Showing posts with label Philippine tourist destinations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippine tourist destinations. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Island Paradise of Panglao: Beautiful Philippine Island

Panglao is one of the many beautiful island paradises in the Philippines. It is located in the Central Visayas region and has an area of 80.5 km².  Panglao is part of the province of Bohol, where the impressive Chocolate Hills are located



This beautiful island can be reach via Panglao Island International Airport soon. The island is being fully developed as an alternative tourist destination for the more popular and world-class Boracay Island.

Here are some of the most notable tourist attractions of the island of Panglao.

Alona Beach


Alona Beach is a captivating beach resort in the municipality of Panglao Bohol. The island is one of of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines and is well-known for its beautiful dive spots and its coral reef. There are also numerous islets ideal for beach bathing like the islets of Gak-ang and Pontod.

Tours can be organized at the pristine Alona Beach. The dive sites that can be found on the northwest tip of the Panglao Island are Doljo Beach, Napaling and Puntod. These sites are deep and the currents are strong.

 Panglao Island Nature Resort


Another tourist destination in Panglao is the Panglao Island Nature Resort.

Bohol Beach Club


Bohol Beach Club is a notable tourist spot in Panglao Island. It features a 1.5 kilometer beach shoreline that provides a pristine beauty of what the island offers. It also boasts of the presence of one of the most beautiful dive spots that carries a glimpse of an awesome sea world treat.

Panglao Church


The church of Panglao is another tourist destination in the island.

Hinagdanan Cave


Hinagdanan Cave is a geological wonder in the island of Panglao. This naturally lighted cavern is one of the largest in Southeast Asia. It has deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. The cave’s underground lake is a popular swimming spot.

Dauis Church


The island of Panglao is composed of two municipalities – Panglao and Dauis. Dauis' major tourist attractions are Our Lady of Assumption Church and Hinagdanan Falls. Dauis Church, which was built during the Spanish Era is locally known as Señora de la Asunción.

Bohol Plaza Resort


Bohol Plaza Resort is located in the town of Dauis, Bohol.

Map of Bohol showing the location of PanglaoImage via Wikipedia



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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

12 Best Tourist Destinations in The Netherlands | Trifter

12 Best Tourist Destinations in The Netherlands | Trifter

Here are the most astounding tourist attractions in the Netherlands.


The Netherlands in north-west Europe is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The country which is oftentimes referred as Holland is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherland.
The country is bounded by the North Sea on the north and west, Belgium on the South and Germany on the east. The Netherlands is a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy. The government is headed by the Prime Minister while the head of state is the King or Queen.
Here are the most astounding tourist destinations in the Netherlands.

1.) Keukenhof


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Keukenhof which means “Kitchen Garden” is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions not only in the Netherlands but also in Europe. The site is remarkably famous all over the world because it is the largest flower garden in the world. The park has an area of 32 hectares and is planted with 7 million flower bulbs annually.
The garden is located in the town of Lisse, South Holland. Accessible by bus from the trainstations of Haarlem, Leiden and Schiphol, it is open every year from the last week of March to mid-May. It is also known as the Garden of Europe.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Best Tourist Attractions of Taiwan | Socyberty


Here are some of the most notable tourist attractions of Taiwan.

One of the most progressive in Asia and in the world is Taiwan which is known in the past as Formosa – “beautiful island”. It is also referred to as the Republic of China” or ROC.Taiwan, located north of the Philippines and south of Japan, is one of Asia’s economic tigers along with Japan, Singapore and South Korea.

Here are some of the most notable tourist attractions of Taiwan.


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The above photo is Confucius temple located at Lotus Lake in Kaoshiung.

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

The Beautiful Flowers of Baguio City Philippines


The Beautiful Flowers of Baguio City Philippines

Baguio City is the coolest city in the Philippines. The weather is good and the scenery are fantastic. In addition to its splendid charm and beauty are hundreds of different colorful and pretty flowering plants that scattered anywhere else in the city.

On your way up to Baguio City either via Kennon Road, Marcos Highway or Naguilian Road, you’ll already witness thousands of Everlasting flowers cascading from the mountain slopes and alongside the roads.

Although Baguio City is not the “flower capital” of the Philippines, it is the major supplier of flowers for Central and Northern Luzon aside from the fact that it is the “vegetable capital” of the country.

Feast your eyes with the “Gallery of Beautiful Flowers” from the summer capital of the Philippines – Baguio City.

 Flaming beautiful flowers...





The yellow and red flaming flowers above were photographed in front of Baguio City Cathedral, one of most recognizable landmarks of this "city in the sky".




These bouquets of flowers are commonly named as "Lucky Money Plants". These plants are believe to bring luck to the owner.

A beautiful variety of Daisy



These Giant Drooping Bell flowers were taken near "Lourdes Grotto" one of the most popular tourist destinations for those who believed in the "Blessed Virgin Mary".

Red flowers of a flowering tree

This flower is locally known as "Kalatsutsi"

Most of these lovely flowers were photographed around "Burnham Park" which is located at the center of the city. Boating is one of the most popular activity on this beautiful park with plenty of beautiful flowers.





These flowers were photographed in a lagoon at Wright Park which is located near "The Mansion" - the official residence of the President of the Philippines in Baguio City.


 Red Roses



Pink and White Carnation

A Red Anthurium









There are also numerous souvenir items and “dwarf cacti” in Baguio City.

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