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 Philippines
Tourist Attractions - The Philippines is a
tropical archipelago of 7,107 islands that is located in the South China and
Philippine Seas. The primary activity of tourists in the area is relaxing on
the areas many beautiful beaches that feature golden sand and crystal clear
waters as well as engaging in various beach activities such as surfing and
snorkeling. Some of the other popular sights which many tourists in the area
visit is Manila and Cebu, the two largest cities in the archipelago. There
is so much to do and explore in the Philippine Islands making it a top
travel destination in the South East part of Asia.
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Recommended Hotels Philippines The 7000-odd islands that comprise the Philippines are the forgotten islands of southeast Asia. Off the main overland route and with a recent history of martial law and endemic corruption, the country has struggled to attract tourists in the numbers many of its southeast Asian neighbors have.
However, most of the Philippines is laidback, stable and relatively safe.
The locals are, by and large, an exceptionally friendly and helpful bunch.
On top of this, transport is cheap, the food is good, accommodation is
plentiful and English is widely spoken. Pearl of the OrientThe Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. They attained their independence in 1946 after being occupied by the Japanese in World War II. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986 when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile. In 1992, the US closed down its last military bases on the islands. The Philippines has had two electoral presidential transitions since Marcos' removal by "people power." In January 2001, the Supreme Court declared Joseph ESTRADA unable to rule in view of mass resignations from his government and administered the oath of office to Vice President Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO as his constitutional successor. The government continues to struggle with ongoing Muslim insurgencies in the south.THE PHILIPPINES stands at the crossroads of the developed western world and the Orient. It lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, stretching more than 1,840 kilometers. Composed of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is readily accessible to the different capitals of the world. Its three main islands are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The South China Sea washes its western shores. Taiwan, China and Hong Kong are northern neighbors and further north is Japan. To the west lie Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. An arm of the archipelago reaches out towards Borneo and at its feet stands the chain of Indonesian islands. To the east and south, the waters of the Pacific Ocean sweep its headlands, looking out towards Micronesia and Polynesia. Its unique location has made the Philippines the commercial, cultural and intellectual hub of Asia from the dawn of history.  Davao - Davao is championed as one of the most secure regions in Mindanao, Philippines. Grouped together with the Cagayan de Oro, Davao is home to a progressive, mostly Catholic population. Tourists who visit Davao are greeted with enthusiastic locals and a peaceful, resort holiday.The main attraction luring tourists to Davao is Mt Apo (9,690 feet), the Philippines' tallest mountain and a bastion of eco-tourism activities. The onsite highlight is a sanctuary for the Philippine Eagle, which is one of the world's largest. The center has dozens of these and other birds of prey on display. Hotels Davao  Palawan - When tourists imagine a holiday in the Philippines, they're likely to envision the kind of vacation that involves white-sand beaches, jungle treks and first-rate scuba dives against an idyllic resort background. While these elements exist in isolation across the archipelago, it's rare that they come together on one island to such great effect. In many ways, the resorts in Palawan have everything tourists dream of.
Hotels Palawan Weather & Climate Philippines |
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Dusit Thani Manila Hotel
Greenhills Elan Hotel Manila