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Cruising in Galapagos is exciting and adventurous
2012-01-30 23:23:00 Cruising in Galapagos Island is an unusual trip that makes your holiday more adventurous and exciting. If you want to enjoy the complete Island, you require at least eight days for covering the whole area. It is always advisable to visit the Island by ship available at variable costs. These ships are well designed and ... More About: Ecuador
17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
2012-01-20 07:11:00 The Organizers of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 (PIHABF) have developed this annual event to be the largest spectator event in the Philippines. Each year, bigger and better events, competitions and attractions are added to the Fiesta. The Fiesta site at Air Force City, Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, Clark Field has been ...
It?s more fun in the Philippines slogan is final
2012-01-09 16:01:00 The slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines ” stays even if there was a black and white vintage 1951 magazine ad “It’s more fun in Switzerland,” of the Swiss National Tourist Office. Its more fun in the Philippines Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez declared it as a ‘coincidence,’ saying, “C’mon, you have to give ... More About: Final
Holiday Extras Know their Onions!
2011-11-04 19:16:00 If you want to know the best companies in a particular industry then the best way to go about this is to ask their customers what they think of the service and to see whether or not they would recommend that particular company to others. Manila Bay Sunset This is just what holiday Extras have done but ... More About: Holiday
Top Russian artists paint the Philippines
2011-10-28 11:02:00 Thirteen top Russian artists embark on a 20-day cultural journey to the Philippines , called, ?To the Islands of Sampaguita,? as part of the Creative Expedition to the Philippines – 1st ASEAN Culture Capital to paint the wealth of bio-cultural diversity of our country?s habitat, heritage, history, language and creative industry. This project was organized in ... More About: Artists
Puerto Princesa Palawan underground river featured in Singapore festival
2011-10-04 08:47:00 The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan , the Philippines’ bet for the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” was featured on World Parks Day in Singapore last week. Puerto Princesa Underground River The Department of Foreign Affairs said the PPUR was showcased at the Philippine pavilion during Singapore’s twin celebration of Global Community Day ... More About: Festival
Miss Universe 2011 delegate Shamcey Supsup as tourism ambassador?
2011-09-20 04:48:00 The Department of Tourism ’s recently approved budget of P1.7 billion for this year until 2012 is not enough to support all of its projects and campaigns but the department will judiciously make do with what it has to fulfill its role. Miss Universe 2011 Philippine Delegate Shamcey Supsup For instance, Assistant Secretary for international tourism ... More About: Miss Universe
The Philippines: The Other Melting Pot
2011-09-19 04:20:00 Americans tend to think of the states as the ultimate melting pot of cultures; what started as a British colony is now a rich chunky stew of virtually every ethnicity of the world. Most would like to think we are a unique happenstance, but a truly unexpected culture formed on the Indonesian archipelago. Over 7,000 ... More About: Philippines
It?s a small World in Hong Kong Disneyland
2011-09-08 06:54:00 One of the most famous of all the rides at all the Disneyland s in the world is the much loved ?It’s A Small World .? I have to admit that this was a song I loved when I was a child as it was one of the first things I learned in a language that wasn’t ... More About: Hong Kong , Featured
Jungle River Cruise at Hong Kong Disneyland
2011-09-08 06:36:00 Every Kid dreamed of taking a cruise through the jungle and seeing the many wonderful animals of Africa along the way. I know that for me, this was one of my primary fantasies when I was growing up. I wanted to get on a boat and go see the world. Not surprising really. The Kingdom ... More About: Hong Kong , Disneyland , River , Jungle , Featured
Philippine Department of Tourism pledges P1M for Philippine Travel Mart 20
2011-08-31 06:09:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) is giving all out support to the promotion domestic tourism through the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) in September, organized by Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA). Amorita Resort in Bohol ?Our partnership with PHILTOA has been very fruitful over the years especially in relation to our joint staging of the annual ...
Philippine Department of Tourism taps Korean market via trade fairs, joint
2011-08-31 06:04:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue to build on the industry-leading Korean tourist market with its participation in the 14th Busan International Travel Fair (BITF) on 02-05 September, as well as other joint promotional activities. Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol ?As our best performer, the Korean outbound market remains one of our focal ... More About: Market , Trade
China Travel Industry Hails the Philippines as ?Best Honeymoon Destination
2011-08-28 10:44:00 The Philippines was hailed the “Honeymoon Destination of the Year” in the 2011 China Travel and Meetings Industry Awards, affirming the confidence of Chinese industry executives in the Philippines as a destination for Chinese tourists, according to the Philippine Embassy in Beijing. Coron Palawan – A Honeymoon Destination The Philippines bested Bali and Thailand in ...
Philippine Department of Tourism stages Philippine Travel Exchange 2011
2011-08-26 23:31:00 The Department of Tourism (DOT) will host the 11th Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX 2011) on August 30 to September 02, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. Philippine Travel Exchange 2011 ?As one of the flagship projects of the Department for 11 years now, the Philippine Travel Exchange is a testament to the Philippines? continued success ... More About: Featured
Siargao Surfing Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities
2011-08-18 09:39:00 General Luna, Siargao Island —- The town of General Luna where the world-class surf break Cloud 9 is located will be hosting this year?s Siargao Surfing Festival which will take place from September 17 to October 03. This year?s festival will have three major components, namely, the: 1) 13th Siargao National Surfing Cup ? September ... More About: Schedule , Activities , Featured
Asia?s bets in top 7 in ?New Seven Wonders of Nature? search
2008-06-07 18:04:00 Seven entries from Asia are currently included in search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature as of June 5 live ranking. Three of the top seven nominees are from the Philippines namely Tubbataha Reef in Cagayancillo, Palawan , Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan. Other nominees in the magic seven ... More About: Search
International Reality TV adventure filmmakers eye Philippine islands
2008-06-06 18:55:00 International adventure film producers of reality game show consider the Philippines as a good site after the 8th edition of “Survivor France” was successfully filmed in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano told Davao reporters that the successful filming of Survivor France led other international producers to consider the islands in the Philippines as ... More About: International , Reality , Adventure , Cycling , Scuba Diving
Philippines proud to have four of its natural wonders to be chosen as 7 won
2008-06-06 00:55:00 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 and composed of 7,107 islands. The South China Sea washes its western shores. Taiwan, China and Hong Kong are northern neighbors and further north is Japan. To the west ... More About: Natural , Wonders , Palawan , Bohol
500 thousand tourists visit Central Visayas in first quarter of 2008
2008-06-04 18:45:00 Domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in Central Visayas hit the half-million-mark in the first quarter of 2008, a 10.7 percent growth of tourists arrivals over the same period last year. Official data of the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed total tourist arrivals from January to March reached 535,396, a 10 percent growth from last year?s 485,993 ... More About: Cebu , Tourists , Thousand , Visit
Boracay Island Paradise to be declared National Park
2008-06-04 14:55:00 Boracay will soon be declared a national park. This, as President Gloria Macapagal?Arroyo is set to implement an unrepealed Martial Law Proclamation making Boracay a national park and placing its resources under the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)’s control and administration. The move will be made as the Chief Executive wants to protect and preserve Boracay’s tourism value ... More About: National , Island , Paradise , Park , Boracay
Puerto Princesa?s ?underground river? gets booster from British envoy
2008-06-04 13:42:00 The city government?s campaign to include Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP), famously known as ?Underground River? got a shot in the arm from the British envoy to the Philippines, no less. Ambassador Peter Beckingham and his wife, Jill, visited the ?Underground River? on Tuesday. The attraction is one of the nominees in the ongoing ... More About: Palawan
What makes women go daring in Boracay?
2008-06-03 01:33:00 The name Boracay alone conjures images of leisure and pleasure at their best, specially partying tourists enjoying the Caribbean-like ambience and splendor of its beach front areas during early evenings complete with a happy mix of festive lights and Latin music. Boracay, a small island off northwestern Panay in Western Visayas is known worldwide as a ... More About: Women , Destinations , Boracay Island , Aklan
Mandarin Airline maiden flight to Kalibo is an indication of a growing airp
2008-06-03 01:24:00 Air Transportation Office (ATO) manager Alan Java said that the Mandarin Airline’s maiden flight to Kalibo Airport last Saturday is an indication that the airport is really growing. Manager Java said that the Mandarin Airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan?s largest carrier the China Airlines, had 166 tourists on board from Taipei going to Boracay ... More About: Air Travel , Growing , Flight
Tourism boom brings jobs to Philippines - Philippine Department of Tourism
2008-06-03 01:20:00 The Department of Tourism is on a roll. Through targeted marketing campaigns in China, Japan, Korea, the United States, the Middle East and Europe, it was able to attract 3.09 million tourists into the Philippines last year. And since the campaigns remain on high gear, it is optimistic that 3.4 million more will come in this ... More About: Jobs , Boom
Canada?s Government announces new air transport agreement with the Republic
2008-06-01 02:51:00 The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), today announced the successful conclusion of a new air transport agreement with the Philippines to increase trade and tourism. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister responsible for the Pacific Gateway and ... More About: Government , Canada , Transport , Press Releases , Agreement
Announcing the winner of two Seair tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons!
2008-05-31 09:37:00 Anna Carlissa Arriola won two tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons! Please wait for the email notification on how to claim your tickets. And to all those who joined, keep on joining our promotions! So watch out for it. If you want to visit Baler and Learn Surfing , you can now travel to Baler for as ... More About: Tickets , Aurora , Winner , Lessons
One lucky person will win six SEAIR gift-certificates to Busuanga!
2008-05-30 04:18:00 We are giving away not one, not two, but Six SEAIR gift certificates to Busuanga to one lucky person! This is the biggest give-away of Lakbay Pilipinas - Philippine Travel Blog and the SEAIR Adventure Club ever! You and five friends can fly to Busuanga with six SEAIR airfare gift certificates up for grabs! SEAIR has ... More About: Gift , Palawan , Coron , Lucky , Person
Davao?s Kadayawan Festival 2008, a celebration of abundance
2008-05-30 01:39:00 The 2008 Kadayawan Festival of Davao City this August will be a celebration of abundance. Art Boncato, chair of the committee on publicity and media of the Kadayawan festivities this year during the Club 888 Forum of the Marco Polo Hotel on Wednesday stressed that as Davao celebrates its bounty there is a need to value the ... More About: Abundance , Celebration
Siquijor?s Lubi Festival draws huge crowd
2008-05-28 18:33:00 Thousands flock Maria town as dancers from its different barangays, clustered into four, perform Wednesday in the Lubi Festival street dancing and showdown that takes off at the Maria Municipal Hall. Lubi Festival, now on its third year, showcases various coconut products of the town through a trade fair, dances and street revelry which serves as ... More About: Siquijor , Huge , Crowd
Traversing Palawan?s untainted shores
More articles from this author:2008-05-28 01:54:00 by Aaron Joel Santos I?m in the Philippines, sitting at a six-person dining room table made of bamboo. It?s the kind of table found all across Southeast Asia, but this one is special. This one is unconvincingly strapped to the top of an old bus speeding down an unpaved highway on the island of Palawan . Apparently, this ... More About: Travel Tips , El Nido , Coron , Puerto Princesa 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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