Hopefully we can all take advantage of the opportunity and fulfill our must visit destinations.
ReplyDeletegood choices, Bohol and Palawan is on my priority list. been to Boracay na kasi and some blogging friends are inviting me na to go Davao.
ReplyDeleteyour list just sums up everything good in the philippines! what can i say!:) we are really blessed to have very good tourists hotspots and such brilliant travel bloggers like you!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Philippine destination for AirAsia Zest and perhaps nice international flight destination. I'll go first sa Shaighai, china to see for myself if indeed may lumpiang Shanghai doon. LOL
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! Your Lumpiang Shanghai joke definitely made my day, Tay!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mai, Joy here... thanks for the really nice comment on my blog. ^_^ Congrats too for winning the AirAsia Flies From Manila Contest by Nuffnang Philippines. Great blog by the way and I really love your pictures. I replied to your comment at my site (www.theslambookproject.com). I will be sure to visit your site every now and then. Thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteCongrats for winning the contest! Sana ako rin :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! And good luck po! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joy! Glad to see you here. :) And thank you as well for the awesome comment! I super love your style. ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mai!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sky and Summer! :)
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