VACATION TIME
Mabuhay Philippines - life is not all about work and no play. Annual leave is there to enjoy, and UplineTravel are on hand to help arrange your dream holiday!
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are a spectacular natural wonder in the Philippines. It consists of nearly 1800 small cute little hills that are spread over an area of 20 square miles.
Boracay
No trip would be complete without a visit to Boracay Island, considered one of the best beaches in the world. Some tourists visit the Philippines for the sole purpose of experiencing this island alone. The island is known for its clean white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, numerous watersport activities, top-end resorts, restaurants and other R&R facilities.This tropical island paradise has one of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. Boracay Island has been nominated several times as the NUMBER ONE Tropical Beach in the world. It has two major tourism beaches namely White Beach and Bulabog Beach. Regarded as a world-class tourist spot and among the Top 10 tourist attractions, travel destinations, vacation hotspots and most visited places in the Philippines, Boracay's two main beaches are venues to a host of leisure activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, kitesurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, beach-side nature walking, sunbathing, beach volleyball, golf, and other recreational sports.
Banaue Rice Terraces
The Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao are considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. The terraces are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Approximately during the ministry of Jesus Christ on earth (over 2000 years ago), the native people of Ifugao began carving the terraces of the mountains using merely their bare hands and sticks from the trees in the forests. The terraces were carved mainly to provide an area of land suitable for planting rice which is the staple food of most Filipinos whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, rice is always served and eaten with the main dish. The rainforests above the mountains act as a natural irrigation system used to water the rice plants. The terraces are 7 hours of travel by car (50 miles) from Baguio city, the summer capital of the Philippines. Travelling from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, it would take a total of 12 hours to reach the terraces, a distance of about 205 miles
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano has a worldwide reputation as the most perfectly formed volcano in the world because of its near-perfect conical shape and form. Mayon Volcano is the champion among the best competitors for the world's most perfectly coned volcanoes like Osorno Volcano of Chile, Mount Fuji of Japan, Mount Taranaki of New Zealand, Mount Cotopaxi of Ecuador, Volcan Arenal of Costa Rica and Shishaldin Volcano of Alaska, USA. Because of its natural elegance and beauty, it is listed on the World's Top 10 Wonders of Nature. Visitors traveling to Mayon Volcano from Manila would take an hour by plane getting to Legazpi City then 10 miles north of Legazpi city is the magnificent Mayon Volcano, the most popular landmark of the province of Albay, Philippines.
Subterranean River National Park
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the world's longest underground river and the previous record holder of the longest underground river in the whole world. The Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to diverse species of plants and animals (flora and fauna). The park has over 800 plant species and over 300 animal species. Being 30 miles north of the city of Puerto Princesa (Palawan province), it is about 3 to 4 hours of travel by boat.
Tubbataha Reefs
The Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park is a sanctuary (government-protected conservation area) consisting of over 1000 species of marine creatures and birds. The Reef is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the most popular Philippine diving site for tourists. The Tubbataha Reef has two coral reef atolls, the North and South Atoll. The Park can be reached via boat travel of 10 to 12 hours which is about 112 miles from Puerto Princesa city, the capital of Palawan province.
Apo Reef National Park
The Apo Reef Natural Park is the second largest coral reef system in the world after the Great Barrier Reef system in Queensland, Australia. The park is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various marine species live in the reef area including corals, fishes, seaweeds, algae and mangrove trees. The park can be reached by means of boat in about 2 hours from the island of Mindoro, a distance of 20 miles.
Hundred Island
The Hundred Islands National Park is the top tourist destination in Lingayen Gulf in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines.
This national park is one of the wonders of nature. With its 124 islands, it is a wonderful place for seeing nature, for boating, and for diving.
It is also a top bird watching site.
This national park is one of the wonders of nature. With its 124 islands, it is a wonderful place for seeing nature, for boating, and for diving.
It is also a top bird watching site.
Baguio City
Baguio City still remains as one of the top favorite destinations among foreign and local tourists in the Philippines. The cool, refreshing, and cozy weather presents a different face of the Philippines to its visitors. Those who are nostalgic of cool weather or those who would just love to get away from the tropical summer heat will usually opt to stay in here. The city is located north of Manila at a distance of around 240 kilometers. The temperature here ranges from 15 to 26 degrees Celsius. However, you should expect it to drop to a low eight degrees Celsius during the wet season from June to September. Those who are not used to such cold temperatures are advised to bring along their coat to cope with the weather.
Subic Bay
Subic bay is well know as a great summer destination for the local tourist, its calm waters, cool breezes and wide range of water activities are accented by the lush jungles of the area. The City of Olongapo provides the anchor of support for the area, and includes the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and parts of the provinces of Zambales and Bataan. There is a wide range of resorts and hotels to choose from in all budget ranges. Now international tourist are becoming more aware of the Subic Bay tourism area. The New expressway brings Subic Bay to within 35 minutes of the DMIA International Airport at Clark and less than 2 hours from Manila. The Subic bay area is very fortunate to have three theme parks in the area.
The Waterfront of the Subic Bay Freeport is known as a center for night life. It has a number of restaurants, a casino and nightclubs. Other venues are just a short walk away. Magsaysay Drive is the entertainment center of Olongapo. A number of restaurants, karaoke clubs, two comedy bars and a selection of clubs with live music nightly. Barrio Barretto, This area is known for the many clubs with young dancers often dress in bikinis or similar uniforms. Caters to the international male market. A few have live music on weekends.
The Waterfront of the Subic Bay Freeport is known as a center for night life. It has a number of restaurants, a casino and nightclubs. Other venues are just a short walk away. Magsaysay Drive is the entertainment center of Olongapo. A number of restaurants, karaoke clubs, two comedy bars and a selection of clubs with live music nightly. Barrio Barretto, This area is known for the many clubs with young dancers often dress in bikinis or similar uniforms. Caters to the international male market. A few have live music on weekends.
