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weekenders PHILIPPINES
You can visit volcanic Camiguin, or mystical Siquijor and experience the contrast of sandy shores
and deserted coastlines, private islands, isolated coves, and quiet bays. Or if you would prefer try scaling the World Heritage Site
of the Banawe Rice Terraces, a natural wonder best seen up close.
Or if you enjoy some adrenaline activities try zip lining over seven stunning waterfalls in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
There is a reason why this country was chosen for many movie settings, it is simply beautiful, exotic and alluring.
SHOP, DIVE, EXPERIENCE
(Left to right) on top of everything else the shopping is great. divers paradise, the Philippines should be on any divers bucket list and even if you don’t dive you can see an abundence of underwater marvels just snorkelling close to shore. The end of another Philippino day.
weekenders PHILIPPINES
Puerto Princesa Underground River
T: (6348) 4342509 or (6348) 7230904.
A UnESCo World Heritage Site and one of the new 7 Wonders of nature. A permit is required and can take up to two weeks. undergroundriver_ppsrnp@yahoo.com
Danao, Bohol
T: (038) 4122338.
Are you up for an insanely good scream?
Try feeling what it’s like to free-fall from a cliff and experience a pendulum swing across a wide gorge. E.A.T. Danao Park. www.eatdanao.com
STAY
RCI affiliated resorts in Philippines include:
Eastgate Village Resort C723
Set against a backdrop of a protected rainforest, this tropical paradise is just a two-hour drive from Manila. There are many ways to enjoy a relaxing escape, whether it’s taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, exploring local terrain over bicycle trails, or playing a few invigorating rounds of tennis.
SVC at Subic Holiday Villas 7526
Subic is complete with facilities including a
fully equipped gym, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, go-kart and car racetracks, skating rink, bowling alley, an 18-hole golf course, and an equestrian center. Subic Bay is best for cruising, jet skiing, parasailing, canoeing, fishing, and yachting. you may also explore the world of sea mammals in Subic’s Marine Exploratorium.
EAT PLAY
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Ka Lui’s (kah-LOO-wees) T: (048) 433 2580. After a tour of the world-renowned Subterranean River, have lunch or early dinner at Puerto Princesa’s best-known grill restaurant.
369 Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. www.kaluirestaurant.com
Abe (AH-beh) T: 856 0526.
Innovative dishes like lamb adobo with popped garlic, binukadkad na (butterfly style) crispy pla-pla or tilapia, and bamboo rice with shrimp and mushroom. Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. http://ljcrestaurants.com.ph/abe/
ChocolatedeBatirol (cho-co-LAH-tedeBAH-tirol) T: 0916-375-6510.
Picnic at about 4,500 feet above sea level! Simple food is served on tables under the shade of fragrant pine trees.
Igorot Garden, Gate 2, Camp John Hay, Baguio City. chocolatedebatirol@yahoo.com
The entrance to Puerto Princesa.
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