Monday 21 January 2013

The Philippines Wins ‘Most Romantic Destination’ Award in Shanghai...


The Philippines Wins ‘Most Romantic Destination’ Award in Shanghai.

On 21 January 2013 the Philippines received the “Most Romantic Destination” award given by the Shanghai Morning Post, based on a consumer survey.

The awarding ceremony was held on January 15 at the posh Shanghai Peninsula Hotel by the Bund.

Consul General Charles C. Jose received the award, which was presented by Mme. Liu Sha, Editor-in-Chief. He was accompanied to the event by Mr. Niel Ballesteros of the Philippine Tourism Office in Shanghai.

The full story can be read HERE...

Friday 18 January 2013

Bayleaf Hotel, Manila is one of the "Hot New Rooftop Bars"...

They say: "The rooftop bar at The Bayleaf Intramuros Hotel has 360˚ views of the Manila skyline and bay. After a day sightseeing or sealing a business deal, the daily happy hour from 5.30 to 9pm for cocktails and local beers is welcome, as is the fiery Manila sunset. 

You can eat up here too, including mouth-watering dishes like kanji beef salad and fried Hainanese chicken rice, plus tapas and pizza, and on Saturday and Sunday things hot up with a Sky Deck buffet and live music: tipples and tunes beneath the clouds and stars while the city buzzes below, that’s my kind of weekend. 


A Bayleaf signature Iced Tea will quench your thirst on a warm Manila night (maybe followed by a gin & tonic!)

Tuesday 8 January 2013

Twelve sights in Batanes you shouldn't miss...


Twelve sights in Batanes you shouldn't miss, according to the latest article from GMA News. It reads:

"Everywhere in Batanes is a pretty picture. Oddly enough, postcards aren't popular in the northernmost part of the Philippines. But then everyone who visits is prepared with a camera - whether it's a bulky professional SLR or a simple phone camera. It doesn't matter much what you’ve got, because Batanes is that beautiful.

Here are twelve sights you'd be sorry to miss..."

The article continues HERE...

Wednesday 2 January 2013

A series of must-see stunning Philippines photographs...


A series of must-see stunning Philippines photographs from silverkris.com

Take a look for yourself!

http://www.silverkris.com/sk-in-pictures/photo-essay/philippines-islands-sun


Our image above is of the Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines. (Photo courtesy Philippines Department of Tourism)

The Philippines - a Destination to Watch in 2013!

The Philippines - a Destination to Watch in 2013... So says no other than respected Condé Nast Traveller!
"For travellers willing to go the extra thousand miles for a deserted beach, thePhilippines has around 7,000 of the most heavenly islands in the world.
It's still not the most obvious beach-holiday destination, but it soon will be. It's becoming particularly popular among serious divers, who come for the incredible underwater life, unspoilt coral gardens with rainbow-bright fish, green sea turtles and dugongs.
In Bicol you can swim with the biggest fish in the world, the whale shark. While fish-fans of a different nature can go deep-sea fishing in one of the deepest trenches in the oceans, not far from the little-known island of Siargao."

Read the full story HERE...

Photo shows El Nido, Palawan