Siargao is known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines because of its famous world class surfing break called Cloud Nine. Aside from Cloud 9, there are numerous surfing breaks in and around Siargao because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Marianas trench and the shallow waters of the islands.
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17 Aug 2010
Siargao is known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines because of its famous world class surfing break called Cloud Nine. Aside from Cloud 9, there are numerous surfing breaks in and around Siargao because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Marianas trench and the shallow waters of the islands.
16 Jul 2009
Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines, nestled securely at the heart of the Visayas, between southeast of Cebu and southwest of Leyte.
The province is gaining prestige as a prime eco-cultural tourist destination in the region. It has an abundance of pristine white sand beaches and azure blue waters. Coral reefs teem with a variety of picturesque marine life. Most notable of these sites and increasing in world renown are those found in Pamilacan, Balicasag, and Cabilao islands, becoming a haven for tourists and scuba divers.
It’s a must for all tourists in Bohol. You can rent a van [ ... ]
08 Jul 2009
Pagudpud, located on the northwest tip of Ilocos Norte, Luzon is considered the largest island in the Philippines.
Beaches of Pagudpud
Its white-sand beaches and crystal-blue water makes Pagudpud a haven for tourists.
Maira-ira Point which is also known by its moniker, Blue Lagoon. It has a shorter beach but has calmer waters compared to Saud.
The Pagudpud beach has a pristine-white sand with the bluest of sea water. There are numerous cottages lining up the Pagudpud shoreline which offers affordable accomodation, and several restaurants serving the nicest Ilokano food.
Saud Beach resort is among the top beaches in Asia. Starting in 2000, Saud [ ... ]
18 Dec 2008
Baguio City,also called the “City of Pines”, is home to many tourist spots and is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro Manila. It is also known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its cool climate, fresh, green and peaceful environment. This makes it a favorite tourist destination especially for those who would like to relax and stay away from the excessive heat of the lowlands and also a favorite venue of seminars and conferences.
Famous Tourist Sights and Destinations
Burnham Park
Burnham Park is the very heart of Baguio City. It contains all the amenities of a [ ... ]
22 Nov 2008
The City of Vigan is a 5th class city and the capital of Ilocos Sur. It is a World Heritage Site in that it is the most intact example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia, and is well-known for its cobblestone streets and a unique architecture that fuses Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning.
When visiting the town make sure you sample the local longganisa (pork sausage), bagnet (air-dried, deep-fried pork), bibingka (rice cake) and the empanadas at the Plaza Salcedo. You can take a tour around town on a horse-drawn calesa. Vigan is [ ... ]