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Puerto Princesa Palawan underground river featured in Singapore festival

Puerto Princesa Palawan underground river featured in Singapore festival

The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan, the Philippines’ bet for the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” was featured on World Parks Day in Singapore last week. Puerto Princesa Underground River The Department of Foreign Affairs said the PPUR was showcased at the Philippine pavilion during Singapore’s twin celebration of Global Community Day [...]

Miss Universe 2011 delegate Shamcey Supsup as tourism ambassador?

Miss Universe 2011 delegate Shamcey Supsup as tourism ambassador?

The Department of Tourism’s recently approved budget of P1.7 billion for this year until 2012 is not enough to support all of its projects and campaigns but the department will judiciously make do with what it has to fulfill its role. Miss Universe 2011 Philippine Delegate Shamcey Supsup For instance, Assistant Secretary for international tourism [...]

It’s a small World in Hong Kong Disneyland

It’s a small World in Hong Kong Disneyland

One of the most famous of all the rides at all the Disneylands in the world is the much loved “It’s A Small World.” I have to admit that this was a song I loved when I was a child as it was one of the first things I learned in a language that wasn’t [...]

Jungle River Cruise at Hong Kong Disneyland

Jungle River Cruise at Hong Kong Disneyland

Every Kid dreamed of taking a cruise through the jungle and seeing the many wonderful animals of Africa along the way. I know that for me, this was one of my primary fantasies when I was growing up. I wanted to get on a boat and go see the world. Not surprising really. The Kingdom [...]

Timeshares in the Philippines are not as commonplace as vacation properties, but they still offer a wonderful experience for the travelers. If at any you have made the decision to sell a timeshare, be very careful of companies that tell you they have a timeshare buyer. Seeking timeshare relief is the best route, and it will allow you how to get rid of your timeshare and use the money you saved for more important things in life.
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3rd Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival on April 9 to 11

3rd Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival on April 9 to 11

31 March 2010

The Department of Tourism’s Office of Product Research and Development (DOT-OPRD) with the provincial government of Camarines Norte, Power Play Events Management, MOJO Slippers and sandals are spearheading the holding of the 3rd Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival on April 9 to 11. Bagasbas Summer Surfing Festival The surfing event will be held at the Bagasbas [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Camarines Sur, Luzon, Philippine Festivals0 Comments

Be a WOW TOUR GUIDE and Win P300,000!

Be a WOW TOUR GUIDE and Win P300,000!

29 March 2010

IslandsPhilippines.Net, a cutting edge Philippine Travel Portal that endeavors to be a powerful digital channel in boosting the growth of the tourism industry, will officially launch a nationwide online and on-ground tourism campaign with a kick-off event at the SM Mall of Asia on April 22, 2010. Wow Tour Guide WOW Tour Guide is a [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Philippine Travel News, Travel Guide7 Comments

Expats find their havens in Davao

Expats find their havens in Davao

29 March 2010

Living in another country with a culture entirely different from yours can be quite a challenge. However, there are people who have learned to embrace the culture and people of the countries where they work, and most of them even decide to stay in that foreign country for good. Famous Durian Fruit of Davao City [...]

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Posted in Davao City, Mindanao5 Comments

Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club : The Destination For Activity and Relaxation

Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club : The Destination For Activity and Relaxation

27 March 2010

Rediscover Bataan and be surprised with this lush paradise that only a few have seen. Anvaya Cove The Veda Spa At the Northern tip of Manila, where the sprawling land is rich with thick greens, cobalt waters, fine sand, and sloping terrain, lies a residential seaside development that not only highlights the beauty of nature [...]

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Posted in Bataan, Health and Wellness, Hotels, Luzon4 Comments

Manila Earthquake : Philippine Travel Advisory

Manila Earthquake : Philippine Travel Advisory

25 March 2010

At around 1:30pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010, tremors shook parts of Luzon. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located northeast of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. Earthquake in Manila Philippines : No Damages The shock was also felt at various [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Philippine Travel Advisory, Philippine Travel News0 Comments

Baguio City to pick ‘Lucky Summer Visitors’ during the Holy Week

Baguio City to pick ‘Lucky Summer Visitors’ during the Holy Week

24 March 2010

The Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club (BCBC) is set to select the yearly “Baguio Lucky Summer Visitors” next week in time for the expected exodus of hundreds of tourists to this mountain resort 250 kilometers north of Manila. Tamawan Village Baguio City BCBC president “Bombo” Jun Villanueva said the selection committee will be at the [...]

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Posted in Baguio City, Luzon0 Comments

Philippines bags notable tourism awards in 2010 first quarter

Philippines bags notable tourism awards in 2010 first quarter

24 March 2010

Philippine tourism has a good start in the first quarter of 2010 as the country continues to reap recognition for sustained marketing activities throughout its key segments in China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Russia and North America. Batanes Island “Giving honor to our country should be the duty of every Filipino. These achievements at the [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Philippine Travel News6 Comments

Green Tourism brewing in Davao hotels and supermarkets

Green Tourism brewing in Davao hotels and supermarkets

22 March 2010

You just arrived at your hotel and after switching on the light, which you will later find out is a CFL or Compact Fluorescent Lamp, you then proceed to the bathroom for a leisurely warm shower without knowing that the heat that warmed your bathing water could have come from a pump that collects heat [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippine Travel News9 Comments

Department of Tourism office in Beijing awarded best in destination promotions

Department of Tourism office in Beijing awarded best in destination promotions

19 March 2010

The Department of Tourism office in Beijing, China (DOT Beijing) was recently given the ‘Best Destination Promotions’ Award by the China Travel Agent (CTA) Magazine in recognition of tourism promotional and marketing activities undertaken by the Philippines in China. This is the fourth year that DOT Beijing has won the award for the Philippines. The [...]

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Posted in About the Philippines, Philippine Travel News4 Comments

Bohol Welcomes the Peacock

Bohol Welcomes the Peacock

17 March 2010

Bohol’s new luxury tourist destination, The Peacock Garden Resort and Spa was recently inaugurated by Tourism Sec. Ace Durano along with DOT regional director Dawnie Roa and top local government officials led by Gov. Erico Aumentado, Rep. Edgar Chatto, Tagbilaran Mayor Dan Neri Lim and the Peacock Garden’s visionary owners Hans and Lani Schoof. Monsignor [...]

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Posted in Bohol, Hotels, Visayas2 Comments



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