tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71935920126597892882024-03-06T10:09:29.946+08:00Travel PhilippinesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-30918476962190452542007-12-29T10:26:00.000+08:002007-12-29T10:25:04.263+08:00Worlds Best 10 Beaches<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV class=photoImgDiv id=photoImgDiv737381477 style="WIDTH: 502px"><IMG class=reflect alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1016/737381477_187c99ed13.jpg" onload=show_notes_initially();></DIV></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-51200619936954545192007-12-27T15:06:00.000+08:002007-12-27T15:05:04.438+08:00BORACAY RATES for Philippine residents and balikbayans <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#3333ff size=2>For foreign market rates, <A href="http://www.scorpiotravel.com/boracay2.html">click here</A></FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Note: if your preferred resort is not on this page, <A href="http://www.scorpiotravel.com/contact.html">contact us</A></FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>CLUB TEN BEACH RESORT</FONT></B> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Affordable Boracay Package</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Promo is valid from November 1 to May 31, 2008</FONT> <DIV align=center> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="95%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Room Type</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=148> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=142> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Extra Night (w/ bfast)</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single Occupancy</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=148> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php5,800</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=142> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php2,600</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin Sharing</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=148> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,700</FONT></P></TD> <TD width=142> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,600</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple Sharing</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=142><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,400</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quadruple Sharing</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,200</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=142><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,200</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>3days/2nights accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Daily breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Roundtrip transfer</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Welcome drinks</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>PEARL OF THE PACIFIC</FONT></B> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Season's Package</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Valid from Nov 16- Dec 21, 2007</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="97%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Deluxe</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Maharlika</FONT></TD> <TD width=265><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P12,056</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P15,722</FONT></TD> <TD vAlign=top width=265 rowSpan=5> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 3days/2nights room accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip Caticlan airport transfers - add P400/pax if Kalibo</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily set breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Complimentary set dinner for 1 night</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Complimentary Aromatherapy massage & Island Salon service</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drink & welcome lei</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 10% off on food and beverage</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,473</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P9,307</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,760</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,982</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quadruple</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,402</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,320</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Child's rate</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,890</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=84><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,890</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Extra night rate with breakfast per person</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Child</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Deluxe</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,861</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,569</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,213</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,035</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P280</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Maharlika</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,700</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,500</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,825</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,500</FONT></TD> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P280</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Yearend Rate</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Valid from Dec 22, 2007 to Jan 3, 2008</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#3333ff size=1>Package rate per room per night</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="97%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width="18%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width="14%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Deluxe</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width="13%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Maharlika</FONT></TD> <TD width="52%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="18%"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single/Twn/Dbl</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width="14%"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P12,056</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width="13%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P15,722</FONT></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="52%" rowSpan=6> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Overnight room accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drink</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome lei</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Buffet breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Themed dinner at the beachfront</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 1 time complimentary Aromatherapy massage for a minimum of 2 nights stay</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 10% off on food and beverages</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="18%"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Extra Person</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width="14%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,473</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width="13%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P9,307</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="18%"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Child</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width="14%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,760</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width="13%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,982</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD colSpan=3> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Compulsory dinner on Dec 31 New Year's Celebration: P1,000 (adult); P800 (child)</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="18%"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>RT Transfers - Caticlan</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle colSpan=2><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P500/person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="18%"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>RT Transfers - Kalibo</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle colSpan=2><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P750/person</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>ASYA BORACAY</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>High & Peak Season Rates per person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Valid from 16 Oct 2007 - 31 May 2008</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="97%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=148> </TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Deluxe Villa</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P11,860</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,560</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,970</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,930</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,280</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,750</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,485</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Courtyard Suite</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P12,920</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,090</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,854</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,235</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra Night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,460</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,545</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,927</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,618</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Villa Suite</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P13,980</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,620</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,207</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,500</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=148><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra Night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,990</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,810</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,104</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,750</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 2 nights accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip land and boat transfers via Caticlan</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drinks</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily breakfast; personal drinks are not included</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Use of water sports equipment and facilities at Asya's Private Cove, swimming pool, wifi connection by the restaurant, poolside and business center</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Complimentary one-time mini bar</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- One guest souvenir photo by the gazebo</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Two pairs of slippers and one beach bag for every room</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 12% Government Tax and 10% Service Charge</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>FRIDAY'S BORACAY</FONT></B></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle> </TD> <TD align=middle width=99> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Low </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>(July 1-Oct 15)</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width=98> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>High </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>(Oct 16, '07-</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Jun 18, '08)</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle width=112> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Peak </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>(Dec 18, '07-Jan 7, '08; Feb 4-10, '08; Mar 17-30, '08)</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>3days/2nights</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P39,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P42,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P45,000</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Perfect Honeymoon</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P44,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P47,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P50,000</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Dive, Golf or Spa</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P52,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P55,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P58,000</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Extra Night w/ Bfast</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P8,000</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P9,500</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Premier Room Upgrade (per night)</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,500</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Premier Suite </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=99><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=98><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,500</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=112><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2500</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Note:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Package is designed for two adults</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Extra person is Php1,600 per person, per night</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Includes: Roundtrip airfare via Caticlan, room accommodation, roundtrip transfers, Daily breakfast, one lunch for two</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>WALING-WALING BEACH HOTEL</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>High Season Package (Oct 16, 2007 - June 15, 2008)</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width=259> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>3days/2nights</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Twin Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Triple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy (deluxe)</FONT></P></TD> <TD vAlign=top> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php8,665/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php7,670/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php6,795/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php7,170/person</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width=259> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>4days/3nights</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Twin Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Triple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy (deluxe)</FONT></P></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php12,145/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php10,705/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php9,440/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php9,980/person</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width=259> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>5days/4nights</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Twin Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Triple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy (deluxe)</FONT></P></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php15,330/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php13,490/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php11,875/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php12,565/person</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width=259> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>6days/5nights</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Twin Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Triple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Quadruple Occupancy (deluxe)</FONT></P></TD> <TD vAlign=top align=middle> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php18,215/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php16,025/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php14,110/person</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php14,930/person</FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1> *All rates are subject to 12% evat</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Superior Room Accommodation - Beachfront</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily Dinner</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 1 Hour Full Body Massage in a Cabana, between 9am - 7pm only</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip transfers via Caticlan, add Php500 per person if via Kalibo</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drink and lei upon arrival</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Environmental Fee</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Note:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Not valid during Peak Season: Xmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and Holy Week</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>LE SOLEIL DE BORACAY</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Boracay Pleasure Package</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Valid from Oct 16 - May 31, 2008 except peak periods (Dec 21 - Jan 5; Feb 7-14; Mar 17-23)</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=264> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Accommodation</FONT></P></TD> <TD> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rates</FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P9,815/person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night with breakfast</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,200/person/night</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Double Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,850/person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night with breakfast</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,000/person/night</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,935/person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night with breakfast</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,900/person/night</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,569/person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=264><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night with breakfast</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P1,500/person/night</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 3days/2nights accommodation in a Deluxe Room</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 2 days set Filipino or American breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- One night set dinner</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip transfers via Caticlan</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drink and lei upon arrival</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>LORENZO RESORTS</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Boracay Escapade </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Valid from Nov 1, 2007 - Mar 31, 2008 (except peak periods)</FONT></P> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Resort</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174 bgColor=#000000><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ffffff size=1>Lorenzo South</FONT></B></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Premiere</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P12,710</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P7,190</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,085</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra Night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,890</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P3,220</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,670ff</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Superior</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P11,605</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P6,640</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,720</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra Night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,430</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,945</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,485</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174 bgColor=#000000><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ffffff size=1>Lorenzo Villa</FONT></B></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Premiere</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P8,845</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P5,260</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,800</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P4,050</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,255</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,025</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174 height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Child rate</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100 height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P2,480</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=174><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=100><FONT face=Verdana size=1>P865</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1> </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Minimum stay of 3days/2nights</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily set breakfast and set dinner</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip transfers via Caticlan</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- One time body massage</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drinks</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Free shuttle service to and from South and Villa</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>COCOMANGAS</FONT></B> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#4069c1 size=1>3days/2nights Promo Package</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#4069c1 size=1>Valid from Dec 1-20, 2007/ Jan 5-Mar 15, 2008/ Apr 1-May 31, 2008)</FONT> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="90%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Room Type</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single Occupancy</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php4,950</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,800</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin Sharing</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,750</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,350</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple Sharing</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,600</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,350</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad Sharing</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php3,450</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT face=Verdana size=1> Extra night</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle width=235><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Php1,350</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 3days/2nights aircon accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 2 breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- 2 nights dinner (w/o drinks)</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip airport transfers (Kalibo or Caticlan)</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drinks upon arrival</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><B><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=1>SEAWIND BORACAY</FONT></B> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>Summer Fun Promo</FONT> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana color=#0000ff size=1>starts 16 October 2007 ends 15 June 2008</FONT> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="87%" border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>3days/2nights</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person in Php</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>13,870</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>7,100</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>5,870</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230 height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle height=14><FONT face=Verdana size=1>5,350</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>4days/3nights</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person in Php</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>19,970</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>10,150</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>8,400</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>7,625</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>5days/4nights</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person in Php</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>26,070</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>13,200</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>10,940</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>9,900</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>6days/5nights</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person in Php</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>32,170</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>16,250</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>13,475</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>12,175</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana size=1>7days/6nights</FONT></P></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Rate per person in Php</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Single</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>38,270</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Twin </FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>19,300</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Triple</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>16,000</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=230><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Quad</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT face=Verdana size=1>14,450</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>Inclusions:</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Deluxe Room Accommodation</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Daily breakfast</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Welcome drink</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Roundtrip transfers via Caticlan airport (addt'l Php200 for Kalibo airport)</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT face=Verdana size=1>- Not valid during Christmas/New Year, Chinese New Year and Holy Week</FONT></P></DIV></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-82394038511660527922007-12-26T12:28:00.000+08:002007-12-26T12:29:10.301+08:00Boracay Beach Picture<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2> <H2> </H2><IMG height=438 alt=Boracay src="http://images.world66.com/bo/ra/ca/boracay_1_galleryfull" width=584 border=0> <BR> <P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; 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The province is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Tarlac on the south, Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija to the east, La Union on the north and the Lingayen Gulf to the west. The name Pangasinan was derived from the word "asin" or salt due to Pangasinan's vast salt making industry. The province is also a major producer of mangoes, rice, milkfish and bamboo handicrafts.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><IMG height=202 alt="Pangasinan Hundred Islands National Park" src="http://www.philsite.net/images/pangasinan_islands.jpg" width=305 align=left border=0>Today, Pangasinan is more known for its most popular tourist attraction which is the Hundred Islands National Park. A cluster of more than a hundred islands off the town of Alaminos on the Lingayen Gulf. Of which, the biggest island is named Quezon. Most of the islands are small and uninhabited and are only occasionally visited during the day by local and foreign tourist. Most of the bigger islands have beaches where visitors can spend the day or camp out for a picnic. </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>However, only a few of these island have facilities. Those that offer facilities are: Quezon Island with viewing decks, toilets and picnic sheds, the Governor's Island has accommodation facilities for those who would like to stay longer and the Children's Island which has bathrooms, camping and sleeping areas.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>Now, visitors to the Hundred Islands can better enjoy their vacation with water sports facilities offered for rent at Lucap Waterfront (Tel # +63 75 5512246) for activities like jet skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, parasailing and big game fishing.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><B>Other Tourist Attractions of Pangasinan:</B></FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><IMG height=173 alt="Pangasinan Cave" src="http://www.philsite.net/images/pangasinan_caves.jpg" width=151 align=left border=0>Places of interest in Pangasinan are: the 2 lighthouses in Bolinao: the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in Barangay Patar and the Port Bolinao Lighthouse in Guigui-wanen in Barangay Luciente; the Tara waterfalls in Bolinao; the pristine Balingasay river; Antong Falls in the town of Sison; the Urduja House in Lingayen; the Salasa Church in Bugallon; Mount Balungao in Balungao; Manleluag Spring National Park in Mangatarem; Bolinao Museum; Sanctuario de Senor Divino Tesoro in Calasiao; Redeemer's Cross; Agno Umbrella Rocks and the Lingayen Gulf War Museum in the town of Lingayen.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><IMG height=169 alt="Lingayen Gulf, Pangasinan" src="http://www.philsite.net/images/lingayen_pangasinan.jpg" width=216 align=right border=0>For the adventurous, there are several caves in Pangasinan waiting to be explored. There is the Cacupangan cave in the town of Mabini, Cindy's cave in Bolinao and the 200 meter Villacorta Caves in the town of Villacorta with waterfalls, pools and rock formations. </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>Aside form the beaches found on the Hundred Islands, one need not get a boat ride to get to a beach in Pangasinan. The coastline of Lingayen Gulf is blessed with numerous beaches for tourist and vacationers. There is the Bonuan beach, videoke stalls to match and other beaches that dot the coastline of Pangasinan.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <H3 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><B><FONT size=2>Best Beaches of Pangasinan:</FONT></B></H3> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial><IMG height=167 alt="Beach at Pangasinan, Philippines" src="http://www.philsite.net/images/beach.jpg" width=214 align=right border=0>● </FONT>Abrak Beach in Bolinao has huts for rent for the budget conscious and several resorts for those with bigger budgets.<BR><FONT face=Arial>●</FONT> Tambobong Beach, also in Dasol has pristine waters and a fishing village serves as a backdrop.<BR><FONT face=Arial>● </FONT>Colibra Island, in Dasol has a beautiful shoreline; clear waters that is good for for diving and snorkeling. The island's beach however has no shade. So be prepared to get a dark tan.<BR><FONT face=Arial>●</FONT> Tondol Beach in Anda town offers a long stretch shallow and calm waters. Ideal for sunbathers.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>●</FONT> Arnedo Beach also in Bolinao offers several resorts, some with surfing facilities with reasonable rates.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><B><FONT size=2>How to get to Pangasinan:</FONT></B></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>Catch a bus from Manila going to Alaminos, Pangasinan. From the town proper of Alaminos, there are tricycles and jeepneys that ply the 3 kilometer route to Lucap town where the Public Assistance Center for the Hundred Islands National Park is located. The center also accepts reservations for accommodations to the islands. From the center, motorized boats (banca) can be hired for a trip to the islands.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left> </P> <H3 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><B><FONT size=2>Buses that ply the Manila - Pangasinan route:</FONT></B></H3> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● Dagupan Bus Line (Quezon City to Dagupan) New York St., Cubao Tel # 929-6123, 727-2330</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● Victory Liner (Quezon City to Dagupan & Alaminos) Cubao, Q.C. Tel # 727-4688, 727-4534</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● Five Star Bus Line (Pasay City to Dagupan & Bolinao) Tel # 833 8339, 833 3009</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● City Trans (Manila to Dagupan & Bolinao) </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● Philippine Rabbit (Quezon City to Dagupan & Bolinao) EDSA, Q.C. Tel # 734-9838, 734-9836</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px" align=left><FONT size=2>● Philippine Rapid Manila to Dagupan & Bolinao)</FONT></P></H1> <P align=center><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS</STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=body align=left> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 width=500 align=center border=1> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=#ffcc99> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"> <DIV align=center><FONT color=#006600><STRONG><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2></STRONG></FONT></DIV></FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px; HEIGHT: 20px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bonuan Blue Beach</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px; HEIGHT: 20px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Dagupan City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Capitol Building</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Home Economics Building of the West Central Elem. School</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Dagupan City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Limahong Channel</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen Gulf War Memorial</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Old St. John's Cathedral</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Dagupan City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Villa Verde Trail</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>San Nicolas</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>White Beach</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>San Fabian</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Antong Falls</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Sison</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Cacupangan Cave</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Mabini</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Cape Bolinao Beach</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Mount Balungao</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Balungao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Santiago Island</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Tambobong White Beach</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Dasol</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Villacorta Caves</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Mabini</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao Museum</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Church of St. James Fortress</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Redeemer's Cross</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bani</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Salasa Church</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bugallon</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Shrine of the Immaculate Concepcion</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Rosales</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Sison Auditorium</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Oceanographic Marine Laboratory</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Alaminos</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>University of the Philippines Marine Service Institute</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bolinao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>San Carlos City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bangus Festival</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Dagupan City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Feast of the Señora de Manaoag</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Manaoag</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Feast of the Señor Divino Tesoro</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Calasiao</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Galicayo Festival</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Manaoag</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Mango/Bamboo Festival</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>San Carlos City</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Panangidayew</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Pista'y Dayat</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lingayen Gulf</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 337px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Puto Festival</FONT></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 153px"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Calasiao</FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-2967251313132439152007-12-26T01:31:00.000+08:002007-12-26T01:30:36.809+08:00Travel ILOCOS NORTE: DAMILI FESTIVAL <DIV><FONT size=2><A class=title2 onclick=openWINDOW(1295) href="javascript:;"><FONT size=3>DAMILI FESTIVAL </FONT></A><BR><FONT size=3><SPAN class=text1>December 26 30 | San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte </SPAN><BR>This is celebrated during San Nicolas Festival that highlights as a street dance competition pantomiming the Damilian's pottery making. <BR><BR><IMG height=288 alt="" src="http://www.inttic.com/images/splash02/splash_r2_c1.gif" width=587 border=0 name=splash_r2_c1><BR><IMG height=227 alt="" src="http://www.inttic.com/images/splash02/splash_r5_c1.gif" width=587 border=0 name=splash_r5_c1></FONT></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-21452149748622235932007-12-25T21:57:00.000+08:002007-12-26T01:16:31.135+08:00<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 145%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 78%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 145%; COLOR: #99cc33">SIARGAO ISLAND</SPAN></B></SPAN></P> <P align=center><IMG height=150 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/siargao1.jpg" width=200> </P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This newly discovered island boasts of white-sand beaches and surfing waves compared to that of Hawaii. Lying 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, the tear-shaped Siargao Island is a perfect haven for the sun, sea, and surf buffs. It lies on the eastern portion of Surigao del Norte and on the southeastern tip of Mindanao. The island is a mass of tropical land with scores of reefs, points and white beaches.</SPAN></P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Its promise as a surfing mecca in the making was discovered in 1993 by American surf photographer John Callahan who went to investigate the rumors of spectacular waves in a little known Mindanao town. He came back from his trip armed with stories about the lovely sun-drenched island and documented his find with beautiful photographs.</SPAN></P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Siargao opened itself to the international surfing community by playing host to the Siargao Surfing Cup in the municipality of General Luna. <B>Siargao's Cloud Nine</B> break is said to be among the best in the world and foreign sportsmen view "the unparalleled surf of Siargao as a magnet for deep sea fishing, sailing, wind-surfing, kayaking, and sunbathing on miles of white sandy beaches that the reef-ringed island and its rich waters afford the visitors.</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27304">How to go to Siargao</A></SPAN> <LI><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to the Philippines</A></SPAN> </LI></UL></SPAN>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-52933883395215548232007-12-25T21:56:00.000+08:002007-12-25T21:55:45.383+08:00Travel Pagudpud<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 78%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; COLOR: #99cc33">PAGUDPUD BEACH</SPAN></B></SPAN></P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If Aklan has Boracay, Ilocos has Pagudpud, its northernmost town bordering the South China Sea. The coastal town of Pagudpud is the perfect setting for panoramic movies and photoshoot for travel magazines cover.</SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 78%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/pagudpud01.jpg" width=400></SPAN></P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The town's main attractions are Saud Beach, known for its fine white sand stretching for hundreds of meters and Maira-Ira Point, which hides a secluded beach called Blue Lagoon. Other breathtaking landscapes in Pagudpud include Bantay Abot-abot, a natural sculpture carved by the wind and sea, the Mabogabog Falls and the Patapat viaduct that treats motorists to a scenic view of green lushes and blue waters of South China Sea.</SPAN></P> <P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 78%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><IMG height=323 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/pagudpud03.jpg" width=400></SPAN></P> <P align=justify><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pagudpud is just an hour's drive from Laoag City International Airport. From here, tourists can visit other popular destinations such as the Bangui Wind Farm, the Hispanic village of Vigan, and the old Paoay Church.</SPAN></P> <P align=center><IMG height=277 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/paoay01.jpg" width=400></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66328">How to go to Pagudpud</A></SPAN> <LI><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 85%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Laoag City</A></SPAN> </LI></UL></SPAN>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-62358140268322308912007-12-25T21:03:00.000+08:002007-12-25T21:01:47.083+08:00Travel HUNDRED ISLANDS<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>HUNDRED ISLANDS </FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Northern Philippines boasts of white-sand beaches in Pangasinan and Ilocandia. Among the best tourist destinations is the Hundred Islands which can be reached from the Pangasinan town of Alaminos, where the lodging accommodations and restaurants are situated.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>At Hundred Islands, the visitor may rent an island for one's own private beach for a day. Short boat rides take off from the village of Lucap to the Hundred Islands.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Beaches stretch along the western coast of Ilocos region. Among the popular beach resorts are <B>Cresta del Mar</B>, <B>Bali Hai</B>, <B>Cabana</B> and the <B>Coconut Grove</B> in <B>La Union province</B>.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Ilocos Norte also has fine resorts such as <B>D'Coral Beach Resort</B> and <B>Fort Ilocandia</B>.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66307">How to go to Hundred Islands</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to the Philippines</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-72978824026701503292007-12-25T21:01:00.000+08:002007-12-25T21:00:26.877+08:00Travel PUERTO GALERA<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>PUERTO GALERA</FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/puerto2.jpg" width=300></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Puerto Galera (which means Galleon Port) is one of the most popular beach resorts in the Philippines. A marine reserve, it is endowed with coves, fine sandy beaches and shallow coral reefs ideal for snorkeling.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/puerto1.jpg" width=300><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The place can be reached from the port of Batangas City where a ferry service to Mindoro awaits the tourists. Bancas may be hired to go to <B>Escarceo Point</B>, the best dive spot in Puerto Galera. The area offers positive thrills and guaranteed excitement, with its sudden rushes of strong currents and steep slopes which are a favorite gathering place for large pelagic fish.Diving expeditions are usually organized by certified masters on specific dive spots.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27234">How to go to Puerto Galera</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Manila</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-82739429995014906342007-12-25T20:59:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:57:54.565+08:00Travel BATANGAS<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><IMG height=264 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/batangasanilao.jpg" width=350><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><B>Anilao</B>, a resort village in Mabini, Batangas is considered the summer mecca of diving fanatics. The resort offers accommodations and diving facilities, plus the services of training clubs that provide courses on diving.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Situated in the southeast area of Batangas province, Anilao may be reached within three hours from Manila through public buses or jeepneys. From Anilao, one can start diving from the shore or go in bancas to nearby islands. Among them is <B>Sombrero (Hat) Island</B>, a marine preserve where sports activities are regulated.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Other dive spots in this side of Batangas are <B>Mapating Rock</B> at <B>Maricaban Island</B>, <B>Caban Cove</B> and <B>Layag Layag Point</B>.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27232">How to go to Batangas</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to the Philippines</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-84262882328138107052007-12-25T20:57:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:56:17.359+08:00Travel SUBIC<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>Subic Bay</FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/subic2.jpg" width=300></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Subic, the former US naval base in the Philippines, is now a hub for commerce and tourism. Just two-and-a-half hour drive north from Manila, Subic offers a full view of the blue mountain and sea and of the green background of a three-layered virgin forest.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/subic4.jpg" width=300></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Points of interest include the 18-hole <B>Binictican Golf Course</B> and <B>Clubhouse</B>, a white-sand beach, bowling and arcade center,a ship wharf past a restricted forested area, firing ranges, fishing grounds and an area for bungee jumping.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/subic1.jpg" width=300></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Visitors to Subic can take a 12-hour jungle survival course, visit an <B>Aeta tribal village</B>, take a bay cruise, explore the coves, end up at the white-sand beach of <B>Grande Island</B>, engage in water sports, go horseback riding or simply enjoy the scenic view of the sea.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=225 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/subic3.jpg" width=300><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Subic Bay is complete with tourism-support facilities that include a marina, a yacht club, hotels, shopping arcades and food shops. It also boasts of an international airport.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27242">How to go to Subic</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to the Philippines</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-64843521848413813982007-12-25T20:50:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:49:33.251+08:00Travel SARANGANI<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>The Beaches of Glan, Sarangani</FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><B>Glan</B>, the largest town in the Sarangani province, boasts of world-class beach resorts and rich fishing grounds. The terrain of Glan is characterized by flatlands, rolling hills and mountains. Most land areas have been converted to agriculture and fishponds.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The town of Glan is bounded on the east by Davao Del Sur, on the north by Malapatan town, on the west by the South China Sea, and on the south by Sarangani Bay.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Many foreign and local tourists flock to the area during summer because of its splendid beach resorts. The sorrounding waters, particularly in <B>Gumasa</B>, <B>Baliton</B> and <B>Margus</B> areas are rich fishing grounds. As many as 2,400 species of marine animals have been found in the bay. The dominant catch include yellow-fin tuna, shipjack, and mackerel.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Glan can be reached from Manila and Cebu by airplane going to General Santos City and a 45-minute drive from the airport.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27301">How to go to Sarangani</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to General Santos City</A></FONT> <BR><BR></LI></UL></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-5265897755657291252007-12-25T20:49:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:48:31.226+08:00Travel GUIMARAS<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>Guimaras tourism to revive its economy </FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras08.jpg" width=400><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Nueva Valencia, Guimaras - An Italian couple on a two-month holiday in the Philippines chose to include this paradise in their itinerary and stayed at the Raymen Beach Resort in December 2006, unperturbed by news about the oil spill that brought the island province to world attention in August of the same year.<BR><BR>"We are just here to see good beaches," said the Boldo couple, who are just among the hundreds of foreign guests who kept coming to Guimaras even in the aftermath of the infamous oil spill. Guimaras has 238.3-kilometer coastline, with long stretches of white, powdery sand considered among the finest in the world.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras06.jpg" width=400 align=middle><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lucia Cachuela, managing director of the El Retiro Beach Park, noted that international visitor arrivals to Guimaras began to pick up in November. "Tourists are coming back," Cachuela told journalists who visited the province as a part of the Guimaras Tourism Recovery Program spearheaded by the Department of Tourism.<BR><BR>Despite the accident and the negative publicity it generated for the province since August, data show that the number of foreign tourists, or those who spent at least a night in Guimaras, went up to 293 in November from 98 in October, 75 in September, and 237 in August - the month of the accident. In November 2005, there were only 143 foreign tourists in Guimaras.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras02.jpg" width=400><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Foreign excursionists, or day-in visitors, also went up to 525 in November from 453 a year ago. It was also up from 257 in October, and 297 in September. In August, the number of foreign excursionists reached 566.<BR><BR>Guimaras targets to attract more foreign tourists, because they spend the highest amount while in the island. The DOT Guests Assistance Centers in the port towns of Buenavista and Jordan estimated the average daily expenditure of foreign tourist at P2,000; foreign excursionist, P1,500; local tourist, P1,500; and local excursionist, P500.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras03.jpg" width=400><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"Guimaras is very alive and kicking," said Helen Camarista, the officer-in-charge of the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas. "Business has never been stronger."<BR><BR>"Out of 24 accredited resorts, only seven have been hardest hit. So 17 resorts are okay," Camarista, herself a resident of Guimaras, said.<BR><BR>Nueva Valencia Vice Mayor Juan Gaitan agreed, saying many beach resorts remain unspoiled. "We are telling people that not all areas have been affected. We encourage them to come to Guimaras," Gaitan said.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras04.jpg" width=400><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>For example, Jose Garomita, president of the Guisi Community-based Heritage Tourism, said that they were able to protect the white-sand beach in Guisi, a sitio in Barangay Dolores, Nueva Valencia town from the oil slick.<BR><BR>Guimaras, a 60,465-hectare island the size of Singapore with five towns and 98 barangays and home to more than 140,000 residents, hogged the headlines when oil tanker MT Solar I carrying 2 million liters of bunker fuel owned by Petron Corp. sank in rough waters 10 miles off the coast of Nueva Valencia town on August 11 this year. <BR><BR>Scientists said about 300,000 liters of the cargo polluted 24,000 square kilometers of waters near the island paradise. The spill was later contained, and clean up operations began.<BR><BR>Ironically, foreign and domestic visitor arrivals to Guimaras went up by 13 percent to 13,566 in August from 11,986 a year ago. Arrivals reached 14,501 in September; 14,163 in October and 12,221 in November.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras05.jpg" width=400><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"More attention has been given to Guimaras since August. Now, there are scientists, researchers, and donors who are coming to Guimaras," Camarista said.<BR><BR>Camarista noted that before the oil spill took place, there were only 4 to 5 departures of pump boats each day. Now, this has gone up to 7 to 10 departures per day, she said.<BR><BR>But a few resorts are still feeling the impact of the tragedy. "When news of the oil spill spread, seven resorts received booking cancellations through email," Camarista conceded.<BR><BR>Peter Harper-bill, an 80-year-old British retiree who manages the Baras Resort, said bookings were less than half of what they used to be. "Normally, we were fully booked around Christmas, but now we are not," Harper-bill said.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/guimaras07.jpg" width=400><BR></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Tourism is a major industry in Guimaras. In 2005, tourist arrivals totaled 181,915 and injected P204.3 million into its local economy. Since 2003, tourist arrivals to the province have been rising 30 percent per annum.<BR><BR>Ruben Corpuz, the provincial economic officer, said much of Guimaras, including its spectacular coastline and rich marine biodiversity remain unexplored.<BR><BR>Its main attractions include Roca Encantadia, Guisi Lighthouse, Tiniguiban Islet, Isla Naburot, Lombija Wildlife Resort, Taklong-Tandog Island, Igang Marine Station, Toyo Reef, and La Paz and Pamankulan Fish Sanctuaries. Corpuz said the province is also fast rising as a destination for mountain bike races, kayaking and tours to mango plantations. Guimaras exports sweet mangoes to the United States.<BR><BR>Corpuz said he is optimistic about the tourism prospects in Guimaras for several reasons. These include the expansion of the ports in Jordan and Buenavista towns, the completion of the international airport by March 2007 in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo which is the gateway to Guimaras, and new investments in tourist facilities, such as the multi-million-peso investment in the Lombija Wildlife Resort and Hotel and a new convention center.<BR><BR>Julius Camacho, a cousin of businessman Henry Babiera of the Ortigas Group who develops the Lombija zoo, said that at more than 20 hectares, the zoo will be the largest in the country once it opens sometime in 2008. The zoo has been under development since 1998. Corpuz said about P300 million has already been invested for the development of the project, which is seen to add a new attraction to Guimaras.<BR><BR>"We also envision Guimaras to be a logistics hub. Guimaras Strait has the deepest berth for international vessels," Corpuz said. "For Guimaras, there is no other way but up." Roderick T. dela Cruz.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27283">How to go to Guimaras</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Iloilo</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-25324865617968837742007-12-25T20:46:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:45:21.092+08:00Travel PALAWAN<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>Palawan beaches are best in Asia</FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/palawan01.jpg" width=400><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The beaches of Palawan topped the list of the best beaches of Asia identified by the prestigious international magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its October 2007 issue.<BR><BR>The New York-based magazine, published by Condé Nast Publications, the same company that owns the New Yorker, Vogue, Glamour, and Bon Appetit, listed Palawan beaches ahead of other spectacular Asian destinations such as Beach No. 7 at Havelock Island in India; Nihiwatu Beach on Sumba Island in Indonesia; Baa on North Ari and North Malé Atolls in the Maldives; and Laem Tong Bay on Koh Phi Phi in Thailand.<BR><BR>According to the magazine's Great Asian Beach Finder article, "Palawan province's 1,200 miles of sugary beaches wrapped around 1,780 pristine islands have attracted travelers since Chinese traders crossed now-sunken land bridges from Borneo." <BR><BR>It said Palawan's rich ecosystem supports two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites, the coral-rich Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a limestone karst landscape with an underground tributary that emerges into the sea.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/palawan02.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"Almost as unique is Miniloc Island Resort, where a private beach leads to crystalline waters rife with damselfish. Sister property Lagen Island Resort's 51 newer overwater pavilions are overshadowed only by Amanpulo, Amanresorts' 40 huts scattered along Pamalican Island 's powdery strand," the magazine said.<BR><BR>The same article listed diving on Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan, where Miniloc Island Resort and Lagen Island Resort are located, as among the best beach sports that Asia can offer. It cited Bacuit Bay for its prehistoric limestone rocks, gentle currents, and large concentration of fish.<BR><BR>On the other hand, Amanpulo was listed as the best beach hotel and most romantic Asian property, with glass walls that optimize Sulu Sea views framed by lush foliage thick with black-naped orioles and neon-blue Steere's pittas. Twenty-nine suites encircle the private resort on the 220-acre Pamalican Island , 225 miles south of Manila . <BR><BR>The list was comprised of over 30 beach locations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, China, and Japan<BR>Except for Palawan beaches and resorts, no other Philippine destinations made it to the list for such categories as best beaches overall, best beach spas, best beach parties, best beach scenery, best beach hotels, and beach for sports. </FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/palawan03.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>It was the second time this year that the New York magazine included Palawan in its top story. In its January 2007 issue, Conde Nast featured Palawan as a Great Value Vacation destination along with top tourist destinations such as Crystal Cove in California and Stewart Island in New Zealand.<BR><BR>In that article, Palawan was cited as a "restful retreat where you can unplug from the everyday."</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/palawan04.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><B><FONT color=#ff0000>Visit Palawan</FONT></B><BR><A href="http://www.quickbooker.com/booking/hotel_detail.asp?hhm_id=12036&wsid=487">Club Noah Isabelle </A></FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=264 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/palawan.jpg" width=350></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66385">How to go to Palawan</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Palawan</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-25733225107340657522007-12-25T20:43:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:42:34.278+08:00Travel BOHOL<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/bohol02.jpg" width=400><BR><BR></DIV> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bohol is one of the loveliest islands in southern Philippines. It is situated at the heart of Visayas and with coastline skimmed by gentle coves and white-sand beaches. Many highways snake along sparkling beaches or leafy rivers where one can stop at any point and jump in.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>With its rolling hills and plateaus, crystal springs and beaches, the province of Bohol is a picturesque province replete with ancestral homes and centuries-old churches. Bohol is composed of numerous isles - <B>Panglao</B>, <B>Pamilacan</B>, <B>Cabilao</B>, <B>Jao</B>, <B>Mahanay</B> and <B>Lapinin</B>, which are excellent dive spots.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/bohol03.jpg" width=400><BR> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x60, created 12/25/07 google_ad_slot = "1502782616"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_cpa_choice = ""; // on file //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> </P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The <B>Chocolate Hills</B> is but one of the many natural wonders to be found in Bohol. The province is the home of the world's smallest monkey, the <B>tarsier</B>. The size of a fist, the tarsier lives on the hills of <B>Corella</B>, some ten kilometers from Tagbilaran. Other exotic flora and fauna may also be found amongst the forest of Bohol.<BR><BR><BR></P> <P align=center><IMG height=332 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/bohol04.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Bohol's various mountainous and water formations also serve as a natural playground for the adventurous tourist. One can cruise its rivers, hike up the hills, swim the deep waters, or just stroll down the avenues. Bohol is just waiting to surprise you.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><B>Tagbilaran</B>, Bohol's capital town can be reached by plane or boat from Cebu and Manila. Numerous tourist inns and excellent resorts are found in Tagbilaran and <B>Panglao island</B>.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66361">How to go to Panglao</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Bohol</A></FONT> </LI></UL> <P align=center><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></P></FONT></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-69008283582188318832007-12-25T20:41:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:40:01.499+08:00Travel DAVAO<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2>SAMAL ISLAND, DAVAO</FONT></B></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Samal Island offers unending fascination with its white-sand beaches, thick mangroves, coral reefs, rolling hills and rock formations.It is an archipelago of nine islands located in the <B>Davao Gulf</B> about 700 meters south of Davao City. An ideal model for resort and development, <B>Samal Island</B> provides a fabulous site for sunrise and sunset.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Samal Island, like the rest of Mindanao, is outside of the typhoon belt, and enjoys relatively calm weather. Its coastline is characterized by tall, swaying coconut trees, white sand beaches, rock formations, mangroves, coral reefs, and small fishing villages, all suggestive of a tropical island paradise.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Almost all of the beach areas have white sand, with widths varying from only a few meters to more than 10 meters. It provides ample space for picnic huts, reclining chairs for sun bathing, or for simply relaxing and enjoying the tropical scenery.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The water is crystal clear throughout the coastline, which varies in terrain from gently sloping sand beaches to steep cliffs and rock formations. The colors of the coastline at the beach areas transforms itself from the green lush vegetation of coconut trees, to the white sandy beaches, to the dark blue color of the sea, with its deep waters and coral reefs.</FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Among its popular attractions are the <B>Aguinaldo Pearl Farm</B>, the caves of <B>Talikud Island</B>, the <B>White Stone Mountain</B>, and the <B>San Jose Muslim Fishing Village</B>.</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&locationId=27298">How to go to Samal</A></FONT> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Davao City</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-18443395681898453262007-12-25T20:22:00.000+08:002007-12-26T00:08:56.792+08:00<p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;color:#99cc33;">Cebu, top destination of foreign tourists</span></b></span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambuliwest01.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Cebu City drew 403,326 international visitors in 2005, making the "queen city of the south" the top provincial destination of foreign travelers. Data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) also showed that Cebu City attracted 1,813 overseas Filipinos and 712,938 domestic travelers last year.</span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/cebubeach01.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Total number of travelers in the city went up by 10.5 percent to 1.118 million in 2005 from 1.012 million in 2004. Arrivals in Cebu are expected to peak in December 2006, when the city hosts the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leader's Summit and the 4th ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.</span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambulieast01.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Government officials and business leaders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will troop to Cebu to discuss the future of ASEAN integration.</span></p><br /><p align="center"><br /> <script type="text/javascript"><!--<br />google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402";<br />//468x15, created 12/25/07<br />google_ad_slot = "7369335936";<br />google_ad_width = 468;<br />google_ad_height = 15;<br />//--></script><br /><script type="text/javascript"<br />src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /></script><br /> <br><br /> <img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambulieast05.jpg" width="400" /></p><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Also expected to participate are delegates from Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and European Union. This early, the 20 hotels in Cebu have been reporting full occupancy rates, with the influx of Japanese and Korean tourists, despite the recent opening of five-star accommodation facilities like Marco Polo Hotel and Hilton.<br /></span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/liloan-02.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Other large hotels in Metro Cebu include Marriot, Waterfront, Midtown, Rajah Park, Diplomat, Northwinds, Sarrosa, Parklane, Crown Regency, GV, Mango Park, Richmonde, Golden Prince, Metropak, Crowne Garden, Grand Hotel, Montebello, Century Golden Peak, Holiday Plaza and Century Plaza.</span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambuliwest08.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Aside from Cebu, other top destinations of international visitors outside Metro Manila in 2005 were Aklan, the province which covers the world-class resort island of Boracay, with 157,638; Laguna, home of the Pagsanjan Falls, with 149,531; Pampanga, where Clark Field is located, with 76,133; and Palawan, with 70,066.</span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambulieast02.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Occupying the 11th to 20th list of favorite destinations were Ifugao, site of the Banaue Rice Terraces, Negros Occidental, Baguio City, Iloilo, Cavite, Negros Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City, Batangas, Camiguin, and Ormoc City.</span></p><p align="center"><img height="300" src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/tambuliwest07.jpg" width="400" /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Data showed that some 1.414 million international travelers, 125,476 overseas Filipinos, and 13.631 million domestic tourists for a total of 15.171 million visited the country's tourist attractions outside Metro Manila in 2005. The figure was 15.8 percent higher than the 13.103 million local and foreign tourists who visited the provinces last year.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66348">How to go to Cebu</a></span> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Cebu</a></span> </li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-81545571866752810682007-12-25T20:14:00.000+08:002007-12-25T20:13:53.250+08:00Travel BORACAY<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay02.jpg" width=400><BR></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay01.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Widely known as one of the finest swimming destinations in the world, Boracay is blessed with unsullied fine talcum powder-sand beaches. Its tranquil crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing and sunbathing. </FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay04.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay08.jpg" width=400></P> <P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Boracay also boasts of sapphire seas and spectacular sunsets. Countless hidden coves dot the island and tall coconut trees line up along the beaches.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay10.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay13.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Boracay lies at the northwest tip of <B>Panay</B>, in the west Visayas region, off the Sibuyan Sea. The island is made up of little communities: Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle, and Manocmanoc in the south. </FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay14.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay18.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Hilly elevations up to 100 meters above sea level characterize Yapak and Manocmanoc. Intertwining trails link the small villages together but many sometimes lead to lush tropical jungles.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay20.jpg" width=400><BR><BR></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay21.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>To get to Boracay, one has to book a flight to <B>Kalibo</B>, the capital of Aklan province, or Caticlan. Air-conditioned coasters or public buses offer one-hour-and-a-half drive from Kalibo to Caticlan, where one can board a motorized banca for a 30-minute trip to Boracay.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay26.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay27.jpg" width=400><BR><BR><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960&action=viewLocation&formId=66375">How to go to Boracay</A></FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/airlines/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Boracay</A></FONT> </P></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-2703198341673842882007-12-25T20:00:00.000+08:002007-12-25T19:59:48.073+08:00Travel BICOL: Butanding Festival<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>DONSOL, Sorsogon (April 19, 2007) Once a sleepy coastal village located at the northwestern tip of Sorsogon province, this town now eyes to be a first-class municipality, thanks to giant sea creatures that are now attracting hordes of foreign and local tourists who infuse millions of pesos into the local economy.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/butanding03.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"Donsol was elevated to a third-class municipality in 2006 from a fourth-class status in 2003 and fifth-class in 1998, because of the butanding," Mayor Salve Ocaya said, while giving tribute to the whale sharks, considered as the world's largest fish that have found a home in the plankton-rich municipal waters of Donsol.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=313 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/butanding04.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, who attended the opening of the four-day Butanding Festival along with Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque Jr. on April 18, said Donsol, a town of about 40,000 people, now has the chance to become a first-class municipality through sustainable eco-tourism.<BR><BR>"It was really amazing to see them in water," said Durano, who dived three times to personally witness the gentle whale sharks, some of which grow as long as 18 meters and weigh up to 34 tons.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/butanding06.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>During the past Holy Week, hundreds of whale sharks visited the municipal waters of Donsol, attracting more than 300 tourists, many of whom checked in at hotels as far as Legaspi City, because of full occupancy at Donsol's four resorts and 15 houses that have been accredited for the home stay program.<BR><BR>"We used to treat butanding as enemies, because they were eating our fish. Now, they are giving us our income," said Joel Briones, a former fisherman who now works as a butanding interaction officer, with much higher earnings.<BR><BR>Allan Amanse, a part of the first batch of butanding interaction officers who quit his job as tricycle driver eight years ago, said that at a good season, he could earn up to ten times his previous income.<BR><BR>Amanse said he was earning P650 per three-hour boat trip, and during a good season, he could have up to three trips a day. The butanding season starts from December and lasts until May. During off-season, Amanse works as a dive master, guiding tourists at fascinating dive spots in Sorsogon and Masbate.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/mayon.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>There are about 40 accredited butanding interaction officers in Donsol, who accompany 60 registered boats, each of which has three or four crew members. The boats can be hired for a three-hour butanding interaction trip for P3,500.<BR><BR>Maria Ong Ravanilla, the tourism regional director for Bicol, said the boat fare was raised to P3,500 from P2,500 to prevent them from overcrowding the butanding habitat. Last month, she also issued a directive, limiting to 25 the maximum number of boats allowed to cruise the butanding area at a time.<BR><BR>Aside from the boat crews and butanding interaction officers, the extraordinary growth of tourism in Donsol has created job opportunities for thousand of others, including resort and restaurant employees, home owners, service workers such as spa therapists, souvenir producers, vendors, fruit retailers, and transport drivers. It has also given fishers an expanded market for their catch, as tourists prefer fresh seafood.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/donsol02.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Erna Jimenes, a 61-year-old resident who opened her house to tourists under the home stay program, earns P700 a night for each of the four rooms she made available for rent by the tourists. At the town center, the ancestral home of the Ravolan family was also opened to tourists. Air-conditioned rooms are available for P1,200 a night.<BR><BR>A study by the environmental group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimated the contribution of tourism to Donsol economy at P50 million in 2006 alone when about 11,000 tourists visited the town, about 65 percent of whom were foreigners. Arrivals were up from 7,000 in 2005.<BR><BR>Last year, Donsol received an internal revenue allotment of P41 million. Durano said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also ordered the release of P60 million for the expansion of the Donsol bridge to enhance access to Barangay Dancayan, the jump-off point for whale shark interaction.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/donsol01.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The municipal government generated taxes of P1.9 million from tourist registration alone, up from P1.5 million in 2005. Foreign tourists are charged P300 and domestic tourists, P100 to interact with the whale sharks.<BR><BR>On top of butanding interaction, Donsol introduced another natural wonder as an attraction the firefly watching at the Ogod River, where mangrove trees glow like Christmas trees at night as thousands of fireflies inhabit the area. The river also has the widest and clearest view of galaxies of stars.<BR><BR>Durano stressed the need to sustain eco-tourism in Donsol in order to keep the whale sharks in its waters. The tourism department, he noted, has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund in order to study how to sustain tourism while protecting the habitat of the whale sharks.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/durano06.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"As long as we protect their habitat, they will continue to be here," Durano said, while citing an initial finding of the WWF that whale sharks do not actually leave Donsol as they stay here all year-round. "They just go deeper during some months of the year," he added.<BR><BR>The Philippine government now appreciates tourism for its job generation capability. Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said that if the country can only attract more than 10 million foreign tourists like Thailand does, it can eliminate the problem of unemployment. In 2006, the country drew 2.84 million foreign visitors.<BR><BR>Durano, however, said there is a limit to tourism growth particularly in eco-tourism destinations such as Donsol. "The limit should be if it starts destroying the habitat," he said.<BR><BR>Julia Campbell, the late New York Times journalist and member of the US Peace Corps, started an eco-tourism center in Donsol to help increase public awareness on protecting the whale sharks. She was supposed to return to Donsol to finish the project, until she was reported dead in the bosom of the Moutain Terraces in the tourist province of Ifugao on April 18.<BR><BR>Local officials in Donsol, who knew Campbell personally, vowed to continue her project. Tourism officials also agreed to control tourism movement for its sustainability.<BR><BR>The right formula, Durano said, should be "striking a balance between mass tourism and preserving the natural habitat."<BR><BR>Durano also said that more people should feel the benefits of tourism growth. "The more we spread the benefits of tourism throughout the country, the better it will be for the sustainable development of the Philippines," he said. Roderick T. dela Cruz</FONT></P> <UL> <LI><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://travel.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960%20">Book your flights to Legaspi City</A></FONT> </LI></UL></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-61932441041767509052007-12-25T19:14:00.000+08:002007-12-25T19:13:24.535+08:00Travel BOHOL<FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>PANGLAO Island, Bohol (06 May 2007) - Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano has inaugurated the first phase of a P600 million upscale resort complex that is riding on the tourism boom in this province.<BR><BR>"This is a clear, big investment that is testimonial of the health of tourism in Bohol," Durano said, referring to the 10-hectare Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa, which is building 70 luxurious villas catering to the rich Filipino tourists and visitors from Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan and Korea.<BR><BR>Richard Lim, who is involved in salt production and shipping, said some 300 construction workers are being employed to finish the five-star project, that is expected to employ at least 120 resort and restaurant employees once completed.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland02.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Lim, the incoming president of the Greenhills Rotary in San Juan, said the first phase of the project, involving P150 million investment, is expected to be completed by July this year. <BR><BR>The project provides commanding views of the magnificent Mindanao Sea and features exotic villas, infinity pools and luxurious facilities.<BR><BR>He said this early, 15 villas are already available for occuppancy, with overnight rates ranging from $300 to $2,100. Some of the villas have own private swimming pools, whirlpool tub, outdoor spa, king-sized bed, spacious bathroom with vanity, mini-bar, and Internet connection.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland03.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Until recently, Panglao Island has stolen some of the glitters of the world-famous Boracay Island. Located at the southwestern tip of Bohol province, Panglao boasts of a long stretch of white-sand beaches embracing crystal-clear and blue waters.<BR><BR>Durano said the opening of the Panglao resort forms part of the additional 3,000 hotel and resort rooms that will be made available this year, to accommodate the growing number of international visitors and domestic tourists. International visitor arrivals peaked at 2.84 million last year and are expected to breach the 3-million mark for the first time this year, he added.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland04.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <SCRIPT type=text/javascript><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1336478339365402"; //468x15, created 12/22/07 google_ad_slot = "5712670250"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; //--></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type=text/javascript> </SCRIPT> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>This idyllic island, one of the fastest growing destinations for foreign and local tourists, has also caught the attention of at least two international resort operators.<BR><BR>Durano said the Kingdom Hotel Investments which carries the Raffles and the Four Seasons brands, are looking at several properties in the island, lying about 370 kilometers south of Manila.<BR><BR>Another potential investor, Durano said, is the Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury resort and spa operators, which has recently found an island in Northern Palawan.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland05.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>"A lot of things are really happening in tourism. We just need to sustain the demand. The private sector can do a better job in supply," he said.<BR><BR>He said Bohol is fast rising as a prime tourist destination for Japanese and Korean markets and will benefit from the construction of the P3.6-billion circumferential road and the proposed Panglao international airport.<BR><BR>Durano said the construction of the airport will start in 2008, once the procurement of land is completed this year. The project is seen to be finished by 2009.<BR><BR>"Bohol is becoming so popular that in Japan, Bohol is now packaged as the prime destination, with Cebu as the secondary," he said.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland06.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud has teamed up with Ayala Land to invest $150 million for a resort project in Bohol. The Saudi Prince is reportedly interested in the property of the Fonacier family, which owns the 168-room Bohol Beach Club.<BR><BR>Nearly half a million tourists, including about 40,000 foreign guests, visited Bohol last year, and the Department of Tourism expects this number to increase soon with the construction of more resorts and completion of vital infrastructure projects.<BR><BR>Executives of the nearby Bohol Beach Club, the largest resort in Panglao, confirmed this, saying that more than 80 percent of its 168 rooms were occupied.<BR><BR>Bohol Congressman Edgar Chato, who chairs the House committee on tourism, said there are only 2,500 hotel and resort rooms in Bohol at present, which are not enough to accommodate the influx of visitors.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland07.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Fe Ginete, sales and public relations manager of Tambuli Resorts, which operates the Bohol Beach Club, confirmed this, saying that Tambuli plans expansion projects for its resorts in Bohol and Cebu in the coming months in response to rising demand for accommodation in Central Visayas.<BR><BR>Congressman Edgar Chato said a masterplan for Bohol tourism is now being finalized, making it the first and only province developing a system for the tourism industry.<BR><BR>"Bohol is in the right place and the right time for the industry," Chato said. "It is a province worth investing in."<BR><BR>Aside from Panglao, other top attractions in Bohol include the 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped Chocolate Hills, the town of Corella which is home to endemic tarsiers, and the diving spots near Cabilao and Balicasag islands. Roderick T. dela Cruz</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana><A href="http://travel.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=218960">Book your flights to Bohol</A> </FONT></P></FONT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-39188229621015348762007-12-25T18:52:00.000+08:002007-12-25T18:51:51.445+08:00Tourist Destination: CamSur water sports complex<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=" 2?><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>PILI, Camarines Sur (03 October 2007) - A provincial government-run water sports complex in this capital town has reinvigorated tourism and business activities in Bicol, prompting investors to open new hotels to accommodate the influx of foreign guests.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur01.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>"In the first six months of 2007 alone, more than 57,000 foreign tourists visited Bicol, easily surpassing the 49,000 international visitors in the whole of 2006," said Maria Ong Ravanilla, the regional tourism officer for Bicol.<BR><BR>Ravanilla, speaking at the sidelines of the 8th national convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) held at the world-class Cam Sur water sports complex, said that because of increased arrivals in Bicol, a 65-room first-class facility called Avenue Plaza Hotel opened in Naga City recently.<BR><BR>In Legaspi City, the Holiday Inn group won the bid to operate a 90-room hotel to be called LKY Hotel & Resort, she added.<BR><BR>Ravanilla said the Cam Sur water sports complex has buoyed tourism and business activities in Daet and the nearby Naga City while the whaleshark interaction in Donsol, Sorsogon had spillover effects on Naga City.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur03.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Including domestic tourists, she said Bicol drew 447,000 visitors in the first half and is on track of posting over 800,000 arrivals in 2007 for the first time. In 2006, Bicol received only 635,000 guests and in 2005, the number was only 501,000.<BR><BR>This year, Bicol is expected to benefit from P445 million in tourism revenues, up from P305 million in 2006, she added.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur04.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab credited the provincial government of Camarines Sur headed by Governor L-Ray Villafuerte for inducing tourism in Bicol.<BR><BR>"That is the advantage of having a young provincial governor with a vision for tourism," he said, adding that other local leaders are now looking at Camarines Sur as a model for tourism development. Roderick T. dela Cruz</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur05.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><B>Arrivals top 2 million in 8 months</B><BR><BR>PILI, Camarines Sur - International visitor arrivals to the Philippines hit two million in just the first eight months of 2007, putting the country on track of its target of drawing over 3 million foreign guests this year and 5 million by 2010.<BR><BR>"We will break the 3-million mark in international visitor arrivals for the first time this year," Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab said during the 8th national convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines held at the world-class Cam Sur water sports complex.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=305 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur02.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Palabyab said tourism can be an effective catalyst for economic growth that can replace overseas Filipino workers' remittances as a source of foreign exchange in the future. "All the big companies are now into tourism development," he noted.<BR><BR>He said that in 2006, the country generated $2.7 billion in tourism receipts, but this can exceed $10 billion if concerted efforts are undertaken to promote tourism as a tool of economic development.<BR><BR>Palabyab admitted, however, that more investments would be needed to establish 20,000 hotel rooms to accommodate 5 million visitors over the next three years.<BR><BR>According to the Tourism Research and Statistics Division, international visitor arrivals reached 2.054 million in January to August this year, up by 8.5 percent from 1.893 million a year ago.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur08.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>In August alone, arrivals jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year to 221,198, on the back of double-digit increase in the number of guests from Korea , China , and Hong Kong .<BR><BR>The League of Cities headed by Mandaluyong City Benhur Abalos Jr. said local leaders are now discovering tourism as an engine of economic development.<BR><BR>"We are going to sell Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao for tourism program," Abalos said. "There is beauty all over the country."<BR><BR>Tourism officials said the Cam Sur water sports complex, which will host the 2008 World Wake Boarding Competition in July next year, proves that tourism projects spearheaded by local government units can be effective in inducing economic growth.<BR><BR>With the completion of the six-hectare water sports complex in May 2006, visitor arrivals in Camarines Sur surged 67 percent to 180,804 in the first five months of 2007 from 108,450 during the same period in 2006, according to provincial tourism officer Mariefe Nolasco-Maralit.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=293 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur07.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Of the total number of visitors, 17,897 were from other countries such as Germany , Austria , Japan , the United States and Australia .<BR><BR>Maria Ong Ravanilla, the regional tourism officer for Bicol, said that because of increased arrivals in Camarines Sur and other parts of Bicol region, a 65-room first-class facility called Avenue Plaza Hotel opened in Naga City recently.<BR><BR>Ravanilla said Bicol drew 447,660 visitors in the first half and is on track of posting over 800,000 arrivals in 2007 for the first time. In 2006, Bicol received only 637,127 guests and in 2005, the number was only 501,000.<BR><BR>This year, Bicol is expected to benefit from P445 million in tourism revenues, up from P305 million in 2006, she added.</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/camsur06.jpg" width=400></FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Palabyab credited the provincial government of Camarines Sur headed by Governor L-Ray Villafuerte for inducing tourism in Bicol.<BR><BR>"That is the advantage of having a young provincial governor with a vision for tourism,&quot; he said, adding that other local leaders are now looking at Camarines Sur as a model for tourism development.<BR><BR>Abalos said that to ensure that other cities will benefit from growth in tourism, the League of Cities will support House Bill No. 202, mandating that each local government unit assign a tourism officer. Roderick T. dela Cruz</FONT></P> <P align=justify> </P></FONT></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-73051096870648101382007-12-25T18:50:00.000+08:002007-12-25T18:48:58.961+08:00Manila Overview: Makati Attractions<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><B><FONT color=#99cc33 size=2></FONT></B></FONT> </P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/ayala01.jpg" width=400><BR><BR><FONT face=Verdana> </FONT></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Makati is the financial center of the Philippines, being the location of choice for the regional headquarters of multinational companies and the country's largest conglomerates. It is also home to the Philippine Stock Exchange.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/ayala02.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Ayala Center is home to several shopping malls and restaurant rows. It is also surrounded by a number of hotels such as Oakwood Premiere Hotel (now Ascott), Hotel Intercontinental, Makati Shangri La, Dusit Hotel Nikko, and Renaissance Hotel. Also within walking distance are the Peninsula Manila and the Mandarin Oriental.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/ayala03.jpg" width=400><BR><BR></P> <P align=justify><FONT face=Verdana, size=2 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif>Towering buildings line up the streets of Ayala Avenue, Gil Puyat (formerly Buendia), Paseo de Roxas, and Makati Avenue. Across Buendia from the commercial business district (CBD) is a thriving tourist district, where hotel rates are more affordable.<BR><BR>Hotels in this area (Makati Avenue, Burgos Street, Jupiter Street) include Oxford Suites, City Garden Hotel, CEO Suites, Saint Illian's Inn, Somerset, Perla Mansion, Great Eastern Hotel, Millennium Plaza Hotel, Fraser Place, Citadel Inn, among others.</FONT></P> <P align=center><IMG height=300 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/ayala04.jpg" width=400></P> <P align=center> </P></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-21065261298596029262007-12-25T18:47:00.000+08:002007-12-25T18:46:29.990+08:00Enjoying the Philippines!<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <P align=center><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#99cc33 size=2><B></B></FONT> </P> <P align=justify><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1><IMG height=113 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/panglaoisland-thumb.jpg" width=150 align=left>Take a peek at Filipinos' history and culture mirrored by century-old churches, ancient forts and modern museums. See the best of nature in our white-sand beaches and three-layered virgin forests.<BR><BR>Blessed with an extensive coastline, the Philippines is ringed with unspoiled beaches and first-class resort facilities. Its deep-blue, crystal-clear waters offer about 40,000 square kilometers of coral reefs teeming with a wide variety of marine life. <BR><BR>Endowed with a tropical climate, the Philippines offers a perfect treat to enjoy the sunlight. Lying in southeast Asia and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines boasts of unsullied beaches, spectacular sunsets, luxuriant pastoral lands, cool mountain weather, brilliant man-made resorts and dazzling islands.<BR><BR><IMG height=127 src="http://www.enjoyphilippines.com/images/boracay-thumb02.jpg" width=150 align=right>The Philippines boasts of some of the best beaches and scuba diving waters in the world. Witness the vast expanse of nature's splendor under the spell of cool mountain breeze. A perfect setting for romance or nature tripping, the country's mountain villages serve as a perfect hideaway from the lowlands' summer heat.<BR><BR>Feel the breeze of summer at white-sand beaches of Boracay, Panglao and Palawan deemed as among the world's finest; be fascinated at the spectacular view of Baguio, Sagada and Tagaytay; and take a dip in the refreshing waters of modern resort facilities.<BR><BR>If you have yet to see the Philippines, then embark now to what promises to be a trip to paradise! </FONT></P></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-39811299498513741472007-12-23T15:56:00.000+08:002007-12-23T15:55:02.153+08:00DOT ATTACHED AGENCIES<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>DOT ATTACHED AGENCIES<BR><A href="http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/" target=_blank></A><BR>The Philippine Convention and Visitors' Corporation (PCVC) is the promotional arm of the Philippine Department of Tourism. The PCVC is tasked to plan and implement the country's tourism marketing efforts and promote the Philippines as a conventions destination.<A href="http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.dotpcvc.gov.ph</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.philtourism.com/" target=_blank></A><BR>The Philippine Tourism Authority(PTA) is the implementing arm of the Philippine Department of Tourism for policies and programs pertaining to the development, promotion and supervision of Philippine Tourism infrastructure projects.<A href="http://www.philtourism.com/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.philtourism.com</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.duty-freephil.com/html/history.html" target=_blank></A><BR>Duty Free Philippines (DFP) was conceptualized through Executive Order No. 46 on September 4, 1986. Executive Order No. 46 authorized the Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), to establish and operate a duty and tax-free merchandising system in the Philippines.<A href="http://www.dfp.com.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.dfp.com.ph</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.tourism.gov.ph/agencies/intramuros" target=_blank></A><BR>Intramuros Administration (AI) is tasked with the restoration and development of Intramuros, the walled city of Manila.E-mail: <A href="mailto:intadmin@info.com.ph"><FONT color=#225588>intadmin@info.com.ph</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.tourism.gov.ph/agencies/npdc.htm" target=_blank></A><BR>The National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) was established primarily for the purpose of developing and maintaining assigned parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta (NPDC's flagship), Paco Park, the Pook ni Maria and Burnham Park.<A href="http://www.nationalparks.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.nationalparks.ph</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.tourism.gov.ph/agencies/nayong_p.htm" target=_blank></A><BR>The mission of Nayong Pilipino is to enshrine the rich national heritage of the Filipino through the authentic depiction of customs & traditions; of natural and historical legacies.E-mail: <A href="mailto:nayong_pilipino@yahoo.com"><FONT color=#225588>nayong_pilipino@yahoo.com</FONT></A><BR><BR>OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES<BR><A href="http://www.ncca.gov.ph/" target=_blank></A><BR>The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the independent government body tasked to be the over-all coordinating and national policy-making body for all culture and artistic endeavors in the country.<A href="http://www.ncca.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.ncca.gov.ph</FONT></A><BR>DEPARTMENTS<BR><A href="http://www.dfa.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)</FONT></A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.dfa.gov.ph/protocol/dipconlists.htm" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Embassies & Consulates</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.doj.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Justice (DOJ)</FONT></A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.immigration.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Bureau of Immigration</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dof.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Finance (DOF) </FONT></A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.customs.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Bureau of Customs</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dotcmain.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Transportations and Communications (DOTC) </FONT></A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.miaa.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Manila International Airport Authority</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.denr.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dti.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dar.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dbm.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Agriculture (DA) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dti.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Budget and Management (DBM) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.deped.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Education (DepEd) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.doe.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Energy (DOE) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dilg.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.doh.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department Health (DOH) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dole.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department Labor and Employment (DOLE) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dnd.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of National Defense (DND) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.neda.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.ops.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dost.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Science and Technology (DOST) </FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.dswd.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) </FONT></A></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193592012659789288.post-89097882213489145702007-12-23T15:55:00.001+08:002007-12-23T15:54:34.520+08:00OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT<BR><A href="http://www.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>www.gov.ph</FONT></A> This is the official site of the Republic of the Philippines an online starting point to the Philippine government, its agencies, officials and the most important news and information in the land.<BR><A href="http://www.ovp.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>Office of the Vice-President </FONT></A><BR><BR>LEGISLATIVE BRANCH<BR><A href="http://www.congress.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>The Philippine House of Representatives</FONT></A><BR><A href="http://www.senate.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>The Philippine Senate</FONT></A><BR>JUDICIAL BRANCH<BR><A href="http://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/" target=_blank><FONT color=#225588>The Supreme Court</FONT></A><BR><BR></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com