11 4th, 2010

CEBU

One of the most popular tourist destinations here in the Philippines is the Cebu Island. It is known to be the Queen City of the South. The Cebu Island has so many things to offer. It is the very first province conquered by Spain in the 16th century which makes it rich in history.

 

Cebu City is considered as the oldest city in the country with Calle Colon as its oldest street. Not only is Cebu rich in history, it also has beautiful places that tourist usually visits like the Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in Cebu which is one of the most classy and beautiful resorts in the province.

 

Cebu also boasts of the beautiful islands surrounding it like Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua and Sumilon. The Olanggo island in Cebu is now also becoming a part of the tourism industry. It is famous for its bird sanctuary and for the different experience that the Talima resort offers to its visitors.

 

Another reason why tourists come and visit Cebu is because of its popular festival known as the Sinulog Festival which is celebrated every January. Thousands of people from around the country and even the world come and witness as the Cebuanos join together in dance and worship of the child Jesus. Cebu indeed is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.



The Philippine Eagle Center

Author: Jetsetter
10 17th, 2010

The Philippine Eagle Center is one of the best tourist attractions in Davao City. It is located at the Davao City Water District’s (DCWD) Watershed Park in Malagos.  Thirty-six (36) Philippine Eagles are currently residing in the Philippine Eagle Center. Eighteen (18) of those eagles are captive-bred while other species of birds,mammals and reptiles are also taken care of in the center.

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Visitors can either use private vehicles or commute in order to get there at the Philippine Eagle Center. Travelling from the main city will take an hour to reach the Philippine Eagle Center.

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Entrance fees are required , but there’s nothing to worry because the entrance fee is very cheap and affordable.  Adults will have to pay 50 pesos per head, while kids below 18 years old will only be charged with 30 pesos each. Kiosks usage are free of charge, as well as the tour guiding service.

 

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There are plenty of things to do in the Philippine Eagle Center. Aside from seeing the majestic eagles up-close and personal, visitors will also get a free lecture on how to take care of the eagles and the environment. The Philippine Eagle week takes place on June4-9 each year, where there are various activities that promotes the conservation of nature and the Philippine eagles.

 

For aspiring visitors who would like to see the eagles, it is best advised to visit the center during the Philippine Eagle week where the Save The Eagle awareness campaign is undertaken. Moreover, you will also get to witness various eagle displays and live pictorials.



10 12th, 2010

philippines

Traveling in the Philippines is fun and exciting. There is just so many places to visit. Being a country made up of 7107 islands and with a rich culture and history, Philippine travel is a great experience. I have lived in the Philippines all my life, and I’m looking forward to visiting as many islands as I could. For the past two years now, I have been traveling a lot and I have seen that there are just so many things that the Philippines has to offer to foreign tourists. From a variety of great places to visit to great foods and restaurants. The Philippines is also very rich in history. It being a colony of Spain for three centuries, it boasts of great architectural structures from churches to forts used during the war. Philippine culture also never ceases to amaze many foreigners because of it being a mixture of many races. Philippines is also proud of its natural wonders with its great beaches and beautiful volcanoes. For me, Philippines is the best place to travel.