Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Halika Biyahe Tayo! Summer Destinations..... part 1

"It's more fun in the Philippines", the new slogan of the Department of Tourism in it's campaign to boost the number of foreign visitors to the country. Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. described the new international slogan as: "so deceptively simple" that traditional advertising and marketing people may find the new tag line "a little strange" because it is a thought almost drawn from social media…. In a very real sense, it is a very modern 21st century kind of campaign. But it's something Filipinos immediately can get behind, because it's true." 


The slogan answers the basic question, "Why the Philippines?". What differentiates the Philippines from any other place in the world? It is the desire of the Filipinos to provide the most amazing experiences to every visitor that we encounter, we want them to have a good time and to remember the experience as long as they live.


Since summer is just a few months away, Here are some of the places you can visit here in the Philippines. Tara na, Biyahe Tayo!


Cebu
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, it consists of Cebu island and 167 surrounding islands which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and Camotes island. Its capital is Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines, which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with four neighboring cities which include Danao CityLapu-Lapu CityMandaue City and Talisay City and eight other municipalities. 
Magellan's Cross
Sto. Nino Church
Magellan's Statue


Blood Compact site
Man made forest

Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formation, is the most popular attraction. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran City, is famous for its diving locations.

Loboc River Cruise

Baclayon Church

the famous Chocolate Hills
































Tarsier















Palawan
Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. Palawan's almost 2,000 kilometres  of irregular coastline are dotted with roughly 1,780 islands and islets, rocky coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches. It also harbors a vast stretch of virgin forests that carpet its chain of mountain ranges. The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island.

Underground River


Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral



Honda Bay Island

Coron
















These are just a few of the amazing places you can visit in the Philippines, a tropical country with fascinating landscapes and splendid beaches. I will be posting more of these superb summer destinations tomorrow, for the meantime, relax and plan your next getaway!





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