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If you are planning of going to Kenya and go on safari, now is the best time for you to do that.

Friendly Planet is offering a $300 off on its eight-day Kenya Safari Express package. The discounted rate starts at $2,099.00 per person double, which normally costs $2,399.00. The Kenya Safari Express package includes round-trip air from New York, six nights’ accommodations, game drive, boat safari on Lake Naivasha, sightseeing tours in Nairobi, 12 meals, and all transfers and transportation.

From this package, all you have to do is add about $240.00 in taxes and you are set to go. The trip visits Nairobi, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

You must book by July 27. Travel on select dates from September 10 through November 5.

Holland America is currently offering a free or reduced fares for third and fourth passengers on select sailings. In order to qualify, additional passengers must share a stateroom with the first and second passengers.

For example, on the seventh-day round trip cruise from New York to Bermuda departing September 4, 2011, prices start at $799.00 per person double for the first two guests. The third and the fourth guests sail for free.

All four passengers must however pay an additional taxes of $116.00 each. The total fare for four is $2,062.00, which is a bargain.

Holland America also offers reduced airfare and shipboard credits on all of its grand voyages.

For example, for the 49-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage, the special offer is a reduced airfare available from $399.00, plus up to $500 per person shipboard credit when you book by May 31, 2011. Terms and conditions apply.

American Airlines raised its U.S. fares to $10 per round trip Wednesday night. The raise was a result of the airline’s need to raise more revenues to offset the rising cost of fuel. This was confirmed by the airline company through its spokesman.

However the airline company finally gave up its move to boost prices $10 on round trips within the U.S. after other airline companies declined to match the increase.

Only few airports are open in Japan as a result of an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that strikes the region.

With this new development, travelers scheduled to travel or are planning to visit Japan should at least think of changing their travel plans. Airlines are diverting flights from affected airports and waiving change fees for travelers headed to or through the Asian nation.

As of early Friday, all airport gates, except for Gate 6, of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) remained closed, according to a notice on the airport’s website. The notice also added that some departing flights are in service however all arriving flights will be redirected to other airports. Railways are also not in service. Travelers are advised to contact the airline directly for more details. Airport staffs are in place where passengers stay and are asked to stay calm and listen to airport staffs carefully.

Tokyo’s main international airport, Narita International Airport, has been significantly handicapped according to a Reuters report while Haneda airport is partially open according to All Nippon Airways Co. Officials are still assessing damage on the runways, the Dow Jones reported.

The 8.9 earthquake triggered a 10-meter (30 feet) tsunami that engulfed cars, houses, and buildings forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The tsunami also sets off warnings to 53 countries around the world.

Visit Siquijor Island, one of  the best tropical vacation destinations in the Philippines.

Siquijor Island is the third smallest province in the Philippines, but may be the biggest when it comes to springing out surprises to unsuspecting visitors.

The breathtaking panorama of the convergence of land, sea and mountain, not to mention its unexplainable rustic allure and warm people makes Siquijor among the country’s tourist hot spot. With its serene environment, it was and continues to be a tranquil getaway for those who seek a well-deserved respite and commune with nature.

Fine sand beaches and clear waters are practically every where because of its 102- kilometer shoreline that encircles the island. Indeed, Siquijor is a beach bum’s haven.

Being a coral island, the province boasts of reefs teeming with lush marine life and remarkable coral formations which are irresistible magnets for snorkeling and scuba diving. Its western coastal areas afford visitors a front view seat to witnessing one of the most romantic sunsets in the Visayas.

Siquijor Island’s rugged outdoors are also ideal for hiking, biking or driving around its well-paved road to appreciate the gorgeous countryside and the simple joys it brings in the daily lives of the locals.

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