Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Palawan voted as “Top Island in the World” according to an international travel magazine

Palawan voted as “Top Island in the World” according to an international travel magazine

by Adrea Hernan on October 22, 2014
Philippine’s Last Frontier, Palawan, was named as the “World’s Top Island” by Conde Nast Travel Magazine in its 27th Readers’ Choice Awards. Palawan outshines other popular islands such as Bora Bora in French Polynesia, Bali in Indonesia and Maui in Hawaii.
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Spend Christmas Time in Boracay and Have a Wonderful Holiday

Spend Christmas Time in Boracay and Have a Wonderful Holiday

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on October 21, 2014
Want to have a whole new experience this Christmas? Then why not visit the world famous Boracay Island and have the best holiday vacation. Boracay’s White Beach and Yapak Beach were named by a popular travel guide website as one of the world’s best beaches along with El Nido in Palawan.
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Five Surprising Facts about the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park

Five Surprising Facts about the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on October 15, 2014
As a famous landmark in the Philippines, Rizal Monument’s history should be revisited because of its historical and cultural significance. It was built to commemorate the Filipino nationalist and the de facto national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal. Here are ten interesting facts about this landmark:
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Romblon's Unexplored Paradise: Carabao Island

Romblon's Unexplored Paradise: Carabao Island

by Kaye Valdez on October 10, 2014
Carabao Island (San Jose) is an island-municipality situated in the province of Romblon. It is situated just 30 minutes away from the resort-island of Boracay and Tablas Island. The island was formerly known as ‘Hambil’ in old manuscripts and later as ‘Isla de Carabao’. Upon reaching Carabao, tourists will see what Boracay was 20 years ago.
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Guyam Island: The Miniature Tropical Paradise of Siargao

Guyam Island: The Miniature Tropical Paradise of Siargao

by Adrea Hernan on October 8, 2014
Guyam Island is one of the three islands located in the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, Siargao. It is one of the three popular islands that are visited in Siargao (the other two are Naked Island and Daku Island). It is just across the Patrick’s on the Beach Resort situated in the town of General Luna.
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Unknown billionaire pays P89 billion pesos for a 25-year lease of Fuga Island in Cagayan

Unknown billionaire pays P89 billion pesos for a 25-year lease of Fuga Island in Cagayan

by Rjay Reyes on October 2, 2014
Guess what? A paradise is truly expensive to have, that a mysterious buyer paid P89 billion pesos for a 25-year lease of Fuga Island which means that the owner (Fuga Island Holdings) of the tropical paradise gains P 3, 560,000,000 yearly.
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Pico De Loro Prenup Photo Shoot

Pico De Loro Prenup Photo Shoot

by Ross Del Rosario on September 22, 2014
Many people tend to become more creative especially when they're in love. I remember creating my own customized love letters patiently decorated with a bunch of my own differently shaped and colored cut-outs, aside from the highfalutin words that were written to impress.
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Yap-San Diego Ancestral House: The Oldest House in Cebu City

Yap-San Diego Ancestral House: The Oldest House in Cebu City

by Adrea Hernan on September 22, 2014
The Yap-San Diego Ancestral House in Parian, Cebu City is said to be the first Chinese house built outside of China. It was built during the country’s Spanish colonial era where the Chinese were required to live in the Parians of a city. Cebu’s Parian was founded in 1590 after the arrival of Chinese traders.
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The Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

The Seven Natural Wonders of the Philippines

by Red de Vera on September 22, 2014
An archipelago composed of 7, 107 islands, the Philippines offers unique tourist destinations which includes the rice terraces of Ifugao, white sand beaches of Boracay, diving sites of Palawan and the lush forests of Bohol. Philippines is truly a country blessed with natural wonders and attractions.
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Philippines’ First Agrotourism Destination: Costales Nature Farm

Philippines’ First Agrotourism Destination: Costales Nature Farm

by Red de Vera on September 17, 2014
Costales Nature Farm is an agri-eco tourism destination that specializes organic farming that conducts balanced and ecological techniques that aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, environmental biodiversity and sustainable agriculture through integrated organic farming.
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