Philippine beaches get more than their fair share of media attention worldwide, and rightly so. But this is not even scratching beneath the surface. If the Philippine beaches blow you away, wait until you get underwater to get the full measure of the beauty and bounty of the country. The Philippine Chapter of Professional Association […]

When authority speaks, we ought to listen. This year, the heavyweights of the travel industry have spoken; taken their pick (and road-tested) superlative – best, fairest, cheapest – destinations for 2013. Their choices definitely vary, but they arrived at a common conclusion despite differences in criteria: Southeast Asia just won’t quit. Take for instance Fodor’s […]

The Department of Tourism’s slogan “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” could, well, do better, but to their merit, there are indeed more novel ways to enjoy your time in the country apart from just lounging on the beach and paryting hard after sundown. Temperatures are soaring and don’t show any signs of quitting anytime […]

You see it in magazines, postcards and travel brochures: powdery white sand, the bluest of skies, and the clearest of waters. In the Philippines, that tropical dreamland can be anywhere. But Boracay has a special allure because it lives up to the hype. Filipinos are divided as to whether Boracay is hot or not. Some […]