Tips & Tricks
Star City (Vicente Sotto St, Manila, Metro Manila) – this is another Manila area amusement park (located near the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City). An array of roller coaster, Ferris wheel, water and swing rides rule the day here. While the regular admission (to the park only) is P65, the “ride-all-you-can” admission […]
Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro) – this beach (located on Mindoro island, just south of Luzon Island – where Manila is located) is a favored beach destination for those familiar with the Philippines. Along with sunbathing and water sports activities, visitors will be amazed to know that dolphin and whale watching is often conducted from here.
Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club (Congressional Rd, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite) – located 34 km. south of Manila, this is one of the better golf courses in the Philippines (taking advantage of the local topography). This golf club boasts two (2) Championship Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses: The Legends and The Masters (the first […]
Masasa Beach – located 3 hours south of Manila (off of the main island of Luzon), this is both a beach and island of its own, which has been attracting attention among experienced travelers to Philippines for its pristine turquoise blue waters and unspoiled beaches. A boat ride from Anilao Port to Tingloy (Masasa Beach) […]
Mount Pinatubo (Cabusilan Mountains, Luzon) – a 3-hour drive northwest of Manila will take adventurous eco-tourist to another active Filipino volcano: Mount Pinatubo. Its last eruption was in 1991. It is one of a chain of volcanoes known as the Luzon volcanic arc, which is the result of the Oceanic Philippine plate being sub ducted […]
Mayon Volcano (Albay, Luzon) – located 9 hours southeast of Manila (via car) this is an active volcano within a natural park in Albay (Luzon Island). Adventurous eco-tourists interested in seeing an active volcano will note that this volcano spewed lava as recently as September 2014 (causing nearby locals who lived within 6 km of […]