Thursday, October 6, 2016

                                      
                                                               Tinago Falls


Tinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.[1] It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls. Tinago is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the winding staircase. The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinago_Falls


              
                                                      The Divine Mercy Shrine


a Catholic monument in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. It features a 15.24 meter statue of Jesus as the Divine Mercy as the focal point of Divine Mercy Hills, a tract of land overlooking Macajalar Bay on the southern island of Mindanao.
The nine-hectare land for the Shrine was purchased for a nominal amount and the complex was paid for by donations. The shrine was completed in 2008 and serves as a pilgrimage site for Divine Mercy devotees. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Mercy_Shrine_(Misamis_Oriental)



                                                               Mantigue Island

Mantigue is a small island located about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) off the coast of volcanic island province of Camiguin province in the Philippines. Also known as Magsaysay Island, it is about 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of greenery fringed with a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand.A fishing village is located in the northern side of the island. One side of the island is a white sand beach with corals offshore, and the opposite side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantigue
People’s Park

Strategically located in the Poblacion District of Davao City, People’s Park is a must-see and visit for all, who want to breathe the freshest air and unwind with family and friends, after a long and tiring week at work. There is no entrance fee here, and people can have a picnic, while they bond with their loved ones. Moreover, friends and families can altogether enjoy either a leisurely stroll or an energizing jog in this cleanest and greenest park in the Philippines. Many hotels are situated around People’s Park for tourists or locals in the area, thus, it is a convenient walk to this serene park during their stay. Available for viewing as well are the sculptures of indigenous people, depicting daily living in Davao City – made no less than Kublai Millan, a renowned artist in Mindanao. Furthermore, it is clean and green due to the more than 1,000 species of plants found here, that have their origin from all over the world. 




Secdea Beach Resort

Secdea takes pride of its picturesque beach setting, floating cottage, multi-sports pavilion, a clubhouse, posh cottages for overnight stay and brilliantly-designed furniture. The price of Secdea’s villas may be quite expensive for some since it can exclusively accommodate a big group of guests but nonetheless, it is all worth it since offers only well-to-do, hotel-resembling accommodation, unspoilt beach, a fine-looking infinity restaurant serving delectable dishes and a state-of-the-art infinity pool which features a breathtaking overlooking view of the seascapes and landscapes. In addition to that, guests can also take pleasure in roving around the mangrove regions with its paved pathways and enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature.
https://wayph.com/secdea-beach-resort-samal-island/


                                                                        Boracay
                                                                 

Boracay is known as an island paradise because of its powder white beaches and crystal blue water, tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy marine life under the seas. Boracay is the Beach Capital of the Philippines and is one the major destinations / tourist spots in the world. In fact, Boracay is often called "the world's most beautiful tropical island."
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Boracay




              
                                                                Tumalog Falls


Tumalog Falls. One hundred twenty seven kilometers away from Cebu City, Tumalog Falls is a multi-step, cascade waterfalls that can effortlessly overwhelm its visitors by its sheer magnificence. http://harrybalais.com/2012/10/chasing-waterfalls-tumalog-falls/


Banana-shaped Island

This banana-shaped island has accessibility going for it – international flights from Asian hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore fly right into the Visayas' largest city, Cebu City. Near the airport on Mactan Island you'll find a variety of high-end, family-oriented resorts. The beaches on Mactan are nothing special, so hire a boat to take you out to islands in the Bohol Strait, where ample quantities of white sand grace the numerous beaches. If you have more time, travel three hours by car to the northern tip of the island, where pump boats make the 10-minute trip to dreamy Malapascua Island, home to blinding-white Bounty Beach and, for scuba divers, thresher sharks. Alternatively, drive southwest to the diving town of Moalboal, which offers the rare chance to swim just offshore with giant schools of sardines.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/77222

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Aliwagwag Falls



Regarded as a Stairway to Heaven, Aliwagwag Falls cascades down on layers of rock formations, from a height of 340 meters or 1,120 feet and with a width of 20 meters or 66 feet; thus, it is called the highest falls in the Philippines. This breath-taking scenic spot is located in Cateel, Davao Oriental – specifically in Barangay Aliwagwag, which is about 30 minutes trip from Poblacion. Don’t forget your perfect hiking shoes, towels and extra clothes, as well as your water-proof bag, for you won’t be able to resist taking a plunge or two in this very enchanting body of cool water. 

People’s Park



Strategically located in the Poblacion District of Davao City, People’s Park is a must-see and visit for all, who want to breathe the freshest air and unwind with family and friends, after a long and tiring week at work. There is no entrance fee here, and people can have a picnic, while they bond with their loved ones. Moreover, friends and families can altogether enjoy either a leisurely stroll or an energizing jog in this cleanest and greenest park in the Philippines. Many hotels are situated around People’s Park for tourists or locals in the area, thus, it is a convenient walk to this serene park during their stay. Available for viewing as well are the sculptures of indigenous people, depicting daily living in Davao City – made no less than Kublai Millan, a renowned artist in Mindanao. Furthermore, it is clean and green due to the more than 1,000 species of plants found here, that have their origin from all over the world. 

Maxima AquaFun




If you are looking for something more than just swim in the beach or lie around all day long, a trip to Maxima AquaFun in Samal Island is your best getaway! The place isn’t just for those who love the sun, sand and sea but also those who love adrenaline and extreme adventures.
Maxima AquaFun looks very much like a resort floating on the sea and if that is not enough to entice you then I don’t know what else will. There’s a 40-meter super slide (made from tarpaulin) that bring you from the top of a hill down to the 120-feet sea. There’s also the water blob, which is pretty much like a trampoline, only that the other person on one end of the inflatable will launch into the water when another person jumps on the other side of it. Of course, they also offer classic water activities such as the banana boat riding, kayaking, snorkeling and jet skiing and diving. 

Dakak Beach




The very popular Dakak Beach is most known for its beautfiully shaped cove and powdery white sand, and as a diving mecca in Mindanao. Pristine blue waters, excellent dive sites with an abundance of coral reefs, and a magnificent sunset horizon characterize this tropical eden. Dakak Park and Beach Resort boasts 15 hectares of wooded land, a natural reservoir for native plants and animals, and a 750-meter private white-sand beach.
Nestled on the tip of Northern Zamboanga, Dakak faces the Sulu Sea in the west and is surrounded by mountains on its east side. North of Dakak are Negros, Cebu and Bohol. To its south is the Mindanao mainland with Borneo and Sarawak beyond the Celebes Sea. Conveniently encircled by all these large island, Dakak tactfully evades the typhoon belt, making it the perfect all-season destination.

Paseo del Mar








Paseo del Mar is located in Zamboanga City. Construction of this seafront parkway took over four years. Moving and relocating the squatters in the area took a long time. There were over 280 families that had to be relocated.
Paseo del Mar is within the barangay of Zone IV and is only about 100 feet from Fort Pilar. There are several cement benches at the park and there is long walkway along the shoreline or break-water. In the afternoon when there are visitors, the bajao kids in their bancas paddle along the breakwater walkways and entice the visitors to throw coins into the sea water. It's fun to watch the badjaos dive and fetch the coin before it hits bottom.

Secdea Beach Resort






Secdea takes pride of its picturesque beach setting, floating cottage, multi-sports pavilion, a clubhouse, posh cottages for overnight stay and brilliantly-designed furniture. The price of Secdea’s villas may be quite expensive for some since it can exclusively accommodate a big group of guests but nonetheless, it is all worth it since offers only well-to-do, hotel-resembling accommodation, unspoilt beach, a fine-looking infinity restaurant serving delectable dishes and a state-of-the-art infinity pool which features a breathtaking overlooking view of the seascapes and landscapes. In addition to that, guests can also take pleasure in roving around the mangrove regions with its paved pathways and enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature.
https://wayph.com/secdea-beach-resort-samal-island/

Batanes Island









Batanes is one of the most wanted tourist destinations in the Philippines. A trip to the province will give you the most unique sceneries of the country, which include unspoiled islands that will satisfy nature lovers, livestock freely roaming above endless green hills, massive cliffs overlooking oceans under the blue skies, rocky shores and white sand beaches, and the rich cultural heritage of the Ivatans.
http://faq.ph/tourist-destinations-to-visit-in-the-philippines-2016/

Saturday, September 10, 2016



                                                                  Aliwagwag Falls

It's best known as the Philippines' top surf spot, but an all-day loop around the island of Siargao brings you up close and personal with beaches equal to any in the South Pacific. Cloud Nine is ground zero for surfers, but to escape the crowds head offshore to any number of uninhabited islets. Or drive up to Burgos near Siargao's northeastern tip, where coconut palms back a three-kilometre crescent of powdered-sugary soft sand, and perfect waves peel off in several directions in the bay.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/77222





                                                             Lake Bulusan 
 A lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines. It lies at the heart of Bulusan Volcano National Park which covers a land area of 3,672 hectares (9,070 acres). It has an elevation of 360 metres (1,180 ft) and is located on the southeast flank of Mount Bulusan, an active volcano.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bulusan





                                                     Banaue Rice Terraces

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banaue_Rice_Terraces




                                                               Pagsanjan Falls
 
 Pagsaŋjan Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagsanjan_Falls
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                 Anguib Beach
 
Sta. Ana has fascinating beaches. Most pristine beach is Anguib with its white fine sands and few pine trees in the area. 
Its clear blue water competes with Blue Lagoon of Ilocos Norte for the title of "Boracay of the North". 
It has an entrance fee of P80 per person, cottage for P500. 
 They don't allow bringing in food so you'll be forced to buy in their store that offers snacks, drinks, and meals. 
No electricity there so no overnight staying is allowed.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g2081111-d2277103-r128107194-
Anguib_Beach-Santa_Ana_Cagayan_Province_Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html
 


Siargao



It's best known as the Philippines' top surf spot, but an all-day loop around the island of Siargao brings you up close and personal with beaches equal to any in the South Pacific. Cloud Nine is ground zero for surfers, but to escape the crowds head offshore to any number of uninhabited islets. Or drive up to Burgos near Siargao's northeastern tip, where coconut palms back a three-kilometre crescent of powdered-sugary soft sand, and perfect waves peel off in several directions in the bay.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/77222

Siargao


It's best known as the Philippines' top surf spot, but an all-day loop around the island of Siargao brings you up close and personal with beaches equal to any in the South Pacific. Cloud Nine is ground zero for surfers, but to escape the crowds head offshore to any number of uninhabited islets. Or drive up to Burgos near Siargao's northeastern tip, where coconut palms back a three-kilometre crescent of powdered-sugary soft sand, and perfect waves peel off in several directions in the bay.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/77222

Friday, September 9, 2016

Banana-shaped Island in Cebu




This banana-shaped island has accessibility going for it – international flights from Asian hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore fly right into the Visayas' largest city, Cebu City. Near the airport on Mactan Island you'll find a variety of high-end, family-oriented resorts. The beaches on Mactan are nothing special, so hire a boat to take you out to islands in the Bohol Strait, where ample quantities of white sand grace the numerous beaches. If you have more time, travel three hours by car to the northern tip of the island, where pump boats make the 10-minute trip to dreamy Malapascua Island, home to blinding-white Bounty Beach and, for scuba divers, thresher sharks. Alternatively, drive southwest to the diving town of Moalboal, which offers the rare chance to swim just offshore with giant schools of sardines.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/travel-tips-and-articles/77222

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

The Divine Mercy Shrine



a Catholic monument in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. It features a 15.24 meter statue of Jesus as the Divine Mercy as the focal point of Divine Mercy Hills, a tract of land overlooking Macajalar Bay on the southern island of Mindanao.
The nine-hectare land for the Shrine was purchased for a nominal amount and the complex was paid for by donations. The shrine was completed in 2008 and serves as a pilgrimage site for Divine Mercy devotees. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Mercy_Shrine_(Misamis_Oriental)

Mantigue Island (Camiguin, Mindanao, Philippines)



Mantigue is a small island located about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) off the coast of volcanic island province of Camiguin province in the Philippines. Also known as Magsaysay Island, it is about 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of greenery fringed with a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand.A fishing village is located in the northern side of the island. One side of the island is a white sand beach with corals offshore, and the opposite side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantigue

Tinago Falls (Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines)





Tinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.[1] It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls. Tinago is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the winding staircase. The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinago_Falls

Tumalog Falls (Cebu, Visayas)





Tumalog Falls. One hundred twenty seven kilometers away from Cebu City, Tumalog Falls is a multi-step, cascade waterfalls that can effortlessly overwhelm its visitors by its sheer magnificence. http://harrybalais.com/2012/10/chasing-waterfalls-tumalog-falls/

Boracay Island (Aklan, Visayas)




Boracay is known as an island paradise because of its powder white beaches and crystal blue water, tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy marine life under the seas. Boracay is the Beach Capital of the Philippines and is one the major destinations / tourist spots in the world. In fact, Boracay is often called "the world's most beautiful tropical island." http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Boracay