Notepad Corner

Filipino families and holiday seekers will have ample of time to unwind this year. With the recent declaration of Malacañang's Proclamation No. 655 there will be at least 18 specified national holidays to be observed for the year 2014. The enumerated holidays includes 4 long weekends that can make way to schedule a family getaway. The four long weekends are as follows: The first long weekend will kick off on January 31, Friday which has been declared a special non-working holiday due to the celebration of the Chinese New Year. The second long weekend is on Holy Week which will start on April 17, Maundy Thursday until April 19, Black Saturday. The third one is on August since the last Monday of the month will be the National Heroes Day, August 25 is a regular holiday. Finally the last long weekend is during the Christmas holidays. Christmas holidays will be longer this year as December 24, Wednesday, and December 26, Friday, are declared as special non-working d...

The prospect of a family holiday in Hawaii may seem like a tricky affair; how could you possibly get to see all the islands with kids in tow? However, there is a family-friendly way to make the most of Hawaii – by cruise ship. The beauty of Hawaii cruises is that your accommodation travels with you,which means you avoid packing up every time you move resort. Let’s take a look at some of the other advantages of  cruising in the Hawaiian archipelago … Sail between the islands There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. A cruise holiday can take you to all six islands in the archipelago, and you can hop off at every one and get a real sense of the diversity here. 

African Vet Safaris offer people the chance to get involved in conservation efforts and go on a life altering experience that wouldn’t usually be available on the commercial market. With elements engaging to both the general public and to those already involved in the veterinary practice your safari can be tailor-made to suit your needs. These safaris come in several different types and provide the irresistible opportunity to gain hands on experience and up close and personal encounters with some of the planet’s most famous and ferocious wildlife.