The is a stunning archipelago, the second largest in the world, which has approximately 7,500 islands, however only 2,000 of them are inhabited and nearly 5,000 still unnamed on global maps, so still plenty to explore. Luzon is the largest Island, and this is where the Capital Manila is… famous for its waterfront promenard, ancient walled city and enegmatic nightlife...so do not dismiss the capital in favour of the famous island beaches.

Although the beaches and watersports in the Philippines are well renowned, those who favour alternative activities will not be disappointed as trekking rewards participants with outstanding lush green valleys & smouldering volcanoes, mountain biking is also popular as is Cayoneering…also the Philippines have quite a few zip lines for the more adventurous.

From the city metropolis to the quiet un-spoilt beaches there are hotels and resorts to suit a range of requirements and optional activities for those who can pull themselves away from the beach and views…come take a look at the Philippines...you won’t find a warmer welcome in Asia. P H I L I P P I N E S

POPULATION : 102,764,379 (2016 Estimated)

LANGUAGES : Tagalog, English….& other dialect. (English Speaking 79%)

RELIGION: Catholic (90%) MANILA Muslim (9%)

BORACAY

CEBU

BOHOL

PALAWAN M A N I L A

Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. , a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church as well as , a storied citadel and former military prison. M A N I L A O P T I O N A L T O U R S

M A N I L A C I T Y T O U R

The year is 1952. Escolta "The Queen of Manila Streets” is bustling with the rich and famous, business tycoons, as well as film stars. One of them is Rosa Abad, a budding actress caught in a series of mysterious events. Can you walk the streets, solve the clues and unravel the mystery…..

Highlights: , Intramuros, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, , Lunch at Local Filipino Restaurant, Shopping or Visit to American Cemetery S U G G E S T E D H O T E L S I N M A N I L A

DUSIT THANI MANILA OKADA MANILA MAKATI SHANGRI-LA Luxury, heritage and comfort are Okada Manila sets the new gold standard Exquisite luxury in the centre of for five-star luxury. Lavishly executed in fused gracefully in all of the 500 Makati. A stay at Makati Shangri- exquisite rooms and suites of Dusit every detail. Unprecedented in its bold take Thani Manila, a Makati hotel in the on elegance. It spoils you with rich leisure La, Manila offers the opportunity Philippines – and your oasis of calm options and stylishly glides past your to experience the heart of Manila and magnificence located right in the expectations. from the very centre of the city’s heart of Makati’s Central Business prestigious business, shopping District. This Makati Hotel in Manila is With 993 exquisitely spacious rooms and entertainment district. The home to the most outstanding offering views of either the or hotel presents 696 well- The Fountain, Okada Manila’s suites and restaurants in the city: Benjarong Thai appointed rooms and suites, restaurant, Umu Japanese restaurant villas create a profound sense of deep and all day dining restaurant The relaxation, underlined by the integrated which are brimming with elegant Pantry. The hotel in Makati near resort’s own brand of exemplary service modern comforts and a touch of is also as convenient as it is featuring the unique blend of Japanese local colour. elegant it offers everything you would hospitality (magokoro and omotenashi) and want in in a hotel in Makati with a Filipino warmth. pool. S U G G E S T E D R E S T A U R A N T S I N M A N I L A

ILUSTRADO RESTAURANT BISTRO REMEDIOS BARBARA’S HERITAGE Located in the historic Walled City of Bistro Remedios (formerly Ang Bistro RESTAURANT Intramuros, Ilustrado's Hispanic sa Remedios) opened in 1984 at the The company was first registered in inspired space consists of a Spanish corner of Remedios and Adriatico 1972 as Admiral Manila garden courtyard, a casual cafe Streets. It was named after the street Restaurant. Hence, it has decked with art and art posters and a it was on. established itself in the business of neo-classic main dining room that food service, catering and events has seen several international heads Among its specialties are Binukadkad organizing. Our headquarters is at of state. na pla-pla, Gising-gising, Piniritong Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant, Discover old-world charm with Galunggong, Crispy Tadyang and Intramuros. It offers Filipino and modern style – and enjoy the best of Sinigang sa Bayabas. Spanish Cuisine and has a cultural both worlds. An inspired blending of show or traditional dance traditional Filipino dishes, Asian performance during night time. flavors with heritage Spanish and Global cuisines creates our unique Ilustrado signature. B O R A C A Y

Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It's known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life. B O R A C A Y O P T I O N A L T O U R S A N D A C T I V I T I E S

HELMET DIVING PARASAILING BORACAY COOKING Dive in to a one-of-a-kind underwater experience! Enjoy Watch the sea from above as CLASS a pleasurable aquatic sight- you soar through the sky seeing while feeding fishes through parasailing. Learn to shop and cook and walking on the ocean Considered as one of the most like a local! Beginning floor. Helmet Diving is an thrilling activities in Boracay at the market to choose underwater tour where you Island, Parasailing is a vacation your ingredients guests put on a that highlight you wouldn’t want to are then taught how to pumps enough . You’ll miss. You’ll be securely cook 2 entrees, 1 be assisted by PADI certified strapped to a harness that’s appetizer & a dessert – attached to a vibrant-colored dive instructors on your it better be good as you descent. Get intimate with parachute, launched skyward, colorful fishes and explore the and then pulled by a then enjoy the fruits of seabed where beautiful corals speedboat, giving you an your labour for lunch! thrive. This 20-minute aquatic extraordinary panoramic view adventure will take you to of this world-class island. new depths of Boracay’s beauty. S U G G E S T E D H O T E L S I N B O R A C A Y

ASTORIA BORACAY DISCOVERY SHORES THE LIND BORACAY

Astoria Boracay is a 3,000 square Discovery Shores Boracay is a luxury The Lind Boracay sets out to become meter resort nestled in a sweet spot five star deluxe hotel perfectly a bastion of luxury and a beacon of – right between the tranquility of positioned in Station 1 of White style in the world-famous island. Station 1 and liveliness of Station 2. Beach, experience the powder-soft This beachfront hotel redefines With over 71 rooms, it’s the place white sand, fiery sunsets and tropical holiday affluence and takes where you can experience the best pulsating nightlife of the world- leisure to new heights. of both worlds. famous Boracay Island. Complete with classy furnishing and The Lind also features a number of modern decor, our rooms are bars and restaurants helmed by top- equipped with first-class amenities notch chefs with extensive for a vacation experience that’s a cut experience in banqueting and fine above other Boracay resorts in dining. Station 1. S U G G E S T E D R E S T A U R A N T S I N B O R A C A Y

SUBO RESTAURANT Subo Boracay entices your discriminate palette and indulges your senses in a culinary adventure with a gastronomic kaleidoscope of outrageously delightful and unforgettable experiences. In the kitchen, Chef Sunny works his magic to present authentic and regional Philippine and Southeast Asian fare in a modern manner, served fresh daily with fresh seasonal local ingredients he personally handpicks. An expert on Southeast Asian and Filipino techniques, he combines original, traditional and regional styles with his own fresh twists, for an authentic dining experience that is sheer genius.

DOS MEZTISO’S RESTAURANT The food that you will savor here in Dos Mestizos is food that Remedios grew up with, that is, culinary fare reminiscent of times when days were more leisurely and less harried, when señoras from old Filipino-Castilian homes and their kusineras would spend time in kitchens, concocting dishes from recipes that would become veritable family heirlooms passed on from one generation to the next.

These would basically be familiar staples found on dining tables of Filipino families of Castilian origin such as bacalao, albondigas, callos, salpicao de vaca, tortilla de patata, paellas, and the like. P A L A W A N

Palawan, officially the Province of Palawan, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the MIMAROPA region. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction.

It has three (3) main different islands popular for tourist as beautiful destinations namely Puerto Princesa where Underground River is found, El Nido, which is perfect for island hopping and Coron, where tourists can try an ultimate diving experience. P A L A W A N O P T I O N A L T O U R S

PUERTO PRINCESA PALAWAN EL NIDO PALAWAN – ISLAND CORON PALAWAN – – UNDERGROUND RIVER HOPPING TOUR A AND WRECK TOUR TOUR Tour A will facinante you with 3 Underground River, is one of the The Coron Reef & Wrecks Tour lagoons, an island with an underwater New 7 Wonders of Nature. It is the takes in 3 exciting destinations cave perfect for diving enthusiast and longest navigable river in the world and offer an amazing a beach where you can sit back, relax that stretches to 8.2 kilometers opportunity to experience some and enjoy the view of the vast ocean long. This park features a unique opportunities, dotted with several other islands. spectacular limestone karst including the Lusong Gunboat. landscape with an underground Highlights: river. The site contains a full Highlights: Big Lagoon, Simizu Island, Secret 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and Pass Island or Calumbayan Island, Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, has some of the most important Sangat Coral Garden, East Tangat Payong-paying Island forests in Asia. Wreck, Lusong Gunboat (Japanese Ship Wreck) Highlights: Boating inside the underground river S U G G E S T E D H O T E L S I N P A L A W A N

PRINCESA GARDEN ISLAND MINILOC ISLAND, EL NIDO CLUB PARADISE, CORON RESORT, PUERTO PRINCESA Club Paradise is an exclusive island resort in Coron, Palawan A five star luxury property, Miniloc Island is found in El Nido, dotted along UNESCO Biosphere Princesa Garden Island Resort Palawan. It is rustic and nature Reserve. It is a tropical paradise and Spa, located ten minutes oriented, friends and family strategically located amid Coron’s away from the Puerto Princesa destination. Guests may kayak tourist attractions and exhilarating International Airport, offers a around the island and discover dive sites. Pristine white sand wide variety of activities, pockets of white sand beach beaches, rustic and charming facilities, and amenities for our amidst the limestone cliffs and accommodations, colorful flora guests to enjoy. the enchanting Big and Small Lagoons. and fauna, and a myriad of outdoor activities and lounging options assure the most indulgent stay. S U G G E S T E D R E S T A U R A N T S I N P A L A W A N

BADJAO SEAFOOD FIREFISH RESTAURANT, AMIANAN RESTAURANT, RESTAURANT, PUERTO CLUB PARADISE, CORON EL NIDO RESORT PRINCESA Firefish Restaurant is an Pangulasian Island Resort main exclusive dining place set on the A floating restaurant built in a dining area, Amianan private island resort, Club mangrove area offering picturesque Restaurant, serves daily buffet Paradise Palawan. views of Puerto Princesa's seascape. breakfast and ala-carte dishes The restaurant features local Badjao Seafront's extensive menu for lunch and dinner. The and international themed buffet, boasts Filipino and International restaurant offers casual dining a la carte, and set menu cuisine, offering almost everything during the day and converts to a selections. A special gathering from light snacks to full meals. There fine dining restaurant at night. by the beach, an island picnic or are various a la carte dishes, yet we The restaurant offers an an intimate dinner under the found the Comida(set meal for 3 to exquisite cuisine that caters to stars may even be arranged to 4 persons) great for the family. the international palate. It best enjoy a flavourful Because we all love seafood very recommends the Chef daily gastronomic experience. much, we took the option with fish, specials and catch of the day for squid, crab and vegetables. variety. Amazing &Bohol! Tour

Discover history and fascinating Culture of Cebu. This tour will guide you to see these historical scene , Our Cebu Day Tour visits many of Cebu City's historical sites, such as Magellan’s Cross, Basillica del St. Nino (Church & Museum), Fort San Pedro, Cebu Heritage Monument. Aside from travelling for more than 3 hours in going to the tourist destination that you wanted to visit in Southern part of Cebu, if you are staying in a hotel located in Lapu-Lapu City or Cebu City, you can also have a twin city tour the most visited places in these two cities.

Fort San Pedro Magellan's Cross Sto. Nino Church Whaleshark Encounter with Tumalog Waterfalls

Swim or dive with the friendly Whalesharks and have an up close encounter with these beautiful and gigantic creatures also known as the "Gentle Giants".Our Whale Shark Tours will bring you on a unique experience like no other tours. Swimming with the gentle giants is one of the most exciting things you’ll do while in Cebu. And Tumalog Falls was only discovered recently, more and more visitors are coming to explore it. At the entrance, a natural pool will delight a visitor. Hundred year-old trees still grow in the area giving the place a truly primeval appeal. The falls itself provides a humbling impression as the down pouring of fresh water forms a cascading motion like a rainfall.

Whale Shark Encounter Tumalog Waterfalls Island Hopping Tour

Moalboal is a peaceful beach town at the south-western part of Cebu island. It occupies the northern part of the Badian bay – where white sand beaches are surrounded by mountains covered with dense rain forests, rivers and canyons.Moalboal is most famous for its diving and snorkeling sites, most notably Pescador island, but it’s also directly to the north of Badian – where the Kawasan Falls are located.

Pescador Island Sardines Run experience Bohol Countryside Tour

Bohol is famous for the warm Boholano hospitality that’s second to none in the Philippines. This is what makes this little island so popular in tourism. Nowhere in the Philippines will you find more friendly and accommodating people with such a rich culture and so manyw things to do and see.If your visiting Bohol, the best Bohol packages for tours to the famous tourist spots like the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Panglao Beaches, Loboc River Cruise .

Manmade Forest Chocolate Hills Loboc River

Butterfly Conservation Tarsier Conservatory Loboc River Cruise Panglao Tour

Panglao Island Day Tour Package – A great way to experience some of the great tourist attractions that have made Panglao Island so popular. Bohol Bee Farm, Hinagdanan Cave, Dauis Church, Nova Sea Shell Museum & Alona White Sandy Beach. Panglao Island is one of the primary tourist destinations in southern Philippines. Connected by a land bridge to the main island, Panglao is just 15 minutes away from the capital city of Tagbilaran Bohol.

San Agustin Church Nova shell museum Hinagdanan cave

Alona white beach Dauis church Shrine Bee Farm Restaurant Restaurants in Cebu

Seafood City Abaca Ibiza Beach Club

Abacá Restaurant provides a full service California-Mediterranean inspired restaurant and bar. Our menu - which uses the finest local and imported ingredients - was developed by our executive chefs and includes wood fired oven roasted meats and seafood, homemade pizzas and pastas, freshly baked breads, tapas and a wide array of salads and appetizers.

Unlike other seafood restaurants; the whole area is clean, dry, and it isn’t stinky. In fact, Unrivalled Entertainment the only noticeable smell is that of cooking Ibiza Beach Club is the name that has good food. The overall atmosphere and commanded the beat of Mactan’s night sanitation are also commendable! They scene for almost four years – stirring assure us all that our tummies are in safe with flavours, sound, movement and hands because the restaurant implements fun. The restaurant’s standard quality of superb hygiene practices. Their comfort entertainment and themed shows is rooms are in pristine condition, as well, and one that has been given great reviews the management promises to keep it that and applauded by discerning audiences way. – a cross section from visiting tourists to celebrities and VIPs. Mactan Cebu: Recommeded Hotels

Discover a resort in a class of its own. Set in 11 hectares of secluded grounds yet only about 1.5 hours (when traffic is bad) from Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life’s in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels “away from it allfor business or pleasure, this is far and away your best choice in the Philippines.

Plantation Bay Shangri-la Movenpick

A lush garden retreat within a tropical Pristine sandy white beaches and crystal clear paradise.Just a 20-minute drive from Mactan waters are the hallmarks of Cebu in the Cebu International Airport, Shangri-La's Philippines, which is a divers’ haven. The Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu is a lush garden Philippines’ oldest city, it’s a rapidly developing retreat with an alluring oceanfront setting. hub of activity that pays homage to its rich Guests can savour beach-side luxe within its history. Breath-taking historical sites such as spacious 530 guest rooms and suites, along Magellan’s Cross and Mactan Shrine as well as with enticing wining and dining options. the wealth of 16th century architecture The resort is a multi-faceted leisure downtown form just some of the exquisite destination providing a compelling architectural gems. Cebu City : Recommeded Hotels

Located in the heart of Cebu City, the The grand 4-star Bai Hotel Cebu is set in Radisson Blu Cebu provides five-star district and offers modern guestrooms with a view accommodations just minutes from Mactan over the harbor. Bai Hotel Cebu has welcomed Channel. Enjoy sweeping views of the guests in Cebu since 2017. Bai Hotel Cebu lies 3.5 channel and the city as well as proximity to km away from Grand Convention Centre of Cebu. cultural attractions and beautiful white-sand The distance between Cebu city center and the beaches. A walkway connects the hotel to the property is 6 km. Bai Hotel Cebu offers a popular SM City Cebu Mall. Mactan Cebu spectacular view to its guests. International Airport (CEB) is just 11 kilometers away.

Marco Polo

Located at the prestigious Nivel Hills at 600 feet above sea level. Guests seeking exclusivity will enjoy the Continental Club rooms and suites which come with privileges such as access to the Continental Club Lounge that provides club Radisson Blu concierge, complimentary all-day refreshments Bai Hotel and happy hour cocktails and wine. Bohol: Recommeded Hotels

Be grand Bellevue Bohol Beach Club

Escape to your own private sanctuary in The Combining contemporary design with laid-back Bohol Beach Club, which is newly renovated and Bellevue Resort. Situated on the serene shores of newly reopened, is one of the most prominent waterfront chic, BE Grand Resort Bohol is your north Bohol, this Panglao Island resort is an idyllic home away from home. It’s situated on beach resorts in Panglao Island, Bohol. exclusive 5-star resort placing emphasis on your It is located in Bolod Beach and boasts of a long the exclusive oasis of Panglao Island and enjoys comfort and privacy. a balmy climate all year-round. Boasting diverse shoreline, a 250-meter stretch of white sand The Bellevue Resort is an ASEAN Green Hotel beach. dining options and a blissfully wonderful spa awardee. Eco-friendly principles and energy experience, BE Grand offers engaging service conservation measures are in place to ensure alongside a modern design that also sustainable tourism at this hotel. Rest assured incorporates an infusion of local flair. that you will not be damaging Mother Earth whenever you stay at The Bellevue Resort.