Posts Tagged ‘Travel Tips’
Philippine Travel Mart 2009 Grand Vacation Sale ng Bayan
Its another time of the year where Travel and Tourism related establishments and businesses will gather for a huge Travel and vacation sale. The 20th Philippine Travel Mart’s highlight is the Grand Vacation Sale Ng Bayan which will focus on offering attractive discounts and special offers to consumers during the 3-day travel and tourism event. Reservations [...]
The Pasig River Ferry Service
Part of the effort to bring back the previous glory of the Pasig River the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) revived the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) to provide an alternative transport route to help decongest the perennial traffic in Metro Manila. This was done in conjunction with the development of the banks of Pasig [...]
Hanging Coffins of Sagada : A dying Igorot tradition
The Hanging Coffins of Sagada is definitely one of the most popular tourist spot in Mountain Province. Visiting this old world burial site only involves a short hike but one thing more interesting is you will have to pass by an American influenced cemetery which is located on a hilltop called Echo Valley. Trekking to [...]
Cable Cars in Lake Sebu’s Seven Falls : A different kind of adventure
Apart from the intact T’boli culture and wonderful sceneries, a different kind of adventure will soon be experienced by tourists in Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. Lake Sebu is known for its natural lake and home to the indigenous T’bolis, Tirurays, Ubos and Manobo tribes. Beautiful Lake Sebu This southwestern Mindanao’s summer capital also have [...]
Aliwan Fiesta 2009 list of Winners
Finally the Aliwan 2009 winners were announced yesterday in Quirino Grand Stand where the three day event was culminated. Aliwan Fiesta is undoubtedly the biggest and the grandest Festival of Festivals in the Philippines and probably in Asia gathering 21 contingents from different parts of the country. The 7th edition of the Aliwan street dancing competition [...]
Awesome Philippines : Department of Tourism & MTV Revelations newest campaign
The youth travelers around the world are now gaining ground as they are now considered as a target market by tourism organizations around the world. The Philippine Department of Tourism started the campaign early as they recently launched “Awesome Philippines” in partnership with MTV Pilipinas in their segment called MTV Revelations. Awesome Philippines Tourism Campaign Yesterday, [...]
The Philippines, a diver’s dream : Ranked as Japan’s Top 5 Best Diving Area
Gaining high recognitions as the Top 5 Best Diving Area, Top 10 Most Desirable Destination, Best Dive Resort (Bohol Tropics), and Favorite Dive Operator (Blue Coral, Cebu), the Philippines continues to be an acknowledged marine explorer’s haven. The awards were based on a survey participated in by more than 50,000 dive enthusiasts in Japan. The [...]
7,107 Island hopping made easy with RORO
Traveling throughout the Philippines’ 7,107 islands has never been easier, thanks to the Road Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) Terminal System (RRTS), a nationwide transport system that continues to be a boon to Philippine tourism and trade. The RRTS connects various provinces across the islands throughout the Philippines, thus facilitating public access to popular tourist summer destinations such [...]
Spending Holy Week in Sagada
It was the day before Maundy Thursday when I finally decided to join a group who is visiting Sagada. Joining a group of people who are total strangers, personally, is a bit challenging especially for someone who loves to travel alone. The Bus station located few blocks from my house was crowded when I arrived, so [...]
Banyan Tree to Develop a world class resort in Isla Diwaran, Coron Palawan
Wow Philippines campaign of former Tourism Secretary Richard Gordon is now paying off. Recently, a ground breaking ceremony in Isla Diwaran was led by the Philippine President together with Singapore-listed Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd. leaders. Isla Diwaran will be converted to an integrated island resort which will feature three resorts with a total of 600 [...]






