What are your travel plans for 2013?

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So we survived another year, and it’s time to look towards another year of fun and travel. I don’t really have anything major planned for 2013 yet, but I’m hoping to start it off with a relaxing weekend at Tagaytay, at the Taal Vista Hotel. Have you made plans yet?

You can head up to Baguio, and experience first-hand how cold it can get in the mountains in January. Check out this deal for the Le Monet Hotel in Camp John Hay: overnight stay for two for only Php 3,850, inclusive of buffet breakfast.

Looking for someplace farther? How about Ilocos Norte? Work on your tan by the beach, visit the Paoay Church, eat poque-poque pizza and inkalti at Saramsam, marvel at the Kapurpurawan Rock and the Bangui Windmills, and re-enact scenes from Temptation Island at the Paoay or La Paz Sand Dunes. After all that, you can take a rest and get massages at Playa Tropical in Currimao, where you can get a room for five with its own private pool for only Php 7,800. Not bad, eh?

If you want to head down to the Visayas, the Peacock Garden Resort and Spa has an enticing offer for Php 11,400, where in you get 3 days and 2 nights in a Deluxe Sea View Room, which includes breakfast for two, 30-minute massages, and round trip transfers to and from Tagbilaran airport.

I am likewise enticed with the Sumilon Island package: 3 days and 2 nights in a deluxe room, daily breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers, and discounts at their restaurants. I guess I’m just antsy for a beach trip.

You can also go all out and head to a private island in Palawan. Arena Island in Narra is offering 3 days and 2 nights stay in one of only two casitas in the island. The package includes full board meals (3 full meals and 2 snacks), roundtrip transfers to and from Puerto Princessa airport, your own personal staff (your own bulter! Cook! Masseuse!), and use of all amenities and activities (including snorkeling, turtle interaction, fishing, kayaking, tree house and floating veranda). Package price is Php 34,000. Quite a sum, but it’s an amazing deal as the original price is Php 60,000!

If you’re on the hunt for a new luggage to use on your 2013 travels, check out these awesome 3-piece luggage sets from Benetton and Segue. Hard case, four multi-directional wheels, and lightweight. I want these!

I’ve already made my purchase from Deal Grocer’s Christmas Collection and I am looking forward to redeeming it next year: a Terrace Villa stay for four at Cintai Corito’s Garden in Batangas. Balinese décor, four swimming pools (four!), and peacocks wandering around the garden…it’s going to be one lovely weekend.

To jump start your 2013 travel planning, how about a giveaway for an overnight stay at Crosswinds Resort Suites in Tagaytay? It’s for a studio room for two with breakfast included. The room comes with a fully equipped kitchen, and since they don’t charge a corkage fee, you can bring your own food and snacks.

First, the fine print:

• You will be getting a voucher for this deal from Deal Grocer: Breathtaking Swiss-Inspired Escape: Studio Room for 2
• You must be able to pick up the voucher from the Nuffnang Philippines office at Bonifacio High Street
• Redeeming the coupon is only valid between January 15, 2013 to June 30, 2013.
• It cannot be redeemed on Friday, Saturday, and declared holidays.

If you are amenable to those conditions, let’s get on with the mechanics! It’s simple, just answer this question: Where do you want to go in 2013? Answer the question in the comment box below. Get extra points for sharing this post to your friends, and for liking Deal Grocer’s page.

Giveaway runs until 11:5pm, December 30, 2012. Winner will be announced on December 31, 2012.

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