Booking Cheap Tickets Under International Flight Offers

A few decades back, most airlines enjoyed a monopoly status in their respective regions. However, the onset of new and cheaper technologies led to the emergence of other service providers in the industry. This further led to the regulation of the market and reduction in the cost of air travel. A few years later, the concept of low-cost carrier came into the industry that acted as a catalyst in popularising the price-based competition and pushing airlines to offer services at the cheapest possible costs. AirAsia is one such carrier that played an important role in bringing the benefits of air travel to budget travellers. Domestic and international flight offers by it, in addition to the cheap reservation costs, make air travelling an economical affair. This Malaysia-based airline serves more than 100 destinations across the globe and operates most of its flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It recently commenced operations in India and announced international flight offers for Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok from different Indian cities to attract new fliers.

Different Types
Like AirAsia, other global operators also come up with their customized schemes, every now and then, to meet the demand of target passengers. Most carriers give direct benefits to fliers by offering a certain percentage of discounts on the total cost of reservation. Many a time, they simply announce the absolute cost on various routes. These discounts are beneficial for people, who are not frequent fliers as they get tickets at slashed prices. However, while making bookings under these schemes, other scheme-related benefits cannot be clubbed.
Apart from these discounts, airlines also offer extra miles points while booking or give vouchers, which are valid for the next purchase. For instance, if an airline credits 1 point per mile, it can offer 1.5 or 2 miles under the scheme. These miles prove to be quite handy for seat or class upgrade. In case of coupons, a code is given to fliers that authorises them to avail discounts. Travellers have to input specific characters mentioned on the coupon while booking a ticket afterwards. The amount of discount is usually rational to the current purchase. As these relaxations are given on the next purchase, it is more suitable for people who have to travel quite often, so that they can avail these cheap domestic or international flight offers.
In addition to the schemes announced by carriers, travellers can reduce the cost of their tickets even further by availing discounts offered by popular travel portals.

Details
Travellers can avail benefits of this scheme by making the reservation before March 31, 2015. People going to the USA, Canada and South America can get INR 1500 and 750 off on the total amount of the ticket for a round and one-way trip, respectively. While making reservations for cities in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, travellers have to pay INR 1000 and 550 less on the total ticket price for round and one-way trip. For rest of the destinations in the world, INR 250 can be saved on one-way tickets. However, these discounts are not valid on SpiceJet, AirAsia, Air Arabia, Malindo and IndiGo flights. Also, cities of Saudi Arabia do not fall under this international flight offers deal.

International travellers can find special International Flight Offers at http://www.Yatra.com: When planning a trip abroad in the monsoon season, travellers can save up to INR 1500 per person by making online ticket booking with Yatra.com. They just have to use the promo code box while making the payment. The offer differs for round and one-way trips, and the former one can be preferred for more savings.

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Travel Philippines - Top 10 Attractions in Bohol

Bohol is an island province in the Philippines. I call it the Central Visayas wonder because it has so much to offer to tourists. The province is not only packed with natural wonders, but also rich in history. Here are my take of the top 10 things to do/see.

(1) Chocolate Hills the most famous attraction of Bohol province is the 1,268 haycock hills which turn brown during dry season, hence, the name. This natural phenomenon is unique in the Philippines. To get the best 360 degree breathtaking view of the 50sq. km area where these half spheres hills are scattered, climb up the 214 steps of the view deck in Carmen, Bohol.

(2) Tarsiers of Loboc The tarsier is the smallest primate in the world. And the smallest of this family is found in Bohol. They are basically nocturnal animals but the ones here in Loboc River zoo have already adapted the sleeping pattern of human. They feed on insects and hangs on tree branches. They live to the age of 20 with one mating season per year that for lasts 3 seconds. While it seems inhuman to hold them captive exposing them to stupid tourists who kept on touching them and taking photos with, I think this had helped raise the awareness of the used to be endangered specie. So in my opinion, it is worth it.

(3) Loboc River Cruise lets you take lunch or dinner aboard a ferry while you enjoy the panoramic view of the palm plantation along the river, watch a live performance by Loboc locals at the river banks and children showing off by jumping off a tree to the water for 300 pesos.

(4) Scuba Diving is not to be missed (if you are a scuba diver) as Bohol has one of the most prolific underwater scenes being at the center of the Visayas province. Balicasag and Cabilao Island are 2 of the most famous sites.

(5) Old Churches
The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon or simply called as Baclayon Church is the 2nd oldest church in the Philippines. It is one of the best preserved Jesuit built churches in the region.
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis or Dauis Church is famous for its well at the altar foot. It was said to miraculously appeared when the town was attacked by pirates long time ago. It is also believed to have healing power. So when visiting, remember to bring bottles to take home some.

(6) Dolphin watching is another popular attraction in the island. It is a 40 minute banca ride from Panglao island and you have to get before 7am. The dolphins were prompt and they came in hundreds. It was a magnificent show that lasted almost an hour. It is worthy to note that until 10 years ago, the locals used to be dolphin hunters. Today, it is a protected area and killing sea animals are strictly prohibited. The hunters became spotters thanks to the introduction of ecotourism by the local government.

(7) Sandugo: Blood Compact is the site found in Tagbilaran City where a monument was built of the blood pact (friendship pact) made between Rajah Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Lagaspi of Spain in 1565. This site overlook the forest where it's prohibited to enter due to the number of migrant birds and other animals.

(8) Loay Bolo Makers are the makers of local sword. Tourists are allowed to watch how they were made but not purchase. The sale and distribution of these were the sole responsibility of the local government to ensure that the bolo makers get a fair price.

(9) Clarins Ancestral House is one of the many Spanish period houses (bahay na bato) that still stands. It is the 19th century ancestral house of the Clarins family that is now made into a national heritage site and converted into a museum.

(10) Bohol Bee Farm is more than just a honey factory. It is also a resort and restaurant of organic food. Be sure to take the mini farm tour where they showcase their organic vegetable and spice garden and background to bee farming. They have a small shop selling their organic produce including wine, honey, bread spread, and more.

Lilliane Cobiao is an avid traveler, photographer, and scuba diver. If she's not actually doing one of the 3, she is either talking or writing about it.

Read more of her wanderings at http://www.wanderlass.com
Travel photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mycoffeemug/collections/

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