Budget Travel and Tour’s Visita Iglesia 2015 makes family togetherness and prayerfulness real with two choices for a unique spiritual travel experience.

On March 31, Holy Tuesday, the miraculous and healing presence of the Lord will be felt at the visit to the eastern towns of Sto Tomas, Taal, Alitagtag and Lipa in Batangas.

On April 2, Holy Thursday, the diocesan forces of San Fernando and Angeles in Pampanga take centerstage as the Lenten practices of North Luzon are revered.

Both packages are priced at P2,015 per person including meals, transportation and travel insurance. Groups of five or more can avail of special discounts.

Budget Travel Pasyalan’s Visita Iglesia becomes more meaningful with the participation of a Spiritual Adviser who lends his special insights during the trip.

Call Budget Travel Malate at 7343822, 5263736, 5262047; or Alabang at 8505463. Visit www.budgettravel.com.ph.

Summer ‘samasaya’ at Riverbanks Center

Riverbanks Center (RC) has partnered with the Kite Flying Association of the Philippines to teach hobbyists how to make their own kites in all weekend afternoons of March at the open amphitheater.

Just as exciting are the motorbike and car shows on March 15 and 29, respectively.

At sundown on all March weekends, families can enjoy novelty acts like acrobats and jugglers, mimes and human statues. At 6 p.m., bands including the famous Reo brothers, Ammo Band, Endangered Species and Remedy band will provide entertainment.

Riverbanks Mall is at 84 A.Bonifacio Ave., Marikina City; call 5700701 loc. 332; visit www.riverbankscenter.com