tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57402256745088792892024-03-16T09:10:10.891+08:00TravelPhilippinesThis blog is dedicated to everyone who wants to travel to the Philippines. I wish to give you all the information and help i can give to make your vacation here an unforgettable one.travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-31048613905407401222009-11-28T19:28:00.004+08:002010-02-03T03:35:54.917+08:00Microtel MactanHello everyone its been a while since i last update this site i have been busy and really don't have time to update.anyways i will try my best to update it now. so first up is about our recent stay at Microtel Mactan we have avail of their leisure within reach promo 2500 php for room only we didn't avail of breakfast as we don't wake up early anyway. the resort was pretty neat and relaxing the interior is very nice and The staff are very accomodating although the location is kinda far from the city but really the hotel is great. i also love thier pool and the beach bar. will definitely comeback in this place if we ever stay in lapu-lapu city again.<br /><br />here are some pics of the hotel.<br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our Room<br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro10.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro10.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro11.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro11.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro8.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro9.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />View From Our Room<br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro12.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Restaurant/Lobby<br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Pool Area<br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro5.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro6.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/?action=view&current=micro7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu206/taneishablack88/micro7.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com216tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-17207597523603379062009-02-11T17:45:00.005+08:002009-02-11T18:11:07.929+08:0044 Places To Go In 2009The New York Times have release its 44 places to go in 2009 last month and our fabulous island of boracay was one of the places to visit this year. Im happy that our boracay made it its just the description bein compare it to phuket makes me kinda sad. well its not bad to be compared to phuket it is one of the top destination in the world after all but i think boracay has its charm and phuket has it so the two great island should not be compared. boracay is one of god's best gift to the filipino people so i hope we will continue to love and preserve it.<br /><br />anyway here is the post in the new york times website.<br /><br />For The Complete List <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/11/travel/20090111_DESTINATIONS.html">Click Here</a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2867398200102172752BMmxjo"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/44325/2867398200102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="nytimes1" /></a><br /><br /><br />Source: <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/11/travel/20090111_DESTINATIONS.html">New York Times</a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-36700499424863732362009-01-08T17:00:00.003+08:002009-01-08T17:06:50.976+08:00Travel News: PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER MAKES HISTORY-Official Philippine nominee to the New 7 Wonders of Nature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHMuJWYmNp6Kv5swSDISPi9IQeUNGCwBoY8DwOFarr0wBip0hqAOlv_prE9CPuy2uKeqdUm5qpm6DmgsIOXKr4GcWa25E-lSGww919WOdMx6SwZ40xmubJLYPYWa7rtptneOv1cnQbfPJ/s1600-h/underground-river.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHMuJWYmNp6Kv5swSDISPi9IQeUNGCwBoY8DwOFarr0wBip0hqAOlv_prE9CPuy2uKeqdUm5qpm6DmgsIOXKr4GcWa25E-lSGww919WOdMx6SwZ40xmubJLYPYWa7rtptneOv1cnQbfPJ/s400/underground-river.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288846387190747650" border="0" /></a>The people have spoken: Palawan's Subterranean River will represent the country to the world. <br /><br />Winner of the national qualifiers category, the renowned Underground River will be the Philippines' bets in the New7Wonders of Nature race. Results of the first phase of voting in the Official New7Wonders of Nature campaign were revealed today at the New7Wonders Foundation headquarters.<br /><br />"We are proud to announce that the Philippine marvels have stood strong in the first round of voting. This affirms us of the support of Filipinos as well as other tourists in helping our natural sites make their mark in the global scale," Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said.<br /><br />Recently awarded for his efforts and advocacy in ecological tourism, he added, "With billions of supporters all over the globe, promotion of spectacular sites from all over the world has been set to greater heights. It is also very important to call on the sustainable promotion of these tourism sites, which are nature's blessings."<br /><br />The first stage of the Official New7Wonders of Nature campaign officially ended with the old year. At midnight on December 31, 2008 on the International Date Line, all voting was suspended on the New7Wonders website until today, January 7th, for the organizers to tally and verify all votes.<br /><br />Tia Viering, Head of Communications for New7Wonders, says "We congratulate the successful qualifying locations from the Philippines and wish them the best of luck in the second phase of voting."<br /><br />She added, "We also at this time highlight the strong and enthusiastic participation of the other national nominees that are not proceeding—many have already benefited from a significant increase in worldwide awareness, which in itself is a recognized important benefit for all involved in the New7Wonders campaigns."<br /><br />According to the Foundation, these magnificent natural sites are amongst the 261 nominees now one step closer to potentially being chosen one of the Official New7Wonders of Nature by the people of the world.<br /><br />"The Philippines' wonders besting the others truly give us more reasons to strengthen not only the promotion, but the preservation of our natural sites," Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions remarked.<br /><br />Jarque further said, "The New 7 Wonders campaign, gaining participation from numerous supporters will inevitably translate to increased interest in seeing these magnificent places. We thank and congratulate all Filipinos who have made their voice heard through the online polls."<br /><br />The Philippines' Underground River shares the spotlight with the Coral Triangle, a multinational participant. Spanning eastern Indonesia, parts of Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands, the Coral Triangle is the global center of marine biodiversity and one of the world's top priorities for marine conservation.<br /><br />Of the original 441 nominees, 180, or more than 40%, were eliminated as the next stage begins today until July 7, to select the Top 77 - the pool from which the 21 Official Finalists are chosen.<br /><br />The qualified 261 national and multinational nominees from the 222 participating countries feature iconic locations such as the Grand Canyon, Loch Ness, the Black Forest, and Mount Fuji, alongside the Amazon, the Danube, the Dead Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, Iguazu Falls, the Kalahari Desert, Mont Blanc, and Niagara Falls.<br /><br />As in the original successful campaign that chose the Official New 7 Wonders of the World thanks to more than 100 million votes, the N7W Panel of Experts will select the 21 Finalists from the top 77, which will be announced on July 21, 2009.<br /><br />At that time the third and final phase of voting will begin, and the people of the world will then have approximately 2 years to vote amongst the 21 Finalists for the Official New7Wonders of Nature, to be revealed in 2011. Over 1 billion votes are forecast.<br /><br />Source: <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.tourism.gov.ph/news/news2.asp?id=556">tourism.gov.ph</a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-8107014994990058902008-11-11T00:22:00.006+08:002008-11-11T01:52:14.892+08:00Destination : Bantayan Island Cebu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfHafrHZUa3TWV-mYNKGqKQSKwi3bZnv_qTRWIhMl6TLPFzzAgBxPFRjlwoMWzAkoClgRZF97odFja6iDIF7L0d3l8JQXjX8A3an2S2zshmPNdx8o-g3JtWraP632gJnRm9fjYOWiVKo8/s1600-h/2962687-Beautiful-Bantayan-0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfHafrHZUa3TWV-mYNKGqKQSKwi3bZnv_qTRWIhMl6TLPFzzAgBxPFRjlwoMWzAkoClgRZF97odFja6iDIF7L0d3l8JQXjX8A3an2S2zshmPNdx8o-g3JtWraP632gJnRm9fjYOWiVKo8/s400/2962687-Beautiful-Bantayan-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267086716423543586" border="0" /></a>Bantayan island is one of cebu's not so best kept secret. it is located off the northwest of cebu mainland. the island is still not that developed if you compare it to the sprawling island of boracay and bohol so it is definitely not overcrowded and over priced so this place is definitely for people looking for a great beach like boracay but hates the crowd and noise of the island and just want a total relaxation. aside from being a great beach destination the island is also consider as a lenten destination for catholics devotee during the holy week people gather in the town center of the island to witness one of the most solemn holy week procession in the country so reservation to the island during this period is a must. the town of bantayan is also known for its mouth watering dried fish and freshly catch seafoods like squids,lobsters and crabs. and also the island is rich in history and other natural wonders some of the oldest churches in the visaya is situated in the island. now i think thats just enough reason for you to visit the island great beaches great food and i forgot to mention bantayanons are simple hearted and friendly...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting There:</span><br /><br />To get to bantayan you can take a 30 mins plane ride from cebu city mactan airport via SEA Air(temporary suspended) or you can go by land by taking a bus at north cebu bus terminal traveling by land may take 2 to 3 hours to hagnaya and then take a ferry boat from hagnaya to sta fe where most of the beautiful beach of bantayan is located.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where To Stay:</span><br /><br /><span class="TIPTITLE"> Marlins Beach Resort<br /></span><b>Prices:</b> US$20-40<br /><b>Address:</b> Santa Fe<br /><br /><span class="TIPTITLE"> Kota Beach Resort<br /></span><b>Prices:</b> US$20-40<br /><b>Address:</b> Santa Fe<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts</span>: (63)32- 4196135, (63)32-4389042<br /><br /><span class="content">Budong Beach Resort<br /></span><b>Prices:</b> Less Than $20<br /><b>Address:</b> Santa Fe<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts: </span>(63)32-4389040<br /><br /><span class="tipHeadline"><span class="t">St. Bernard Beach Resort</span></span><br /><b>Prices:</b> 40 to 80$<br /><b>Address:</b> Santa Fe<br /><br />Sugar Beach Resort<br /><b>Prices:</b> Less Than $20<br /><b>Address:</b> Santa Fe<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Gallery Of Bantayan Island</span><br /><br />Bantayan Island<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2251890840102172752DRlQxs"><img src="http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/43489/2251890840102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="201701-Bantayan-Island-Cebu-0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2362798190102172752AWggrh"><img src="http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/41468/2362798190102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="2962687-Beautiful-Bantayan-0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2583182330102172752PLoAki"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/26452/2583182330102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="2965701-Shores-of-Bantayan-0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2565074400102172752MuVqAv"><img src="http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/42568/2565074400102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1988811-View-from-our-Nipa-hut-on-Bantayan-Island-0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2051665780102172752FYfIZM"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/11405/2051665780102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="958614-marlin_3-0" /></a><br /><br />Old Churches<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2457520040102172752SZPEtd"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/4564/2457520040102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="117466413_b1cbcd1732" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2464474000102172752PllbFN"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/42459/2464474000102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="117466517_ff9109be80" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2027972140102172752RfCYmG"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/42648/2027972140102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="117466588_098c2a3341" /></a><br /><br />Marlins Beach Resort<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2933838730102172752KpxzLp"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/44012/2933838730102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="201643-Bantayan-Island-Cebu-0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2440915800102172752tFIkqD"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/9962/2440915800102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="958620-marlin_8-0" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com131tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-54469852780635664492008-10-28T19:31:00.003+08:002008-10-28T19:42:40.839+08:00Cross-Country Bus Terminals in Metro ManilaPlanning an out of town trip by land? and you dont wanna drive? then ride a bus. there are several bus company that travel in and out of metro manila from north to south all you need is a lot of time and a lot of patience as some of the journey will take you more than 10 hours. anyway here are some of the bus company that do a cross-country journey in the country.<br /><br /><b>Alladin Transit</b><br />Destination : Cagayan Valley<br />Terminal: Cayco Street, Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)781-9168<br /><br /><b>Autobus Transport System</b><br />Destination: Baguio, Laoag, Cagayan Valley, Dagupan, Ifugao, Kalinga and Isabela<br />Terminal: Dimasalng cor. Laong Laan Street, Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)735-8098<br /><br /><b>Baliwag Transit</b><br />Destination: Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Isabel, Cagayan, Tarlac, Pampanga<br />Terminal: New York EDSA Cubao, Quezon City<br />Tel No: 63(2)912-3343<br /><br /><b>BLTB</b><br />Destination: Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Bicol Region, Leyte and Samar<br />Terminal : EDSA Pasay City, Cubao, Quezon City<br />Tel No: 63(2)833-5508<br /><br /><b>Dagupan Bus Line</b><br />Destination : Pangasinan and Baguio<br />Terminal : Cubao, Quezon City<br />Tel No: 63(2)727-2330<br /><br /><b>Dangwa Tranco</b><br />Destination : Baguio City, Ifugao and Kalinga<br />Terminal : 1600 Dimasalang Street, Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)731-2879<br /><br /><b>Dominion Transit</b><br />Destination : Abra, La Union and Ilocos Sur (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : New York Street, Cubao Q.C.<br />Tel No: 63(2)741-4146<br /><br /><b>Eaglestar Transit</b><br />Destination : Samar, Leyte<br />Terminal : Ali Mall 1, Cubao, Q.C.<br />Tel No: 63(2)913-1510<br /><br /><b>Fariñas Transit</b><br />Destination : Pampanga, Tarlac, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : Laong Laan cor de la Fuente Sts., Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)731-4507<br /><br /><b>Franco Federico Lines </b><br />Destination : Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte<br />Terminal : Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)731-4473<br /><br /><b>JAC Liner </b><br />Destination : Laguna, Quezon<br />Terminal : EDSA cor. Kamias St., Quezon City<br />Tel No: 63(2)682-5750<br /><br /><b>JAM Transit</b><br />Destination : Batangas, Laguna, Quezon<br />Terminal : Timog Ave. cor. EDSA, Quezon City<br />Tel No: 63(2)541-4409<br /><br /><b>Maria de Leon Transit</b><br />Destination : La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : Dapitan cor. Gelinos St, Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)731-4907<br /><br /><b>Partas Transit</b><br />Destination : La Union, Abra, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : 816 Aurora Boulevard cor. Arayat St., Cubao, Q.C.<br />Tel No: 63(2)725-7303<br /><br /><b>Philippine Rabbit</b><br />Destination : Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, La Union, Abra, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : Rizal Avenue, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)734-9838<br /><br /><b>Philtranco</b><br />Destination : Bicol region, Samar, Leyte, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo; Shuttle bus to and from Diosdado Macapagl International Airport (Clark International Airport) in Angeles City, Pampanga<br />Terminal & Tel No: EDSA: 63(2)851-8077, 8079; & Cubao: 63(2)722-7567<br /><br /><b>RCJ Transit</b><br />Destination : La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (and all provinces on the way)<br />Terminal : España St. cor. Gov. Forbes Ave., Sampaloc, Manila; Tel No: 63(2)731-4907;<br />For Schedule Information Only: Libis, Quezon City; Tel No.: 63(2)912-9378, 911-3978<br /><br /><b>Saulog Transit</b><br />Destination : Cavite, Bataan and Olongapo<br />Terminal : 1377 Quirino Ave., Paranaque<br />Tel No: 63(2)825-2926<br /><br /><b>Tritran Transit</b><br />Destination : Batangas, Quezon<br />Terminal : EDSA, Quezon City<br />Tel No: 925-1758<br /><br /><b>Victory Liner </b><br />Destination : Olongapo, Zambales, Tarlac, La Union, Baguio, Pangasinan, Isabela and Cagayan<br />Terminal : 561 EDSA Pasay City<br />Tel No: 63(2)833-0293<br /><br /><b>Viron Transit</b><br />Destination : Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union and Ilocos Sur<br />Terminal : 1209 Blumentritt cor. Dapitan Street, Sampaloc, Manila<br />Tel No: 63(2)741-6588.travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-91738313740053088572008-10-05T19:45:00.002+08:002008-10-05T19:55:58.606+08:00Travel News : Philippines, ‘Ecotourism Destination of the Year’ awarded by FRANCEMANILA, Philippines - The French can’t seem to get enough of the Philippines these days.<br /><br /><b>Fresh from being featured in two seasons of “Koh Lanta,” the French version of “Survivor,” the country recently clinched another honor: the coveted “Ecotourism Destination of the Year” title in the 2009 edition of Nature, one of France’s biggest travel fairs.</b><br /><br />A jubilant Joseph Ace Durano, secretary of the Philippine Department of Tourism, broke the good news at the recently concluded Top Resa travel fair in Paris.<br /><br />Colleagues from DOT and the Philippine Tourism Authority as well as representatives from the government and private sectors, which included some of the country’s biggest tour oper ators and resort establishments, joined him in the four-day fair.<br /><br />The country’s participation culminated in a cocktail party hosted by DOT for France’s top travel executives. Dubbed as “Mabuhay Night,” the affair was hosted by Frenchman and “Koh Lanta” star Denis Brogniart and featured the Bayanihan Dancers, May Bayot and Acoustic Jive, champion bartender Ryan Burgos and “Koh Lanta” finalists.<br /><br />Unlike Top Resa, which marked its 30th year, Nature appeals more to direct consumers as opposed to industry movers. The Philippines has been joining Top Resa for the past three years, and will debut next year in Nature. As the sole featured destination, all eyes will likely be on the Philippines.<br /><br />“An adventure travel fair like Nature mirrors the French people’s preference for ecotourism,” said Durano. “It combines nature-based travel with a bit of physical activity and cultural immersion.”<br /><br />Unprecedented<br /><br />Durano attributed this latest development to a number of factors, foremost of which is the country’s selection as site of “Koh Lanta” for two years in a row. After shooting in El Nido, Palawan, in 2006, the show’s producers were back in late 2007, this time in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, with a new batch of competitors.<br /><br />“This is unprecedented in ‘Koh Lanta’s’ history,” he said. “Since it debuted a few years ago, the show is watched by almost 8 million people every week.”<br /><br /><b>Images of the Philippines are likely to linger in French living rooms a year or two from now, as Durano finalizes details with producers of the French version of “Great Amazon.” The show, which reportedly has a bigger following than “Koh Lanta,” also wants to shoot an entire season in the Philippines.</b><br /><br />“Based on exit surveys we did, foreign tourists spent close to $4.8 billion in the Philippines last year,” said Durano. “This figure doesn’t include plane fares and hotel accommodations, which they usually buy in their respective countries, and other miscellaneous expenses.”<br /><br />After exceeding last year’s target of three million tourists by close to 100,000, the country, despite dire global developments, seems poised to meet its current target of 3.5 million tourists by the end of 2008.<br /><br />Faced with a financial meltdown, the US market has begun to slow down. The same condition applies to Japan and other key European markets, except France and Russia.<br /><br />“While global tourism continues to contract, the French market, as far as we’re concerned, grew by 29 percent in the first seven months of the year,” he said.<br /><br />French arrivals to the country was in the red as recently as three years ago, making such a feat all the more impressive, Durano added.<br /><br />Only the Russian market, which posted a 34-percent growth rate within the same period, did better. Both groups are known to visit a particular country for an average of two weeks.<br /><br />“Europeans spend more as a whole because they stay longer,” said Durano. “Although the average amount they spend is lower than short-staying tourists, they end up spending more during their two- to three-week stay.”<br /><br />Personalized service<br /><br />But unlike Russians, who love to stay in big hotels that promote luxury travel, the French prefer small and quaint resorts where service is more personalized.<br /><br />This explains why big players, with the exception of Sofitel Philippine Plaza, from such mature destinations as Manila, Cebu and Boracay were absent in Top Resa. In their place were relatively remote properties from Palawan, Camarines Sur and Bohol.<br /><br />“We’re very careful not to position the Philippines in France as a place known primarily for big-city hotels,” said Durano. “The French have always been trend-setters when it comes to food, clothes and, as we found out, also travel.”<br /><br />With a relatively minuscule promotions budget compared to that of Thailand, Malaysia and India, DOT has learned to become more selective and creative in its marketing thrust.<br /><br />In lieu of major ad placements in CNN and BBC, for instance, Durano and his team led by Undersecretary Edu Jarque, Assistant Secretary Theresa Martinez and Team Europe head Verna Buensuceso have chosen smaller but more focused marketing venues to get the country’s message across.<br /><br />DOT has tapped Frenchman Blaise Borezes, PR manager for the Asian market of Interface, a leading PR and advocacy firm in France, to promote the country as a tourism destination.<br /><br />It was through Interface’s efforts that the country gained the attention of people behind “Koh Lanta.” The company is also responsible for identifying and inviting French travel journalists to go to the Philippines on familiarization tours.<br /><br />After years of being relegated to the fringes through expensive tailor-made tour packages drawn up by a handful of French experts on Asia and such activities as diving and trekking, the Philippines is now slowly inching its way into the mainstream.<br /><br />For one, said Borezes, a growing number of tour operators in France now include the Philippines in their window displays. They likewise offer the potential French traveler a choice between costly tailor-made tours and more readily available and affordable group-tour packages to the country.<br /><br />Serious efforts<br /><br />The country’s 83-sq m booth this year, although similar in look with previous efforts, was much bigger to accommodate all participants than when DOT first joined Top Resa. It only goes to show, said Borezes, that the country is serious in its efforts to promote tourism and has now joined the ranks of major players.<br /><br />“Interest in the Philippines is bound to intensify after Jet Tour and Bacamces Tramsat, two of France’s best tour operators, recently launched the Philippines as one of its major destinations,” he said.<br /><br />The French, he added, are always on the lookout for newer, more exciting destinations in Asia. Those who first stumbled on the Philippines were pleasantly surprised to find out the country, apart from its postcard-pretty beaches, has an interesting Latin heritage that’s totally unique in Asia.<br /><br />“The French are always looking for culture in a country,” he said. “They love visiting old churches and going to markets to experience how life is in a particular place. If you travel so far, you need to find something different yet familiar. You don’t travel for 15 hours just to see a nice beach.”<br /><br />Philippine Daily Inquirer<br />First Posted 05:48:00 10/05/2008travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com127tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-70786997121862808312008-09-16T14:27:00.002+08:002008-09-16T14:29:38.247+08:00Travel News: Cebu Pacific flies Manila-Osaka<p><strong>Cebu Pacific (CEB),</strong> the airline business unit of Gokongwei-owned conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., will fly direct from Manila to Osaka, Japan three-times weekly starting on November 20, 2008. </p> <p><br /></p><p>Using its 179-seater A320 aircraft, the new service departs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 1:30pm and arrives in Osaka at 6:25pm. The return trip takes off at 7:10pm and arrives in Manila at 10:05pm.</p> <p><br /></p><p>Osaka is CEB’s first destination in Japan and it’s fifteenth in Asia after Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Pusan, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei. </p> <p><br /></p><p>Lance Y. Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO, said, “Japan has a very active and vibrant travel market. This service will be strategically important to the country’s tourism agenda and should also help us attain our goal of flying seven million passengers this year.”</p> <p><br /></p><p>He added, “The Manila-Osaka service will likewise allow our overseas Filipino workers to come home more frequently because of our trademark low fares. This will also generate interest among the Japanese market for our competitive medical and wellness tourism packages in the Philippines. ”</p> <p><br /></p><p>CEB is offering a one-way introductory fare of P1,999 on the Manila-Osaka route, a price cut of 70% from the current fares offered by other airlines. The seat sale will run from September 16 to 30, 2008 and is good for travel from November 20 to December 18, 2008. Fare is non-refundable and exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes.</p> <p><br /></p><p>After the seat sale, the lowest year-round ‘Go’ fare is P3,999, still a price cut of 40% from the current fares offered by other airlines for this route.</p> <p><br /></p><p>CEB explained that passengers who avail of their ‘Go Lite’ fares can get P200 off of their fares. Bookings can be made via cebupacificair.com, CEB’s call centers, sales offices or travel agents.</p> <p><br /></p><p>Gokongwei emphasized, “With this long awaited announcement to fly to Japan, we hope that the public will take advantage of our seat sale and book their flights now.”</p> <p><br /></p><p>“CEB is the only low cost carrier in the world operating to the three major North Asian countries with services to China, Korea and now Japan.” Gokongwei concluded. </p> <p><br /></p><p>CEB is RP’s leading airline to the ASEAN region. The airline flew 5.5 million passengers in 2007 and has the youngest fleet of aircraft in the Philippines.<br /></p><p><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2008/09152008.html"><br /></a></p><p><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2008/09152008.html">From Cebu Pacific News Archive</a><br /></p>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-23857378146019472862008-09-11T14:41:00.002+08:002008-09-11T14:49:05.844+08:00Travel News: 19th Philippine Travel Fair Triple X<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYlQsmQHct37K6Y_0mkjsoG8J7qSwPI14p2LEQojZlbtRN5-sGrclm5HXeXsRmDiMKUMA_6SXBQ3kl-b2WHCP60SBp5PhCRlnHDE72c5ocn_al0KJ-VAFiNnHDxh6mlAeAxrltevOHDho/s1600-h/philtravelmart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYlQsmQHct37K6Y_0mkjsoG8J7qSwPI14p2LEQojZlbtRN5-sGrclm5HXeXsRmDiMKUMA_6SXBQ3kl-b2WHCP60SBp5PhCRlnHDE72c5ocn_al0KJ-VAFiNnHDxh6mlAeAxrltevOHDho/s400/philtravelmart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244652109593156930" border="0" /></a>The yearly 3 day travel fair in the country is happening again tomorrow at SM Megamall's Trade Hall. this is the day all the travel junkies out there have been waiting for. the theme for this year is xtreme i think they will focus on the adventure side of the Philippines so if your up for some cheap travel adventure then head on to SM Megamall Tomorrow Sept 12-14 2008.travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-75202062107176078252008-07-29T14:21:00.006+08:002008-09-18T14:15:40.596+08:00Puerto Galery Trip Report<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAm9GDq7ELuGDC9coopN42oKDHEjIE1DlXAP_qaGyBPn-5qdE8al7QNSLo-09CQ_V7CEAkw2Q3iQk7Nip40zVRys7kHu2lMW3Qw79unNVqESkKEjOjSs2h_yZIZhTP59qrMseRWPLdCC9z/s1600-h/CIMG1141.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAm9GDq7ELuGDC9coopN42oKDHEjIE1DlXAP_qaGyBPn-5qdE8al7QNSLo-09CQ_V7CEAkw2Q3iQk7Nip40zVRys7kHu2lMW3Qw79unNVqESkKEjOjSs2h_yZIZhTP59qrMseRWPLdCC9z/s400/CIMG1141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228328103716172738" border="0" /></a>Hello readers soooory for not updating i was so busy these past few weeks have a lot of things to do. i was stress out and one of the best thing to ease your stress is to go out of town. so i invited my friends to go to puerto galera over the weekend for some r&r and the island never failed to pamper me. though prices are starting to skyrocket in the island starting from the port where you buy the banca tickets and terminal fee. my last trip to puerto galera was last January its just one day a very short trip so this time we decided to stay for 3 days and we are so lucky that the typhoon didn't spoil our trip. it was sunny in the island for the whole 2 days but the waves are so big so we wasn't able to swim that much. but we are able to do snorkeling and of course party at night. like what i have said in my previous post, party in galera is one of the best beach party here in the Philippines just dont forget to try the signature drink of the island the mindoro sling.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting To Puerto </span><br /><br />Puerto Galera is 3 to 5 hours away from manila you can go by car or by bus there are several bus going to batangas port scattered all over the metro they are in taft avenue,buendia,cubao and alabang. fare is 180php and then the boat fare from batangas port to puerto galera is 280 php if you purchase a one way ticket but if you get the roundtrip ticket u will have a 60 php dicount so instead of 560 php it will be just 500 php and then u will have to pay the 50 php environmental fee. so its 910 php all in all for the fare.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where To Stay</span><br /><br />I highly recommend vm or white beach resort as we always stay there ever since though there are lots of resort to choose in the island i already feel at home at the whote beach resort friendly staff and very accomodating and the resort is loceted conveniently.<br /><br />For Hotel Accomodation and Activities In The Island You Can contact A Good Friend Of Mine Mrs. Precy Hayag She Is Very Nice and Friendly and Doesnt Overpriced on Her Water Sports Activities Just Haggle.<br /><br />Precy Hayag<br />Call or text : +639206044368 or +639273633242<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Services Offered:</span><br />Snorkeling<br />Sightseeing<br />Island Hopping<br />Fishing<br />Hiking<br />Banana Boat<br />Jetski<br />Trip To Tamaraw Falls<br />and Parasailing<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Photo Gallery Of Puerto Galera<br /><br />Batangas Port Ticket booth<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2120018460102172752dHcbtM"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/24624/2120018460102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1504" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2378428440102172752OpNzAj"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/43604/2378428440102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1505" /></a><br /><br />Inside The Port<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2525841790102172752KSMEUd"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/42127/2525841790102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1133" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2888795230102172752DQsgGL"><img src="http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/11234/2888795230102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1134" /></a><br /><br />On Our Way To White Beach<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2014602270102172752dZBiWg"><img src="http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/39624/2014602270102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1140" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2700439740102172752fkipER"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/43465/2700439740102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1141" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2043579570102172752giJqUq"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/41497/2043579570102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1142" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2913706880102172752fZRmab"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40689/2913706880102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1143" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2974297820102172752iSqgls"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/27073/2974297820102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1144" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2849778240102172752DzOmPj"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/41998/2849778240102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1145" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2203674630102172752qFPBZS"><img src="http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/35219/2203674630102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1146" /></a><br /><br />Sunset At White Beach<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2021420040102172752ckjXbl"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/14219/2021420040102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1167" /></a><br /><br />The Funny Entertainers At White Beach<br /><br />She is Monica<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2725466020102172752DoEPcZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40349/2725466020102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1257" /></a><br /><br />My good friend jonah<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2834558040102172752mnliSy"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/43571/2834558040102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1251" /></a><br /><br />Korean loves her she is beyonce<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2666834200102172752dmIjuX"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/20312/2666834200102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1259" /></a><br /><br />very sexy dianne<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2387807770102172752wplHDt"><img src="http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/42832/2387807770102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1446" /></a><br /><br />the bitchy joan<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2069026670102172752HQnDAk"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/32238/2069026670102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1447" /></a><br /><br />cutie nicky and funny michelle<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2778105390102172752MOfHes"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/39712/2778105390102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1450" /></a><br /><br />Saturday morning at white beach<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2092454130102172752mepQyZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/42673/2092454130102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1275" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2978250520102172752NQwNPf"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/886/2978250520102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1276" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2740177250102172752RaxwqY"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/21934/2740177250102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1277" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2679713820102172752iROcFs"><img src="http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/43283/2679713820102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1278" /></a><br /><br />After snorkeling<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2669945440102172752XhCfEU"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/26328/2669945440102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1411" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2537994570102172752AxAKoU"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/13065/2537994570102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1412" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2461044580102172752jzojmI"><img src="http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/37025/2461044580102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1413" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2901930350102172752SAEPbz"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/35130/2901930350102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1414" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2195500910102172752lmNMpR"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/37148/2195500910102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1415" /></a><br /><br />VM and White Beach Resort<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2374061240102172752HWKBje"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/4467/2374061240102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2464162380102172752iTNGYw"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/19243/2464162380102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1471" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2520526000102172752iUXwrf"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/42894/2520526000102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1472" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209816020102172752cDvBuj"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/18095/2209816020102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1475" /></a><br /><br />Sunday Morning Its Time To Go<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2789359990102172752FsslBd"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/43222/2789359990102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1476" /></a><br /><br />Its started to rain<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2823815070102172752uuUrWE"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/42332/2823815070102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1487" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2837666110102172752YgnXpP"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/16030/2837666110102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1488" /></a><br /><br />More islands along the way<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2409204570102172752FXMVWt"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/10025/2409204570102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1495" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2143545750102172752eYwCVa"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/42326/2143545750102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1497" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2450939710102172752vnGBkN"><img src="http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/42342/2450939710102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1498" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2803990380102172752jkdRSb"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/41676/2803990380102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1499" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2035441520102172752bamzeI"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/42773/2035441520102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG1500" /></a><br /><br /><br />For more about pueto galera you can check out my older post <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;" href="http://letsgotophilippines.blogspot.com/2008/01/trip-to-puerto-galera.html">here</a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-21012971483974826252008-06-28T13:08:00.005+08:002008-06-29T07:42:16.924+08:00Baguio City Trip report<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6gP4em1pgq9xdrq8iTQslqru9-LNTQCryrMzfSXQCDQDjhjvzQODiEnxfkids4aNKwhiPiz2B0kAxAVhqEhcYAOZbC_kqIH10xrqqSvA4qb1W2RjDapoEFKnR8ZuEcQeE5m7QZPPDgr7/s1600-h/CIMG0592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6gP4em1pgq9xdrq8iTQslqru9-LNTQCryrMzfSXQCDQDjhjvzQODiEnxfkids4aNKwhiPiz2B0kAxAVhqEhcYAOZbC_kqIH10xrqqSvA4qb1W2RjDapoEFKnR8ZuEcQeE5m7QZPPDgr7/s400/CIMG0592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216819122004981778" border="0" /></a>After our exhausting trip to Bataan i decided to stay in Pampanga for one more day met with some friends for a night out got drunk and next thing i know me and my friend merz is on the bus on our way to baguio. its a city in the north of the Philippines it was established by Americans in 1900 and was dubbed as the Summer Capital Of The Philippines because of its cool weather almost all year long. baguio is about 5 hours away from pampanga and i thing 6 to 7 from manila we rode victory liner bus my favorite bus for northern trips it cost us 297 php from Dau terminal to baguio while it will cost you double when you are coming from manila. when we get off the bus we check out the tourist information cbooth too look for some cheaper accomodation all of them are cheap but we are looking for real cheap accomodation as we are just planning to stay for a few hours not over night so we just decided to walk around and found this transient house not so far away from victory liner teminal the location was nice its just a walking distance from the terminal and to the mall. they charged us 500 php for a few hours stay and told us that if we decided to stay overnight we will just have to add 100 php the place was nice the owners are kind and friendly and there is also a canteen downstairs. we decided to sleep for a while like 2 hours before we start our city tour. after 2 hours my ipod alarm its time to wake up so i ask for a towel went to the bathroom and was shock to find out that they dont have a heater well you can boil a water but i really dont have a time for that so its do or die i choose die hehe i felt like taking bath in oceans of antartica but i love it it was so refreshing.<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2359059610102172752NgGqKO"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/40808/2359059610102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0706" /></a><br /><br />So after we freshen up ourselves we decided to start our city our we started at by riding a taxi to mines view one of the must see tourist spot of the city it offers fantastic mountain view nobody will believed you went to baguio if you doesnt have a picture at mines view. so we stay there for like 20 mins and decided to move on our next destination Burnham Park one of the most famous park in the country you can do a lot of things here eat,go boating,biking and walk around. so we are enjoying our picture taking when suddenly we saw ella and the gang my sisters bestfriend i was shocked cause i wasnt expecting to see them there right at that moment i belived its really a small world hehe. so they ask us what are we doin there and we did not contact them that we are also going so i said it wa sunplanned and that we are going down in a while she told me to just go down tomorrow with them and just sleep at their room tonight so i said yes anyway i really dont wanna go home yet. so while at the park we eat some street food like quail eggs and some chicken barbeque then we go to SM City the biggest mall in the city that doesnt need aircon.<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2155906060102172752qCrZao"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/41933/2155906060102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0556" /></a><br /><br />We just decided to walked our way there and we pass by one of the most famous road of the city the beautiful session road i remember merz saying it feels like you are in new york or tokyo hehe and after a few minutes of walking we reach the mall so we roam a round for a while we found nothing special inside the mall as it is just the same as the other SM mall in the country expect they doesnt have aircon and the have a fabulous viewing point located at the 5th or 6th floor. then it started raining so we decided to go back to their hotel which is walking distance from the mall and near the Baguio Cathedral but since its raining we just took a taxi. their hotel was so beautiful and cheap Citylight Hotel i was really amazed that you can get a room for 400 php and its equipped with a tv but a common toilet and bathroom but not bad and the hotel comes with a restaurant and a bar which we visited later on that night. then the next day we continue our city tour starting off again to mines view because they wasnt able to visit the other day then to wright park because jaypee paula's son want to go horse back riding which cost 150 php for a 30 minute ride. then while they are enjoying horse back riding we decided to roam around wright park took the 150 plus stair up and check out the mansion the official residence of the president whenever she is in baguio especially during holy week. so after wright park we went to the baguio dry market to buy some pasalubong (souvenirs) and to buy some cheap vegetables. after that went back to the hotel to get our stuff eat lunch and ride the bus back to Pampanga.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting There: </span><br /><span class="mw-headline"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />By bus</span></span> <p><b><br />From Manila</b> </p><p>This is the most common and economical way to get to Baguio from Metro Manila. Several bus lines ply the Metro Manila to Baguio route with terminals scattered across the metro. It generally takes about 5 to 7 hours to get to Baguio by bus. An hour longer than it would by car due to stopovers along the way. </p> <ul><li><b>Victory Liner</b> <a href="http://www.victoryliner.com/" class="external autonumber" title="http://www.victoryliner.com/">[2]</a> has hourly bus service to Baguio from its Monumento Main terminal in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Caloocan_City" title="Caloocan City">Caloocan City</a>, Cubao (<i>+632</i> 727-4534) and Pasay (<i>+632</i> 833-5019 to 20) terminals. Buses are generally modern and air-conditioned but seats are sized generally for Filipinos and tall people would need to take advantage of the various stopovers to stretch their legs. Cost is just under 400 Pesos per person one way. A non-stop deluxe bus service is also available for 600 Pesos per person one way, snack is served during the trip. </li><li><b>Dagupan Bus</b>, Edsa cor. New York St., Cubao, Quezon City, Tel. <i>+632</i> 929-6123, 928-5639, 727-2330, 727-2287. Also serves the Manila to Baguio route via its Cubao Terminal. Buses leave on an hourly basis. </li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mw-headline"><br />By air</span> <p><a href="http://www.asianspirit.com/" class="external text" title="http://www.asianspirit.com/">Asian Spirit</a> (As of June 2007)flies Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Manila to Baguio. The flight takes only 50 minutes and lands in Loakan Airport which is about a 20 minute ride south of the city center. A return ticket costs 6,000 pesos. </p> <a name="By_car"></a><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mw-headline"><br />By car</span> <p>The only motorway from Manila to the south to get to Baguio via car is using the North Luzon Expressway which extends until Sta. Ines, Pampanga and there is no more motorway beyond this, only narrow roads such as the McArthur Highway. Visitors need to pass through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac and Pangasinan to get to Baguio quickly from Manila and the south. As much as driving is not advised for tourists in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Manila" title="Manila">Manila</a>, it is doubly risky to do it going to Baguio. There are three main routes leading up to Baguio by road, Kennon Road is the shortest taking only 30-45 minutes to climb from the foot of the mountain, Marcos Highway takes upto 1 hour to climb and Naguillan Road is 3 hours longer. All three roads can get blocked by landslides and Kennon Road with its long winding stretches is both scenic and dangerous. If you are intent on driving to Baguio, it would be best to hire a Filipino driver for this purpose. Most rental car companies in the Philippines offer chauffeur driven rentals in addition to the usual self-driven rentals. </p><p>Visitors need to keep in mind that it while it takes at average 6-7 hours to get to Baguio by car, it takes much longer during holiday weekends like Holy Week.</p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Places To Check Out :<br /></span><b><br /></b>Camp John Hay - the former R&R facility for American military personnel during the American occupation. Was turned over to the Philippine Government in 1991. Now under the auspices of the Bases Conversion & Development Authority (BCDA), Camp John Hay is now a sort of country club complete with an 18-hole golf course, horseback riding, camping and many more. A condotel has also been in operation since 2001.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mines View </span>- enjoy the view of the beautiful mountain scenery<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Session Road</span> - the main thoroughfare of Baguio, where most of the city activity is centered.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Philippine Military Academy</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wright Park</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Burnham Park</span> - go for a walk or go rowing on the small lake (100 pesos per hour).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Strawberry Fields</span> - go strawberry picking which is a jeepney ride out of the main city.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Riverside Hotel </span>- Enjoy Hot Spring Swimming Pools in a Valley surrounded by Lush Green Vegetation and stay the night (just 19Km from City Center), near the two Asin Tunnels drilled by the Spanish colonizers using prisoners of war during the second part of the 19th.century, one 158 feet and the other 95 feet long (starting at 1,300 pesos per night).<br /><br />If your going to visit baguio during the month of February you should check out the Baguio Flower Festival of famously known as The Panagbenga.<br /><br />For night out out in the city you might wanan check out Citylight Hotel or the bars at Nevada Square.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where To Stay:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Baguio"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Click Here</span></a><br /><br />but i strongly recommend<br /><br />The Citylight Hotel located at 245 Upper General Luna Road Baguio City<br />Contact No. (074) 444-7544 to 47<br /><br />Standard Single Room - 450php<br />Single bed with common toilet and bathroom<br /><br />Standard Twin - 900php<br />Two single beds with common toilet and bathroom<br /><br />Standard Double - 1,200php<br />One doeble bed with toilet and bathroom<br /><br />De Luxe Double - 1,600php<br />One double bed with toilet and bathroom-carpeted<br /><br />De Luxe Twin - 1,800php<br />Two semi double beds with toilet and bathroom<br /><br />Family Room - 2,200php<br />Two semi double beds with balcony<br /><br />Executive Suite - 2,800php<br />One Room with double bed and living room<br /><br />Presidential Suite - 3,200php<br />One master bedroom with toilet and bathroom,one oom with two semi double beds with common toilet and bathroom<br /><br />Apartelle 1 - 3,200php<br />One master bedroom with toilet and bathroom,one oom with two semi double beds with common toilet and bathroom and fully furnished kitchen<br /><br />Apartelle 2 - 4,000 php<br />One master bedroom with toilet and bathroom,one oom with two semi double beds with common toilet and bathroomand fully furnished kitchen and a balcony.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Gallery Of Baguio City<br /><br /></span><span>Marcos Highway Going To Baguio City</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2363636060102172752nilwaT"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/43786/2363636060102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0465" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2533493000102172752evSbCS"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/4541/2533493000102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0466" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2915568460102172752jlSjwk"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/42457/2915568460102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0467" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>View From The Transient House</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2020844370102172752Tugjnt"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/34570/2020844370102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0469" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2781266680102172752EOKALb"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/40514/2781266680102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0470" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2085756250102172752HfEIlr"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/4736/2085756250102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0471" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>The Transient House</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2175953780102172752axJXDc"><img src="http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41314/2175953780102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0475" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2279507160102172752xxrIqR"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/41325/2279507160102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0476" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>Microtel Inn </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2908751560102172752OeBytJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/29564/2908751560102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0480" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2973836420102172752xerNji"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/25370/2973836420102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0481" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>Victory Liner Bus Terminal</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2112649960102172752VmtnQS"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/41301/2112649960102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0482" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>Mines View</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2210038380102172752orhUrj"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/43755/2210038380102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0522" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2203953810102172752RhPHzq"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/41546/2203953810102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0493" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2525849580102172752xOgagv"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/39858/2525849580102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0515" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2065247860102172752ZqVBmq"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/39592/2065247860102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0520" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2422072470102172752OMpFJX"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/42311/2422072470102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0497" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2115965700102172752hQBxMM"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/1477/2115965700102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0498" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2613453730102172752YEejqO"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/41193/2613453730102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0499" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2144910780102172752cuvShV"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/41869/2144910780102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2481034800102172752QxqQKC"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/40054/2481034800102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0511" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2357365730102172752UcELFE"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/40852/2357365730102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0512" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2948566190102172752OOEUtZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/40727/2948566190102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0513" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2646051570102172752AelnxT"><img src="http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/41800/2646051570102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0514" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2525849580102172752xOgagv"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/39858/2525849580102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0515" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>Burnham Park</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2210996790102172752aAjWji"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/40837/2210996790102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0529" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2430474330102172752bLhTwK"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/21077/2430474330102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2485770120102172752cnegix"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/42635/2485770120102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0531" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2486411700102172752BPBHvt"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/29242/2486411700102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0537" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2053783670102172752tOssvi"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/41564/2053783670102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0538" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2436150940102172752ycJjZC"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/15357/2436150940102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0541" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2555656470102172752tiypIZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/43786/2555656470102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0551" /></a><br /><br /></span><span>Session Road</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2392922870102172752qUURtI"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/10309/2392922870102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0561" /></a><br /><br /></span><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2155906060102172752qCrZao"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/41933/2155906060102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0556" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2753918370102172752cYnEYH"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/28354/2753918370102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0563" /></a><br /><br />SM CITY Baguio<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2594643990102172752vOvMJr"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/38548/2594643990102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0564" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2198916840102172752GyZIom"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/40939/2198916840102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0568" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2705917400102172752NJqfCb"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/41177/2705917400102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0569" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2282986420102172752xeOIVW"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/42996/2282986420102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0572" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2070316550102172752CmQYHd"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/42864/2070316550102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0573" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2446527360102172752QOmVlm"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/14266/2446527360102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0574" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2177489620102172752SxphBX"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/42763/2177489620102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0575" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2091360610102172752ppxKom"><img src="http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/41097/2091360610102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0579" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2967610220102172752dgOJtW"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/10912/2967610220102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0580" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2665765330102172752JanAJv"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/16588/2665765330102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0581" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2999235980102172752zMZMAk"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/40268/2999235980102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0582" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2862625410102172752rzusyb"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/42929/2862625410102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0583" /></a><br /><br />The Baguio Cathedral<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2121897320102172752qILNMw"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/8893/2121897320102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0592" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2008041030102172752BNFYee"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40593/2008041030102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0593" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2403061370102172752IavflT"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/15617/2403061370102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0594" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2285239510102172752SEGcTD"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/41523/2285239510102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0596" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2295442150102172752BFKyck"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/26838/2295442150102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0597" /></a><br /><br />The Bar At Citylight Hotel<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2239070870102172752bXRoip"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/41459/2239070870102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0618" /></a><br /><br />Rooms at Citylight<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2795885150102172752JpeiER"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/42689/2795885150102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0647" /></a><br /><br />Mines View Again<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2531770520102172752RuIlQU"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/34123/2531770520102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0653" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2383511410102172752bSoaih"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/28899/2383511410102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0656" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2036955290102172752IfctVb"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41347/2036955290102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2929232400102172752GnboTR"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/41896/2929232400102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0663" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2966629540102172752CJRrrd"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/2021/2966629540102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0664" /></a><br /><br />The Mansion and Wright Park<br /><a 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Market<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2167387640102172752KiXGGe"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/9371/2167387640102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0703" /></a><br /><br />Downtown<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2829111510102172752bAaKBK"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/16115/2829111510102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0705" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2359059610102172752NgGqKO"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/40510/2359059610102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0706" /></a><br /><br />Citylight Hotel<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2111137280102172752IHPDKO"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/40365/2111137280102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0707" /></a><br /><br />Our Messy Room<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2868780840102172752ofjkeb"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/5530/2868780840102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0712" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com169tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-82949385007013723562008-06-16T21:40:00.012+08:002008-06-17T03:49:51.271+08:00Sunset Cove Resort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_IKuM_mZRce3yOS7JBNlQzk4Z8SImrL7HpreVZnMY9CxQ-uzVQ7xAUJHX-jTSREJY4rtdTUO9gQlGkHcMrY6gZrX5abLNFCE5PT54lWlu8YB8FOl1ZLv-kCNmdGcrhAmNXdAXRrhSRy9/s1600-h/CIMG0295.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_IKuM_mZRce3yOS7JBNlQzk4Z8SImrL7HpreVZnMY9CxQ-uzVQ7xAUJHX-jTSREJY4rtdTUO9gQlGkHcMrY6gZrX5abLNFCE5PT54lWlu8YB8FOl1ZLv-kCNmdGcrhAmNXdAXRrhSRy9/s400/CIMG0295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212481933077263810" border="0" /></a>It was my bestfriends birthday last monday and she decided that we celebrate it in a different way something different from the usuall clubbin or karaoke party. so i told her why not celebrate it in a private resort but not far from the city. so we found Sunset Cove resort in Morong Bataan we think it was a great place to place to relax and get away from the busy city life.but on the day of her birthday much drama have happen she had fight with her bf so she just decided to ditched bataan and just go to baguio so off we rode the bus to baguio and just when we were on our first bus stop in tarlac city she told me that we are not going to baguio anymore cause her bf is coming to pick us up and were just goin to bataan isntead can i just say a waste of time. well i didnt have prob with that its her day. so we get off the bus and wait for he's bf and after a few minutes he'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHVuHJkLXEfviTbxT9x-3ivdBzaRZ5Dsl8mHqAa2Av4hqMNyr-xQEeUDsy7EPb5thbWRpB174RoNc9GqRmAh9VeySQqwxN0TtQkL1RJGmqH6ybkklphTJX_elsJwr0XbKcub0Z1D1ikM0/s1600-h/CIMG0282.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHVuHJkLXEfviTbxT9x-3ivdBzaRZ5Dsl8mHqAa2Av4hqMNyr-xQEeUDsy7EPb5thbWRpB174RoNc9GqRmAh9VeySQqwxN0TtQkL1RJGmqH6ybkklphTJX_elsJwr0XbKcub0Z1D1ikM0/s200/CIMG0282.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212483999309663778" border="0" /></a>s already there and started our journey to bataan i was so excited. we leave tarlac at around 4 pm we took the newly opened Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway and can i just say wow it was so great the view was stunning no traffic hehe and the view was just so greeeen. after a few minutes we already reach the exit we took the dinalupihan exit which is the wrong exit so the supposedly 2 to 3 hours trip became an exhausting 8 hours journey sounds like we went to pagudpud or somewhere. i love road trip but that was scary as it was night time already and we really dont know where we goin we are short on gas and the car is acting crazy say hello to overheat. and all the people that we asked for direction seems to just sending us to hell they dont know about the res<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8-rDmK3UVDujNIKeHE69k375_ccpFGN-UicUcjAjUmfuJIi9xvIPTWWGFPwXty2YqQGAx2t0Qd1SCbg2swQJvoKBzDbipHbGXu6pge_36ewjBZ2YJcWdDYuYyeiH9uUHEuan9Zc0m4Of/s1600-h/CIMG0346.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8-rDmK3UVDujNIKeHE69k375_ccpFGN-UicUcjAjUmfuJIi9xvIPTWWGFPwXty2YqQGAx2t0Qd1SCbg2swQJvoKBzDbipHbGXu6pge_36ewjBZ2YJcWdDYuYyeiH9uUHEuan9Zc0m4Of/s200/CIMG0346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212485489826828146" border="0" /></a>ort and we cant contact the resort. we started loosing hope and just wanted to go home till we dound this bataan technology something there the guards was very helpfull to help us find what we are looking for. and finally after almost 8 hours on the road we finally found the resort which is only 20 minutes away if we only took the subic exit and not the dinulupihan well past is past and atleast nothing bad happen to us. when we reach the resort its already closed but they still open up for us and was really shocked on what happen. my best friends birthday wasnt celebrated in the resort but instead on the road hehe. when we get to the resort we decided to order some beer and some chips before going to sleep and decided to woke up early to hit the beach. then we woke up at around 8 am had breakfast and went to the beach after. we had fun at the resort though we didnt stayed that long still we enjoy the trip and the place it was very relaxing and the staff are very accomodating. we will definitely comeback. last week was roadtrip week cause after my bataan trip i did the very unexpected baguio trip with merz watch out for my baguio trip report.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there:</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">Sunset Cove is located at Morong, Bataan. Just a few minutes outside SBMA and Ocean Adventure.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Any questions or inquiries?<br /><br /><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contact:</span> <b>0926-7110155</b> (Paolo) or <b>0928-5001132</b> (Cecile).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates:</span> Starts At 2000 php and 150 php entrance fee.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Gallery Of Sunset Cove<br /><br /></span><span>SCTEX<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2361481720102172752dqRbVw"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/41327/2361481720102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0277" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2364403970102172752gXCMJm"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/41269/2364403970102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0278" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2791749760102172752lZCLee"><img 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src="http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/43430/2302359400102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0306" /></a><br /><br />Rooms<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2921650860102172752mOILCE"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/42397/2921650860102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0346" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2638873040102172752LyhyvH"><img src="http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/30777/2638873040102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0347" /></a><br /><br />Resort<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2927276810102172752GesHPM"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/42700/2927276810102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0304" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2512503390102172752hCUYVt"><img src="http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/42340/2512503390102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0311" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2754330730102172752LLKnXc"><img 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src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/40895/2749439370102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0408" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2384163470102172752Rvrecy"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/6865/2384163470102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0409" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2307274370102172752FtmSzq"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/41111/2307274370102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0404" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2888377700102172752vPazpQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/35091/2888377700102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0403" /></a><br /><br />Pavillion Entertainment Area<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2377140520102172752gtjzln"><img src="http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/13317/2377140520102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0298" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2825155020102172752EmGUzV"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/20223/2825155020102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0303" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2986433340102172752KjgzFi"><img src="http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/37877/2986433340102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0376" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2193403290102172752lSwchb"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/27775/2193403290102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0377" /></a><br /><br />Cottages and Beach Front Area<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2470699000102172752SQIyyK"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/42554/2470699000102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0321" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2107632180102172752zEIOjJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/40621/2107632180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0350" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2275628310102172752RhUZHQ"><img 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src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/38584/2616986950102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0383" /></a><br /><br />The Beach<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2143403180102172752BdvCGR"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40945/2143403180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0294" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2635510320102172752pFwBpD"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/39902/2635510320102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0295" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2084408860102172752FeeaxA"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/22677/2084408860102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0296" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2094825160102172752xoCZdy"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/40495/2094825160102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0327" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2703074940102172752oDvCmO"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/40473/2703074940102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0341" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2469944610102172752HObayo"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/41215/2469944610102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0342" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2439594660102172752dIxdvH"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/41578/2439594660102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0356" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2692821940102172752MkOtar"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/29342/2692821940102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0357" /></a><br /><br />View From Our Terrace<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2915561120102172752QJUqrg"><img src="http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/41567/2915561120102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0291" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2726880070102172752FSCnLy"><img src="http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/12262/2726880070102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="CIMG0292" /></a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-32203792756090631732008-05-27T13:30:00.004+08:002008-05-27T13:51:33.535+08:00Feature: Tricycle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P-YH0FId3_JAfUQCA1CI2ofsCFLGepCfp7myRdxodHv8zB8gzdvxhmukc1A7DaMKNgZSGXDSnOYlK702hnXfqwROcYGAdgLhlAVA4YfkTjgwTb8UBR1j0BiQj1_p97Z7uBBfajEl_zIC/s1600-h/trike1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P-YH0FId3_JAfUQCA1CI2ofsCFLGepCfp7myRdxodHv8zB8gzdvxhmukc1A7DaMKNgZSGXDSnOYlK702hnXfqwROcYGAdgLhlAVA4YfkTjgwTb8UBR1j0BiQj1_p97Z7uBBfajEl_zIC/s400/trike1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204930120960232706" border="0" /></a>Next to jeepneys and taxi's another form of transportation here in the Philippines are the tricycle. they are the kings of Philippines inner roads and alleys and sometime you can even see them on national highway. tricycle or better known here as trikes is a cheaper way to get to your exact destination though in some places trike can be pricey cause in some provinces its their main way of transportation to the next city or town. but here in the city trikes usually used for street to street hopping or from one village to the next. trikes varies in different regions of the Philippines the trikes in Visayas and Mindanao are much bigger looks like a mini jeepney that can accommodate 10 person or more wherein here in the city it usually can sit 3 to 4 person only. trikes are very similar to Thailand's tuktuk.<br /><br />Photo Gallery Of Tricycle<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2874646410102172752QOcpxw"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/40924/2874646410102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="tricycle425cbig" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2896497660102172752KdJgIa"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/18762/2896497660102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Bikecab1" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-57968388254952901632008-05-22T11:55:00.003+08:002008-06-02T05:36:46.299+08:00Basic Tagalog LanguageWhen travelling to other country learning the local language is one of the interesting part of the trip .well you dont have to learn the whole language unless you really want to but atleast learn some basic and usefull phrases that you can use while travelling around that country especially if you are in a country where english is not that used often. In The Philippines tourist dont have that much problem talking to locals as filipino have a good knowledge in english. well anyway here are some of the basic tagalog words.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mabuhay!</span><br />Good morning <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Magandang umaga</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"></span>Good afternoon <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Magandang hapon</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"></span>Good evening <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Magandang gabi</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"></span>How are you? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kumusta ka?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"></span>Good/Fine <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mabuti</span><br />Goodbye <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Paalam</span><br />Beautiful <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Maganda</span><br />You are beautiful <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Maganda Ka</span><br />I love you <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mahal Kita</span><br />Cheap <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mura</span><br />Expensive <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mahal</span><br />Small <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Maliit</span><br />Big <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Malaki</span><br />He/She <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Siya</span><br />How many? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Ilan?</span><br />How much? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Magkano?</span><br />How? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Paano?</span><br />I/We <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Ako/Tayo</span><br />No <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Hindi</span><br />Thank you <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Salamat</span><br />Please <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Pakiusap</span><br />Time <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Oras</span><br />What? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Ano?</span><br />When? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Kailan?</span><br />Where? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Saan?</span><br />Who? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Sino?</span><br />Why? <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Bakit?</span><br />Yes <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Oo/Opo</span><br />You're Welcome <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Walang anuman</span><br />You <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Ikaw</span><br />They <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Sila</span><br />Up <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Taas</span><br />Down <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Baba</span><br />Left <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Kaliwa</span><br />Right <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Kanan</span><br />North <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Hilaga/Norte</span><br />East <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Silangan</span><br />South <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Timog</span><br />West <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Kanluran</span><br />Far <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Malayo</span><br />Near <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Malapit</span><br /></div>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-54616256114349756992008-05-03T00:08:00.019+08:002008-05-23T22:05:56.818+08:00Boracay Trip ReportI'm back from my boracay escapade and it was amazing it always feels like it's my first time and its always hard leaving the island it always took me a few days to move on. arrrrgggggghhh i wanna go back now hehe. i went with two of my friends we decided to go by boat instead of plane because we want to experienced it and we are on a budget and even if not i would love to spend my money in the island rather than on my air fare. ok so let me share you now my lil bora adventure mmmmm just some of it hehe.<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2491330910102172752QgBfwV"><img src="http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/43225/2491330910102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 511" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Negros Navigation Porter's. Doin Their Dance Routine.</span><br /><br />DAY 1: Ok so we left Manila at around 6 pm the ship <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Negros Navigation</span> was scheduled to leave by 5 and good thing it didnt leave on time or we wont be able to get on the boat haha we get to pier 2 by 5:30 pm so thank god they waited for us. we paid for the economy as i thought its just fine but when we get there it was a chaos people are everywhere and occupying other beds especially those with kids so i said to my friends oh my i cant stay here, and so i went to the frontdesk and ask if we can upgrade our tickets to what is available cabin,business class or whatever but sadly no more available but instead she offer us to just stay to this semi business class room equipped with business class airplane seat and the room is free of charged so everybody can stay there and goodthing not everybody did. so i was happy about that we get there sleep and as soon as we woke up we are already near caticlan. <a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2673469230102172752TcqHqS"><img src="http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/43316/2673469230102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 552" /></a>we reach the port at around 7 am, docking and everything took about an hour so we were able to got off our boat at around 8 am all in all travel time from Manila to Caticlan was 13 to 14 hours. head inside the caticlan jetty port to pay for the terminal fee,environmental fee and boat fare all in all its 119.50 php or $2.<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2434275180102172752itXORK"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/10839/2434275180102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 561" /></a> rode the boat and we reach the cagban port in about 15 mins and rode the trycycle to station 3 the trycycle fare is 20 php per person but if you want it to leave right away and not wait for other passenger anymore you will have to pay 100 php for that. then 10 mins after and we are already in paradise.<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2684777460102172752brLpZK"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/42435/2684777460102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 562" /></a> i called up <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.orchidsboracay.com/index.htm"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Orchids Resort</span></a> to tell them that we already reach station 3 so they instructed us to stay in<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Andoks </span>restaurant and wait there and their staff will pick us up. 3 mins later and here is gerry (orchids staff) to pick us up and take us to our temporary home in paradise and thats the fabulous orchids resort. well nothing special about the resort compare to the high rise resort like <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Regency</span> and other's but the resort have a very homey ambiance and very great friendly staff so it feels like you were staying in a 5 star hotel even if your not. it cost us 915 php a night for their fan room it has 3 beds and a clean bathroom with hot and cold shower and you can request for a cable tv with extra chrage of 2$ a night. the resort is equipped with WIFI and free kitchen use for all the guest. the first thing i did when we get to our room was took a shower rest for a while and then head on to station 1 for our first lunch. we are really planning to eat at cafe lupe but too bad we cant find it we ask some local where it is located now some say its close some say it is still open grrrrrrr were hungry so we just opted for other restaurant we ended up at this BED Space inspired restaurant called <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Boracay Plaza<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2866510150102172752LPlCjH"><img src="http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/42270/2866510150102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 595" /></a></span>. the food was not that bad we spend 300 php each on our first lunch. after lunch we went to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Mall</span> to do some pasalubong shopping mmmm maybe you are wondering why buying pasalubong on the first day ha? hehehe well they scared they will spend all their money and not be able to buy pasalubong hehe. so they bought some boracay necklace and anklets no shirts as its expensive in the mall i told them to buy shirts in the <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Talipapa</span> a cheaper version of the <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D' Mall</span>. after the mall went back to our room and put on our swimsuits lol. orchids resort is not a beach front so we do hangout infront of <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Arowana Resort</span> and Restaurant for our sunbathing and inorder to do that we have to order in their resto i did order 3 san mig light for the 3 of us then we also order some sandwich and i tell you their sandwich are fabulous sooo yummmy. while relaxing in the sun my friend decided to have he's henna tattoo he paid 100 for it. we stayed at arowanas up to 6 pm then move on to farther down south to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Casa Camilla</span> where my american friend is staying for a long time. and there we we have our dinner next to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Casa Camilla</span> the ever Fabulous resort and Restaurant <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Blue Mango<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2605254340102172752JxhRgS"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/38534/2605254340102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 656" /></a> </span>oh my i just cant get enough of their food and desert. that night i had a lasagna then after we tried on their dessert Monkey Madness. after dinner the rain poured in so werent able to go home and i was sooo pissed as it was our first night and it rained i said to myself how can i party? the rain lasted for about 2 to 3 hours so we decided to hang out at Blue Mango first i had some vodka sprite. then after some drinks the rain went away so we rush in to our room fix ourselves and head on to station 1 to party since its still raining we decided to just rode on the tricycle and check out <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Cocomangas </span>first. as soon as we get inside cocomangas the rain poured in so hard again. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Cocomangas</span> was not that appealing to me anymore compare to the first time i was there good thing their drinks was still one of the best. after we finish our Illusion jar (310 php) we head on to our next destination to the beach front bar we started it off at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Guilly's</span> it was jampacked no table for us so we checked out the bar next to it one of my fave <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Club Paraw</span> there i had some Vodka RedBull or they call it PitBull (170 php) stay there till around 3 am then people started to vanish so we decided to call it a night. i wanted to walk to station 3 as i wanna drop by <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Mall</span> and check out this restaurant that serves soup all day but sad to say they are not around anymore so we just decided to go home but when we get to station 3 we saw people are still partying over at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Juice </span>so why go home when we can still stay and party still we stay for a while and i had a few vodka sprite (70 php). then went home at around 4:30 am.<br /> <a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2300310080102172752cUAcLa"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/42275/2300310080102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 854" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Juice Bar station 2</span><br /><br />DAY 2 I woke up at around 12 noon with a headache and very bad stomach maybe because of all the drink i had so i was craving for a very hot Shrimp Sinigang. so we head on to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Mall</span> to search the place with best sinigang and we ended up at this place called <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mikay's</span><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2016641820102172752WQdjNX"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/20003/2016641820102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 731" /></a> and indeed they have great Sinigang there its 190 php per order and they say its good for 2 person well its not cause it was for 4 person lolz. after our yummy lunch i was feeling ok now so we roam around <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Mall</span> bought some stuff then head on to the tourist center to check some email internet at tourist center will cost you 70 php per hour minimum of 30 php and if you reach the 30 minute plus period you will have to pay the whole one hour. after tourist center went back to our fave hangout arowana for some fun in the sun. at about 4 pm that day the rain poured in again so we decided to just get inside our room. i had some sandwich that night for dinner at arowanas smoked bacon sandwich for 120 php. after dinner relax for a while watch tv then head on to station 1 to party again.<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2472680180102172752AKBerD"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/21261/2472680180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 873" /></a><br /><br />DAY 3 I was not that wasted the other night so i woke up early for some sunbathing. so i ordered frozen ice tea 70 php. lay down on my beach bed and listen to bob marley. i stayed under the sun till lunch time there i met a few people from other countries there's a German girl who's been stayin in the island for around 2 months already and the couple from Seatle. i had a great time chatting with them we just talk about how beautiful the Philippine is, and i also told them that Philippines was not all about Boracay and Palawan there are many more places worth visiting. after sunbathing i went to station 2 to deposit some money at BPI Bank and then went to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Budget Mart</span> supermarket to buy some bread and drinks. then went back to our hotel for lunch we just order rice at the hotel's kitchen that day for 10 php and then we just open my corned beef. after lunch sleep went outside to swim drank a few beers. and head on to the farthest part of station 3 the<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> Angol Point</span> where the most Fabulous resort hotel in the island is located and thats the <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Lorenzo South</span> too bad it was sold now to the koreans. we had some picture taking there at the rock formation then went back home as the rain was starting to poured in again yes it was raining everyday when we were there. grrrrrrrrrrrr.<br /><br />DAY 4: My day started with some fun in the sun, lots of picture taking, then lunch at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Big Mama's</span> in station 1 its a Tapsilogan their price start at 70 php up and tell you its very yummmmyyyy. i ordered spamsilog on a hot afternoon hehe. then went to D'Talipapa for some more pasalubong shopping. i bought some shirts 75 php each, cute ankle bracelets with colorful stones for 20 php each, sarong for 240 each and a necklace with ivory pendant or i dont know what was that for 50 php haggled for 40 php. just a tip whenever you do your shopping in boracay whether in <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D' Mall<br /> </span> or in <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D'Talipapa<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2408966840102172752XDKhAF"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/42621/2408966840102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1011" /></a></span> try your best to haggle and do your shopping in the afternoon around 5 pm up. after shopping its time for our last swim, and more picture taking it was a very nice day the weather was just so perfet no rain. so we decided to have some picture taking. around the island from station 3 we went to the grotto to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Friday's Resort<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2381785520102172752QynIcZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/38849/2381785520102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1078" /></a></span> all the way to the The <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Nami Private Villa's</span> they got a very nice view there. wow it was the most beautiful day during our stay and i say it was one of the most tiring too we just walk the whole 5 or 7 km island wow. then as we are goin back <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Club Paraw</span> have just laid thiere beach mat and pillows it was so inviting not to mention its happy hour. so we decided to sit down relax do people watching and wait for the sunset. i ordered the buy 1 take one<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> kamikaze for 120 php</span>. i actually wanted to go to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Jonah's</span> but there's a lot of people already so we just stay at paraw and watch the most fantastic sunset. i was so happy that i was able to saw the sunset before we leave.<br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2379352240102172752WktAMV"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/41651/2379352240102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1012" /></a><br /><br />Day 5: Woke up at around 9 am went to the western union office to collect my adsense payment finally my first experienced hehe.on my way to the resort i decided to ordered Sinigang at Boracay Ocean Club its a Fabulous resort in station 3 you should check it out and oh my the Sinigang na Hipon was a winner as in champion. went back to the hotel after pay for our balance and say goodbye to the most wonderful staff of the resort they are all kind to us we'll never forget them. went to casa camilla to say goodbye to alan my very good friend and went back to orchids to fix my messy stuff we were able to check out at around 2 pm the check out time was 12 noon but because they are very kind no more extra charge hehe. hayyyyy the part that i hated most riding the trike to Cagban Port the fare is still the same 100 php for charter ride. then pay another 50 php terminal fee and 20 php boat fare at Cagban Port. then when we get to Caticlan i called up RODATSCO to buy our ticket on our way back to manila. we did not wait for the next Negros Navigation trip as it will be on May 3 so we just decided to do The R.O.R.O instead it cost us around 1000 php all in all for the Caticlan Manila trip.<br /><br />It was again a fantastic trip i enjoyed it soooooooo much and as i said it always feels like the first time i dont wanna leave boracay everytime im there. and also it makes me sad that the island was over commercialized now lots of establishment being put up just everywhere in the island. i just hope that despite all this the government of boracay will be able to preserve the island and for everyone to experienced it forever.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">My Boracay Recommendation</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Places To Eat :</span> Mikay's Cuisine At D'Mall,Andoks,Big Mama's,Smoke,D'Talipapa and Blue Mango At Station 3.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Places To Party :</span> Juice Bar Station 2,Club Paraw,Guilly's,Wave at Regency Hotel,Beachcomber and Cocomangas.<br />(Must Try Drinks are Adios Mother Fucker of Juice bar cost around 120 php not sure,Illusion Jar of Cocomangas for 310 php,Pitbull of Club Paraw, Beachcomber also has the best drinks of all their Kamikaze was to die for. its just a bit pricey if you want it blue it will cost you 300 php.) how much will you spend on your night is really depends on how alcoholic you are hehe. and also dont forget to check out the BBq's outside paraw.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thing's To Do :</span> Paraw Saling It Cost 500 php per hour you can contact my friend Alan Adkins and rent one of he's sailboat at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">+639062637077</span>.or Rent a Mountain Bike or ATV to Mount Luho or Puka Beach for the ATV ir will cost you 500 php for an hour and the number to contact is <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">+639192332390</span>, Island Hopping,Snorkeling,Parasailing,Reef Walking,Sunset Cruise and Scuba Diving are offered around the island so just try your best to haggle. but if you are really on a budget and dont have enough money for these activities there are lots of enjoyable activities for you to enjoy like Beach Hopping,Building Sand Castle,Sunbathing,People Watching,Swimming,or Picture Taking at Boracay's Famous Landmarks and dont Forget To Watch and Take a Picture Of The Boracay Sunset.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For Traveling By Boat</span> Try Negros Navigation or If <span style="font-weight: bold;">By R.O.R.O</span> contact RODATSCO at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">+639215245394</span> they offer vans from Manila To Caticlan and V.V its much better than taking the bus as it will cost u a lot of time of all the stop over they make.<br /><br />Where To Stay If Your On A Budget <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://letsgotophilippines.blogspot.com/2008/04/budget-hotels-in-boracay.html">Click Here</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Gallery Of Boracay :</span><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2448199030102172752UMLovB"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/43436/2448199030102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 550" /></a><br />St. Joseph The Worker Boat Of Negros Navigation.<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2099582790102172752UtxuYe"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/29678/2099582790102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 551" /></a><br />Small Boats At Caticlan Port<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2434275180102172752itXORK"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/41278/2434275180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 561" /></a><br />The Caticlan Jetty Port<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2740570190102172752MbTebt"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/43029/2740570190102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="P30-04-08_15.32" /></a><br />Inside The Caticlan Jetty Port<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2684777460102172752brLpZK"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/42435/2684777460102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 562" /></a><br />Boat Ride To Cagban Port<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2240033170102172752kvMrAF"><img src="http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40925/2240033170102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 626" /></a><br />First Day<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2075824590102172752Tcotnn"><img src="http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/41375/2075824590102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 569" /></a><br />Our Room at Orchids Resort<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2618149900102172752hMBxgy"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/23336/2618149900102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 570" /></a><br />Orchids Resort Fan Room For 915 php<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2109021570102172752QllSXa"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/31525/2109021570102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 628" /></a><br />Boracay Station 3<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2605254340102172752JxhRgS"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/25279/2605254340102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 656" /></a><br />My Favorite Restaurant and Resort in Boracay<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2042554320102172752idDusr"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/35063/2042554320102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 668" /></a><br />Cocomangas Bar<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2616544090102172752wQqOdR"><img src="http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/20194/2616544090102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 681" /></a><br />Station 1 at Night<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2973548830102172752ackgJQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/4984/2973548830102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 855" /></a><br />My Favorite Bar In Boracay "Juice"<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2811860080102172752WYfzUX"><img src="http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/39503/2811860080102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 877" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2867362560102172752QJkYmH"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/41671/2867362560102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 859" /></a><br />My Favorite Drinks at Juice Adios M.F<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2361142180102172752hRluxx"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/43261/2361142180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 871" /></a><br />Morning At Station 3<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2559000670102172752cbaWAr"><img src="http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/29985/2559000670102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 879" /></a><br />Palm Trees<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2525480060102172752PXxcXE"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/40769/2525480060102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 929" /></a><br />Boracay Regency At Night<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2493777180102172752ysjZca"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/40384/2493777180102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 938" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2220509110102172752FuVJsh"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/30540/2220509110102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 939" /></a><br />People Havin Fun At Juice<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2637741890102172752lVntda"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/42947/2637741890102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 989" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2283168090102172752gBmldI"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/43222/2283168090102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 990" /></a><br />Our Fave Hangout Infront Of Arowanas Resort and Resto<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2333122500102172752YmivWg"><img src="http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/40274/2333122500102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1001" /></a><br />The Boracay Ocean Club<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2699642080102172752mFguLz"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/18218/2699642080102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1006" /></a><br />Diving Anyone<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2507834810102172752DryXXA"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/40597/2507834810102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1007" /></a><br />Newy Open Resort at Boracay The Sands<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2866176470102172752wClDyS"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/35036/2866176470102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1010" /></a><br />Cheap Souvenir Shop At Talipapa<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2379352240102172752WktAMV"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/41651/2379352240102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1012" /></a><br />Afternoon at Station 3<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2468871830102172752yKtmYH"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/41742/2468871830102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1013" /></a><br />Station 3 goin to Station 1 and 2<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2975442340102172752YtwAKf"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/40322/2975442340102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2698611880102172752RKBDzh"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/42246/2698611880102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1035" /></a><br />The Tourist Center<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2856835660102172752APjxDU"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/41564/2856835660102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1037" /></a><br />Station 2 goin to Station 1<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2118392030102172752ecnrgP"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43211/2118392030102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 872" /></a><br />Nice Weather<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2329651430102172752YelkLL"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/42882/2329651430102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1211" /></a><br />Infront of Club Paraw After Sunset<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2609877760102172752myZZhA"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/32602/2609877760102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 662" /></a><br />Another Fve Drink The Illusion Jar of Cocomangas<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2557230410102172752KvUjla"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/43139/2557230410102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1130" /></a><br />Sunset<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2153121740102172752ndORlz"><img src="http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/42758/2153121740102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1158" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2783448140102172752sxrWte"><img src="http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/42600/2783448140102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1145" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2303096000102172752Rnlpze"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/21910/2303096000102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1098" /></a><br />Cliff along the way to Nami Private Villas<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2236489050102172752kmowVx"><img src="http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41570/2236489050102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1205" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2120757420102172752hdENgd"><img src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/41848/2120757420102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1154" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2678353820102172752PaLcFp"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42546/2678353820102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1145" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2557450110102172752KXphTf"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/10065/2557450110102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1131" /></a><br />Hanging out at Club Paraw Waiting For The Sunset<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2530716040102172752waSgRW"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/28036/2530716040102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1125" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2769064620102172752HcbaHa"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/26049/2769064620102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1130" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2560255000102172752bVLaXW"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/40765/2560255000102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1097" /></a><br />Clear Water At Near Nami Resort<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2437815200102172752VGdshm"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/19732/2437815200102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1107" /></a><br />The Nami Private Villas<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2128736910102172752wvpIIf"><img src="http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43300/2128736910102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1077" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2274926090102172752hvtZmM"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/31726/2274926090102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1075" /></a><br />I Forgot The Name Of The Resort<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2965700950102172752FszkNO"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/43018/2965700950102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1058" /></a><br />Club Paraw Before Sunset<br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2249756340102172752NCtJSc"><img src="http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/33340/2249756340102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="Picture 1061" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-63352621686385811042008-04-24T14:48:00.003+08:002008-04-24T14:53:25.314+08:00Can You Keep Up<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0HyPlP0IaxM&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0HyPlP0IaxM&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Cocomangas Bar in Boracay is one of the place to party hard in the island and it is also famous for its "Still Standing After 15" its a set of 15 hard drinks and if you were able to drink it all up and still alive you got a free shirt,your name engrave on the walls of the bar and 1 point for your country. so before you try it watch the video on how they do it. i always wanted to try it but i dont think i can finish all 15 hehe. so i just stick to their Illusion Drink.<br /></div>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-38876571228466832542008-04-22T20:41:00.001+08:002008-04-22T20:43:35.510+08:00Happy Earth Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LvCA9Wp8gIpKP9YtB2MX1Mzjuo5Sygn5yuYzSPF3lLqjaBNzFA46f2_tFyQ_0lE5V-FuvZq2eChz4GcfgotH4avNHgrNivb7TmvIJ2oADZCyGiVgPAFmwe3gdtVOx53FDcPBGwniENdC/s1600-h/800px-Earth_flag_PD.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LvCA9Wp8gIpKP9YtB2MX1Mzjuo5Sygn5yuYzSPF3lLqjaBNzFA46f2_tFyQ_0lE5V-FuvZq2eChz4GcfgotH4avNHgrNivb7TmvIJ2oADZCyGiVgPAFmwe3gdtVOx53FDcPBGwniENdC/s400/800px-Earth_flag_PD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192049306379058658" border="0" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-18663209326166115642008-04-21T17:51:00.003+08:002008-04-21T17:58:07.398+08:00First Year Blog AnniversaryWow its been a year since i started this blog. and after almost 40,000 site visit im still at it hehe. thansk to all the people who have visited my blog especially those on a regular basis thanks. and to those who love to leave comments and sending me emails thanks and forgive me if im late in replying on your mails and questions. to all the blogger that have linked me up thanks and more power to your blogs too. im goin to bora this sat to celebrate lol. more power to me...travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-48744366835828148002008-04-12T11:48:00.010+08:002008-04-23T17:48:31.310+08:00Budget Hotels In Boracay<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1z5ttxOGFzT06ZyhZDKsLkd0Y21OrB30sX35sCzGzA0dKDmJ01ssbMRqcdXyPL8Ie6ry_Qh5LiPFNs_-Qq_e3llvIIA72NBdO_vhtuKp12TSQm0EVjfQkHJlTWOiAI53UPUK4HAj8b9W/s1600-h/144194017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1z5ttxOGFzT06ZyhZDKsLkd0Y21OrB30sX35sCzGzA0dKDmJ01ssbMRqcdXyPL8Ie6ry_Qh5LiPFNs_-Qq_e3llvIIA72NBdO_vhtuKp12TSQm0EVjfQkHJlTWOiAI53UPUK4HAj8b9W/s400/144194017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188219149984900370" border="0" /></a>Its the time of the year again to visit boracay, well we can do visit boracay all year round but summer is the best way to if you wanna go star spotting and party all night long till 10 am. can't wait for my comeback to boracay this coming april 25 this time we are going in by boat from manila. for a change and i dont have that much budget for transpo hehe it wont be boring anyway as i will be with my friends plus i can document it all and share it here so people who are on a low budget can have some tips on how to go by boat. anyway whenever we go to boracay i prefer to stay in station 3 except for my first one. i prefer to stay in station 3 not only they have good quality hotels there at a reasonable price but i just love how i sunbathe without people walking around. plus few people choose to stay there so mostly foreigner who prefer to stay longer are the ones in station 3 so its nice and not so noisy. for this trip i really did some research about budget hotels so i hop from forum to forum reading about people experience on low budget hotels in boracay especially this high season.<br /><br />so you think you cant get a room in boracay for under 2000php ($48) during the summer? well wait till you check out the hotels i will be posting<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boracay Budget hotels:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Boracay Courtyard </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates:</span><br />Superior (2 single beds) 1,400 php ($33)<br />Semi-deluxe (2 double beds) 1,700 php ($40)<br />Deluxe (2 double beds) 2,200 php ($53)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> Station<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 2</span> (at the back of Victory Divers), Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contact:</span> +63.918.937.6573 / +63.917.719.9970 / +63.922.844.4521 / +63.920.951.3665<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.boracaycourtyard.com/index.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>www.boracaycourtyard.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2727901870102172752CqhQAC"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/41199/2727901870102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="la isla bonita" /></a>La Isla Bonita<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates:</span><br />Standard Fan 1,500 php ($36)<br />Marble Air-Condition Room 2,500 php ($60)<br />Deluxe Air Condition Room 3,000 php ($72)<br />Suite Air-Condition Room 3,500 php ($84)<br />Family Room 6,500 ($156)<br />Princess Room 5,000 php ($120)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Beach Front, Boat Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts : </span>+63 (036) 288 35 01 +63 (036) 288 69 59 Mobile: +63 0918 305 1335<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://boracayislabonita.com/index.html">www.boracayislabonita.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Melindas Garden Boracay</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Standard Fan Room: 1400 php ($33)<br />Aircon Room: 2,500 ($60)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts : </span>+63 36 2883021<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.melindasgarden.com/">www.melindasgarden.com </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2987551740102172752PXNXQm"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/40442/2987551740102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="roquesplaceboracaylogo" /></a>Roque's Place</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates:</span><br />Fan Room : 900 php ($21)<br />Standard Air-Condition Room : 2,500 php ($60)<br />Family Room : 3,500 php ($84)<br />Deluxe Air-Condition Room 4,500 php ($108)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Just behind the tourist center in station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts :</span> +63 36 288 3356 Mobile +639212402991<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.roquesboracay.com/">www.roquesplace.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fat Jimmys Resort </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Fan Room : 1,500 php ($36)<br />Standard Air-Condition Room : 2,500 php ($60)<br />Superior Rooms : 3,000 php ($72)<br /><br />Free WiFi Resort<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts : </span>Manila Office +6326327583 Mobile +639224214785/Boracay Office +63362885562 Mobile +639167027985<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a href="http://www.fatjimmysboracay.com/">www.fatjimmysboracay.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2988652230102172752INqKHZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/40986/2988652230102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="dave_s-nt-ext2" /></a>Dave Straw Hat Inn</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Fan Room : 1,400 php ($33)<br />Standard Air-Condition Room : 1,960 php ($47)<br />Deluxe : 2,520 php ($60)<br /><br />*RATES ARE SUBJECT TO 10 % SERVICE CHARGE AND 12 % GOVERNMENT TAXES<br /><br />WIFI EQUIPPED RESORT<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts :</span> +63362885465 Mobile +639177168647<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.davesstrawhatinn.com/default.php">www.davesstrawhatinn.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2169785080102172752AljDAf"><img src="http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/16109/2169785080102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="room_r3_c1" /></a>Club Ten Boracay</span><span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Boracay Escapade II<br />Single Occupancy 5,800 php ($139)<br />Twin Sharing 3,700 php ($89)<br />Triple Sharing 3,500 php ($84)<br />Quadruple Sharing 3,200 php ($77)<br /><br />Inclusions<br />3 days / 2 nights Accomodation<br />Daily Breakfast<br />Roundtrip Boat and Land Transfer<br />Welcome Drinks<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Between Boat Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span><br /><br />For Inquiries about the package and for there normal room rate Contact +63362886024<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.clubtenboracay.com/contact.html"> www.clubtenboracay.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2766927090102172752MzeZMY"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/40947/2766927090102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="boracay-culpepper-lodge-nice-rooms" /></a>Culpepper Boracay</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Culpepper Room Rates Starts At 2000 php ($48) to 3500 ($84)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location : </span></span>Sunset 1, Sitio Manggayad, Boracay Island,<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts :</span> Email: boracayculpepper@yahoo.com or boracayculpepper@gmail.com<br />Yahoo Messenger : boracayculpepper<br />Telephone Numbers : 0063-36-288-5072<br />Mobile Numbers: 0063-919-8620-620 (Rommel Dizon) and<br />0063-916-6198-626 (Emily Dizon)<br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://boracayculpepper.com/">www.boracayculpepper.com </a><br /><br /><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2769427110102172752SsrBaH"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/7810/2769427110102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="villa camilla1" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Villa Camilla</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Fan Room : 1,700 php ($40)<br />Standard Air-Condition Room : 2,000 php ($48)<br />Semi-Deluxe : 2,800 php ($66)<br />Deluxe : 3,500 php ($83)<br />Family Room A : 4,500 php ($107)<br />Family Room B : 4,000 php ($95)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location : </span>Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts : </span></span>+63-36/288-3354 Email : <a href="mailto:Front_Desk@VillaCamilla.com">Front_Desk@VillaCamilla.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://villacamilla.english.maxfortune.com.tw/max/front/bin/home.phtml"> www.villacamilla.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2417411340102172752XCtKXp"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40881/2417411340102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="entrance" /></a>Orchids Resort</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rates :</span><br />Fan Room : 915 php ($21)<br />Air-Condition Room : 2,400 php ($58)<br />Cottages With Private Veranda (Fan Cooled) : 1,300 php ($32)<br />Family Villa : 5,000 php ($120)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location :</span> Station <span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contacts :</span> +63362883313/5079 Mobile +639172420833<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website :</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.orchidsboracay.com/index.htm">www.orchidsboracay.com</a><br /><br />**rates posted are for high season**travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-62750974611808497062008-04-08T15:11:00.002+08:002008-04-17T22:15:29.940+08:00Travel News: Universal Studios Theme Park Soon To Rise In RP<b> Universal Studios theme park soon to rise in RP</b><br />By Zinnia De La Peña<br />Monday, April 7, 2008<br />The arrival of a Universal Studios theme park in the Philippines is creating a huge buzz after the Genting Berhad Group secured the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.(Pagcor)’s nod for its proposed project within the Las Vegas-like Bagong Nayong Pilipino-Manila Bay Integrated Tourism City.<br /><br />Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer Efraim Genuino said the Genting Group has committed to develop 35 hectares of the 90-hectare prime reclaimed land facing Manila Bay into a world-class tourist destination.<br /><br />Genuino said the Genting Berhad Group is planning to invest $3 billion in the Manila Bay Integrated City, the Philippines’ biggest tourism development project.<br /><br />The Genting Berhad Group owns the Genting Highlands Resort in Malaysia and holds the exclusive development rights of film giant Universal Studios in Asia. It has teamed up with its subsidiary Star Cruises and Alliance Global Inc., the listed investment holding firm of retail tycoon Andrew Tan, for its proposed project in the $15-20 billion casino resort complex along Manila Bay.<br /><br />Genuino said the Genting Berhard Group’s proposal includes the development of leisure and entertainment facilities including a theme park, state-of-the-art theaters, amusement and cultural centers, retail and gaming center and hotels.<br /><br />Universal Studio’s movie-theme Hollywood park has 13 attractions based on movies including Shrek, Jurassic Park and The Terminator. Excluding its restaurants and theaters, the theme park alone draws about four million visitors a year.<br /><br />Besides Hollywood, Universal Studios has other parks in Orlando, Barcelona and Osaka, Japan.<br /><br />Another investor group, Aruze Corp. of Japan is planning to put up an integrated resort featuring a hotel with 2,000 standard rooms and 300 VIP suites; a major oceanarium targeted to be the world’s largest; theaters, a sports arena, a Holy museum and a giant ferris wheel similar to the London Eye to be known as the Manila Eye.<br /><br />The Aruze Group is likewise infusing $3 billion in capital for the development of 40 hectares of land in the Manila Bay Integrated City.<br /><br />Genuino said Aruze, a leading gaming machine maker known for its ties with the popular Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas and Macau, may start development of its project in the second quarter this year which may take two years to complete.<br /><br />Other groups whose project concepts have been approved by Pagcor include Bloomburry Investments Ltd. of Australia which will develop 15 hectares of the reclaimed prime land, and the SM Investments Corp. (SMIC).<br /><br />Bloomburry plans to build a hotel, sports arena and other tourist attractions.<br /><br />Genuino said SMIC has yet to hatch a plan for the Manila Bay Integrated City but said this would be a unique concept.<br /><br />Tessie Sy, SMIC vice-chair, said that aside from developments within the Mall of Asia complex along Roxas Boulevard, the company may work on something in the future to further promote the tourism estate.<br /><br />SMIC, together with international hotel firms Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific and Accor will develop and manage a 350-room hotel in SM Bay City, which will be located near the SMX Convention Center.<br /><br />Meantime, two administration congressmen supported yesterday the Integrated Tourism City, saying the nation should rake in billions in potential income from the project instead of growing grass on reclaimed land.<br /><br />“We also need jobs. We have 430,000 new college graduates a year, but not all can be absorbed by existing companies,” Palawan Rep. Antonio Alvarez, House trade and industry committee chairman, said in the midst of reports that Catholic bishops are opposing the plan.<br /><br />Manila Rep. Amado Bagatsing said he would prefer “that we grow money instead of grass on reclaimed land in Manila Bay.”<br /><br />Alvarez said the Pagcor project would put the country in a position to catch a portion of China’s increasing spending on gambling.<br /><br />“Due to China’s growing affluence, its 1.3 billion people are spending $70 billion in gambling bets a year, according to one estimate,” he said.<br /><br />He said the gambling revenues of Macau, a Chinese territory, increased by 47 percent to $10.34 billion last year and have exceeded those of Las Vegas.<br /><br />He said the Pagcor project could also prevent rich Filipinos from going to Macau or Las Vegas and would allow them to “just spend their money here.”travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-29754782011705122672008-03-03T04:02:00.007+08:002008-03-16T03:56:08.861+08:00Holy Week Destinations in the PhilippinesHoly week is just around the corner. for some its a season to pray and for forgiveness for all the sin they have committed while for some its a time for a vacation over a hard days of work. well for me i usually celebrate my holy week with family except for last 2006 as i went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Boracay</span> with a friend. but for this year i will just stay at home. and for those of you who are going to visit Philippines for the holy week here are some of the places worth visiting for the Lenten season.<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2459454090102172752YBAotN"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/17335/2459454090102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="la union12" /></a>La Union is fast becoming a favorite among local and foreign tourist especially for surfing enthusiast it is dub as the "Surfing Capital of the North" as well as " The Pilgrimage Capital of the North". The stretch of white and gray sand beaches along the towns of La Union is the main attraction to tourists. beaches to check out are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Buang</span> Beach,San Juan Beach, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Agoo</span> -<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Damortis</span> National Seashore Park,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Agoo</span>,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Caba</span> and White Sand. while in La union you can also enjoy its historic landmarks, cultural and man made attraction such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Museo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">de</span> La Union and La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2585112480102172752iIpvGX"><img src="http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/42568/2585112480102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="penitensya" /></a>Pampanga</span>- <span style="">province is located in the Central Plain of Luzon hemmed at all sides by all provinces in the region. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Pampanga</span> bound <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Bulacan</span> on the south and southeast, on the north by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Tarlac</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Nueva</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Ecija</span>, and on the northeast and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">westwise</span> by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Zambales</span>. if you want to experience different kind of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">holyweek</span> like men and women <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">crucified</span> live at your very eyes or men carrying cross and whipping their self to blood then head on to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Pampanga.</span> lots of activities going on there during <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">holyweek</span>. you can as well try to sing the pasyon is some places. plus you got to taste <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Pampangas</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">best</span> cuisine.<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2644274390102172752FcyPmX"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/33021/2644274390102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="1306979-travel_picture-baguio_city" /></a>Baguio- </span>Situated amidst the mountainous region of Cordillera, 1,500 meters above the sea, 250 kilometers north of Manila. Baguio City is one of the few places in the Philippines blessed with a cool climate. "The Summer Capital of the Philippines" is gifted with majestic mountain view,well preserved cultural and historical attraction. surely a one great destination for the whole family.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2265069320102172752bTDELN"><img src="http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/42879/2265069320102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="bohol-chocolate_hills" /></a>Bohol</span>- is one of the most sought after destination in the country. and the province is not about chocolate hills. it also boost majestic white sand beaches. some old churches and one of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">bohols</span> pride a visit to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">tarsier</span> sanctuary. how nice eh?<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2673913760102172752IvdxQu"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/28224/2673913760102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="cebu" /></a>Cebu- of course not to be outshine it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">wasnt</span> dub as "The Queen City of The South" for nothing. i consider <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">cebu</span> to be one of the must visit place for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">holyweek</span>. you can do almost everything there <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">wether</span> you are feeling <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">relegious</span> or just wanna lay down on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">cbu's</span> finest beaches.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2775566580102172752PjIfTf"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/18742/2775566580102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="42282704.sandbar" /></a>Camiguin</span> is a small volcanic island in the Philippines actually its the second smallest province in the country but as they say small things comes with big package cause this tiny town has a lots to offer from its white sand,hot springs and dive spots.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2005797000102172752KsJyNj"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/34176/2005797000102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="batangas" /></a>Batangas</span> this is the place for those who <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">dont</span> want to be far away from the city. especially for diving enthusiast.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2837691990102172752lAUxqF"><img src="http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/39704/2837691990102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="coron bay 01" /></a>Palawan</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Coron-</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">doesnt</span> need a further introduction as it is one of the most favorite among the top dive site in the country. but just for those who are clueless about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Coron</span> it is famous for its wreck diving not only in the Philippine but in the whole world it has a large <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">amunt</span> of historic sunken ships which can be visited and seen with great clarity. some of these famous wrecks are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Irako</span> Wreck,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Okikawa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Maru</span> Wreck,The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Akitsushima</span> Wreck,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Kagyu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Maru</span> Wreck,Olympia <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Maru</span> Wreck and more.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46"><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2655263130102172752bwlcAl"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/39316/2655263130102172752S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="puerto32" /></a>Puerto</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Galera</span>- one of the most visited place in the Philippines during the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">holyweek</span>. aside from its being near to manila it is also a good destination for a group of friends or family on a budget. good beaches and hard core party.<br /><br />and finally<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Boracay</span>. do i need to say more?<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2959640770102172752EHzzob"><img src="http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/31865/2959640770102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="800px-beach_boracay_2003" /></a><br /><br /><span style="">Images Via<br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiformales/484792321/">jiformales</a>,<br /></span>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-56814797953804583932008-02-17T09:24:00.004+08:002008-02-17T09:33:50.149+08:00Vote For Tubbataha Reef<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsp8c3kunEztOLABEDez1Q42tZCquTRRJlkpmMOpU_5ih9Pi7CilQwNBPgGzAIxGYhyBZ1OQl_0kr98wKqnx3NrhJvUb9XTO1c4jlsJ4iAoAEVlpZIM4SqAtGAciGT0P5djEsojayOp2E/s1600-h/Thumb290x218.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsp8c3kunEztOLABEDez1Q42tZCquTRRJlkpmMOpU_5ih9Pi7CilQwNBPgGzAIxGYhyBZ1OQl_0kr98wKqnx3NrhJvUb9XTO1c4jlsJ4iAoAEVlpZIM4SqAtGAciGT0P5djEsojayOp2E/s400/Thumb290x218.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167755389165774146" border="0" /></a>Please <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/?firstselect=6:78">Vote</a> for our very own <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/asia/c/TubbatahaReefReef/">Tubbataha Reef</a> to make it to the <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/index/">New7Wonders</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"> </span>of Nature. along side with the other natural wonders of the south east asian region. Tubbataha's currently at<a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/asia/c/TubbatahaReefReef/"> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">rank 28</span></a>. so what are you waiting for? if we help our Ms. Philippines bring home the miss Photogenic award in the Ms. Universe pageant every year im sure we can put Tubbataha to the 7 wonders of the world.<br /><br />To Vote <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/?firstselect=6:78">Click Here</a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-36667595476465084162008-02-04T15:07:00.000+08:002008-02-04T15:35:13.184+08:0012th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD6er5Xk-5qJ4mPdIzJ-uSxwyBMEbQIbS-jvcKD781B9jZ-fPdaZnWhUY5f5kuFBLoeNB2L17uN9AJwFaauPVTO4gxUsoaLm-BxDlBMC8BMnVKr1kCW669R0BnRi1WGFLWj_CgcTXPUUu/s1600-h/2200886091_ef8da3ae7e_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyD6er5Xk-5qJ4mPdIzJ-uSxwyBMEbQIbS-jvcKD781B9jZ-fPdaZnWhUY5f5kuFBLoeNB2L17uN9AJwFaauPVTO4gxUsoaLm-BxDlBMC8BMnVKr1kCW669R0BnRi1WGFLWj_CgcTXPUUu/s400/2200886091_ef8da3ae7e_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163023812526183490" border="0" /></a>Are you ready for a weekend of everything that flies? then head on to Clark Pampanga and experience "biggest aviation sports event in the country today". Hot air balloon and airplane pilots from all over the world fly into the Philippines to join their local counterparts in this breathtaking event. In addition to daily flights of the hot air balloons, other activities include: skydiving, daily flag jumps (a skydiver jumps with the Philippine flag while the National Anthem is played to the start of the day's activities); micro light demonstrations; small planes fly-bys and fly-ins; remote controlled airplanes exhibitions; aerobatics; light airplane balloon bursting competition; ultra-light formation flying and bomb dropping exhibitions; helicopter fly-ins and exhibitions; an air rally from Clark to Vigan; rocketry demonstrations; kite flying exhibitions; and races between ultra lights and motorcycles.<br /><br />Twenty one balloons are due to show-up this year with 19 hot air balloons flown by foreign pilots from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, England, Sweden, Hungary, The Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea. The other two balloons will be flown by Filipino pilots.<br /><br />Joining this years lineup are some balloons of unique designs. These new and colorful balloons include two innovative balloons – an octopus from Japan and a tiger from Germany.<br /><br />This years Hot Air Balloon Festival is to include a new and exciting addition called the “Clarksiyahan” – a “packet of activities” to be held from Feb. 8-10 at the CDC Parade Grounds. Clarksiyahan, is to feature a drag race, bikini open, spelling quiz/bee, PEP squad competition, inter-school street dancing, locators’ product selling, and the Johnny Walker rave party and fashion show.<br /><strong><strong><br />Getting There:<br /><br /></strong></strong>Getting to the Clark Freeport Zone, otherwise known as the Clark Special Economic Zone by car is easy. Simply needs to take the North Luzon Expressway from Manila and exit at Dau, Mabalacat. After your exit, a left turn towards Angeles City, and a little Angeles City/Dau traffic, will bring you to within an easy right turn of the Clark Zone itself. The trip should take about an hour and a half from Manila without heavy traffic.<br /><strong><strong><br />TENTATIVE HOT AIR BALLOON SCHEDULE FOR 2008<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2769829210102172752MOpENB"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/16132/2769829210102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="hotair1" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2030403810102172752avdLkI"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/37104/2030403810102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="hotair2a" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209271170102172752uHRFOG"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/3646/2209271170102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="hotair3a" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2372308730102172752MVdzjB"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/37504/2372308730102172752S425x425Q85.jpg" alt="hotair4a" /></a><br /><br /></strong></strong><strong>Entrance fee for each day of the the balloon festival event is P100<br /><br /></strong><strong>Note: </strong>The above schedule is from the official Philippine International Hot Air Balloon site. Clark Subic Marketing makes no claims or guarantees as to its accuracy. This schedule is subject to change without notice.travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-20073724274304534852008-01-28T14:59:00.001+08:002008-07-29T14:33:33.954+08:00Trip To Puerto Galera<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmBpTmSvZ3X2KeNOST1fpPlIDYk4IQtoxzCwZumnW1vcRYkTJJOlZeO92UalnEmHdG_WQ7BA2V4cOjitaehlU7vZJIOFztzb3zahnvOT1hQtr4BlBnEB6xy5ExUcR7ZtrR5GS411o8k_j/s1600-h/puerto32.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmBpTmSvZ3X2KeNOST1fpPlIDYk4IQtoxzCwZumnW1vcRYkTJJOlZeO92UalnEmHdG_WQ7BA2V4cOjitaehlU7vZJIOFztzb3zahnvOT1hQtr4BlBnEB6xy5ExUcR7ZtrR5GS411o8k_j/s400/puerto32.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160437645213537330" border="0" /></a>I had an emergency trip to Puerto Galera last week i havent been there in 2 years so i was so excited about it. my friend ela went there first then i follow on sunday morning. there are lot of changes starting from the port its more organize now not to mention the x-ray machine they have a very convenient way to check out luggage and no more unauthorized people inside the port asking you to do this,do that can i bring this etc etc. the only hassle i experience was when i rode this boat to white beach, i arrive at the Batangas port at 11 am and most of the boat are already leaving next trip will be 11:15 to 11:30 i was so excited and i don't feel like staying at the port for a about 15 mins so i decided to take the 11 am trip with this Father n Son Lines and i tell you its a waste of time the trip was supposed to be less or at least an hour but mine was an exhausting 2 and half hours. they didn't tell us that they are not going directly to white beach instead they will dock first to the port of Muelle then transfer you on another boat that will bring you to white Beach. i was having BF the moment i transfer to the next boat going to white beach then it all gone when i saw the beautiful island again. i arrive at around 1pm then went straight ahead to the VM Resort next to White Beach Resort its 2 of the best place to stay in the island. after eating our lunch what else to do but hit the crystal clear water of white beach. we are feeling kinda sporty that afternoon so we decided to do the banana boat and we did have fun. after the banana boat and swimming went back to our room took a nap and prepare for the evening. i wake up at around 6 pm went to the internet cafe then hit the bar for some warm up drinks. then cameback to the room and ask ela and the gang if they want to eat dinner. after dinner its party time. im telling you guys Puerto Galera is one of the best place to party in the Philippines the party was just nonstop not to mention the funny ladyboys entertainers and delicious drinks. such as mindoro sling and ware house. i woke up at around 9 hit the beach then we are on our way home at around 1 pm. yes its a very short trip but i really have a goodtime like i had in the past.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting There:</span><br /><br /><b>Puerto Galera</b> is 3hrs away from Metro Manila. for the non adventurous tourist you can take the Sikat Tourist Service at the City State Tower on Mabini St. Manila at 8 am with a roundtrip ticket cost around 25$ includes bus fare and ferry transfer. and if your feeling a bit adventurous and wanna explore a lil bit of the city there are several bus terminals going to puerto you can try the buendia station,cubao and alabang.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where To Stay</span><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.puertogaleradive.com/beach.php?location=White%20Beach">Click Here </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo Gallery Of Puerto Galera</span><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2640888350102172752TRKeQO"><img src="http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/38930/2640888350102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto1" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2061635190102172752qmYIAQ"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/21130/2061635190102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto10" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2182337340102172752yJVxfh"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/9897/2182337340102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto2" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2903285190102172752tgzzWx"><img src="http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/23095/2903285190102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto3" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2313987950102172752JYLjbd"><img src="http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/14628/2313987950102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto4" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2053714160102172752ygpClC"><img src="http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/16042/2053714160102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto5" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2354624450102172752EVFiRb"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/40445/2354624450102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto6" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2348106310102172752WkUBJw"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/39885/2348106310102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto7" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2543338130102172752wxMYHK"><img src="http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/7636/2543338130102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto8" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2472092390102172752wEKvsC"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/2197/2472092390102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto9" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2267933010102172752jLPrdS"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/40061/2267933010102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto11" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2418348160102172752GwegFf"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/20810/2418348160102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto12" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2303846550102172752aJfTFY"><img src="http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41219/2303846550102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto13" /></a><br /><br />Puerto Galera Yacht Club at Muelle<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2093139680102172752RmAYEc"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/31751/2093139680102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto14" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2602168520102172752urBcTv"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/34133/2602168520102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto15" /></a><br /><br />Islands Along the way<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2268573540102172752mnEwfr"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/13434/2268573540102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto16" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2332610390102172752SyjHdT"><img src="http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/39611/2332610390102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto17" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2329601520102172752kHztYB"><img src="http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/37163/2329601520102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto18" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2803271020102172752btfsIF"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/23756/2803271020102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto19" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2447833050102172752cmmbSi"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/34298/2447833050102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto20" /></a><br /><br />A Very Beautiful House on the Island<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2258205460102172752PEXdLv"><img src="http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/40492/2258205460102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto21" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2447833050102172752cmmbSi"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/34298/2447833050102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto20" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2491763760102172752viNPEq"><img src="http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/22225/2491763760102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto22" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2751637190102172752RkrqOE"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/12265/2751637190102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto23" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2021596350102172752aDycBm"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/42166/2021596350102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto24" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2195378950102172752AaEpcT"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/38710/2195378950102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto25" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2827706530102172752obOioZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/40933/2827706530102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto26" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2466049700102172752wGthLh"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/3073/2466049700102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto27" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2136845070102172752yXMeNZ"><img src="http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/33696/2136845070102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto29" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2783534120102172752kJNwmz"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/34234/2783534120102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto30" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2778720540102172752Nkqqqd"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/41499/2778720540102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto31" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2933956890102172752iLsSjo"><img src="http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/18035/2933956890102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto33" /></a><br /><br />The Main Beach<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2695560560102172752yMFsnp"><img src="http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/41311/2695560560102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto34" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2988535940102172752WECMQF"><img src="http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/12207/2988535940102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto35" /></a><br /><br />The Beautiful and Funny Ladyboys of White Beach<br /><br />The Girls Of Hiyas Bar<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2321738580102172752BkCNfX"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/2981/2321738580102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto36" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful Diane<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2645344790102172752txnFeS"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/11621/2645344790102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto37" /></a><br /><br />Dancing Girls of Tipsynaku Bar<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2478972650102172752DAwRnc"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/40667/2478972650102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto38" /></a><br /><br />Exotic Beauty<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2369331940102172752ZSyWPG"><img src="http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/32396/2369331940102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto39" /></a><br /><br />A Good Friend of Mine John<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2115507690102172752avpHNc"><img src="http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/32822/2115507690102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto40" /></a><br /><br />The Very Funny Joan and Michelle of Hiyas Bar<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2596633390102172752miTArk"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/17435/2596633390102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto41" /></a><br /><br />Jonah The Superstar of Hiyas Bar<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2079538520102172752tfJukP"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/14020/2079538520102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto42" /></a><br /><br />Mikos Bar<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2636274580102172752sEevGq"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/39947/2636274580102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto43" /></a><br /><br />So Pretty Eh<br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2849192250102172752sKZzFJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/25970/2849192250102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto44" /></a><br /><br />Morning Scene at White Beach<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2351728050102172752JXbtCi"><img src="http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/37194/2351728050102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto45" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2516336850102172752zoanzz"><img src="http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/38983/2516336850102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto46" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2441092190102172752ggkdXp"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/22222/2441092190102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto47" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2782979460102172752CZCoYr"><img src="http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/39757/2782979460102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto48" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2096260950102172752cZkNur"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/25282/2096260950102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto49" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2865517740102172752qvUeGY"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/1274/2865517740102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto50" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2495697530102172752lfxnMr"><img src="http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/40577/2495697530102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto51" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2298690050102172752TRyHtM"><img src="http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/33342/2298690050102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto52" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2463945000102172752HcBXhz"><img src="http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40433/2463945000102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto53" /></a><br /><br />My Favorite Spot<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2515054070102172752RNJIWw"><img src="http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41595/2515054070102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto54" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2405735760102172752TFNzKw"><img 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href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2667895850102172752xhWMkf"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/42251/2667895850102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="puerto68" /></a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-24673058154495181452008-01-11T20:13:00.000+08:002008-01-11T20:18:02.641+08:00Travel News: 4.17B Panglao Airport ProjectThe National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved a P4.17-billion project to build an airport in Panglao, Bohol.<br /><br />In a statement released Thursday, NEDA said the airport supports the government's thrust to make Central Philippines a major tourist destination.<br /><br />"The Panglao Airport Development Project... envisions opening up Central Visayas to more economic activities as well as enhancing the tourism potential of Bohol," NEDA said.<br /><br />"This is expected to reduce travel time and cost of transporting goods and people. The project will also serve as a gateway for major tourist destinations in Bohol from other parts of the country and abroad," it added.<br /><br />The proposed airport will be built on 216 hectares of land approximately 15 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, and will have a runway of 2,500 meters by 45 meters and passenger and cargo terminal buildings.<br /><br />The project will be funded wholly by government funds from the Manila International Airport Authority, the Department of Transportation and Communication and some of its attached agencies, and the Department of Tourism. It will be jointly implemented by the DOTC and the MIAA.<br /><br />The project is expected to start July this year and finish by April 2010<br /><br />From: <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/76025/NEDA-OKs-P417-B-Panglao-airport-project">GMANEWS.TV</a>travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740225674508879289.post-413297023126545822008-01-04T13:43:00.001+08:002008-01-04T15:10:18.399+08:00Feature Resort: Pearl Farm Resort Davao<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HU81xU9FiVs/R33PSuOAwdI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/jyiQT7Dh_aQ/s1600-h/pic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HU81xU9FiVs/R33PSuOAwdI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/jyiQT7Dh_aQ/s400/pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151501469333111250" border="0" /></a>Happy New Year and im back to blogging and for my first post for the new year would love to feature a fantastic resort down south of the Philippines and thats none other than the Pearl Farm Davao its my first time to post about a resort in Mindanao as i havent been there yet but some friends and relatives have told me so much about the tourist spot there and it is really worth a visit so im planning to go down there this year. ok back to the Pearl Farm it is located in the southern part of the Philippines and belong to the Samal Group Of Islands a group of islands consist of nice islands. The Samal island is beautiful,tranquil and exotic with a white powdery beaches, a magnificent marine life,beautifully landscape palm trees and fruit bearing trees, and a flourishing floral and fauna. The resort is located on the quiet side of Samal Island it is 45 minutes boat ride from the main wharf. this 14 hectares resort was once a pearl farm thats were it gets its name. today the resort is one of the most saught after resort in the south for its tranquility and exclusiveness.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting There:<br /><br /></span><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.secure-guestv4.com/new/select_date.php?hotel_id=559">Click Here</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facilities</span><br /><br />Numerous activities can be done while you are in Pearl Farm such a tennis,water polo,wind surfing and many more and dont forget about scuba diving. and if you get hungry after doing such activities dont forget to eat at The Maranao Restaurant. and for the one who just love to relax and to be pampered the resort has its own Ylang Ylang Spa to take all the stress away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Accomodation<br /><br /></span>Deluxe Accommodation with 73 guestrooms, suites, cottages on stilts perched above the sea and exclusive villas are designed from Maranao and Samal ethnic influences in both materials and form. Inside, decorative details and multihued patterns reflect the islands vibrant culture as inspired by the region's rich tribal ancestry.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml" class="room">HILLTOP ROOM</a> <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml" class="room">SAMAL HOUSE</a> <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml" class="room">MANDAYA HOUSE</a> <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml" class="room">SAMAL SUITE</a><br /><br />Malipano Island, a secluded island located a few hundred meters off Samal Island, is where seven (7) exclusive villas of the resort are nestled. It offers three holes of golf and at the west side, the island faces a pristine white sand beach.<br /><br />Resort Rates<br /><br />BALAY HOUSE $110<br />SAMAL HOUSE $195<br />MANDAYA HOUSE $240<br />SAMAL SUITE $340<br />SUNSET SUITE $340<br /><br />MALIPANO VILLAS<br />3 BEDROOMS $570<br />4 BEDROOMS $670<br /><br />Photo Gallery Of Pearl Farm<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2220306970102172752wLxuHv"><img src="http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/40248/2220306970102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249435713_b36de96d0b" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2679925380102172752xMFrrd"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/38743/2679925380102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249435714_b463e01859" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2615945720102172752tNoLsm"><img src="http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/37053/2615945720102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249435717_d0e05741c3" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2914578210102172752KAhjax"><img src="http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/39118/2914578210102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249585367_98141f2110" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2995574960102172752NhXxDj"><img src="http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/39034/2995574960102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="242168465_b728c18a17" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2258532820102172752ygHVYM"><img src="http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/36703/2258532820102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="250302535_915386f3a2" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2348276680102172752srIgUd"><img src="http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/36073/2348276680102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1367306216_ea49adde86" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2537368520102172752xtTkIK"><img src="http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/38027/2537368520102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249647178_4a77b85b2f" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2364998420102172752VZOEhm"><img src="http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/36672/2364998420102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249647180_be658dc2f7" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2586171380102172752FUOlRe"><img src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/37159/2586171380102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1366478349_e5871f93ea" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2513590150102172752lHJRoW"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/39063/2513590150102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1366479903_6703530195" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2281611630102172752cRWiqS"><img src="http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/14724/2281611630102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1367303674_642a48440a" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2458967310102172752iSWDPu"><img src="http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/37207/2458967310102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="250390637_9411b9105d" /></a><br /><br />Pearl Farm Balays and Suites<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2778124590102172752kDJMwr"><img src="http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/37634/2778124590102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="pic" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2784743530102172752TcRvgj"><img src="http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/37846/2784743530102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1367018180_54f9622f7e" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2402431590102172752SIoeWH"><img src="http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/39643/2402431590102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="250302531_e6054956e8" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2947351800102172752VWCdql"><img src="http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/37051/2947351800102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="250302533_bb77774942" /></a><br /><br />Ylang Ylang Spa<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2441709120102172752wjcCTr"><img src="http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/38172/2441709120102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1367305294_4a944a16e9" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2885684720102172752KGBMye"><img src="http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/37991/2885684720102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="1380592733_6eba6e073c" /></a><br /><br />At Nightime<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2996503440102172752yiksoi"><img src="http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/37155/2996503440102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249435719_870ceeb22b" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2109072760102172752Vcimbv"><img src="http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/38357/2109072760102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249585366_67f0dbe03c" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2955252120102172752KPjwpR"><img src="http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/37486/2955252120102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="250302530_14122ff588" /></a><br /><br />Poolside<br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2816304690102172752XqsRKa"><img src="http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/36005/2816304690102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249435715_2d10d4f6e6" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2021467000102172752UqRzUR"><img src="http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/37808/2021467000102172752S500x500Q85.jpg" alt="249647181_6dbb9ff529" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2039882720102172752WXTJXq"><img src="http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/60/760/8/82/72/2039882720102172752WXTJXq_th.jpg" alt="1367304014_03f033cfec" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2958723270102172752FKzeND"><img src="http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/24/565/7/23/27/2958723270102172752FKzeND_th.jpg" alt="1367304690_61385bbaaa" /></a><br /><br /><br />Images Via (<a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianong/">Ian Ong</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">, </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pretty_wicked/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">rimmalarees</span></a>)travelphilippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18129233886064840340noreply@blogger.com13