Linapacan Island, Palawan The Best Place in The World To Swim
BAGUIO CITY-THE STRAWBERRY CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
One of the sweetest tasting foods on earth is the delicate flavor of the strawberry. Sometimes called the inside out fruit because it’s seeds on the outside (with an average of 200 seeds per strawberry); it is an amazing source of all vitamins and minerals required for a healthy body. Just half a dozen strawberries contain more vitamin C than one average sized orange, and along with folate, fiber, potassium and antioxidants, they not only taste good but are good for you. They are low in carbs, fat and calories and have been proven to lower the risk of some forms of cancer.
Just a five hour drive from Angeles is Baguio City, a city that is not only known for its distance above sea level and cold climate but as the strawberry capital of the Philippines and for good reason. If you want to experience the cooler climate of Baguio City and savor the wonders of the strawberry, then a trip from around March 18 to April 9 will see you arrive at an ideal time for strawberry harvesting and all of the strawberry by-products such as jams and ice-creams. You will also be there for Baguio’s annual Panagbenga, a strawberry festival that has become the largest festival on the Northern Luzon calendar. A half hour jeepney ride, at a cost of 18 peso, will take you to La Trinidad, a city famous for its strawberry fields. La Trinidad made the “Guinness Book of Records” in 2004 for the world’s largest Strawberry Shortcake weighing in at 9,662.23 kilograms (21,213.40 pounds). La Trinidad is also known for its rose gardens. The Panagbenga festival in La Trinidad is featured by civic and cultural parades, street dances, The Strawberry Football Cup, The Strawberry Boxing Cup and The Rose Wedding. Baguio City is a prime tourist destination and certainly worth the trip for something a bit different to the Angels City life style. |
FONTANA HOT SPRINGS LEISURE PARK
The Fontana Water Park is the finest of its kind in the area. It features a world-class Wave Pool that can electronically produce various types of waves and Three Giant Aqua Thrill Slides. Feel and experience where you can enjoy swimming with your family and friends in Lazy River . Let your kids play and have fun at the Water Factory and Pirate Ship. Also feature Olympic Size Pool, Hot Spring and Lagoon Pool all situated in Upper Water Park.
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THE MAGNIFICENT PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
With 7,107 islands to choose from, the Philippines is one country where island hopping is a common recreational activity. Here are seven destinations off the main islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao that give you a taste of what remote, laid-back island living can be about.
El Nido, Palawan. Dubbed as one of the best beach and island destinations in the Philippines by CNNGo, El Nido is blessed with amazing views you want to wake up to every day—eye-popping limestone formations rising out of unbelievable clear waters, romantic lagoons, and virgin forests. You can easily forget the time and spend your days snorkelling, kayaking, or sunbathing on one of its several deserted white beaches
Palaui Island, Santa Ana, Cagayan. The biggest island in the country, Palaui is an untamed beauty accessed from the North Eastern tip of Luzon. It is being considered as a location for the British Survivor series. So before that happens, meet some natives at Sitio Punta Verde, trek the scenic forested landscape, conquer the ruins of the 120-year-old lighthouse atop a hill, and go down to lounge at Cape Engaño. Islands of Zambales: Magalawa. The two islands, however, have areas that resemble well-maintained parks (both have caretakers) with huts and benches to boot, so just don’t expect them to be totally ‘untouched by civilisation’. Yes, fellow backpackers have been there before you, but they still make for great beach camps. En route, sample the famous Zambales mangoes, which are abundant at this time. Mahabang Buhangin (which translates to “long beach”) in Calaguas is two hours by boat from the mainland. Most visitors fall for the quiet and deserted charm of the island and spend the night there; if you’re among them, get ready to pitch your own tent, bring your own supplies, and have an evening spent listening to the ocean and watching the stars In Sumilon island, there is only one resort (Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort), but if you prefer to rough it up a wee bit, you can go “glamping” (glamorous camping). Instead of staying in one of the villas overlooking the water, the resort will pitch you a tent by the beach. Hello, great outdoors with resort perks |
DAU, GREENVILLE RESORT
For those who want a fun day out with the kids there is no where better than the Dau Greenville resort. Kids pools and a number of exciting water slides will keep everyone’s hearts pumping. There is also an Olympic pool and recreational fishing. If a two day stay is desired there is very affordable accommodation.
Entry fee is a mere 70 peso per person or child during the day and 90 peso at night. Cottages that can accommodate up to six people are available for 150 peso.
Catch a Mabalacat jeepney and get of at the Jose Feliciano College and your almost there
Palawan A Must Visit Destination
After its Underground River had been named one of the new seven wonders of nature, Palawan has grabbed global attention, by making it to a well-known travel website's recommended destinations.
Lonely Planet called Palawan the "ultimate archipelago for adventurers" as it ranked the group of islands 8th in a list of top 10 travel regions for 2013.
"Palawan incorporates thousands of sparkling, rugged islands and is fringed by 2000km of pristine coastline," the website said.
It also noted an increasing number of direct flights to Palawan as regional carriers realize the area's tourism potential.
"So far Palawan's natural marvels have only been sampled by plucky backpackers. Not for much longer," Lonely Planet said.
"Throw in the mushrooming growth of style-conscious boutique hotels normally found in places like Ko Samui or Bali, and you can feel that Palawan is ready to hit the big-time in 2013," it added.
Lonely Planet called Palawan the "ultimate archipelago for adventurers" as it ranked the group of islands 8th in a list of top 10 travel regions for 2013.
"Palawan incorporates thousands of sparkling, rugged islands and is fringed by 2000km of pristine coastline," the website said.
It also noted an increasing number of direct flights to Palawan as regional carriers realize the area's tourism potential.
"So far Palawan's natural marvels have only been sampled by plucky backpackers. Not for much longer," Lonely Planet said.
"Throw in the mushrooming growth of style-conscious boutique hotels normally found in places like Ko Samui or Bali, and you can feel that Palawan is ready to hit the big-time in 2013," it added.
ZOOCOBIA FUN ZOO
A trip inside Clarke Airbase will can give an unexpected surprise. Zoocobia is 3 hectares of fun and games foe all. With garden mazes and gravity cars, bird feeding and wild animals, pony rides and slides, there is fun for all. Entrance fees are 274 peso for adults and children and includes admission to the nearby Paradise Ranch.
Corregidor Island Tour
100 peso will take you by bus from Angeles to Bataan. From there, with the aid of around 2000peso, you will witness the sensational history of the McArthur days. This is truly an interesting if not engrossing day trip. You will need to take in the Museum and you will be back in Angeles for that evening night cap and discussions about a great day.
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VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL ADAMS, ILOCOS NORTE
If it's the natural wonders of the Philippines you are looking for, then there is nowhere better than Adams, Ilocos Norte to experience natures beauty. Adams is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. With a population of 1,522 people in 269 households and only one Baragay it sits in a valley some 550 kilometres north of Manila.
Accommodation consists of log cabin style rooms beside the winery, inns and hotels with rates ranging from 150-250php a night and there is plenty of wonderful things to see and do. Hiking in beautiful forests, experiencing a sensational Mt. Magnas sunrise or trekking to the magnificent Anuplig Falls are just some adventures that will never be forgotten. You can cool of from a days excursion with a swim in the clear waters of the Bolu river and the fishing is excellent. Adams is certainly a hidden Filippino Garden of Eden well worth the visit to Ilocos Norte. |
The Sensational Mantayupan Falls in Barrili, Cebu
The Mantayupan Falls in Barili, Cebu is another sensational location in the Philippines that should not be missed. It's features are many with picnic areas at the foot of the falls and even fishing in AC Tilapia Fun Fishing pool with comfortable, if not 5 star, accommodation from 600php. There is markets for the shoppers and plenty of fun.
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SAPANGBATO
For an absolutley brilliant day out, visit Sapangbato, high in the moutains on the outskirts of Angeles. Maybe you will meet the sensational Aeta People.
The Aeta (pronounced as “eye-ta,”), Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. They are considered to be Negritos, who are dark to very dark brown-skinned and tend to have features such as a small stature, small frame, curly to kinky afro-like textured hair with a higher frequency of naturally lighter hair color (blondism) relative to the general population, small nose, and dark brown eyes. They are thought to be among the earliest inhabitants of the Philippine |