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White sands of Boracay

By: Brett Debritz
http://www.news.com.au/

boracayWHEN Australians dream of an island paradise, their thoughts probably turn east to Fiji, Tahiti or Hawaii. But Asia has its fair share of beach holiday options, offering as much or as little excitement as any tourist could want.

The Philippines may not come to mind as readily as, say, Bali or Phuket, but it does offer some fabulous affordable getaways.

Prominent among the nation’s 7107 islands is Boracay, about 40 minutes flying time south of the main island of Luzon.

This popular spot offers a wealth of attractions – hotel and resort complexes suitable for any budget, a golf course and the 4km long White Beach that has been ranked among the best in the world. (more…)

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A Fine Place to Stay in Baguio

house for rent in baguioAre you planning to visit Baguio for a vacation with your friends or family? Do you want a clean, comfotable and quiet place to stay in Baguio City? There are posh hotels with casinos full of poker tables and places to play bingo, but the casino pace doesn’t appeal to all travelers, especially families.

Lakbay Pilipinas – your ultimate Philippine Travel Guide would like to recommend a house for rent in Baguio City.

Its a comfortable 2 storey house located in Brentwood Village, less than 5 minutes from Session Road, SM Baguio and just walking distance to Botanical Garden. The vacation house is private, no signage, no “for rent” signs. The house is clean and it has well-maintained facilities. They also provid full-living amenities, even kitchen wares and dinner wares, for instance, if guests so choose to cook, and really spend quality time with the family — in a vacation house that’s truly a fine place to stay. (more…)

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A Day in the “Wilds” at ZOOBIC SAFARI

By: Carrie A. Javier
Photos :  Norbert Bajandi and Daniel Y. Go 

zoobic safari by norbert bajandiOh, look mom, he’s eating the chicken, my eight year-old son JM or James Michael shouted excitedly. I shuddered and kept my eyes averted. I just couldn’t stand the sight of blood and the spectacle of a helpless live chicken being devoured by a huge, hungry tiger just isn’t my cup of tea. The “safari jeep’ that we were enclosed in, along with other families visiting the Zoobic Zafari on that hot Friday afternoon, shook a bit, as ‘Sharon’ chomps down her meal our guide had dangling from a rope. I closed my eyes as I noticed another feline creature sidling up near our enclosed vehicle, perhaps hoping to share in the “food,” praying that the tigers would not stage a riot, topple the jeep and gobble us all up. What hideous thoughts! But my son did not even notice my discomfort, babbling on about how “the big tiger ate the chicken whole, only the feathers and feet were left mom.

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Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa

Paradise.

That’s how I would describe Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort in one word.
I’ve stayed in the hotel twice already, once in 2000 and the most recent just last February. In between, I’ve visited the hotel on day trips. The place always manages to amaze me.

The rooms are splendidly designed and fully furnished. The beds, pillows and linen guarantee a good night’s sleep. Other amenities include the television, minibar, ref, inroom safe and the bathroom which has its own tub. (more…)

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Coming soon in Nasugbu Batangas: Hamilo Coast

hamilo coast pico de loro cove

The SM Investment Corporation is presently developing its biggest project to date: the 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. Those of us who are accustomed to the giant edifices that are the SM Malls will find in Hamilo Coast a refreshing development. It will showcase to residents and tourists 13 natural coves, a sweeping 32-kilometer coastline and a number of lush hills, cliffs and valleys boasting of virgin flora and fauna. Activities in the site will be geared towards eco-tourism including diving, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, sailing and the like. (more…)

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Trekking the Mystical Mt. Banahaw

By: Carina EA. Javier 

Sta Lucia river and falls

When Winston Baltazar, aka JB Nalang first told me that trekking to the Sta. Lucia river and falls at Mt. Banahaw entails going up and down 259 steps…read 259, I felt like backing out of the trip. I’m just not sure I could handle it, but something akin to a magical force nagged at me. I just have to experience this even for just once in my life. (more…)

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