Honeymooning in the Philippines. How to!

Newlyweds deserve a little time together alone after they made their wedding vows. This is for them to have a great time, a good bonding and also a perfect way for them to appreciate their love to the one they just married. Honeymooners should not settle for less for this celebration of your love only occurs once. It is okay to spend a little for a good luxury hotels where you and your love can stay. Finding the most perfect little vacation spot with you and your partner will not be an easy job since there are lots of them in the Philippines. In this article, we will list the how to's and where to's in Honeymooning in the Philippines.

First thing to consider in honeymooning in the Philippines is the picturesque view you will see outside your hotel room. This will make you appreciate more of the nature and it calms and relaxes your senses.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a very luxurious resort which makes you love everything around it. From its breathtaking view, elegant hotel room and fancy services, it is sure to be a hit among honeymooners. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is one of the most luxurious hotels which already attracted many honeymooners Filipinos or foreigners alike.

You might also want to consider its distance from the hotel in Manila where you are staying. It is not necessary to go to far places just to experience the best. Luxury hotels and resort are all over the Philippines, so no problem if you are staying in Manila.

Makati Shangri-La is highly recommended by couples who had a wonderful time honeymooning in this hotel and resort. Makati Shangri-La in Manila is as beautiful as the view in Shangri-La in Boracay. Enjoy their infinity pool, fantastic amenities and services, good food and restaurant in the heart of Manila.

Also, find a place where you can find your innermost peace where you can relax and at the same time have fun. Settle for a place where it is not overcrowded so you feel like you two are the only person.

Luxury hotels in Bohol is a hit to almost all honeymooners. Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa in Panglao Island in Bohol is a must visit for their private villas and mind-calming spas. Take a walk along their beach and at the end of the day, have a fancy dinner in the comforts of your villa.

Something worth seeing, the Imperial Ice Bar

Bars and clubs in the Philippines are getting wilder, trendier, and exceptional as days go on.  Keeping up or rivaling the famous pubs around the globe, Manila is now booming with world-class and unique bars and clubs for the delight of party goers.

The Imperial Ice Bar located at Unit D, the Fort Entertainment Center Bonifacio Global Complex, Taguig City is definitely Manila’s new hot spot! This Russian-inspired bar is the first and the only world-class ice bar in the Philippines where one can experience both a heart thumping party, and be frozen at the negative zero degree environment all at the same time!  The Imperia Ice bar consists of 2 parts, a trendy bar or lounge area fully-equipped with a DJ booth and nightclub interior, and the actual ice bar.

The Imperial’s main lounge is tastefully decorated and with lush interior plus a superb bar that offers a vast selection of alcoholic beverages in the Philippines.  One can also try the famous and the world’s finest Russian Standard Imperial Vodka at 5-degrees Celsius while enjoying the unique music arrangements of the in-house DJ that’s surely hyping up the crowd.  You’ll be surprised to find yourself at the dance floor after a couple of drinks for this bar have a superb and state-of-the-art sound system sound system that never fails to get the crowd in the mood.

 If you want to “defrost” after a steaming dance party, then the Ice Bar should be your next destination.  For a fee of 550 Pesos, one will get to experience the original and only “winter wonderland” in the Philippines.  The fee will allow you 15 minutes inside the ice bar and 2 Imperial Vodka shots which are pretty much needed by the body to stay warm amidst the 5-degrees Celsius temperature of the bar.  Prior to entering the bar, guests are being provided with warm winter jackets, gloves, and Ushankas or Russian hats to keep them warm and cozy while inside.

Growing up in a tropical country where winter season is very much impossible, one will be in awe upon entering the ice bar.  From the bar to the tables and seats, the decors and even the your drinking glasses and shot glasses are freezing cold.  This is the perfect place for vodka lovers for the alcohol will easily warm one’s body.  Another main attraction of the Imperial Ice Bar, aside from the ice bar, is the Imperial Russian Vodka infused shots. These Vodka fruit infused drinks specially concocted by David Dennis, a much celebrated New York star mixologist, has earned its spot as one of the unique and fabulous alcoholic beverages in the Philippines.

Visiting the Imperial Ice Bar at the Fort is indeed a one-of-a-kind experience especially for the Filipinos who have been dreaming to experience what it feels like to be in a subzero environment.

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Travel Guide Bohol

The Philippines offers more than 7,000 islands to explore for the visiting tourists.  Bohol is one of the top tourist attractions of the country and holds countless travel packages for you to choose from.  Being the tenth largest island in the Philippines, Bohol is a first-class province located right in the Central Visayas Region. The main Bohol Island along with 72 small islands has three main attractions to offer.

            This gem of an island is endowed with natural richness and beauty.  From its fertile land that has hills rolling gently around lavish forests and green meadows to the abundant marine life teeming with exquisite sea creatures, Bohol has always something for everyone.

Surrounding the main island, the 72 small islands and islets with palm-fringed coastlines are endowed with unsullied beaches and rustic rivers all perfect for scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, trekking, and cave exploration.  

The Panglao Island located just southwest of TagbilaranCity, the capital of Bohol, is claimed to be one of the top ten diving spots in the world. Bohol boasts of a terrific undersea panorama teeming with abundant marine life and remarkable coral gardens – perfect for diving exploration. To cater the growing numbers of diving visitors from around the globe, several resorts are lining up the southern beaches.

The limestone foundation of the province and with more than 30 caves found all throughout  are the very reason why Bohol is acclaimed as the “Cave Country”.  Sudlon, the largest cave in Bohol, is the sanctuary of the biggest population of bats in the whole country.  Burrowed in a beautiful mountain environment, these bats emerge like vast clouds as dusk – a splendid sight to behold!

Bohol is also the home of the smallest primate of the world – Tarsier! Because of the tropical rainforests abundant in the area, Tarsiers are indigenous in Bohol.  

And the top tourist attraction of Bohol is the world-renowned Chocolate Hills that had tourists flocking the province for years now.  These spectacular landscapes, numerous mounds of limestone formation, are one of the many wonders of nature found in the country.  There are about 1268 perfectly symmetrical, haycock-shaped hills that rise 30-40 meters above the ground spread along the towns of Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan.  These hills resemble chocolate bonbons at the onset of summer when their grass cover turns into brown, thus for the name.  Studies concluded that these hills were the results of the breaking down of the upper layers of the limestone formations and erosion processes millions of years ago.  Hence, this natural process caused the striking shapes of the Chocolate Hills.  Tourists will have a grand time watching these vast wonder through the view deck provided on the two hills that were developed.  Now developed with a youth hostel and a restaurant, numerous travel packages are up for grabs for the guests to fully enjoy the province of Bohol and its main attractions.

Top Ten Questions You Should Always Ask Your Travel Agent, Philippines Edition

A trip to the Philippines can be worry-free if done through the help of travel agents.  A travel agent can render services for tourists both from local and international origin to experience a more comfortable vacation experience. Being a gorgeous archipelago, the Philippines has a wide array of destinations for a variety of travelers. 

Here are the top ten queries most people ask to a travel agent:

1      Is the city capital accessible to various places around the globe?

For tourists coming from various parts of the globe will surely make a touchdown at the city capital of the Philippines- Manila. 

2      Is Manila a nice place to take any flights to various places in the Philippines?

This is a nifty jump off point for the different tourist destination in the country. Taking a flight and a long bus ride to stay at Boracay, Bohol or Davao is pretty convenient. 

3      What is the most convenient way of having a hassle free trip to the PI?

One of the most convenient steps to ensure a worry-free trip to the Philippines is to make necessary arrangements beforehand.

4      Are there legitimate travel agencies in Manila?

There are a lot of travel agencies which are based in Manila. Browse through the internet for the most reliable agencies in the country.

These travel agencies based are efficient in handling a variety of trips for a wide range of travelers to and from the Philippines.

5      What are the benefits of using a travel agency?

The advantage of using a travel agency is that these firms can organize and plan out a trip tailored to your needs and budget. It is not possible to go on a tour to the Philippines on a tight budget as they can make necessary arrangements with budget friendly accommodations and flights.

6      I am traveling to a country at a specific budget, is this possible too for a Philippine vacation?

There is definitely a travel package for any type of tourist who would want to experience the beauty and fun in the Philippines.

7      What are additional services can a a travel agency/agent can offer?

When looking for a travel agency, be very keen to ask if they can offer any assistance of a local travel guide. They can make a referral for a reliable guide to a destination trip you might have on most remote areas in the country.

8      Is it beneficial to hire a travel guide?

It will surely help you in finding the most popular tourist spots in a specific region of the Philippines. Plus, it will bring you a great sense of security when one is traveling around with a local who knows the place well.

9      What are the reliable travel agencies in the Philippines?

Here are some of the suggestions on Philippine travel agencies which are more than capable of providing excellent service:

Take a look into the travel packages being offered by Spectrum Travel. This is a nice firm which can help you arrange your trip and fix concerns regarding VISAs.

Rajah Travel has been one of the most popular key players in the country for the travel and tours industry. They are capable of handling trips to the Philippines as well as various tours abroad.

There is the Century Travel and Tours offering well developed tour packages into a wide array of tourist spots in the Philippines. If a tourist is planning your next stop after the Philippines, this travel agency can definitely make a difference.

10   Is a travel agent capable of booking flights and make reservations on my behalf?

Travel agents will procure all the needed things to make your trip a nice one. They are also trained to make and confirm reservations for your accommodations and other requests you might have in mind. There are travel agents which are also capable of arranging logistics for your luggage.

Talk to various travel agents today and experience the comfort and convenience of your dream holiday vacation!

All About Palawan

The Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches that are also home to a very diverse marine life. Given the 7,000 plus islands in the Philippines it is no surprise that countless tourists visit the country every year to explore its blue waters and fine sand. Boracay, Pagudpud, Camarines Sur and Palawan are just some of the islands where world class beaches are situated.  

The island province of Palawan is one of the more popular tourist spots in the country. Palawan is situated in between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the Southeast. Puerto Princesa, Coron and El Nido are some of the towns and cities that are often included in Palawan travel packages. 

Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan is also the largest city in the Philippines. Travel Packages to Puerto Princesa are usually inclusive of an afternoon city tour, the Underground river tour, the Honday Bay Island Hoping Tour. The afternoon city tour include a visit to the Crocodile Farm where in crocodiles are farmed and is also a place for rehabilitation for rescued wildlife. It also includes a visit to a restaurant garden, Baker’s Hill known for their hopia in barangay Sta. Monica. The city tour also includes the following stops; Mitra’s Ranch which is known for its scenic view of the Honda Bay and Puerto Princesa Bay Walk which is a park and recreation area with a view of the Puerto Princesa Bay.

Coron is a very small town located in the tip of Palawan. Coron travel packages usually include visits to the Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin lagoons, Skeleton Wreck, Kalachuchi Beach, Dimanglet island, Atuwayan, Banol Beach, Coron reef garden, Sanagt island, Paz Island, Calumbuyan Island, Banana island, Malcapuya island, Coral bay garden. Given this, the only mode of transportation to these destinations are thru chartered boats known as the Bangkas. The Coron Bay is also known for ship wrecks that are around 10 to 43 meters deep. The bay is now a wreck diving paradise where in the ships are still very much intact with huge holes allowing divers to swim through them.

El Nido is a first class municipality and a managed resources protected area in Palawan which is composed of 45 islands. El Nido Travel packages are usually very pricey compared to the other two. El Nido is truly one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is even referred to the to as the "Philippines' Last Frontier” because of its breathtaking cliffs, lagoons, waterfalls, caves, forests and of course white-sand beaches. The must see places in El Nido, Palawan are Bacuit Bay, Caldao Island, Cadlao Island, Dilumacad Island, EL Nido Resorts, Miniloc Island, Lagen Island, Pangalusian Island, Vigan Island, Cudugnon Point, Matinloc Island, Pinasil Island, Abrawan Rive and Ille Cave.