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7,107 islands, 7.5 hours away! Time to discover a new paradise. The Philippines has so much on offer that deciding what the very best things to do in a country with 7,107 islands is exceedingly difficult, however here is the top ten!
1. UP, UP AND AWAY
In BAGUIO we suggest you charter an aeroplane and GO FLYING. There are a number of air charter companies dotted around the country offering anything from a quick, one hour jaunt, to longer trips. What better way is there to travel to BANAUE RICE TERRACES, where a bird's eye view demonstrates the true grandeur of these sculptured hillsides?
2. THE REAL DOWN UNDER
As with much of the Philippines, in Batangas DIVING is the way to go. If you are in Batangas and don't pop your head under the ocean's surface, you are certainly missing out on one of the most spectacular underwater worlds found anywhere.
3. CHOCOLATE HILLS & PEANUT KISSES
When in BOHOL, do as most of the tourists do and visit the CHOCOLATE HILLS of Bohol. Located in Carmen about 55 km from Tagbilaran City, this is the most famous attraction in Bohol. Although only 'chocolate' in the dry season, these green to brown hills have an almost eerie feeling to them. A visit to Bohol is incomplete without tasting the province's Peanut Kisses - a crisp, crunchy delicacy made from eggs and peanuts in honour of these wondrous hills (if you don't have the time to visit).
4. STRESS TREATMENT UNDER THE SUN
Have a MASSAGE in BORACAY. Next to the Titay Theatre Restaurant, Manggayad Vibes Shiatsu Centre and Fausto's Shiatsu Massage will take care of you. For a small fee, well-trained, licensed blind masseurs will provide acupuncture and reflexology massages. But if you want to keep sand and water right next to your side, get a massage right on the beach.
5. MEMOIRS OF AN ISLAND
If you plan on visiting CEBU, then a trip to the FORT SAN PEDRO MUSEUM is a must do. Here one can find exhibits of artefacts taken from the Old Spanish Galleon known as San Diego, located off Fortune Island just off the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas. The museum used to house the offices of the Department of Tourism and the Philippines Tourism Authority. The artefacts on display include Mind porcelain pieces of all sizes and designs, coins, lockets, sword fragments, cannons and helmets.
6. FILIPINO DIASPORA
In DAVAO paying a visit to one of the ETHNIC VILLAGES like the B'laan Tribal Village in Matanao, the Bagobo Village in Binaton or the Mat Weaver's Village in Sinawilan is a good choice. Get a glimpse of Davao's indigenous arts and crafts. Rio Hondo and Taluksangay are villages where members of the Samal tribe live in their huts on stilts. The nearby sea becomes afloat with Muslim boats with colourful sailds called 'Vintas'.
7. AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH
MANILA is the land of CLIMBING opportunities. The Association of Philippines Mountaineers (APM) is a registered organisation of mountaineers with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Manila. If you want to climb to the top of a volcano or clamber up the side of cliff face, these are the people to contact.
Give them a call on (+632) 922 5760 for more information. Also get in touch with the Metropolitan Mountaineering Society on mms@eudoramail.com. Another group worth mentioning are the Nature Explorers Society who offer exciting adventures for the whole family. They can be contact on infol@nesociety.org.ph.
8. FLYING FEATHERS
Unusual to many, but very much part of the Filipino lifestyle is COCK FIGHTING. At Olongopo in nearby Castillejos they hold cock fights every Sunday afternoon at the Magsaysay cockpit. A 1pm arrival guarantees you a few hours of raucous, local fun. They are used for foreigners, so you won't feel a minute out of place.
9. ISLAND HOPPING
ISLAND HOP in HONDA BAY. This area is home to several islets with shallow reefs bordering fabulous beaches which are the favourite swimming, snorkelling and diving destinations of residents and tourists alike. These islets are the Cannon (Cowrie) Island, Bat Island, Lu-Li Island (derived from the "lulubog-lilitaw" - meaning floating and sinking island), that is visible only during low tide, Meara Marina, Starfish island (known for its fine white sand and clear water that teems with starfish), Snake Island (an island with a long stretch of white sand), Pandan Island and Senorita Island (the breeding site of Lapu-Lapu fish).
10. FOUNTAINS OF RELAXATION
There are numerous NATURAL SPRINGS worth visiting throughout the Philippines and if you happen to visit PUERTO GALERA, this is a must-do activity after diving the clear waters of the surrounding sea. It's a great way to recover from a day's hard swimming.
Travelling Times:
From Australia to Manila : 7.5 hours flying time
Manila to Cebu : 1 hour flying time
Manila to Palawan : 1 hour flying time
Cebu to Palawan : 1 hour 15 minutes flying time
Manila to Boracay: 1 hour fl ying time, plus bus trip
to wharf and boat to island (about another hour)
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