The Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world. Situated in the Southeast Asia is a very interesting tourist destination. Most of the cultural festivals taking place in Philippines are closely related to Roman Catholic religion as it is the religion of 90% people in the Philippines. Weather in this part of the world remains dry and rainy making it an ideal holiday spot.
More than 40 various ethnic groups live in the Philippines some of which are categorized as the tribal people. These people can be found in parts of Luzon, on a few of Visayas islands and on Mindanao. The capital city of Manila is the commercial hub of the country. Places to look for in Manila include Intramuros-the reminiscent of past, Makati-the shopping paradise and Malate. Another place to visit is the beach of Boracay which has clear sea by the white sand dunes. You can easily find hotels, shops and restaurants offering fine dining to the visitors.
Given the closely located islands, visitors travel from one island to another by taking boat. The boat could be the traditional bancas or the more comfortable ferryboat. Popularly known as the Super Cat in the Philippines, the third type of boat is the fastest, the modern hovercraft. This “island hopping” is very popular among tourists as it gives a chance to interact with the locals. A tropical holiday is incomplete without some fresh tropical fruit. The Philippines is rich in these tropical fruits such as the sugar apple, bananas, coconut, pineapple, mango and the list goes on.
If you are looking for a perfect sunny holiday by a sandy beach sipping your favorite tropical fruits juices and want to see whale sharks, coral reefs, explore tropical rainforests and various other landscapes and meet the mountain tribes, then Philippines is your place.
