Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Tinago Falls: Biliran's Hidden Paradise

Tinago Falls: Biliran's Hidden Paradise

by Jhaypee Guia on December 11, 2013
Tinago Falls is one of the best attractions offered by the province of Biliran. The name of the falls, "Tinago," means "hidden" as it is likened to a hidden treasure. The falls is situated in the town of Caibiran, Biliran. At a height of around 90 feet, it is nature's display of beauty and power.
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Cudugnon Cave in El Nido, Palawan

Cudugnon Cave in El Nido, Palawan

by Jane Dacumos on December 9, 2013
From the towering marble cliffs and enchanting lagoons, to its white sandy beaches, lush jungle and mangrove forest, prehistoric caves and waterfalls, El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, which is often referred to as the Philippines' Last Frontier. One of these exciting attractions is Cudugnon Cave, a particularly amazing specimen of geological formations that has been found to have archeological value with the bones and artifacts found there.
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Seeking Good Memories at Sonya's Garden

Seeking Good Memories at Sonya's Garden

by Jane Dacumos on December 7, 2013
Sonya’s Garden is one of the places that I am dreaming of to visit someday. The garden was once featured on TV and I got curious on how heavenly the place is. Sonya’s Garden, located in Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite, has been a favorite destinations for weddings, anniversaries, romantic weekend getaways or even weekend family bonding.
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Calawagan Mountain Resort

Calawagan Mountain Resort

by Jhaypee Guia on December 5, 2013
In recent years, the island of Mindoro has become one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Philippines, owing to its many natural wonders and attractions. The beauty of this island is evident in its many spectacular beaches, rivers, streams and mountains. In particular, the Calawagan Mountain Resort is such a place that exemplifies the many amazing sights this land has to offer. It is located in the vicinity of the town of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro.
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A Place that is made for you – Coco Beach Island Resort

A Place that is made for you – Coco Beach Island Resort

by Jane Dacumos on December 4, 2013
Dreaming of a perfect getaway and a tropical island paradise? Puerto Galera is widely recognized for its elegant beaches and island resorts that are ideal to spend leisure time together with your family and friends. If you happen to visit this island, Coco Beach Island Resort is one of the fascinating places that you should not miss.
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Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano

by Rosevie Decio on December 2, 2013
Mayon Volcano is a nominee in the New 7 Wonders of Nature contest. As of 13 October 2008, it ranked 10th out of 77 nominees. The Philippines has four nominees in the contest; the other three are Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the Chocolate Hills and Tubbataha Reef. Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active volcano in the province of Albay, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric conical shape, Mayon forms the northern boundary of Legazpi City, the largest city in terms of population in the Bicol Region. The mountain is a national park and a protected landscape in the country proclaimed as Mayon Volcano Natural Park in the year 2000.
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Barracuda Lake: Lake on a Volcano Crater!

Barracuda Lake: Lake on a Volcano Crater!

by Jane Dacumos on December 2, 2013
Who would have thought that a lake on top of a volcano crater would be a popular diving spot? Through the years, Barracuda Lake has continued to catch the attention of thousands of divers all over the world.
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Shop to the Fullest at Tiendesitas: A Collection of Little Stores

Shop to the Fullest at Tiendesitas: A Collection of Little Stores

by Jhaypee Guia on November 29, 2013
Tiendesitas, meaning "a collection of little stores," is a shopping complex located along the C-5 road in Manila. It began its operations on September 26, 2005 and was developed by Ortigas & Company Limited Partnership (OCLP). It rivals the highly successful and world-renowned Chatuchak Market of Bangkok. Constructed at a cost of P200 million, Tiendesitas is a part of Frontera Verde, an interim 18.5 hectare Ortigas Center development project. The complex offers more than 300 parking slots, and is served by jeepneys on C-5 and by buses which stop a short walk from the Tiendesitas gate.f
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Tabon Caves: Cradle of Philippine Civilization

Tabon Caves: Cradle of Philippine Civilization

by Jane Dacumos on November 28, 2013
The Tabon Caves is a set of caves in the Lipuun Point Reservation, also known as the Tabon Cave Complex. The reservation is a 138-hectare museum site that lies along the western coastline of Southern Palawan. The caves are named after the Tabon Scrubfowl.
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Great Santa Cruz Island

Great Santa Cruz Island

by Jhaypee Guia on November 25, 2013
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of the Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand.The island, located 4 km (2.49 mi) south of downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts the only pink sand beach in the Philippines. The color of the sand comes from the pulverized red organ pipe coral from eons of surf erosion mixed with the white sand.
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