1. Intramuros

This walled “city” is located in Manila. It served as a walled settlement of the Spaniards during their occupation of the country and, as such, has its own museums as well as churches and wonderful ruins. Today, this well-preserved Intramuros is one of the visited places in the Philippines.

2. Rizal Park

Also called Luneta, this is a very good place if you want a leisurely walk. This park is dedicated to the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, who was not only a poet but a very good writer during the Spanish era, and this was also the place where he was executed. Now, this is a popular place for picnics.

3. Baywalk

This is a walking distance from the Rizal Park. You can find here numerous restaurants and bars offering wonderful foods and drinks. This is also a nice place to stroll along as well as listen to the many bands that play at night.

4. Mount Pinatubo

This majestic volcano that wreaked havoc in the lives of Filipinos during the early 1990s is located in Pampanga. Here, you can take guided hikes on some parts of its slope. You can also take a refreshing dip in Pinatubo’s crater lake.

5.  Nayong Pilipino

If you want to tour famous destinations of the Philippines in one spot, then visit Nayong Pilipino. This cultural park has a miniature Philippine Islands including some of the beautiful spots of the country. You can also buy here some native foods as well as souvenirs.

6. Camp John Hay

When you visit Baguio, the country’s summer capital, be sure to visit also Camp John Hay. This used to be an American Military area but was later given to the Philippine government. Now, it is a recreational center with golf club, and it also offers horseback riding as well as camping.

7.  Boracay

Boracay Island is located in the Visayas Region. What this beautiful island offers is its majestic white sand beaches. This is a popular tourist destination of not only the locals but the foreigners as well, and there are a lot of activities here like the usual water sports as well as trendy bars and discos during summertime.

8.  Mount Apo

This magnificent mountain can be found in Davao. Here, you can go nature tripping as well as hiking. You will also see here the Philippine Eagle, which is said to be one of the biggest eagles of the world.

9.  Mayon Volcano

This wonderful and perfectly cone-shaped volcano can be found in Bicol. What makes this a major tourist spot is that you will find here the bell tower of an old church that was buried when it erupted during the early 1800s, and also, with that major eruption, it buried the Cagsawa town. Now, this is a must-see when you visit the Philippines, and you can also buy your souvenirs here as well as the famous pili nut candy.

Boracay is part of Aklan Province and it was only in the 1970s that tourism industry started to develop. The main tourism beaches on the island are the White Beach and the Bulabog Beach both of which are located on diametrically opposite sides of the island’s central area with the White Beach facing towards the west and Bulabog Beach facing east. Of course, Boracay also have several other beaches as well. White Beach is well known for its white powdery sand and hence its name. The beach is slightly over 4 km long (2 miles) and is populated with numerous beach resorts, hotels, restaurants and shops catering to the needs of tourists staying in the area.”

The Philippines has its world class beach resorts around the countries Vacationers here can enjoy activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving in the coral waters. Staying in the Philippines can be extremely pleasant and also very affordable. Everyone head for the nearest beach so if you don’t want to feel crowded when you’re sunbathing, set your travel date for another time of the year.

Language barrier is not an issue during your travel because about 85% of the local residents at least understand English, and a good majority speaks it well enough to make it one of the premier call center outsourcing countries for the English-speaking community. Even in far-flung areas, an English-speaker will have no problems being understood, especially in luxury resorts that cater to foreigners who are on vacation. Travel to the beaches may provide you the chance to experience the hospitality of the people, which makes it a preferred destination for many tourists. Philippine travel is one great experience you can’t afford to miss especially if you are on the verge of looking great places.

Further, the favorable exchange rate, accommodations at even luxury hotels and service apartments are affordable. A tourist enjoying his/her travel can pay as low as $30 a night in Southern Leyte, in the southern part of the country. The amenities at such hotels and resorts include a wide variety of cuisines, from the famous adobo to Italian fare orchestrated by foreign chefs. Spa facilities jostle for prominence with diving options, as the reefs along the Philippine coastline are considered to be among the best in the world.

One of the most popular destinations is Boracay Island. This place offers luxury travel for all tourists with full accommodation, luxury resorts to the basic hut on the beach. Adventurous travelers can enjoy their travel on the white beaches and clear blue waters.

Other destinations include Davao and Cebu, cosmopolitan and best types of vacation travel. In the island of Luzon, options are varied from the beach holiday to cultural immersion with a travel tour of the many historical landmarks such as Bataan and Corregidor, not to mention the attractions of Manila and Cavite. Private islands for the weary travelers are available like Pamalican, an island situated 200 miles from Palawan. The Amanpoulo capitalizes on the tropical beauty, providing guests with casitas, hut-like structures that mask the modern facilities of the interior. Surrounded by coral reefs, your luxury travel in the Philippines can be a reality when you visit Amanpoulo, this place can be reached by charter plane from Manila at $300 per person. Once at Amanpoulo, a guest can enjoy all amenities for $850 per person for seven days. It is always fully booked so if you want to spend your vacation at Amanpoulo, book ahead through your travel agency.