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Hundred Islands National Park
Just about a five-hour drive from the busy City of Manila is a hidden wonder the Philippines is very proud of. Located in Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan, is the Hundred Islands National Park. It is the First National Park in the Philippin...
4 RP sites in Top 10 in ‘Nature’s Wonders’ search
Four of the country’s top tourist spots have made it to the Top 10 list in the worldwide search for the “Seven Wonders of Nature.”
MANILA OCEAN PARK OPENS
Manila Ocean Park, the PhPhP1-billion marine park constructed by Singaporean and Malaysian investors at the back of Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park, opened on 29th February 2008.
City’s beaches open
Water quality not a concern as 6 of 11 receive blue flags
City of the Prophet
Medina might not be as well-known as Mecca, but it's where many pilgrims feel closest to their faith
Manila has more for the tourist than you think...
Manila Philippines Manila is a huge bustling city that never seems to sleep. It is overflowing with cars, buses and trucks, honking horns and all driving four abreast in three lanes, which can be a bit intimidating at first, but somehow they know...
Renaissance Makati City Hotel Manila
Radiating the warmth and vibrancy of the Philippines, the Renaissance Makati City Hotel Manila envelopes guests in supreme comfort and care. Located within the upscale Greenbelt area in Ayala Center, this premier hotel is near a wealth of trendy b...
Rizal Park!
Rizal Park is like an oasis for relaxation and fun in the midst of Manila and situated next to Intramuros. Rizal Park has gardens, historical markers, plazas, a grand stadium, an observatory, an open-air concert hall, an artists' sanctuary, a ligh...
Puerto Princesa’s “underground river” gets booster from British envoy
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 03 (PNA) -- The city government’s campaign to include Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP), famously known as “Underground River” got a shot in the arm from the British envoy to the Philippines, no l...
Nayong Pilipino sa Clark
A newly-opened tourist destination which is now attracting hordes of visitors and tourists is the Nayong Pilipino Sa Clark Expo located inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
British holidaymaker wins compensation because his hotel was full of Germans
When businessman David Barnish treated his family to a holiday at a luxury resort, he was soon dismayed to find their hotel dominated by Germans. But it wasn't an abundance of beach towels on the sunbeds by breakfast time which was to spoil the fa...
American Airlines to charge for checked baggage
Passengers will be charged $15 for their first piece of luggage. The airline, blaming high fuel costs, also plans other fee hikes, domestic flight cutbacks and layoffs.
Debate rages over hotel's alcohol ban
A decision to ban the sale of alcohol at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, has sparked a debate in the country.
China Airlines has no immediate plan to cut HK flights
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Taiwan carrier China Airlines (2610.TW: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it needs to wait until cross-strait relations improve before it decides whether to cut its Hong Kong-Taiwan passenger flights.
Hello Kitty to be appointed Japan's tourism ambassador
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan will on Monday appoint the mouthless feline cartoon character Hello Kitty as a goodwill tourism ambassador in China and Hong Kong, with the aim of promoting visits here, Kyodo News has reported.
Avoid these 5 Common Airline Ticketing Errors
(...) Let's review the five biggest booking blunders -- and how they could have been prevented:
Taking your laptop into the US? Be sure to hide all your data first
Last month a US court ruled that border agents can search your laptop, or any other electronic device, when you're entering the country. They can take your computer and download its entire contents, or keep it for several days. Customs and Border ...
Dream hotel on Côte d'Azur, France
"To live happily, stay hidden", a word that some adopt to appreciate utmost luxury. Between Nice and Monaco, hiding behind a discrete copper plate awaits a private peninsula offering stunning accomodation for the business or leisure traveller...
Global nomad: On a high in Hong Kong
Rebecca Campbell enjoys the unparalleled views from Hong Kong's cable car in the latest leg of her non-stop journey around the world.
China Business Visas: Fact, Rumour and Uncertainty
The hottest business topic in China at present is the visa issue. Speculation is rife about whether the new visa regulations, in place since April, will endure beyond the Olympics, and whether, in fact, they may tighten further during the Olympic ...