Travel in Style with the SMART Infinity S6 & S6 edge

These days, I find it impossible to travel without a mobile phone. Whether it's halfway across the world, or a few steps out of our front door.

I use it to research on restaurants or tourist attractions, to get to our destination via Waze, and to keep tabs on where my travel companions are, in case we get split up. It's a trusted tool in sending photos of shopping bilins real time to family and friends. That way, we can all decide on a purchase, real time too. Heehee.

But here's where it gets better. If you sign up for the Smart Infinity Prestige Plan 5000 or Premium Plan 8000, you get a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. 

Either device will come compliments of your chosen plan, and will also include complimentary Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles* that may be used for International or Domestic flights, along with other perks. 

For those who simply wish to avail of the Samsung Galaxy S6, the device will come compliments of Smart Infinity Plan 3500 for a limited time, or until May 31, 2015.

Should you choose to avail of the pure PAL Mabuhay Miles package (no phone), you'd get enough points to fly to Cebu, Singapore, Melbourne, even London or New York.

This is the first time that Smart Infinity grants its members an exceptional experience of receiving a new, premium device such as the Samsung S6 or S6 edge and being able to take it along to a dream destination.

Release of the phones will be on April 18, 2015 but interested subscribers may now register their interest at smart.com.ph/Infinity/S6.

Plus, if you avail of the S6 or S6 edge plan from March 27 to April 13, you will get a chance to win an exclusive 3 day/2 night stay in Shangri-la Boracay plus flights c/o PAL for two (2), to Boracay.

"We are very excited to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge with a package perfectly designed to suit the impeccable taste of the discerning set, and cater to the demands of their active, multifaceted lifestyles,” said Julie Carceller, Head of the Smart Infinity Business Group at Smart. 

“This is an offer that will allow our members to enjoy the best of both worlds – that is, the advantage of using a high-style, highly functional smartphone running on the country’s largest and most advanced mobile network, and the pleasures of exclusive perks on top of the renowned personalized service they can only expect from Smart Infinity,” added Carceller. 

“At Smart Infinity, it’s all about the experience. Beyond just providing superior network services and the latest, sought-after devices, we understand that Smart Infinity members are achievers who seek new experiences in life and leisure. Thus, we are providing plans that give our members the latest Samsung Galaxy devices which are tools for success, plus PAL Mabuhay Miles to serve our members unforgettable moments to celebrate their achievements.” said James Chi, Marketing Manager from Smart Infinity. 

For more about this offer, and the perks and privileges of being a Smart Infinity subscriber, visit http://smart.com.ph/infinity/S6.

Sweet REUNIONS with Western Union

I know what it’s like to live abroad and miss life back home with family and friends.

Now that we’ve moved back, I also can’t help but miss our closest friends who I haven’t seen for years now. Like my friend, Xsa. 

We used to both live on the East Coast. We’d visit her in PA, and she’d drive over for Thanksgiving, or just to hang out with us over the weekend, so we can shop in SoHo and walk around Manhattan, while catching up on life.

Last time we visited Xsa, I was still pregnant with Berry! That’s over 5 years ago!

So I get it. Reunions are practically like life events. It holds so much meaning, even in this age of Skype, Viber, and Facebook where we can chat with loved ones and friends real time. Because there’s nothing like catching up on life face to face, especially over a spread of sorely missed Filipino dishes.

That is why I am so excited to share with you dear readers, Western Union’s new promotion - Western Union Reunions. Because if there’s one thing we all have in common, regardless of means and family backgrounds, is that we Filipinos value relationships and get sentimental when it comes to nurturing the ties that bind us to family and friends.

Western Union, in partnership with Philippine Airlines, is giving away a total of 30 roundtrip tickets to Filipinos residing in EACH participating country abroad such as Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Norway, and more, so they can bring them home to be reunited with their loved ones. 

Because really, the best kind of treat for a homesick Pinoy, is a free roundtrip ticket back home. She’ll surely find time in her busy, busy schedule to fly back in a flash to see loved ones, even just for a short while.

To be eligible, all they need to do is send money to the Philippines for a chance to win roundtrip tickets back home. That simple! 

For more details, visit http://bit.ly/WReUnionCA.