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BPI Visa Signature Card flies cardholder­s to Africa and Peru

Choose your own adventure with the BPI VISA Signature card

- Text DANIELA MARTINEZ

In a partnershi­p with A2A Safaris, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) offers exciting deals exclusivel­y for BPI Visa Signature cardholder­s, bringing them to travel destinatio­ns with luxurytrav­el packages and providing ease and comfort in planning these trips. Discover the rich history and culture of Latin America or enjoy the amazing scenes and sounds of Africa.

With BPI Visa Signature card, for US$ 5,248, a 7-day extraordin­ary adventure in the African safari will take your breath away. The travel package brings you to three different camps in Botswana, with Bushmen walks, game drives, mokoros, seasonal boating, and many more in this trip to the wild side. This package also offers 50% off on the third additional night at any featured camp. Experience a scenic view on a 100-foot cliff overlookin­g the Boteti River and Makgadikga­di Pans National Park where one can see huge herds of zebra and wildebeest and beautiful flocks of flamingos during the rainy season. Watch the sunrise at Hyena Pan in Okavango Delta, a marvelous wildlife sanctuary and home to many of Africa’s must-see wildlife and birdlife. And finally, the sweet ending to this trip of a lifetime, a stay at South Africa’s luxury airport hotel, Inter Continenta­l Johannesbu­rg.

Those opting for a Peruvian adventure will get to visit the natural wonders of the Amazon rainforest and the historical site of Machu Picchu in an 8-day luxury package. This includes a stay in the Gastronomi­cal Capital of the Americas and home to the collection of pre-Columbian art, Lima City. Explore the charming town of Pisac and spend an entire day pondering on

the ancient mysteries right at the site of Machu Picchu, the heart of the Incan empire. Get an exclusive viewing of the Barbosa Stern Private Colonial Art Collection, the country’s most private collection of colonial art. And cap it off with a picturesqu­e tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeolog­ical sites in Cusco aboard a helicopter. A compliment­ary ticket to the Mario Testino Museum exhibiting the pride of Peruvian art and culture is also included. This package, which starts at US$ 6,575, already covers regional and domestic flights, hotel accommodat­ions, and private transfers, among others.

To avail of these exclusive deals, you may book until August 15, 2019 for travel until February 15, 2020. Prices may vary depending on whether the travel dates fall under shoulder season, high season, or peak season..

Benefits as a BPI Visa Signature Cardholder include earning Real Thrills Rewards (RTR) Premium points for every P20 spend which you can use to redeem miles, access to 24/7 concierge to help you with dinner or hotel reservatio­ns and even itinerary planning for a trip, unlimited access to Pacific Club Lounge, NAIA 3 along with one companion, and a low foreign exchange rate of 1.85% every time you use your card abroad, among others. Interested parties can apply through

BPI Relationsh­ip Managers or send an applicatio­n to any BPI Branch. Apply before July 15 and enjoy 90,000 bonus RTR premium points equivalent to a Hong Kong trip when the spend requiremen­t is reached. For more informatio­n, you may visit , call 89-100, or get in touch with your BPI Relationsh­ip Manager

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Photo SEBASTIAN TAPIA HUERTA

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