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Looking for a great vacation spot? If you're a travel enthusiast or just in the mood to have a weekend getaway with your loved ones, then you should definitely visit the 22nd Philippine Travel Mart (PTM).  This will be held from September 2-4 at a bigger venue which is the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia. The annual event will feature more tour and travel packages to the most beautiful places in the country.  This annual event is organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PTOA)with the support of the Department of Tourism (DOT). According to Cesar Cruz, the president of PhilTOA,  their aim is always to make the Philippine Travel Mart a better experience and more engaging.  That's why they are not only making the venue bigger but also they want to offer something different.  They have recently awarded the Top 10 Luxe destinations in the Philippines which is in line with their goal to make the Philippines a premiere destination for travel. Numerous a

   When the Andalucia docked in Maasin, Leyte, I couldn't help but think that my stars were working in my favor (as they always do), considering that I missed my chance to see it when it docked in Manila and I didn't even have an inkling that it was going to follow me all the way to Leyte Province where I was going to stay for 3 weeks.   So, there I was thanking my stars for giving me the opportunity to see the replica of a Spanish Galleon that was used for the Manila-Acapulco Trade centuries ago.    It docked at Pier 13 of Manila South harbor in Oct. 6, (many months ago. does this tell you I have year's material to blog?)    Its arrival in Manila is in celebration of the Dia del Galeon Festival which aims to preserve the productive relations of the countries that were part of the Galleon Trade.   A total of 110 galleons sailed during the trade to bring merchandise from Asia to America and Europe.  Seeing it in all it's glory on that perfectly bright and clear da