Boracay – No further introduction for this popular island. It’s beautiful as it is! There are so many bars and resorts from economical to luxury. International and local cuisines are available. Most water activities are offered from diving to parasailing. Shopping is also a favorite past time at D’Mall! It’s complete island from tranquil book reading by the shore to partying all night! Everything is so alive in this island.

Bohol – Not only this island is bestowed with beautiful beaches, what truly makes this one the best vacation places in the Philippines is it remarkable uniqueness like the Chocolate Hills found nowhere else in the world; the smallest monkey also resides in this island; and historical structures such as churches and houses. Unlike Boracay, this island beach resorts are toned down with very minimal partying at night but sounds only come from gushes of wind and splashes of water.

Cebu – Hailed as the Queen City of the South, this island ranks as one of the best vacation places in the Philippines. Cebu is composed of small islands in north and southern part which is rich with under water resources. It is indeed a diver’s paradise where you can see turtles, sardines, small and big fishes and if you are lucky, sharks can be present sometimes! Cebu is also a business and English hub in the Philippines. English schools and call centers are scattered all over the city making Cebu international and global! It’s a complete island for vacation and business.

These are just few examples of the best vacation places in the Philippines you shouldn’t miss during your stay. Enjoy travelling in this tropical island! There is so much to do, so many places to see… there is absolutely no place for boredom!

The people in the island of Camiguin value their cultural heritage and true enough, it reflects on their traditional handy-crafts designs such as native slippers, hats and bags. During the Lanzones festival, a rich cultural creativity is showcased through the historical dances of Tinikling and Pandanggo sa Ilaw. These two dances also made use of local resources like bamboo and candles. The colorful Lanzones festival has become a major tourist attraction in the island which has drawn not only local but foreign tourist as well.

For livelihood, this Philippine tourist island spot enjoys laid back lifestyle. The local are into craft making, farming, fishing and baking delicacies. The famous local delicacy in the island is called “pastel”. Pastel is a bread with sweet cream filling inside. The sweet bread has captured the tastes of everyone visiting the island. You’ll know someone is from the island because it rather quite normal to see tourist carrying boxes of pastels!

Air Philippines, the sister company of the Asia’s first airline – Philippine Airlines, offers the cheapest trip ticket from Manila to Palawan for only 488 Php (12 USD) one way. This cheap trip offer requires certain duration of booking reservations and is valid for a period of time as specified. Cheap trips often sell like hot cakes so first come first serve policy applies. In addition, it is a common knowledge that cheap trips are bounded by the airline’s term and conditions. Often this means limited baggage allowance and nocturnal hours. But for those who want to have cheap trip, this is definitely for them. The incredibly pristine azure water waiting in Palawan is more than worth the little sacrifice!

To top it all, resorts’ accommodation are something worth checking out. In tune with the cheap trip airfares, cheap trip packages fulfilled the comforts of staying at home. Accommodations packages starts 3 days and 2 nights for 4,235 Php (100 USD) twin-sharing, free breakfast, with island hopping activities; for 4 days and 3 nights with ultimate nature adventure, twin sharing for only 6,900 Php (165 USD). The services and the activity packages depend on the respective prices

You probably what do what every tourist do – pack bags, book and fly away!

For the summation of these Boracay packages, they are as follows: (Per Person/Twin Sharing)

Crown Regency – approximately 7,000 Php
Madarin Hotel – approximately 6000 Php
Two Seasons – approximately 8,500 Php
Boracay Garden – approximately 5,000 Php
Shining Le Soleil – approximately 7,500 Php
Ocean Boracay Beach Resort – approximately 5,500 Php
Bamboo Beach Resort – approximately 3,000 Php
Red Coconut – approximately 5,000 Php

Note that these Boracay packages prices are approximate, not fixed. For complete details of what is inclusive of these Boracay packages, you may check their own website. Most of these Boracay packages rates are subjective depending on the season. Prices sky rockets during super high peak season usually around April where there is a long holiday (Holy Week) in the Philippines. Accommodation, air fare and everything else increases their price during the said holiday. However, because there are several Boracay packages to choose from, the competition commercially regulates the rates. This is purely beneficial to the public.

Boracay tour packages are indeed a cheaper alternative rather than visiting the island on an individual tour. Boracay packages also prove to be convenient and hassle-free. All you have to do is book, pay, pack your back and all set! Most of the services in Boracay packages include land transport from the airport to their respective hotels; some includes breakfast, welcome drinks, and government fees.

The Boracay Island is crowded with charming bars, loud clubs, and smooth acoustic lounges. All music lovers find a suitable haven unique for everyone. The music oasis gives fuller life to the nights in Boracay Island. Among the popular taprooms are:

Red Pirate – Plays acoustic music, reggae, and ethic tunes. This bar is charming in its own native ambiance. This may be your idea of “little-tropical-bar”.
Sports Bar – This place is made for sports-enthusiast. With their cheaper beer and wide flat screen television for your favorite sports viewing, what can go wrong?
Bom Bom Bar- This bar has a live band playing reggae and ethnic tunes with a laid back ambiance. This is also quite a favorite hangout for local and foreign musicians as well.
Pier One – Serves dinner during supper time but right after it’s over, it transforms into a club playing hip hop and tech music. Both the young and young once can dance their night way.
Fridays Resort – For a cultural dance show, this is the place to be!
Hey Jude – For late night clubbing with live DJ’s. Served here are pastas and bistro style dishes. Perfect combination for foodies.
Juice – Well-known for its flirty cocktails, this place plays RnB and dance music for the party-animals in the Island of Boracay.

Boracay Island’s night life is also a big contributing factor of the island’s tourism. The fun and the party brought by the pubs are incomparable. For this reason, a local cocktail is named after this island “Boracay”. Boracay cocktail drink is a mixture of brandy, powdered chocolate drink, coffee preferably 3 in 1 mix, hot water and condensed milk. Whoa! When you are in Rome, speak Roman. When you are in Boracay Island, drink Boracay cocktail!

Mactan Shrine
During the Spanish invasion led by Magellan, Lapu Lapu was the brave knight who slew him through his valiance and outcry against foreign supremacy. To honor his unparalleled courage, there erected a Lapu Lapu monument on the spot where Magellan was killed. Take a glimpse of this ancient Philippines hero whilst spending quality time alone or with the whole family.

Casa Gorordo Museum
Situated in the middle of the Parian district, you can experience the authentic lifestyle of the Filipino race way back Spanish and American Period. This Museum showcases collection of paintings, museum relics, antique household items, furniture, and the like. But before it became a museum, this was once the home of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu, Juan Gorordo.

Taoist Temple
For a time of serenity and contemplation, do marvel on the Taoist Temple. Here is one of the relevant tourist spots in Cebu wherein you can reflect on the principles of Lao Tzu. Take the 81 steps representing 81 chapters of the Taoists’ sacred book. Upon the highest point of the temple, discover your luck and cross your fingers!
Don’t stop exploring the wonderful tourist spots in Cebu. Bon voyage!

A second class city in the Philippines and boasting its crystal clear water and fine, soothing and white sanded beaches, Island Garden of Samal rejuvenates its visitors with its cool waters. Then, as the sun dips down at the horizon and upon going back to the Samal house, you will find a jar of water and a coconut shell dipper at the entrance. You can wash away the sand using this water. By doing so, you are following the symbolic ritual of cleansing the spirit. Inside the stilt house, you will find gentle sleep due to the lullaby of the soft waves- surely vacations to go.

The largest island in the archipelago has its own ways of showing beauty, adventure and memories. One of these is the ever relaxing place of Samal island, situated just beneath the end tip of Davao City, displaying its crystal blue surface. Its diving site is best for those who wanted to see and have a live view of the underwater living.

Going north is the island of the best waves, Camiguin Island, where waves are as tall as the commercial buildings you see in Philippine cities. This is probably one of the best places to travel and of course marked well by foreign surfers and beach goers as well.
Fun and excitement are not really defined by the best places ever existed, but it’s the memories, laughs and bonds that you shall treasure, making every trip, always worth the spending.

Now, here are the top 5 beaches in the Philippines where you can roam around and visit all you want.

1. Boracay
Treated as the queen of the beaches in the Philippines, Boracay shadows both the party goers and beach patrons on her beautiful, white sand- showered shoreline matching her crystal blue waters. The Boracay Beach resorts are awake 24 hours to accommodate different types of people, cultures and customers. Here’s the place where local and international showbiz personalities choose to spend their vacations because of its well known beauty.

2. Pagudpod
This Hawaii look alike is located in the north of Luzon, down the province of Ilocos Norte along with the high mountains and strong winds. Its strong winds surely would drive you closer to Hawaii if you have been there once. Compared to Boracay, Pagudpud is more secluded, but in beauty, Pagudpud could strongly compared with Boracay’s tides and waters.

3. Camiguin
Getting its bear share, Mindanao has also got beaches not only full of beauty but also filled with adventures. Camiguin Island and its ravaging waters is known for its towering waves which is perfect for surfing.

4. Honda bay
This Palawan wonder displays its cold beauty both terrestrial and aerial. As it does not only have a good waters to swim, but also good spots to tour to and trail in.

5. Dakak

Just in the lower portion of the biggest island in the Philippines, Dakak can accommodate both local and international tourists on its 750 m long white shoreline; and if you want to experience Mindanao, experience Dakak.

To experience heavenly peace, as in serenity and calming ambience of nature, you can visit and tour the very angelic place of Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The white foams, the strong falls of water and the inviting coolness of its rush fills your hunger of relaxation.

Another client of last minute travel deals is the province of Compostella Valley. It is a home to Lunod Island, “lunod” a Filipino term for drowned as the island is full of large and medium mangroves, covering the whole lump of land. A cave also lies in the vicinity which is caters unique forms of stalagmites, stalactites and a fair lair to fruit-eating bats.