The Philippine Star

HOTELS AS BREATHTAKI­NG AS THE DESTINATIO­N

- By MARBBIE TAGABUCBA

Don’t just visit a destinatio­n – live it. At the top of our list during the holidays would be shopping and especially travelling. Celebrate the holidays and share the joys of traveling this season with your loved ones as you explore the most amazing destinatio­ns. The hotel or resort where you choose to stay could be just as breathtaki­ng. Make your travelling experience even more rewarding by adding ease and convenienc­e wherever you stay by using your Mastercard.Your Mastercard debit or credit card gives you that worry-free experience when booking your hotel accommodat­ions online. There’s even the added layer of protection with the Mastercard SecureCode (ask your bank about it), which allows you to have a unique password (called a One Time Password or “OTP”) for each online booking you make.

Bringing your Mastercard with you also means not having to carry around lots of cash. Your EMV debit, credit, or prepaid Mastercard are equipped with a chip that makes purchases in store more secure. You can also sign up with your bank for SMS alerts to get notificati­ons each time you shop. Should you lose your card while traveling, just call your bank hotline (make sure to save it before you leave) so they can keep your money safe.

Discover how using your Mastercard allows you a higher level of flexibilit­y, convenienc­e, and security than cash. If you’re still planning your holiday travels, check out our picks from among the hippest properties around the world that you can book using your Mastercard.

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