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Centrio Ayala Mall in Cagayan de Oro City

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I got the chance to take a stroll around the newly opened Centrio, an Ayala Shopping mall here in our city. Centrio is an integrated mixed-use complex composed of a shopping mall, a hotel, an office building and a condominium tower located along Capt. Vicente Roa St. and Corrales Ave., cor. C.M. Recto Avenue here in Cagayan de Oro City.

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I roamed around the 3-storey mall and I saw lots of boutiques, beauty shops, stores, coffee shops, restaurants and more. I noticed that one of the thing that makes Centrio a cool shopping place to enjoy with are the old acacia trees where the mall was built around because it serves as a mini park with playground for kids.

I’m also looking forward for the malls anchor stores, particularly the Rustan’s Fresh Supermarket and Robinsons Department Store. The four state of the art cinemas, Timezone and an awesome activity center are also the home to different shows, events and entertainment. Centrio Mall certainly offers a delightful mix of popular favorites and an exciting selection of  shopping, dining and entertainment here in Cagayan de Oro city, the city in bloom, in blossom and in boom.

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On Holiday

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My mom is still enjoying her two weeks holiday. Her holidays started last June 1 and it will end on June 18. After that, she will be back on her work at the Zurich airport so while she’s still on holiday mode, she really reminisce the day and time to relax and pamper herself. Aside from having some time to relax, my mom and her boyfriend loves to travel a lot. They both love to tour around in many places in Switzerland and Germany. They love taking pictures of nice view and scenery of different places that they are visiting with.

I am so thankful to them because of the wonderful photos that they captured, it gives me an idea what I should blog about. Since I am just a virtual traveler this time, their travel photos is a big help so I could share with you my dear readers the different attractions and travel destinations in Europe. :)

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Rhine falls, Neuhausen, Switzerland

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This photo was taken last 2nd of June 2012 in Rhine falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. My mom spent a nice tour on this lovely place together with her boyfriend since its her holiday for 2 weeks from her work.

According to my mom, Neuhausen am Rheinfall is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. The little town is well known for the Rhine Falls which is one of Switzerland’s tourist attraction and also the mainland Europe’s largest waterfall.

 

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The Do’s & Dont’s of Passing Through London’s King Cross

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London King’s Cross railway station is a hub of constant activity. Trains carrying what amounts to thousands of passengers arrive and depart at King’s Cross from all over the country at constant, steady pace all day long. It can get hectic and crowded, even with the very recently completed departures hall located directly across from St. Pancras International Station. 

If you’re leaving London via King’s Cross, a good rule of thumb is to get there in time to reach your train without rushing, but don’t arrive too early. Since the station is always busy, it’s hard to find a place to sit and wait, especially if you’re carrying luggage for a long journey. While it might be tempting to get there early in order to have a meal, coffee, or other refreshments, it might be better to pick something up on the way to King’s Cross and enjoy it on your train journey. Otherwise, you may spend all of that extra free time looking for a place to sit! Don’t forget that you’ll need to pass your ticket through the barriers in order to get to your train. Wait close to the barriers and beat the rush as the platform is announced.

If you’re coming to London via King’s Cross, then be aware that you’ll need to have your ticket ready to go as you get off the train, since there are barriers in place at departures as well. Try to follow the flow of traffic and keep an eye on any luggage you might have, not only to protect yourself from thieves, but to ensure that you don’t trip up yourself or anyone else as you’re trying to leave the station!

Even with more trains and more frequent service, you may find that it’s more convenient for you to stay overnight near King’s Cross. The station shuts after the last trains arrive and depart, and doesn’t reopen until the early morning, so don’t plan on sleeping in the station! There are hotels and hostels in the area, but perhaps the best and cheapest is the King’s Cross hotel from Travelodge. Prices can be very reasonable and they offer early check-ins or late check-outs, making your entire train journey a breeze.

Travelling via King’s Cross doesn’t have to be a hassle! With planning and forethought, you’ll be sailing through the station and onto your destination with no problems at all.

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Turkey Holiday Deals: Spotlight on Antalya

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Antalya is an area situated on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, commonly known as the Turkish Riviera, and it boasts some fantastic resorts for those looking to book a cheap holiday this summer.

The resort of Antalya itself is a great place to start, and you certainly won’t have much of a transfer to worry about from Antalya airport. As well as the main Konyaalti beach, Antalya has some fantastic smaller beaches to choose from – and boat trips from the harbour are a popular excursion for holidaymakers.

You’ll also benefit from fantastically preserved history and culture in Antalya, with the 2nd Century BC Hadrian’s Gate and the Old Town to explore. You’ll also be perfectly placed to enjoy one of the best archaeological museums in the world, the Antalya Museum.

When evening falls, the atmosphere in the Old Town is fantastic. Be sure to sample traditional Turkish cuisine in one of Antalya’s restaurants, before moving onto the bars and clubs, which come alive after dark.

If you’re looking for Turkey holiday deals to smaller, quieter resorts, then nearby Side and Lara Beach are good alternatives. Side boasts stunning white sand beaches and a laid back, traditional atmosphere, and Lara Beach is an unspoilt family friendly resort that’s growing in popularity.

Direct Holidays has some amazing hotels in Side and Lara Beach to choose from, including the 4.5 out of 5 star (TripAdvisor) rated Sentido Perissia hotel and the Hemera Resort and Spa, in Side. Also rated 4.5 on TripAdvisor are the Titanic Beach Resort and Concorde Resort and Spa in Lara Beach.

Whether you’re looking for quiet and relaxed Antalya resorts, or somewhere bustling, busy and vibrant, Direct Holidays has some amazing hotels to choose from that have been rated excellent by holidaymakers like you!

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