A. Manila

Metro Manila is a bustling metropolis and is the center of government, business, commerce and education in the Philippines . It is a delighful mix of old and new: of old-age tradtions and modern-day attractions; centuries old buildings and gleaming high rise strutures; quaint street stalls and modern shopping malls; stately museums and discotheques and bars.

The original city of Manila was called Intramuros and was built by the Spanish in 1571. History echoes within the walls of this fortress-complex and a tour of this landmark will provide visitors a deeper understanding of Manila 's rich heritage.

Among the more popular attractions in Intramuros are: Fort Santiago , Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and the Bahay Tsinoy. Near Intramuros is the Rizal Park , a place of relaxation for many Filipinos and the CCP Complex where many trade shows and art events take place all year round. Of course, there is the beautiful Manila Bay Sunset.

There a two main business districts in Metro Manila, these are the Makati and Ortigas Center . These two areas are characterized by modern high rises, sprawling shopping malls, rows of gourmet restaurants, and entertainment establishments.

There are also many places one can visit outside of the main city. Most of these excursions are day trips of about 1 to 3 hours. Some nearby destinations are: the beaches of Batangas, the hills of Antipolo or Tagaytay, the hot springs and lakes in Laguna, the falls in Pagsanjan, Mt. Pinatubo, Corregidor Island, the Bataan Peninsula, the Laguna de Bay area, the Pampanga River Valley, and many more.

Manila is also the major gateway to the rest of the Philippines . Some of the destinations that use Manila as it's gateway are the locations in the Northern Luzon, such as Baguio and the Banaue Rice Terraces; Puerto Galera, Boracay, Davao, And Dakak to the south, and of course the island of Palawan to the south-east.

Old Manila tour | Tagaytay tour | Pagsanjan tour | North bound tour | Puerto Galera tour

B. Boracay

Hailed as the “finest beach in the world.” It is hard not to fall in love with Boracay. Its white powder-fine sand and crystal waters will make you believe there is paradise on earth. A butterfly- shaped island at the northwestern tip of Panay in Western Visayas , it will fulfill more than what you’ve dreamed of in a beach paradise. Spend the day, lazing around the divine beach and intoxicate yourself with Boracay’s magnificence. Come sunset, prepare yourself for a tropical party-hopping till the sun rises.

Sample Packages: Paradise Bay | My Boracay | Let your soul fly on the beach

C. Cebu

Cebu is sometimes called the Queen City of the South. Historic Cebu was where the Portugese Captain Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in 1521. Strategically lying at the center of the Visayas, Cebu has been a popular entry point among merchants through the centuries.

The last three decades saw the blosomming of Cebu into a booming tourist destination. Touted as the ultimate playgound, manyleisure enclaves have risen throughout the province, taking full advantage of the enviable sun-and-sand-and-mountain location.
Arguably the country's diving center, scuba divers find Moalboal, Sogod, Pescador, Santa Rosa Islands and Boyong Boyong in Mactan as prime dive spots. World-class resorts fringe the islands, serving both divers and plain tourists alike.

Modern shopping malls, fine dining restaurants and lively entertainment centers, inlcuding two casinos and sprawling golf fairways, add luster to Cebu 's landscape, offering the tourist a surfeit of activities to engage in.

The festival of pageant proportion which brings throngs of visitors to Cebu is the Sinulog, held every third week of January in honor of the Santo Nino.Other points of interest include: Magellan's Cross, Cebu 's msot significant landmark; Basilica Minore de Santo Nino, a courtly ancient church which houses the oldest religious image int he country; Fort San Perdro, formerly a Spanish Garrison and now a park-cum-museum; Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills, where people go for worship and fortune-telling; the mountain town of Busay, Cebu's flower basket; and the old town of Carcar, resplendent with antebellum architecture.

Sample Packages:

alegre beach resort | plantation bay | mactan shangri-la| maribago blue water | pulchra resort

tambuli resort| cebu, bohol & siquijor| bohol: chocolate hills| bohol: tarsier's tour

bohol: panglaw island tour| surigao: pansukian resort | suquijor: coco grove resort

leyte: malapascua island water


D. Palawan

Palawan is 400 km long but only 40 km wide. Palawan is known for its beautiful empty beaches and unspoiled environment. There are 1,768 islands that make up Palawan province. Among them are Busuanga, Culion, and Coron, and Balabak.

Sample Packages:

el nido resorts | club noah | trattoria/coco loco/swissippini | club paradise | sangat reserve

maricaban bay marina


E. Davao

Sprawled along the shores of southeastern Mindanao , Davao is a place of natural wonders and rarities. It boasts of the country's highest peak - Mt. Apo , the most prized Philippines orchid species like the vanda sanderiana, some of the most exotic fruits and the endangered Philippine Eagle.

Davao City is one of the most alluring gateways to the Philippines . There are two reasons which make Davao unique: its people and its primeval setting. Within bucolic highlands, migrants from all over the country live in harmony with indigenous tribal folk. Close to Davao City is Mt. Apo , the country's highest peak and home to the monkey-eating Philippine Eagle, an endagered species, and the waling-waling, a rare ochid of exceptional beauty.
Of late, Davao has become a booming tourist destination as evidenced by the rise of leisure establishments in the region.

The most popular festival in Davao City the Kadayawa celebrated in August. On this occassion, Davai showcases the vibrant and colorful traditions of its indigenous tribes, expressed in song, dance, and crafts.Davao is also the biggest cutflower producer in the country and a major exporter of tropical fruits. A tour of the city and its outskirts will bring the visitor to Dabaw Etnica, a tiny settlement of the Mandaya Tribe; Dabaw Museum whose diaplay includes tribal artifacts and costumes; and the Taoist and Lon Wa Buddhist Temples. Davao is also known for its exquisite beaches, there is even an old Perl Farm that has been converted into a world-class resort. These beaches are all easily accessible by banca (out-rigger boat) or land travel.

Sample Packages: Romancing in Manila and Davao | Discover a Beach Paradise