Mactan Island – this island (located near Cebu island and city) is another popular beach destination in the Philippines. Along with sunbathing, visitors can engage in water sports like jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. There are also hotels & resorts nearby. The surrounding waters are also full of dive sites that range from easy […]
Enchanted Kingdom (San Lorenzo Road, Santa Rosa City 4026,Laguna) – located a hour via car south of Manila, this is a Disneyland-style theme park for families with children. Roller coaster rides such as the “Space Shuttle”, water rides such as the “Jungle Log Jam”, the “Flying Fiesta” carousel ride, the “Kubot” horror house, the EKstreme […]
City of Dreams (Aseana Avenue & Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque, Metro Manila) – this is a resort & entertainment complex that has a casino (with games from poker to slot machines), lounges & nightclubs (like Pangaea Ultra-Lounge, and Chaos nightclub), and even an amusement park for families (Dreamplay). There’s also a high-end shopping center, a spa, […]
Cebu (diving) – for diving enthusiasts, a destination worth pursuing is the waters off the coast of the island of Cebu. Those who are already familiar with its waters marvel at the rich aquamarine life that one finds there (like a living tropical fish tank). There are a number of tour operators that conduct diving […]
Cagbalete Island – this is another destination for those in search of the perfect beach. Located off the other side of Luzon (main) island, adventure-minded travelers (such as backpackers and eco-tourists) can board a bus from Manila to the town of Mauban. From there, passenger boats are on hand to take travelers to Cagbalete Island. […]
Boracay (beach) – found on the northwestern tip of Panay in Aklan (a province on the Visayas island known for its colorful Ati-Atihan festival), Boracay is a popular beach destination (requiring a flight or boat ride from Manila to get there). Boracay’s thousand-hectares boast of all the elements of a tropical heaven – crystal blue […]
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