After long days of hard work and stressful activities give yourself a break! You deserve a vacation. Experience Philippine travel, one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The whole country is a tourist spot due to its geographical location. It is blessed with all the gift of nature such as long white sand beaches and crystal clear water, marine resources, waterfalls, hot springs, rivers and unique species of animals and above all, the warm hospitality of its people.

The Philippines consist of three main islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Each of them has its own unique beauty of nature and amazing places to see.

Luzon

Metro Manila being the center of commerce and industry of the Philippines is on the top position having numerous tourist destinations such as Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago, Plaza San Luis, Mabini Shrine, Malacañang Palace, Manila Bay, Manila Zoo, Manila Oceanaruim, Nayong Pilipino and Intramuros aside from these historic places, the night life is alive all over the place. On daytime you can see different skyscrapers in Makati District and super malls located in different cities around Metro Manila. Going Luzon, there is Tagaytay and the famous Taal Lake and Taal volcano, Pagsanjan Falls, Puerto Gallera, Mayon Volcano, Heritage of Vigan, Hidden Valley Spring, Hundred Islands, Baguio City, Pagudpod Beach, Balwarte and Palawan underground river.

Visayas

Visayas has many best places to visit as well, in fact some top tourist destinations in the world can be found here. Among of the top places that you must see are Boracay, Bohol, Guimaras, Bantayan and Siquejor Islands. These places are famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and marine resources. Cebu being the center of commerce in the south has a lot to offer as well. It has many historical places like Lapu-lapu Monument, Magellan cross, Mactan and many more. Negros island is another place that must see when came to visit the Philippines. Its mountains and shores turn out to be the most exciting and relaxing place to visit like Mambukal in Negros Occidental.

Mindanao

Mindanao is the second largest island of the Philippines. Places like Davao, Zamboanga, Misamis, Surigao Del Sur, Surigao Del Norte, Lanao and Cotabato belong with this island. The most common destination is Siargao, famous for its unique waves that is given surfing enthusiast a wonderful experience. In Dapitan City, you can visit the museum of Dr. Jose Rizal and the famous Dakak Beach Resort.

Top activities in Philippines

Activities that you will surely love when visiting the country are diving, snorkeling, island hopping, caving, trekking, mountain climbing, swimming and many more. Philippines is the country of festivities, every towns and cities, big or small have their own way of celebration. Some of these festivals are Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City, Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo Aklan, Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, Masskara Festival in Bacolod City and Kadayawan Festival in Davao City.

Visit the Philippines and discover its wonders.

Source by Jocelyn Iyog