your travel concierge to Philippine holidays...
your travel concierge to Philippine holidays...
No other group of islands can match the glory of this sun-kissed tropical archipelago sprawled in the waters of Southeast Asia – the Island of the Philippines! Famous for being called “The Pearl of the Orient”, the Philippines can go beyond what is expected of a beach-and-sand paradise. It is a heaven rich in pearly-white sandy shores, azure seas, abundant coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna, majestic mountain elevations, festive culture of both Asian and European mix, and most of all – its warm, and welcoming people.
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Let us take you to a brief tour to the best destinations in the Philippines. Below are the top destinations we would recommend to be the best among our extensive travel experiences all over the Philippines. Click the link to know more about the destinations.
Dumaguete made is mark on the map by being a popular destination for divers due to its proximity to prime sites for snorkelling and diving adventure, at Apo isla...
Bohol province is a great destination that offers diverse spectacular natural attractions making it suitable for those planning a romantic holiday, relaxing family vacation, frie...
Zambales is a province of unassuming beauty. It is home to the picture postcard Mt. Pinatubo, great tasting mangoes, vibrant Subic Bay, 173 kilo...
One step backward, two steps forward. Tagaytay is simply that. This city mounted on higher planes is a haven for quick and stress-relieving escapes from the hurried life. W...
Palawan is known to be the Philippine’s last ecological frontier because of its lush virgin forests and cliffs, crystal-blue seas, and the diversity of end...
Makati is the most modern and energetic city in Metro Manila. Everywhere you go, your senses can savour the classy-cosmopolitan attitude of Makati: skyscrapers, high-end shopping...
The energy, the upbeat vibe, the festive chaos, there's no place like Manila! The capital of the Philippines is one of the most vibrant cities in Southeast A...
Unless one goes to travel and tour the Philippines, one cannot claim to have fully seen the blessedness of this Asian region. The Philippines belongs to the family of Southeast Asian nations, bounded by the South China Sea (West), the Pacific Ocean (East), Luzon Strait (North), and the Celebes Sea (South). It is composed of 7,100 islands grouped into three major island regions: Luzon in the North, Mindanao in the South, and Visayas at the center. The coastal regions beautiful all over the land. It is an archipelago, after all. There cannot be one place to claim monopoly of paradise beach vacations.
Travel to the Philippines and see what awaits you with its endless array of seaside vacation spots.
The Philippines is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the top three sites are:
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is the most popular tourist destination spot in the country today after being declared one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”. The Subterranean River National Park features limestone formations inside a cave where an 8.2km navigable river winds through the cave before flowing into the South China Sea. This National Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, north-west of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan Province.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park where a great diversity of marine life is found. This prime water habitat is home to 350 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish. Its location at the centre of Sulu Sea also protects one of the few remaining colonies of breeding seabirds in the region.
The mystical “Baroque” churches including the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila stand mightily as a reflection of the Catholic faith of the Filipino people. These churches have designs that adapted to the physical conditions of the Philippines merged with the architectural influences of European church designs.
The Philippines is home to the biggest fish and the smallest monkey in the world. These are just a few of the rarest animals that one can spot in this unique land whose tropical climate is fertile for the existence of particular specie breeds.
The biggest species of fish in the world is the whale-shark. A large number of these docile and endangered creatures can be found in the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon in the South Luzon region. They are known to inhabit warm tropical seas all over the world. Locally, they are known as the “butanding”. The maximum length of an adult whale shark is 13-14 meters, and their mouth opening is about 1.5 meter wide. The “butanding” is safe for human interaction as the opening to their stomach is too small to fill in a human body. December to January is the “whale-shark-seeing” and “diving-with-the-whale-sharks” season in the Philippines as warm waters bring in the planktons near the shore where they feed on. Whale sharks are known to have the propensity to swim near the warmer water surface.
Considered as the world’s smallest primate is the Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius Syrichta). With two big wide-opened eyes that are incapable of moving since they lack a tapetum (upper eye tissue), these small “monkeys” are only twelve centimeters in height but with an incredible ability to turn their head by 180 degrees. The Philippine Tarsier is an endangered animal that mostly resides in the province of Bohol. Some may also be found in other parts of Eastern Visayas like in Samar and Leyte, and even in Mindanao.
One of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world is the Philippine Eagle. This forest raptor is also known as the monkey-eating-eagle. Considered as one of those nearing extinction, only about an estimated 100 to 300 of these are present today. In the Philippines, they are found in Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao. This eagle is distinguished for its 76 centimeter highly-arched bill, an average height of one meter, and nesting ability to reside on trees as high as 30 meters. The Philippine eagle has a long life span. A recorded age of 41 years old was reached by one captive bird that was fully grown from 1934 and died in 1976. One notable characteristic of the Philippine eagle is that it is a monogamous bird that stays and bonds for life with a living mate.
Phillippines is a wonderful destination!! After seeing those beautiful beaches and pristine clear waters, the first words i thought were - Heaven!! The country is full of travel options to choose from and quite easy on the pocket as well. The quality of hotels is at par with the best and the service is matchless!! It is one of the best places in the world for a relaxing holiday and I would definitely go back there again.
