An Interview with the QVIClub in Singapore

I was on my 5-Asian country tour of the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan when I decided to stay in Singapore to explore the city for the second time.

Another reason why I decided to re-visit Singapore is to meet the Customer Care staff of Quest Vacation International to further familiarize myself with the club and personally thank them for the job well done. QVIClub also had the chance to know more about my travels in the interview conducted by the Manager of their Singapore Office.

Their office had been very supportive and efficient in taking my hotel and resort bookings from the time I first used my membership up until now.

My first QVI Club trip ~ Ayutthaya THAILAND

Todate, I have been with the club for almost 10 years and will continue enjoying the benefits for the next 20 years of my membership. 

Through the years, I willingly provide the club with my testimonials as my way of recognizing their hard work. The club gave me a good impression from the very first time I used my membership thus agreeing to submit myself for an interview for their Navigator magazine. Read the interview in the link below.

Navigator travel magazine has good news in store for you if you are into travelling. After reading the information, you may be interested to be a member of the QVI Club; something that I can highly recommend to you.

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The Transit Lounge

Grand Tower Inn Hotel ~ My first QVI Club accommodation in Bangkok THAILAND

The Interview:

Published by QVIClub in Navigator Magazine Transit Lounge Issue 5

Page 23 of 28 Pages Magazine .....

This time round, we had a chance to chit chat with one of our Platinum Members, Mr. Efren (Freddie) Miranda. Despite the fact that he has only been a QVIClub member recently, the easy going gentleman has already travelled to five Asian countries including Thailand.

Q: What attracted you to becoming a QVI Club member?

QVI Club membership is affordable and it is very easy to make a hotel/resort reservation.  In addition, the QVI staff are accommodating and supportive and the customer service given is exceptional!

Q: Using your QVI Club membership, where have you travelled so far?

I recently travelled to five Asian countries and I've just come back from a holiday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Q: What is your most memorable holiday experience and why?

We were very touched with the hospitality of our new Thai friends whom we met during our recent trip to Bangkok.  They took me and my family on a free sightseeing tour for 13 hours!

Q: How about your worst holiday experience and why?

I have always enjoyed every one of my holidays and I haven't had any bad experience so far.  If ever, I have to encounter one, I'll make sure I learn something good out of it.

Q: What do you like to do most when on vacation?

Island hopping and snorkeling!  I really enjoy the times when I can marvel at the beauty of nature.

Q: What are your favourite destination spots?

Any place where I can find beautiful scenery and historical architecture.

Q: What is your idea of a perfect holiday?

To be near nature and be able to meet local people and new friends!

Q: Which of the countries you have been to, left you with the strongest  impression?

Without doubt Thailand!

Q: Name at least 3 essential items you always take with you when travelling overseas?

Camera, medicine, sun block.

Q: If you were to be exiled to a desert island and could only take one person and one personal item with you, who and what would you select and why?

My wife and a survival kit!  With my wife around, I don't need to worry because she is like MacGyver that can make impossible things possible!

For information and sponsorship with QVI Club, you may send email to fromatravellersdesk@gmail.com. We will assist and direct you to the department who will attend to your inquiries and registration.

From the desk of: 

Freddie Miranda

A blogger and a Canada-based freelance writer. He shares the value of his travel experiences and discoveries with his friends and fellow travellers. Share your passion, join and visit him. Send a message @ fromatravellersdesk(at)gmail(dot)com.

Review: You Touch ~ You Pay Attitude in Hong Kong

Yes, HK is supposed to be a shopping haven especially if you are a bargain hunter. I had a week to spend in going around but our intention mostly is to do a shopping spree. My bad experience with the the stores are not what I expect from a country known to be famous for "business-minded" people.

This is what happened. I entered a fabric store with my wife to buy a couple of dress materials. We look around to check the colour and the type of material that we want. Then we found one, we touch it to have a feel of the fabric. The storekeeper did not like it ~ touching their goods. She took the material from my wife's hand and put it back to its original place. Then we leave because we thought they do not want our money.

Water Discus Hotel ~ Underwater Hotel in Dubai

Written by Trish

What comes to mind when you hear of Dubai?

DUBAI ~  United Arab Emirates

Lavish, daring, glamorous, over the top, flamboyant, luxury lifestyle, outrageous parties, and extravagant accommodations.  Dubai has claimed many superlatives to its kitty.

From world's tallest building Burj Khalifa to world's fastest elevators to world's highest outdoor observation deck to world's highest nightclub.

Now it is on the quest to build one of the world's most expensive underwater hotel named Water Discus Hotel. The source behind this ambitious project is Poland's Deep Ocean Technology.

Jorn Eriksson of Oslo NORWAY

18. Featured Traveller 

Jørn Eriksson

Marketing Project Manager : Traveller 

(Oslo, Norway)

                               

“Life is too short to go the same place twice”

We are lucky to have Jørn be a part of our blog. He has  willingly accepted our invitation to share his travel experiences in and out of Oslo and help fellow travellers make their way to Norway.

He divides his time between work and ski in Oslo. A very busy person, indeed! In spite of his hectic schedule, Jørn has to give time to travel.  When on a trip, he either treks, climbs or skis, not to mention his rigid exploration of his destination.

When asked to name the countries he has travelled to, he simply gave some, and revealed that he could no longer remember other trips.

The Thrill of White Water Rafting

Written by: Angel de la Flor

I experienced the adventure that Cagayan de Oro City (CDO) is best known for - Whitewater Rafting and River Trekking. One of the most memorable moments of my life. For me, it was totally more than just a trip.

What's the adventure? It's a family style whitewater rafting in the mighty and beautiful Cagayan de Oro River, the longest river in the country. For the advance level, the adventure will cover 18.6 kilometres of its glorious 90 kilometres with 24 major rapids that will last for 3 hours.

I could see the boulders of rock with the strong and fierce water current.  It could literally eat me alive.  Growing up in Iloilo, I have seen many rivers and I have always believed that they're the creepiest body of water that God have ever created.  With all the mud underneath and the brown water, I never thought of having any kind of adventure like this.