When it comes to our families, it’s all about giving them the best – the most loving home, the best education, and the most enriching experiences. As they say, the best gift you can give your child is wonderful memories.
But planning your family travels or weekend city escapades need not be a burden on the wallet. Just look at these sites, which offer you travel deals at incredible prices, and introduce you to new, exciting ways to have fun. Here, you can spend less for MORE experiences with your family.
Enjoy what the city has to offer without spending too much, through discounts and outstanding deals on travel and leisure destinations, hotels, restaurants, buffets, shopping, beauty indulgences, and exciting activities for bonding with family and friends. You can enjoy up to 90% off on deals and coupons that are available. But while the promos are amazing, they’re also limited time offers so do grab the opportunity right away.
Here are some of our favorite shopping sites.
Klook is one of the newest travel websites for families on the go. It also comes in the form of an app, if you’re the type to plan trips at the last minute, which makes adventures all the more convenient! Klook offers packages and discounts for travel that are not limited to the Philippines alone, but also around the world.
What makes Klook unique is when you book a trip with them, you will be welcomed to your tours by locals. The company aims to partner with the trusted locals in various travel destinations in an effort to boost tourism as well as a way to provide livelihood.
Mommy Review: “Hubby and I booked a tour with them for our Puerto Princesa trip and it was a success. We chose the 3-in1 Puerto Princesa Sabang Adventure Package and we were able to see the amazing Puerto Princesa Underground River, try the Sabang X Zipline, and also the Mangrove Paddle Tour for just P3000 per person! I think we hit the jackpot for that deal.”
Our favorite picks, which regularly pop up in Metrodeal, include deals for Manila Ocean Park; luxury cruise rides around Manila Bay; discounted tickets to Jump Yard, the first and biggest indoor trampoline in the country; all-day passes to the Ice Rink at SM Skating; lunch buffets under the waterfalls at Villa Escudero; and deluxe getaways to Boracay, Bohol and Palawan, and much, much more.
Metrodeal also offers trips and experiences to international destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and even Europe. Do drop by often to see what’s available.
Mommy Review: “I’ve bought several deals from them and I’ve had no problem. You can pay through cash (over the counter bank deposits) or credit card (it’s very safe and secure). It’s fun and addicting to shop online, but it’s with less guilt because what I’m buying is at a discounted price and it’s for my family.
The deals are limited time offers, so once you see something, buy it immediately. Also, don’t forget to read the fine print so you don’t overlook any details.”
Compared to the other known sites, Deal Grocer offers what we’d like to call “elevated, luxury experiences.” As you can see after browsing through some of its offerings, the deals are unique and cater to the more upscale market. But the deals are real steals!
For example, you can enjoy a 4-course feast for 2 at La Cocina de Tita Moning for P2,800, or an impressive Spanish feast catered by Illustrado for less than P5,000. But the site’s real strength lies in its amazing hotel and local travel getaways. Enjoy an overnight stay for two at Le Monet Hotel, Baguio for P4,500, or a trip for the family to Misibis Bay, Two Seasons Boracay, Princesa Garden Island and Resort Spa in Palawan, or Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu for a little over P5,000.
Luxury comes at an unbelievable price, it's an opportunity too good to pass up!
Mommy Review: “While I do enjoy shopping on the other sites, I go to Deal Grocer more often for ‘special occasion’ gifts like anniversaries, weddings, and honeymoons. You can purchase them and gift them to other people as well. In addition, for certain promos, you can avail of the 3-month installment payment scheme.”
Much like Metrodeal, CashCashPinoy offers a wealth of experiences. In its travel deals, aside from enjoying trips to local destinations such Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and Palawan, you can also enjoy deals to international destinations. Enjoy unique experiences to New Zealand, the US, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Indonesia, Russia, Dubai, Japan, India, China, and even Maldives. You can get up to 70% off and sometimes the prices are inclusive of airfare.
Mommy Review: "What we like about this site is that you have more control over the deals you want. For example, when it comes to travel promos, they’ve conveniently divided the offers into those that are in Metro Manila, destinations that are 2 hours from Manila, nationwide travels and international trips."
"Tip: Always double check and do additional research about the travel agencies that offer the deals, to ensure that they are credible and will deliver."
Ensogo has been around a pretty long time and it’s one of the credible providers that has a wide range of offerings. Though not as comprehensive and as varied as the others, Ensogo still serves up a lot of great offerings in travel and dining.
Mommy Review: “This is usually my third go-to site, after browsing Metrodeal and CashCashPinoy. But I still like browsing through this site because they have pretty good promos when it comes to food."
Most people turn to Lazada if they’re looking for value-for-money tech stuff like cameras, mobiles, tablets, computers, and laptops. But one should not overlook its "Sports & Outdoors" and "Travel & Luggage" sections.
If you’re the type of family that likes to rough it out -- camping in Zambales, hiking up Mt. Pinatubo, or snorkelling in Batangas -- you can find many of your much needed equipment here: from heavy duty travel backpacks to rash guards, camping tents, and even yoga mats!
Mommy Review: “Lazada is sort of like a one-stop shop for everything. It’s not like the other sites such as Groupon and Deal Grocer, which offer deals for experiences, but it does offer great value for products that you can use for your travel experiences. It’s worth browsing through. Also, do check out the items under the 'Media, music & books' category if you’re considering encouraging your child to take up music. They have awesome picks for guitars, keyboards, and other instruments. You can put together your own family band!
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