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Intramuros   Manila

Intramuros, Manila

 124 Reviews  See and experience the Philippines national dance at the Barbaras Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. Barbaras restaurants' full buffet dinner is at 550.00 (including tax) per person and witness artist... 

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Island Hopping   Boracay Island

Island Hopping, Boracay Island

 32 Reviews  This is a must-do activity while in Boracay. I experienced this on our first visit to Boracay, so I didn't put it in my priority list for my recent visit anymore...but seeing so much changes in... 

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Basilica Del Santo Nino   Cebu City

Basilica Del Santo Nino, Cebu City

 14 Reviews  Basilica Minore del Santo Nino Cebu is the oldest Roman Catholic Church of 16th century in Cebu city. Located in the center of the city and is a perfect example of combination of three different... 

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Shopping   Makati

Shopping, Makati

 11 Reviews  Makati City is a pedestrian-friendly city. You can go from the carpark building to the mall, from the shopping center to the Central Business District, and from one mall to another through the... 

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Manila Bay   Manila

Manila Bay, Manila

 39 Reviews  A place where you can have your wedding reception, a date with your loved one, or just to ooh and aah. ;p FACTS...FACTS...FACTS...FACTS It is well-known in our country that former First Lady Imelda... 

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Crystal Cove Caves   Boracay Island

Crystal Cove Caves, Boracay Island

 23 Reviews  The main attraction of this island is to visit its two caves. One of the boatmen will guide you and the island securities. They are assisting guests in going in to the cave giving some tips for... 

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Magellan's Cross   Cebu City

Magellan's Cross, Cebu City

 19 Reviews  You should not miss the Magellan’s Cross being the famous landmark in Cebu and having its contribution in the history of the Philippines. This cross was planted as a symbol of the arrival of the... 

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Ayala Triangle   Makati

Ayala Triangle, Makati

 5 Reviews  the ayala triangle is a prime piece of property which was the location of the former ugarte foot ball field and intersects the Ayala Avenue, Paseo De Roxas and Makati Avenue Areas and the Ayala... 

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Malls   Manila

Malls, Manila

 34 Reviews  I was staying recently in Manila Pavilion hotel and Casino on UN Avenue and found out a fab veggie joint in the Robinson Mall. It is near the Padre Faure entrance about 100 metres to your right as you... 

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Parasailing   Boracay Island

Parasailing, Boracay Island

 22 Reviews  Parasailing. Scary as he** when you're being strapped in. Freaky when you feel the tug of the parachute as you go up up UP in the sky. Then all of a sudden, you find yourself in utter quiet and... 

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Taoist Temple   Cebu City

Taoist Temple, Cebu City

 9 Reviews  One of the most beautiful spots of Cebu .... Up on the hill in which u can take amazing pictures of the Temple and also looking down from temple to Cebu City nice photos to take ... As its not so... 

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Ayala Museum   Makati

Ayala Museum, Makati

 7 Reviews  Saturday January 7, 2012 It was suggested by many of our Filipino friends that we must visit THE AYALA MUSEUM and it was just a five minute walk from our condotel. So, on the day of Jane's visit with... 

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Makati   Manila

Makati, Manila

 27 Reviews  The business/up market shopping district of Manila including Greenbelt/Glorietta shopping areas.No hustle or bustle in this very clean/sanitized area.It just did not feel like Manila to me but well... 

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Tattoos   Boracay Island

Tattoos, Boracay Island

 18 Reviews   Henna Tattoo & Hair Braid are trademarks of Boracay. Aside from tanned skin, these two are popular proofs that one has gone to Boracay. The prices for these two fun services vary... so try... 

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Lapu Lapu Monument   Cebu City

Lapu Lapu Monument, Cebu City

 10 Reviews  Okay.. so after you got to visit the Magellan’s Cross, let’s go to the spot where Magellan died. Just a brief history, after Magellan’s (the Spanish invader) visit with the cross, he came for the 2nd... 

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Greenbelt 3   Makati

Greenbelt 3, Makati

 6 Reviews  The cinemas at Greenbelt 3 are fully carpeted, well-maintained and really at par with upscale moviehouses abroad. Aside from this, maximum price of movie tickets at Greenbelt 3 are at approximately... 

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Chinatown   Manila

Chinatown, Manila

 15 Reviews  I have been to many Chinatowns around the world, but I consider the one in Manila the best because it is very nostalgic for me. The streets are very small and my father would drive me around with his... 

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Beach Massage   Boracay Island

Beach Massage, Boracay Island

 18 Reviews  So you want a massage but don't want to have it on the beach? You can ask the masseuse to do the service in your resort/hotel BUT there is additional fee, depending on your resort's policy. I... 

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Island Hopping   Cebu City

Island Hopping, Cebu City

 10 Reviews  Get ready for another island hopping in the Virgin Island! The first time I heard about this virgin island, I wondered if it’s the official name and yes, it really is Virgin Island! Cant't wait to get... 

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Luneta   Manila

Luneta, Manila

 25 Reviews   Right into the heart of the capital Manila lies Luneta Park or Rizal Park, which marks the Kilometer Zero of the Philippines and the northern tip of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay. Built in... 

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Snorkeling   Boracay Island

Snorkeling, Boracay Island

 22 Reviews  Tambisaan is the first snorkeling spot we visited. Not that good for me but worth the view along the way. Ilig-ilig beach is the second spot with two islands that can be seen from the shore we... 

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Sky Experience Adventure   Cebu City

Sky Experience Adventure, Cebu City

 8 Reviews  If you want to experience the thrill of being hanged on the 41st floor of the tallest building in Cebu, I suggest you stopped by the Crowne Regency Hotel for the Sky Experience Adventure. This was our... 

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Malate   Manila

Malate, Manila

 15 Reviews  The entertainment area of Manila.Here you will see poverty,beggers,conmen,sleazy bars,sleazy men,sleazy women,dirt,pollution and hustle and bustle but you can also find affordable accomodation,some... 

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Boating and Sailing   Boracay Island

Boating and Sailing, Boracay Island

 25 Reviews  Sunday, January 15, 2012 As part of our VT Meet in Boracay, many of us went on the RED PIRATES SAILING TOUR. Originally used for fishing or transportation between islands, Paraws, are single hulled... 

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Fort San Pedro   Cebu City

Fort San Pedro, Cebu City

 10 Reviews  Fort San Pedro is located on seaside and very close walking distance to Santo Nino Church .... U can catch almost any jeepney and take the direction to Magellan and will just across the street as u... 

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Boracay.

by cachaseiro

Boracay is one of the best known beach places in the Philippines and it´s quite a developed place these days, but i still love it to bits and will come back again and again.It´s a sm all island that is quite easily reached from Manila with a 1 hour flight and then a little boatride.The sand there is really fine and you have bars and resaurants lined up along the beach.It is probaply not the perfect place if you want a whole beach to yourself, but if you like a gorgeous beach with a good social scene and lot´s of happy people then this is it.I personally just love when there are a lot of little beach bars where you can sit and chill with a drink while watching the sea.

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Visit Zamboanga City in the South

by MTrue

Zamboanga City is a must to visit when you are in the Philippines.Cheap Seafood,cheap fruits beautiful Beaches,wonderful people.If you need a place to stay as a cheaper alternative to the hotels in Zamboanga City stay in Sam's Guesthouse which offers a driver and transportation to go around, visit Bolong beach with it's 11 white sand islands ,or Sta Cruz Island with pink sand and white sand beaches ,these Islands are truly Philippino treasures.

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Wedding/Reception at Sonya's Garden

by cyndymc

If your wedding is at the Chapel of Transfiguration in Caleruega, you may consider having your reception at Sonya's Garden which is only a few minutes drive from Batulao. Wedding Receptions may be held indoor at their dining Hall or outdoor in the gardens.Many mistake Sonya's Garden as part of Tagaytay City; actually, it is part of Alfonso, Cavite. Sonya's Garden is a dream venue of many brides for garden weddings and/or reception because of the beautiful ambience, lush greens and foliage.

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Where to go on a rainy day in September

by cyndymc

September will still be a rainy season for the country...But rain or no rain, Filipinos still go on with their annual festivals. Some interesting festivals for September include: T'boli Tribal Festival in South Cotabato which features authentic tribal rituals amidst the sound of drums & gongs and native music starting at early dawn in Lake Sebu, culminating at the town plaza for cultural dances and ethnic sports like horsefight;Tuna Festival at General Santos City (Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao's home city);Annual Culinary Exhibit of the Chefs on Parade at first class hotels and restaurants (if you love food trips);Grand Fluvial Parade in honor of miraculous Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region where the image of the Lady of Penafrancia is carried through the river aglow hundreds of floating candles. From Naga, you can go wakeboarding/surfing in...

drive from Banaue to Bontoc

by dwainesolly

If you want to see some spectacular mountain views...visit isolated towns that are literally scratched onto the sides of mountains..then the Banaue to Bontoc road is an unforgetable experience..worth spending a day just taking in the breathtaking scenery...the valleys have clouds at the bottom as you bounce along the dirt roads above the clouds...

Back To Boracay

by kidfree

We were undecided about making a return trip to Boracay after a ten year absence. It was just starting to get a tiny bit busy and so it seemed a good idea to seek places newThen late last year ( 2009 ) friends booked a trip and asked if we would like to meet them there so we thought "sure, why not?". Arriving at Caticlan I wasn`t sure I liked the purpose built departure jetty but reminded myself that the authorities need to have some control over arrival and departure numbers so we paid our fees and jumped on our boat. I liked the arrival terminal even less. I really missed arriving on White beach and wading through the shallows and strolling to our hotel. Getting a taxi van and travelling down BUSY roads made my heart sink even more. Arriving at our hotel and my mood picked up, "hmmm, not bad, nice room, nice pool". A few minutes stroll down a path on to White beach and the gloom...

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Beach-ing in the Philippines

by JaneCajuguiran

My recommendations: 1. Port Barton and puerto princesa in Palawan. 2. Bohol - Tagbilaran. 3. Boracay 4. Guimaras5. Camarines Sur - take plane to legaspi or via bus6. Montemar in Bataan - take bus (Genesis)7. Siargao in Surigao8. Samal Island in Davao9. pagudpud - take bus (don't know which one)10. Bantayan Island or Sta. Fe in CebuUnless indicated, take airphilippines plane to these places. There are many more beaches unmentioned.

The Beach experience

by Moira126

The Philippines has fabulous beaches, each with a different character. Your choice would depend on what type of a beach experience you would like to have. If you like a lot of activity, people, nightlife, then Boracay would be a good fit. You could fly from Shanghai to Manila, then from Manila you can take a flight to Caticlan airport (lots of flights from Philippine airlines, Cebu Pacific, Seair). Then from Caticlan airport, its about a 5 minute trike ride to the Caticlan port to ride a boat to Boracay. There are many different resorts in Boracay. I suggest you look online and make a reservation before you go, especially during the summer. Then you can arrange for them to pick you up at the port.But if you want a laid back experience, a little more isolated and more of nature, Palawan would be a better idea. You could either visit Coron or El Nido. In the same way, you could fly to...

Don´t miss to visit the Island of Mindanao

by MTrue

Why not visit Mindanao ,even though some parts are dangerous here,but as a Tourist you will hardly encounter any problems since the so called troubespots are far away from the Tourist sites.There is danger everywhere,if you want a perfect palce to live you have to have your soul saved and go to heaven.I live on MIndanao ,a western Family and there are many family´s now who come to Mindanao from the USA and Australia to live here in this forgotten tropical paradise.Check it out for youself check the Mindanao Page in VT .

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Rent your own Jeep

by kenstan

After I told my wife I would never get on a Philippine bus again we flew into Laoag to go to Vigan. The bus is 600 pecos the plane is 1200 so for a little bit of money you get there in a hour instead of 12 hours.Getting to the airport there was just trycicles and very small ones and 1 guy with a jeep so I rented it to drive to Vigan and I'll tell you it was the first time I enjoyed getting into a jeep.

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