"Paradise Philippines is surely blessed with many wondrous works of Nature. In the northern part of Luzon alone, there are numerous places where Nature’s best are evident. One good example is the Hundred Islands of Alaminos City, Pangasinan.
The Hundred Islands, an island group numbering 123 at high tide and 124 at low tide, is a natural wonder, as the group is nestled within the Lingayen Gulf. These islands can be reached by a boat ride from the city’s shore. The boat ride usually takes 30-40 minutes. Once in the islands, recreation and relaxation are all that awaits each and every visitor. Whether it be splashing on the beach, taking a tan under the sun, or simply enjoying the cool breeze, everyone going to the islands will surely have a good time.
Out of the numerous islands, only three are developed for tourists. These are namely the Governor’s Island, the Children’s Island and the Quezon Island. In one of the islands, there are floating nipa huts for rent. Visitors can rent these floating huts for dining and relaxing purposes. This is a very good deviation to the standard beachside huts and sheds.
But bathing and tanning are not the only activities in the Hundred Islands. Boat tours are also available for those wanting to see the rest of the islands. Furthermore, one can simply enjoy the scenery that the surroundings bring. There are viewing points where one can get a good view of the splendor of the Hundred Islands. Add to this experience is the cool breeze of the sea – truly a great way to relax."
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Corregidor
"An island once used to monitor sea vessel activities coming in and out of Manila Bay is now a scenic tourist spot. It is a favorite both of American and Japanese tourists who once had their histories clashed in the historic spot, the island of Corregidor.
Daily trips to Corregidor are available from the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex at the reclaimed area along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. This tourist spot is about an hour yacht cruise from Manila to Corregidor, one of the tiny islands off southwestern Bataan some 26 miles from Manila.
In Spanish times this tourist spot used to be a fishing village also used as a checking station for incoming and outgoing sea vessels so a lighthouse and signal station was built on it for this purpose. The checking of and signaling to ships and vessels—plus its later role of being a penal island colony—later gave it the name “corrector” or “Corregidor.”
In the seventeenth century this historical spot was said to have been the base of Limahong, the notorious invader of the Asian seas. In 1906 the Americans started converting it into a military fort, eventually mounting long-range canons and anti-aircraft guns besides arsenal storages, battery stations and a military hospital. The war with the Japanese aggravated beginning in 1940 costing lives of Filipino and American heroes, but which later ended in 1944 with Japan’s surrender.
In 1947 Corregidor was turned over to the Philippines by America and eventually became the tourist spot is has become. It is a verdant island lush with huge trees and thick wild shrubberies sheltering natural wild life.
One of its famous historical spots is the Malinta Tunnel which is an underground network of 21 tunnels designed as a covert tunnel system to facilitate movement safe from air and bomb attacks. The tunnels were started in 1922 and finished in 1932. But even all these proved futile to the all-out attack of the Japanese. Some 12,000 men died.
Located in the middle of this tourist spot is the Eternal Flame Monument to remember the Filipino and American heroes. The Filipino Heroes Memorial is one of the new structures on the island on a 6,000 square meters facility. It features 14 murals showing Philippine heroic battles from the 15th century to the present.
Arrangements for special tours, lectures, seminars, weddings, baptismal events, adventure camps, and others at this tourist spot are facilitated with Corregidor hotels. Since early times until now Corregidor Island has been the historical spot favored by most adventurous spirits."
Daily trips to Corregidor are available from the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex at the reclaimed area along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. This tourist spot is about an hour yacht cruise from Manila to Corregidor, one of the tiny islands off southwestern Bataan some 26 miles from Manila.
In Spanish times this tourist spot used to be a fishing village also used as a checking station for incoming and outgoing sea vessels so a lighthouse and signal station was built on it for this purpose. The checking of and signaling to ships and vessels—plus its later role of being a penal island colony—later gave it the name “corrector” or “Corregidor.”
In the seventeenth century this historical spot was said to have been the base of Limahong, the notorious invader of the Asian seas. In 1906 the Americans started converting it into a military fort, eventually mounting long-range canons and anti-aircraft guns besides arsenal storages, battery stations and a military hospital. The war with the Japanese aggravated beginning in 1940 costing lives of Filipino and American heroes, but which later ended in 1944 with Japan’s surrender.
In 1947 Corregidor was turned over to the Philippines by America and eventually became the tourist spot is has become. It is a verdant island lush with huge trees and thick wild shrubberies sheltering natural wild life.
One of its famous historical spots is the Malinta Tunnel which is an underground network of 21 tunnels designed as a covert tunnel system to facilitate movement safe from air and bomb attacks. The tunnels were started in 1922 and finished in 1932. But even all these proved futile to the all-out attack of the Japanese. Some 12,000 men died.
Located in the middle of this tourist spot is the Eternal Flame Monument to remember the Filipino and American heroes. The Filipino Heroes Memorial is one of the new structures on the island on a 6,000 square meters facility. It features 14 murals showing Philippine heroic battles from the 15th century to the present.
Arrangements for special tours, lectures, seminars, weddings, baptismal events, adventure camps, and others at this tourist spot are facilitated with Corregidor hotels. Since early times until now Corregidor Island has been the historical spot favored by most adventurous spirits."
Subic Bay Resorts
"Subic Bay free port, the former American naval base in the Philippines that has been transformed into a bustling free trade zone and industrial complex, offers not only employment for thousands of Filipinos, but leisure and recreation to tourists as well.
There is Ocean Adventure that offers whale and dolphin shows on weekends and Zoobic, a close encounter zoo where you can go near the animals.
Near the Ocean Adventure parking area, for instance, sits a restaurant cum resort that offers fresh sea foods and white beach for swimming. Entrance fee is about $4.
There’s also a horse-back riding range where you will learn how to ride on mares and ponies.
For the nature seekers, there are creeks, mountain trails, Mangyan villages, forests and even a bat sanctuary. For a few dollars as fee, you will learn survival techniques from Mangyans. They were from the groups of jungle survival trainers that trained the famed Green Berets at the height of the Vietnam War.
For the sportsmen, there’s a golf link and a winding road for bikers on weekends.
The complex also hosts softball and baseball diamonds and modern tennis courts. There is also an arcade for kids and students.
The complex also hosts international schools, Korean and Chinese restaurants and a race track for weekend road warriors.
For the high rollers and gamblers, there’s a casino in one of the hotels near the beach front. Other facilities include villas, cottages and hotels. There are also duty free shops for your daily needs. On weekends, especially during holidays, like Christmas and New Year’s Day, the administrators host live-band concerts and other shows for the vacationers and Sunday promenaders.
Just recently the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority hosted an international triathlon participated in both by foreigners and local tri-athletes.
You can go fishing in one of the piers inside the complex that also hosts one of the world’s deep harbors and an international airport that can accommodate even B747s.
Outside the complex, predominantly in Subic town, you can enjoy nightlife with the presence of night clubs, resorts, music lounges and videoke bars particularly at the Barretto district.
Clubs, especially on weekends, remain open until 4 a.m. or until there are no patrons.
For accommodation there’s White Rock Beach Resort and Hotel. You have the choice to use the beaches or a big swimming pool where a big white boulder is in the pool’s middle portion, thus the name White Rock. Adjacent to White Rock is Paradise Resort, which is operated by a Japanese group.
Nearer the former base, is Olongapo City where Ocean View resort offers boat rides, or even aqua cycles. Entrance for day swimmers is $1 and less on weekdays."
There is Ocean Adventure that offers whale and dolphin shows on weekends and Zoobic, a close encounter zoo where you can go near the animals.
Near the Ocean Adventure parking area, for instance, sits a restaurant cum resort that offers fresh sea foods and white beach for swimming. Entrance fee is about $4.
There’s also a horse-back riding range where you will learn how to ride on mares and ponies.
For the nature seekers, there are creeks, mountain trails, Mangyan villages, forests and even a bat sanctuary. For a few dollars as fee, you will learn survival techniques from Mangyans. They were from the groups of jungle survival trainers that trained the famed Green Berets at the height of the Vietnam War.
For the sportsmen, there’s a golf link and a winding road for bikers on weekends.
The complex also hosts softball and baseball diamonds and modern tennis courts. There is also an arcade for kids and students.
The complex also hosts international schools, Korean and Chinese restaurants and a race track for weekend road warriors.
For the high rollers and gamblers, there’s a casino in one of the hotels near the beach front. Other facilities include villas, cottages and hotels. There are also duty free shops for your daily needs. On weekends, especially during holidays, like Christmas and New Year’s Day, the administrators host live-band concerts and other shows for the vacationers and Sunday promenaders.
Just recently the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority hosted an international triathlon participated in both by foreigners and local tri-athletes.
You can go fishing in one of the piers inside the complex that also hosts one of the world’s deep harbors and an international airport that can accommodate even B747s.
Outside the complex, predominantly in Subic town, you can enjoy nightlife with the presence of night clubs, resorts, music lounges and videoke bars particularly at the Barretto district.
Clubs, especially on weekends, remain open until 4 a.m. or until there are no patrons.
For accommodation there’s White Rock Beach Resort and Hotel. You have the choice to use the beaches or a big swimming pool where a big white boulder is in the pool’s middle portion, thus the name White Rock. Adjacent to White Rock is Paradise Resort, which is operated by a Japanese group.
Nearer the former base, is Olongapo City where Ocean View resort offers boat rides, or even aqua cycles. Entrance for day swimmers is $1 and less on weekdays."
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Ananyana Beachresort:Bohol
"Ananyana Beachresort is located at Doljo Beach , on Panglao-Island/Bohol, Philippines. It is connected to Bohol with 2 Bridges. If you hear a Filipino talking about “ The Paradise of the Lord “, they are talking exactly about this nice Island. Along 3-km Doljo Beach, on Panglao island, minutes from mainland Bohol via 2 concrete bridges. From Doljo Beach, divesites are a few metres away. Clusters of entertainment, bars and restaurants on Alona Beach is a 10-minute drive. The provincial capital, Tagbilaran City, is a 20-minute drive over the causeway."
Philippine Eagle Foundation
"The Philippine Eagle Foundation is the perfect place for wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers. Here, you can see the endangered Philippine Eagle and a variety of other wildlife. The amazing Philippine Eagles are considered as one of the 50 rarest birds in the world.
San Pedro Cathedral: The oldest church in the Davao, it was named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao. This beautiful Spanish style architecture was built in the year 1847. One of its wings houses the collections of antique images of saints, belonging to the old San Pedro Church.
Davao Museum: One of the well renowned museums in the Philippines, Davao Museum is famous for its rich collection of tribal art, including tribal handicrafts, art costumes, jewelry, and ceramics. It also has a gallery dedicated to unique paintings and sculptures of the region.
Japanese Peace Memorial Cemetery: A beautiful memorial shrine dedicated to the world peace. It represents the symbol of brotherhood irrespective of race, religion or regions. The site is an important place for Japanese war veterans, widows and their kin, who gather every year during the annual 'Reunion for Peace Program'. T'boli Weaving Center: It's a must visit for those who want to discover the rich cultural heritage of Philippines. Here, the tribal women in colorful attire weave cloth from the fibers of the native abaca plant. These clothes are then colored with root and mud dyes and finally woven with the intricate figures and patterns, depicting the folklore and region of the tribe.
Mount Apo: Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, is the home to the monkey-eating Philippine Eagle and the waling-waling, a rare orchid of exceptional beauty.
Other must visit tourist attraction in Davao include the famous Davao Crocodile Farm, Eden Nature Gardens, Paradise Island and the beautiful Talomo Beach."
Monday, January 12, 2009
Carabao Island Philippines
"Carabao Island, also known as the town of San Jose, said to have the most beautiful beaches in all of Romblon. Just a short boat ride away from Boracay Island, you'll find the peaceful island of Carabao - a perfect antidote to the party scene in Bora!
San Jose - "With its mystical caves, powder white-sand beaches and crystal clear seawater to boost. San Jose is indeed a paradise to visit. Its dazzling scenery will charm and give you the relaxation you need."
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Batangas
"Batangas is the capital of the province of the same name. Aside from being a popular destination for beach lovers, Batangas also possesses some of the best dive sites in the Philippines. Its proximity to Manila, about two and a half hours by car, has made the province the diving center of Luzon. Its coastline is dotted with numerous dive camps and resorts. Here, the major dive sites are Balayan Bay and Nasugbu.
Known as the "Industrial Port City of CALABARZON and classified as one of the fastest urbanizing city in the country today and the home of approximately 211,606 peace-loving, hospitable and hardworking inhabitants. It was proclaimed as a city on July 23, 1969 which became the accelerating point of trading, commercial and industrial activities in the locality. The city is presently classified as a Regional Growth center and identified as one of the sites for the Regional Agro-Industrial Center and Special Economic Zone as mandated by the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan and the Ecozone Act of 1995.
This capital city is one of the nation's top revenue earning cities and is the site of one of the biggest oil refineries in the Philippines. It is located 112.00 kilometers south of Manila. The city's fine harbor was declared as an International Port and an alternate port of Manila. The city is the land of historical place, of fresh fruits and marine resources and of great opportunities for social and economic advancement."
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