Villa Escudero

Villa Escudero, a coconut plantation village in San Pablo City, was developed by its owners into a tourist destination complete with swimming pools, picnic area, fishing grounds, and modern amenities. Special packages can be arranged to include overnight stay with food and accommodation. The village offers a glimpse of plantation living. The whole area is surrounded by coconut trees and flowering plants. The estate also houses a museum whose collection...

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Pagsanjan Falls

A popular tourist destination, Pagsanjan Rapids and Falls is a series of 14 rapids punctuated by mini-waterfalls on the way to the main falls. Pagsanjan is a small Laguna town which served as the setting for Fracis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now." The terrain towards the main falls offers a lot of exitement. As one negotiates the waterway, the trips becomes wilder, with the river flanked by towering cliffs lush with vegetation. Waters from...

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Intramuros

Among the popular attractions in Metro Manila are Intramuros, Rizal Park, Binondo, Malacañang, Malate, the CCP Complex, Nayong Pilipino, Ayala Avenue, the Fort, Ortigas Center, Quezon Memorial Circle, and countless bars and restaurants scattered around the metropolis. Manila Metropolitan Cathedral or the Cathedral Traces of the Spanish influence still loom in Intramuros. A tour of this landmark will provide the visitors a deeper understanding of...

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Enchanted Kingdom

Thousands of people head south of Manila to spend a day of fun-filled relaxation and adventurous excitement within the American-style walls of Enchanted Kingdom, a 17-hectare world class theme park conveniently located in the outskirts of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Enchanted Kingdom, a short five-minute ride from the Sta. Rosa Tollgate of South Luzon Expressway, brings the closest version of Disney-type leisure in the country. The theme park, managed and...

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Banahaw

Another popular destination, specially during the Lent period, is Mount Banahaw, an extinct volcano which rises 2,100 meters above sea level. Banahaw towers over the southeastern towns of Laguna and Quezon. Revered as a mystical mountain, Banahaw has become a sanctuary for different religious cults. Up on Banahaw's leafy slopes live members of various religious sects who adhere to what seems to be a mixture of Catholicism, Buddhism, the cabala,...

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Sagada

Bomod-ok Falls This Mountain Province town, situated west of Bontoc, boasts of its cool weather and spectacular sceneries. A pastoral upland valley, Sagada provides an endless expanse of mountain ranges which are clothed by fogs in the early morning. Sagada Sumaging Cave Sagada Hanging Coffins Among its attractions are towering limestone cliffs, subterranean caves and unexplored forests. Some of Sagada's caves remain unconquered. Because of their...

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Tagaytay

Tagaytay picnic grove With an altitude of 2,250 feet above sea level, Tagaytay City enjoys a cool climate all year round. This city perched on a ridge is located in the province of Cavite, some 56 kilometers south of Manila. It overlooks Manila Bay on the north, Taal Lake and Taal Volcano on the south, Laguna Bay on the east and the China Sea on the west. The city is linked to the Metropolitan Manila and the province of Batangas by the Aguinaldo...

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Camiguin Island

Camiguin Island the place has been known to be one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines because it still seems like a paradise. Some people even consider the place the “Garden of Eden” in the country. Camiguin has a great topography that includes waterfalls, and the hot and cold springs. The place will be mesmerizing and will definitely tempt you to go back. Where to stay? Jasmin by The Beach: Only small resort with only 2 bungalows...

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Malapascua Island Beach

Malapascua Beach is not yet very well known to the public. Though, its popularity to the tourists is accelerating now. It is situated in the farthest end of Cebu. Malapascua in English is “Unfortunate Christmas”. But, there is no unfortunate thing in Malapascua. It has the best sunset view in Cebu. This beach has many attractions to offer, too. Where to stay? Hippocampus Beach Resort Daan Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines Bounty Beach Cocobana Resort Bounty...

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Pagudpud Beach

Pagudpud Beach is the most popular beach in Ilocos Norte. It is about 60 kilometers north of Laoag, capital city of Ilocos Norte. Pagudpud Beach is quickly gaining its popularity as one of the top beaches in the Philippines. As time goes by, lots and lots of people are unearthing the land’s jewels. Pagudpud Beach is popular due to its, crystal clear sea, smooth sands and the exotic marine life. This is really a perfect beach for the tourists. Available...

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Honda Bay

Honda Bay is located on the eastern coast of Palawan, a province in the southwestern part of the Philippines. Honda Bay is not just good for walking along the shore because of its soft, fine sands. It is also good for diving and snorkeling. Doing these activities will surely expose you its superb corals and fishes. There are also islets in Honda Bay that tourists can explore. These are Bat Island, Arceffi Island and Canon Island. Where to stay? Hotels...

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Bantayan Island

Bantayan Island is located in Cebu. It is 15 kilometers north of Cebu City. It is home of isolated and awesome beaches. Foreign and local tourists are most bewitched with its  white sands in the southwest portion of the island. This island has also the clearest and purest water of all. Where to stay? Halles Tourist Inn, Ticad *Note: Halle's Inn/Sacred Heart Apartelle/Island Pension are all located north of Santa Fe on the highway, as you come...

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Siargao Island

Siargao Island is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. It is an island shaped like a tear drop in Surigao del Norte, about 800 km southeast of Manila. Siargao is best known for the surfers because of its huge, powerful waves. That’s why, it is tagged as the surfers’ dream. Best surfers are always spotted in this island. Big waves are not the only present in this island. You can also find a calm beaches here. Is not it a great contrast? Where...

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Panglao Beaches

Panglao Beaches are found in Bohol, a province in the Central Visayas region. Though small island, Bohol is so much blessed with white sand beaches. The most beautiful beaches in Bohol can be seen in Panglao Island. Beach resorts line up in the shore of Panglao Island. Beaches in Panglao not only offer the tranquility of the sea but a walk along the shore allows you appreciate more the beauty of the whole island. Where to stay? Harmony Hotel Danao,...

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Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano has a worldwide reputation as the most perfectly formed volcano in the world because of its near-perfect conical shape and form. Mayon Volcano is the champion among the best competitors for the world's most perfectly coned volcanoes like Osorno Volcano of Chile, Mount Fuji of Japan, Mount Taranaki of New Zealand, Mount Cotopaxi of Ecuador, Volcan Arenal of Costa Rica and Shishaldin Volcano of Alaska, USA. Because of its natural elegance...

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Bohol - Chocolate Hills

Bohol is ranked as the number one tourist destination in the Philippines, and for good reason. This island city will give you hundreds of reasons to come, and hundreds more to stay. Firstly, this is the home of the tarsier, the smallest living mammal in the world, a true curiosity of Mother Nature. Right beside the city is the Luboc river River, where you’ll get to dine inside a slow moving boat and enjoy all the hidden beauty of the city from this...

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Hundred Islands National Park

Why not visit one of the best places in the Philippines which has its own legend? The Hundred Islands National Park (Pangasinan: Kapulo-puloan or Taytay-Bakes) is in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres). They are believed to be about two million...

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The City of Baguio

Baguio is known as the “Summer capital of the Philippines” – located some 1,500 meters above sea level. The city is known for its mild climate, and since this is a tropical country and unbearably humid during summer, people visit this place for a cool down, just to get away from the city life and enjoy some simple recreation. If you like nature and the smell of pine trees, you surely will enjoy staying in Baguio. Although the city is located on...

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About the Philippines

The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelago consisting of some 7,100 islands and islets lying about 800 km off the southeast coast of Asia and stretching 1850 km from north to south. It is bounded by the Philippine Sea to the east, the Celebes Sea to the south, and the South China Sea to the west and north. The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century....

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Philippine Festivals - December

Marian Procession Date: December 8 Location: Intramuros, Manila A revival of religious tradition with more than 60 images of the Blessed Virgin Mary from various parishes and provinces paraded. Pagdidiwata Date: December 8 Location: Puerto Princessa, Palawan A thanks giving celebration by the Tagbanua natives of Palawan in ritual dances and food offerings to their deities and souls of departed kin Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion Date: December 8 Location: Intramuros, Manila An Eucharistic celebrabration of the Feast Day of the La Immaculada,...

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