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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Philippines Best Places</title> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/</link> <description>Philippines Best Places</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:58:26 +0300</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Traveling to Manila</title> <description>***NOTE: LIST IS IN RANDOM ORDER*** 10. SOLITARY WANDERER (by Aleah Taboclaon) Aleah writes about her experiences of traveling alone (she started traveling alone at age 11). She loved offering tips and tricks to make solo travel ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/global_notes_humphrey_global_capstone_team.jpg" alt="Be traveling to Manila" align="left" /><p>***NOTE: LIST IS IN RANDOM ORDER*** 10. SOLITARY WANDERER (by Aleah Taboclaon) Aleah writes about her experiences of traveling alone (she started traveling alone at age 11). She loved offering tips and tricks to make solo travel safer and more enjoyable. 9. I am Aileen (by Aileen Adalid) Aileen graduated early at one of the top universities in the metro. In fact, when she was 21, she quit her corporate job in the Philippines to travel the world. Today, she is a digital nomad & entrepreneur living a sustainable travel lifestyle. Her website, iAmAileen.com, was relaunched just last Septemeber 2014 as a travel blog as she aims to inspire others to wander out more. Her mission? To show that any non-rich third national like her can travel the world sustainably, even with only a third world passport! 8. P.S. I’m on My Way (by Trisha Velarmino) Trisha is one of those people who gave up their comfortable life to travel the world. In 2013, she left her 9-5 routine and traveled to South America. She found ways on how to travel for less by volunteering, teaching English and working remotely. Today, she can say that she’s living the life she’d always imagined and it’s the best decision she ever made. 7. Two Monkeys Travel Group (by Kach Mu and Jonathan Howe) Kach and Jonathan are working-on-the-road couple from the Philippines and UK. Having each decided to quit their jobs and set off around South East Asia to start their new lives, neither imagined they would end up traveling the world with someone they met in a backpackers’ bar in Laos. But that’s what happened! They are both certified Tantra Yoga Teachers, Ayurveda Massage Therapists and TEFL Certified Teachers. Working wherever and whenever they want! Travelling since April 2013 and currently exploring South America. Their next major travel goal- Antartica via Argentina. 6. We are Sole Sisters (by Lois and friends) “Sole Sisters are travelers who make travel happen for themselves and for others. We are women from all walks of life who defy the challenges and accept the uncertainties of life on the road. Our aim is to connect with like minded people who continue to travel, share their stories and empower others to find their own adventures”</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Beach]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/traveling-to-manila</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/traveling-to-manila</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:58:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Places to visit in the Philippines</title> <description>Get low airfare in the off season, May through October. You can even come over and back on a courier flight, any time and it's very cheap. Book your hotel in advance since the good hotels sometimes fill up quickly. You can always ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_best_places_to_visit_in.jpg" alt="Banaue Rice Terraces" align="left" /><p>Get low airfare in the off season, May through October. You can even come over and back on a courier flight, any time and it's very cheap. Book your hotel in advance since the good hotels sometimes fill up quickly. You can always find a good "pension house", to accommodate you in the $35-$50 range. These will have private bath, cable TV, air conditioning and hot water most of the time. Travel by land since it is inexpensive. A ride across a large city like Cebu in an air conditioned taxi is about .40 US and the ride to most airports not much more than that. Most airports are close into town. Jeepney fares, are Peso 6 - 7, about 10 cents us, the main mode of transportation for most people. They are colorful and fun except when it is raining, they do leak. If you want to tour around Manila in a much cheaper and faster long distances destinations, ride the LRT (Manila Light Rail Transit System) and the MRT (Manila Metro Rail Transit System) with fares ranging from 10-15 pesos (25-35 US cents) or a stored-value (multiple-use) ticket ranging from 100 to 200 pesos (2.50-2.80 US dollar). Eat out. American and other international foods are available. Fast food places from Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonald's to their own, Jollibee, abound and prices are cheaper than in almost every country in the world. Visit the nightlife. The Philippines is always voted as best in night life by the expats in Asia, and the prices are the best too. Go shopping. There are many local handicrafts to buy. Do not overlook the silver, handmade in Baguio City, in the north of the main island Luzon, famous for years. Baguio is one of the cooler places to go too, in the mountains, the City of Pines. Don't tip. Tipping is the exception, not the rule. If you want to be given preferred treatment, even without making a reservation, give a hefty tip immediately and discreetly. With that, you can almost expect to be treated like a king. Filipinos are avid practitioners of The Golden Rule. Get sporty. Golf and other entertainments abound. Japanese tourists fly from Japan stay two nights at a first class hotel, play two rounds of golf on the weekend, have a caddie and umbrella girl and a nice room and food for the price of one round of golf in Japan. 10 See the movies. First run movies are about 3.00USD or less and sometimes are in the cinemas before they hit larger countries(just make sure you get there early enough Philippine theaters have been known to have standing room only)</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/places-to-visit-in-the-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:53:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Australian Consulate Philippines</title> <description>For a foreigner to legally marry under Philippine law, two documents are required: Marriage Licence - Issued by the Philippine Government The Philippine government will only accept a CNI issued by the Australian Embassy in ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/list_of_diplomatic_missions_of_the.jpg" alt="Philippine Embassy in Bangkok" align="left" /><p>For a foreigner to legally marry under Philippine law, two documents are required: Marriage Licence - Issued by the Philippine Government The Philippine government will only accept a CNI issued by the Australian Embassy in Manila. The Philippine Government normally do not accept a CNI issued more than 6 months prior to the date of marriage. CNIs are not a requirement under Australian law. You will not be able to undergo a legal form of marriage in the Philippines without a CNI (Certificate of Legal Capacity) nor be legally issued with a Marriage Licence. Australian citizens must lodge a completed CNI application form with the Consular section of the Australian Embassy in Manila either by appointment or by mail. First Option: Applying in person Please bring the following documents to your appointment: Completed application form. You must sign the form in front of an authorised witness. The list of authorised witnesses is included on the form. A Consular Officer at the Australian Embassy can also witness your signature. The information needs to be completed for both the applicant and the intended spouse. The applicant‘s Australian Passport and/or Australian birth certificate. Proof of termination of previous marriage (divorce papers, death certificate or annulment papers). Valid ID or birth certificate of the intended spouse. Authorization Letter (if you want your CNI to be processed by your representative here in the Philippines). If you apply in person the CNI will be issued at the time of your appointment. Please call +63 2 757 8100 (x309) to book an appointment to apply for a CNI in person. Requests for appointments should be made well in ahead of the date you plan to attend the Embassy. We are often fully booked several weeks in advance. Second Option: Lodge by mail/courier Please send the following documents: Completed application form. You must sign the form in front of an authorised witness. The list of authorised witnesses is included on the form. The information needs to be completed for both the applicant and the intended spouse. Certified/notarised copy of the applicant’s Australian passport (biodata page only) or Australian birth certificate. Proof of termination of previous marriage (certified/notarised copy of divorce papers, death certificate or annulment papers). A photocopy of the intended spouse's valid ID or birth certificate. Payment for a CNI application lodged by mail must be a Bank Manager’s Check (payable in Philippine Peso) made payable to 'Australian Embassy'. Philippine banks will provide a Manager’s Cheque. Australian banks can also draft Bank Cheques in Philippine pesos. Authorization Letter (if you want your CNI application to be processed by your representative here in the Philippines) or a Request Letter (if you want your CNI to be sent to your representative here in the Philippines). The CNI will be issued immediately and mailed to the applicant or to the authorised representative/recipient. Delivery to any Australian address will be via Philippine Postal Corporation unregistered mail and will take at least four weeks to arrive. For faster and registered delivery please have your CNI sent to a Philippine address or have an authorised representative lodge/pick-up your CNI at the Australian Embassy in Manila. You may send your complete requirements through mail/courier addressed to: Consular Section Australian Embassy Level 23 - Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1200 Metro Manila, The Philippines DIVORCES OBTAINED IN NON-COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES If you have been divorced overseas, you should contact your solicitor before leaving Australia to confirm that your divorce is recognised under Australian law. Your marriage in the Philippines will not be recognised in Australia unless your divorce is recognised under Australian law. DIVORCE OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS PREVIOUSLY MARRIED IN THE PHILIPPINES Foreign divorce decrees are not automatically recognized in the Philippines. Australian nationals who were previously married in the Philippines and are intending to remarry in the Philippines after obtaining a divorce in Australia should check with National Statistics Office in the Philippines to confirm their divorce decree has been acknowledged by the local government. CNI FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS (NOT AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS) Australian residents who are not Australian citizens must apply for a CNI from their Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines. HOW TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENCE A marriage licence is issued by the Philippine authorities and either you or your intended spouse (or both) must apply for this at the local civil registrar (City Hall) in the town or district where your intended spouse normally lives. In accordance with Philippine law, it is necessary to wait ten days from the date of application before a licence can be issued. Evidence of your identity and divorce/death of a previous spouse (if applicable) is usually required by the Philippine authorities.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Beach]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/australian-consulate-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/australian-consulate-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Top 10 beautiful spots in the Philippines</title> <description>Same as Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C. on selecting the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World as a travel guide for fellow Athenians which are all located around the Mediterranean vicinity, Best Spots In The Philippines Founder ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_ten_best_nature_spots_in.jpg" alt="Photo source:" align="left" /><p>Same as Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C. on selecting the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World as a travel guide for fellow Athenians which are all located around the Mediterranean vicinity, Best Spots In The Philippines Founder Clement Dampal II carefully selected and chose the Top Ten Best Nature Spots In the Philippines that ambitiously promotes the country’s natural wonders and invites tourists to visit the country. Known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas , an archipelago of 7, 107 islands, the Philippines offers more than 7, 107 islands of its natural wonders to its visitors. What’s the buzz about these wonders is that they are creatively designed with awe by the forces of nature and Mother Earth. TOP 1: Puerto Princesa Underground River, Puerto Princesa, Palawan - One of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is indeed one of the most astonishing and amazing cave systems in the world. Located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range about 76 km north of the Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, the PPUR is the Longest Underground River in Asia and the Second Longest Underground River in the World with an 8.2 km long traversable underground river that directly flows to the sea. Also known as St. Paul’s Subterranean River and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the PPUR is actually one of the most protected areas of the Philippines. What’s the wonder of this underground river is that it is naturally-inspired by Mother Nature. As the New 7 Wonders of Nature stated, “At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.” Meanwhile, it features a limestone karst mountain landscape with a full mountain landscape with a full mountain to sea ecosystems and protects a forest which includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and even several large chambers inside the underground river. Just don’t be surprised to see naturally sculpted arrays of stalagmites and stalactites that forms like Pegasus-the winged horse of Hercules, or the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. Not only that, expect to witness the formation of fruits and vegetables inside the cave, religious figures or even the extinct formation of a T-rex. The discovery of 11 minerals, scientifically and aesthetically unique speleothems, and a 20-million year old Serenia fossil permanently embedded in the walls of the cave justifies the declaration of the PPUR as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature. - Formed like a dumb-bell and best known as a vacationer’s paradise, Boracay Island is one of the best beaches in the world and always on the list of the best beach destinations in Asia because of its 4 km long powdered-like white sand beach and the crystal clear turquoise water. Boracay Island has 12 beaches to count. The most famous is the White Beach which most of the Night Life, establishments such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and bars are situated. Bulabog Beach on the other hand is directly opposite and is the secondary water sports beach which mainly protected by a great reef. Aside of its famous white sand, Boracay Island also have one of the best sunsets in the world that will surely inspires you to enjoy life and live to the fullest. That is why it is being tagged as a vacationer’s paradise. By the 1990’s, Boracay’s beaches were being acclaimed as the best in the world. In 2012, the Philippine Department of Tourism reported that Boracay had been named the World’s Second Beach Beach after Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Boracay was awarded in the “Travelers’ Choice 2011” by Trip Advisor as the Second Best Beach (out of 25) in the World”. Boracay made a debut appearance in the Top 10 Islands list in the Travel+Leisure travel magazine World’s Best Beach Award 2011, ranking fourth. “It’s Boracay, not Bora!”- The newest campaign of Boracay Island stating that Boracay is different from that of the Bora-bora which is also a white beach on other country. TOP 3: Mount Mayon, Albay - Best known as the Mayon Volcano, Mount Mayon is an active volcano located in Legaspi City, Albay. It is one of the best nature spot in the Philippines mainly because of its “perfect cone” formation which is almost in symmetric conical shape. Bulkang Mayon (locally coined term) is actually the most active volcano in the Philippines with over 48 times recorded eruptions in the past 400 years. The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred on February 1, 1814. The Volcano was belching dark ash and eventually bombarding the town with tephra that buried the town of Cagsawa. Today, only the bell tower of the Church of the Cagsawa which was largely destroyed during the 1814 eruption of the said volcano. TOP 4: Chocolate Hills, Bohol - Bohol’s signature-attraction, the Chocolate Hills is the jewel of Bohol Tourism and is considered as one of the World’s Famous Natural Wonders. It is called the Chocolate Hills because during the summer, the cone-shaped hills covered with green grass dries up and turns into chocolate-colored hills which is naturally beautiful. According to the Seven Natural Wonders, there are at least 1, 260 hills but there may be as many as 1, 776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers (20 sq. miles). The Chocolate Hills form a rolling terrain of haycock hills-mounds of a generally conical and almost symmetrical shape. Estimated to e from 1, 268 to 1, 776 individual mounds, these coned-shaped or dome-shaped hills are actually made of grass-covered limestone. (wikipedia.com) Also known as the “Chocolate Kisses”. TOP 5: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park - Nominee for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Tubbataha Reef is a marine sanctuary, an atoll coral reef located in the Sulu Sea which is protected by UNESCO World Heritage Site as Tubbataha Reef Natural Park. Tubbataha Reef is one of the best nature spots in the Philippines because it houses two atoll coral reef systems. Small coral island is about 3 miles (5 km long) and 3 km wide while the larger coral reef island is approximately 10 miles (16 km) long and 3 miles (5 km) wide. The atolls are actually the sanctuary for more than 1, 000 species of coral, fish, and even numerous bird lives. Sadly many are considered as endangered. Aside from being a marine sanctuary, Tubbataha is also renowned for being a bird sanctuary. Around the Tubbataha, there are tens of thousands of masked red-foot bobbles, terns, and frigate birds resting during their annual migration. Top 6: Hundred Islands, Pangasinan - Hundred Islands National Park is a group of Islands with 124 islands at low tide and 123 at high tide scattered along the Lingayen Gulf located in the Alaminos City, Pangasinan. It covers an area of 18.44 square km (4, 557 acres) and believed to be about 20 million years old. Some of the islands are actually have the peculiar “mushroom”-like shapes. What made it on the list of the best nature spots in the Philippines is that it is wildlife and a home of the following animals. These are monitor lizards, crab-eating macaque, dugong, fraser’s dolphin, common palm civet, laticauda colubrina, olive ridley, green sea turtle, species of red turtle, gecko, various bat species and rodent species. TOP 7: Taal Volcano, Batangas - Where can you find a volcano within a lake within a volcano within a lake within an Island within a sea? The answer is located between the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas well known as the Taal Volcano.Taal Volcano is a complex volcano, the Smallest Active Volcano in the World, and part of a chain of volcanoes along the western side of the edge of the island of Luzon, which were formed by the subduction of the Eurasion Plate underneath the Philippine Mobile Belt.It is one of the best nature spots because it offers and provides a picturesque and panoramic view to its tourists. And what’s unique about this nature wonder is that it is a volcano within a lake called the Crater Lake within Volcanoes called Volcano Island and Mt. Macolod surrounded by another lake called the Taal Lake within an Island of Luzon surrounded by the West Philippine Sea.Permanent Settlement in the island is prohibited by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHIVOLCS, declaring the whole Volcano Island as a high-risk area and Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ).TOP 8: Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City- The Maria Cristina Falls is the Second Highest Falls in the Philippines with a 320 feet high waterfall which is located in the boundaries of Barangay Maria Cristina, Ditucalan, and Buru-un, Iligan City, 9.3 kilometers away southwest of the city proper.Maria Cristina Falls is sometimes called the “twin falls” as the flow is separated by a rock at the center of the waterfall. Maria Cristina Falls considered as the most splendid falls among the 23 waterfalls found in Iligan City mainly because it offers an alluring natural beauty and grandeur of Mother Nature. As a matter of fat, is it called as the Mother of Industry and Fountainhead of Progress because it generates 70% of Mindanao’s electricity system.- Mount Apo is best known as the country’s highest peak towering at 2, 954 meters (9, 672 ft) above sea level located between Davao City, Davao del Sur, and Cotabato Province. Being the highest mountain and volcano in the country, Mount Apo is also known as the Grandfather of Philippine Mountains. It is also one of the best nature spots because aside of being the most popular climbing destinations in the country and a climber’s dream destination, it also houses the Second World’s Largest Bird and Country’s National Bird called the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga Jeffreyi). Not only that, the mountain is also an home to over 272 bird species, 111 of which are endemic to the area, 69 families of amphibians, reptiles and mammals and 118 species of butterflies. Plus the fact that the King of Fruits called the Durian grows abundantly to this area.Mt. Apo possesses a formidable array of landscapes, from craggy rockscapes to virgin forest; from mossy swamps to volcanic structures. The mountain possesses the widest spectrum of environments, and provides an experience for mountaineers that lives up to their expectations from the country’s highest. . TOP 10: Asik-asik Falls, North Cotabato Photo courtesy by: Ruel Sanchez - A newly discovered water fall, Asik-asik falls is becoming a new tourist destination in the Philippines. Located in the remote sub-village of Dulao, Barangay Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato, Asik-asik falls is the Only Waterfall Spring in the Philippines. What’s unique and best of this spot is that the water sprouts from the rock on a cliff at the edge of a hill. Thus, the water flows from the wall of the rocks. It has even being tagged by the National Geographic Channel as the "No-River-On-Top Falls" because of this unique formation of the water-spring falls. Photo courtesy by: Ferdinand Cabrera Indeed, this newly discovered attraction is one of the natural wonders of Mother Nature and one of the best nature spots in the country which possesses pristine and a quaint sight of natural world.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Tourism]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/top-10-beautiful-spots-in-the-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/top-10-beautiful-spots-in-the-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Travel Club Philippines</title> <description>Primer Group of Companies is a Philippine company engaged in the retail sale and distribution of consumer brands and products. The company carries international brands mostly lifestyle products. The Primer Group also operates its ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_travel_club_luggage.jpg" alt="The Travel Club - Luggage" align="left" /><p>Primer Group of Companies is a Philippine company engaged in the retail sale and distribution of consumer brands and products. The company carries international brands mostly lifestyle products. The Primer Group also operates its own lifestyle boutique which includes Res/Toe/Run, The Travel Club, Ladybag, Flight001, Bratpack, GRND, General and R.O.X .In addition to the retail and distribution, The Primer Group recently opened its first retail and merchandising academy - APEX. History [edit] The Primer Group was founded in the Philippines on 1985. It was formerly called Primer International Corporation (PIC) as a trading company, importing seasonal merchandise. In 1992, the company Primer Group ventured into apparel licensing of Disney and Warner Bros. Later the same year, Uniglobe Travelware Co., Inc. (UTCI) was established, opening the Primer Group's first retail concept store specializing in luggage; The Travel Club. Five years later, the first Bratpack store was launched; a unique lifestyle concept store for the young, hip and bold generation of today. The company's five primary values are Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion for Success, Integrity, Teamwork, and Self-Discipline (E.P.I.T.S.). The company continued to grow in the year 2000s. From a retail and distribution company in the Philippines, Primer Group expanded business to its neighboring regions in Asia. To date, the company distributes to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand with 100 free-standing concept stores and 600 consignment deals in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The brands carried by the Primer Group include Consumer and Industrial products. The consumer brands carried by the Primer Group include DC, Quicksilver, Volcom, Roxy, Fitflop, Kickers, KruZin, Native, Olukai, Sanuk, Sledgers, Tretorn, Ace, Eagle Creek, Delsey, Design Go, Mendoza, Tumi, Victorinox, World Traveller, Boxfresh, Eastpack, Ellesse, Gaiam, Hedgren, High Sierra, Jansport, Kangol, Slenderstone, Timbuk2, Tough Jeansmith, Outdoor Gear, Coghlans, Columbia, Mountain Hardware, Nalgene, Nathan, Salomon, Salvas, Sea to Summit and The North Face. Industrial products include Aircon.Network Philippines, Inc. (A.N.P.I.), Brushstroke Creatives, Primer Printing Services, Inc. (P.P.S.I.), South AmerAsia Chemical Corporation (S.A.C.C.), Stellar Equipment and Machinery, Inc. (S.E.M.I.) and Union Inks and Graphics Philippines, Inc. (U.I.G.P.I.).</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Travel]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/travel-club-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/travel-club-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:51:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Best places to vacation in Philippines</title> <description>The flag of the Philippines (Photo: philippines flag icon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles The Philippines comprise more than 7, 000 islands, 79 provinces and 117 charted cities. As a ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/8_reasons_a_trip_to_the.jpg" alt="Chocolate hills bohol" align="left" /><p>The flag of the Philippines (Photo: philippines flag icon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles The Philippines comprise more than 7, 000 islands, 79 provinces and 117 charted cities. As a vacation destination, the archipelago-the second largest in the world-draws divers and surfers, beach-goers and eco-tourists, spa-seekers and chic shoppers alike. The abundant coral reefs surrounding the islands make the beaches and coastal areas prime destinations for divers. If you have an interest in the nation’s storied history, don’t miss the sights of the Philippines' ancient cities. Cebu Cebu is the name of both a city and an island-province. It is a popular destination for both domestic and international travelers, loved for its long white beaches, clear waters and lush mountainous interior. Cebu City provides all the amenities of a major metropolis within these stunning surroundings. Bustling beach resorts abound throughout the province, so if you’re looking for plentiful tourist services and amenities Cebu is an excellent choice. Luzon Province The most famous sites in Luzon Province are the Banaue Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rice Terraces are a marvel of both engineering and nature, constructed by hand by the Ifugao people over 2, 000 years ago. Passed down through generations, the rice and vegetable paddies covering over 4, 000 square miles of mountainsides are maintained by the whole community and naturally irrigated by rain forests, streams and springs. Hiking trails allow tourists to explore the landscape. On a hot day, head for the Tappiya Waterfalls which provide a large pool for swimming. Vigan Vigan was at one time a royal city and the oldest Spanish settlement in the Philippines. Here you have the opportunity to sleep in World Heritage-listed stone houses in the historic heart of Vigan, some of which have been converted into inns. The city’s many 18th century colonial buildings are well-preserved. Stroll around the streets and plazas of Vigan and you’ll see architectural styles reminiscent of both China and Europe. Batangas The major attraction in Batangas is Taal Volcano, the smallest active volcano in the world according to the Philippines Department of Tourism. A remarkable landmark, Taal Volcano is an island in Lake Taal, a body of water collected within an ancient volcanic caldera. Because of this, Taal Volcano is often referred to as “a volcano within a volcano.” Take a boat trip across the lake to the island, then hike or take a horseback ride to the summit and back. Be aware that the volcano is active. Palawan Palawan, an island-province, is an ideal destination in the Philippines for nature lovers and diving enthusiasts. Palawan Island and the smaller islands that make up the province boast over 1, 000 miles of coastline with protected coral reefs teeming with tropical wildlife. The waters are one of the few places on earth where you can see the endangered dugong, or sea cow. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to marine turtles, tiger and hammerhead sharks, dolphins, manta rays and almost 500 fish species. On land, native species like the bearcat and mousedeer mingle with zebras, giraffes and other animals introduced from Africa at Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Don't miss a trip to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Here, you can explore an extraordinary landscape of limestone karsts, caves and rivers, stalactites and stalagmites from the mountaintops to the sea.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-vacation-in-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-vacation-in-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:37:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Vaccinations for Philippines</title> <description>Recommended/Required May Be Recommended/Required Consult With Your Passport Health Travel Medicine Expert for Personalized Recommendations! Many Vaccines are Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/home_safetravel.jpg" alt="SafeTravel has gone social" align="left" /><p>Recommended/Required May Be Recommended/Required Consult With Your Passport Health Travel Medicine Expert for Personalized Recommendations! Many Vaccines are Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. All vaccination recommendations and other health-related information provided on this website are general in nature. Your exact immunization and medication needs will vary depending on a variety of factors including your personal medical history, vaccination history, current outbreaks and other health risks in your destination country, and the particulars of your travel itinerary. The information on these pages is not intended to replace a visit with your Passport Health Travel Medicine Specialist. Passport Health's clinical staff receive daily updates from multiple, vetted sources to help enable them to provide current, tailored vaccination and health recommendations based on the particular components of your trip. Yellow Fever Vaccination requirements vary based upon the regulations of your destination country. However, it is important to remember that, regardless of your country of origin, if there is a sudden Yellow Fever outbreak or if you have passed through an endemic area during your travels, documented proof of the vaccine may be required to cross a country's borders. Philippines Climate Information Min Avg Temp Max Avg Temp Avg Humidity Avg Days of Rain Jan 69°F 21°C 86°F 30°C 76% Feb 69°F 21°C 87°F 31°C 74% Mar 71°F 22°C 91°F 33°C 70% Apr 73°F 23°C 93°F 34°C May 75°F 24°C 93°F 34°C 75% 12 Jun 75°F 24°C 91°F 33°C 80% 17 Jul 75°F 24°C 87°F 31°C 83% 24 Aug 75°F 24°C 87°F 31°C 23 Sep 75°F 24°C 87°F 31°C 22 Oct 73°F 23°C 87°F 31°C 82% 19 Nov 71°F 22°C 87°F 31°C 14 Dec 69°F 21°C 86°F 30°C 79% 11 Average temperatures in Philippines may vary depending on the region of your stay, so be sure to consider each area you plan to visit and pack clothing and skin and eye protectants that will adequately shield you from the effects of both regular and hazardous weather conditions.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Tourism]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/vaccinations-for-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/vaccinations-for-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:36:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Typhoon season in Philippines</title> <description>Overview of Philippines Weather Most important! - Be aware of any typhoons affecting the Philippines by looking daily at the typhoon warning satellite image below. The image is live from the US Navy website. The Philippines is in ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/typhoon_melor_turns_deadly_in_philippines.jpg" alt="Typhoon Melor makes landfall" align="left" /><p>Overview of Philippines Weather Most important! - Be aware of any typhoons affecting the Philippines by looking daily at the typhoon warning satellite image below. The image is live from the US Navy website. The Philippines is in the tropics and therefore does not experience 4 seasons - Filipinos generally have no concept of spring or autumn Near sea level, the temperature is somewhere between warm and very hot, 365 days a year, day and night - note though that some buildings and public transport can have airconditioners set to very cold. It is very hot when the sun is out, and less so when it is overcast. It is always humid, but reduces with altitude. e.g. your skin can get quite dry in Sagada. It can get quite cold at night in the mountains - under 10 degrees in January - so pack a light jacket. December, January and February are the coolest months. March, April and May are the hottest months. The typhoon season is June to November, but occasionally typhoons occur outside of the typhoon season. Monsoonal rains and thunderstorms can occur randomly during the typhoon season and are usually very localized and therefore are not very predictable. Look at a satellite weather image and check on the amount of cloud cover or water vapor over your area. Even if a typhoon is not going to hit directly, it can bring rain to areas a thousand-plus KM away. Typhoons and heavy rain frequently cause landslides, causing roads to be cut. Local busses and jeepneys operate between landslides to ferry people around, but it can be a big problem if you have a private car. If you want to travel in the mountains during the wet season, it is best to do so at the beginning of your holidays - delays will then not cause you to miss your flight out of the Philippines. Typhoons, heavy downpours, and long continuous rain can cause severe flooding in Manila. Because much of Manila is at sea level, or below, flood waters can stay for a very long time. Only when the ocean tides are low will the water drain away. Typhoon Awareness It is important to be typhoon aware when travelling in the Philippines. "Typhoon" is the local name for a tropical cyclone. You need to know if a typhoon is coming, and, if so, where is it going and what is its severity. Don't just rely on local news or the advice of local people. Below is an up-to-date image from the US Naval Maritime Forecast Center / Joint Typhoon Warning Center (NMFC/JTWC). It which will give you the earliest warning of a typhoon. You can see it from this page or go directly to the Navy website and see it from there. "Poor" tag means that the weather at a point they are tracking looks ominous but has a poor chance of developing into a typhoon. "Fair" means there is a fair chance of it developing into a typhoon. "TD" means tropical depression. "TS" means tropical storm. "TY" means Typhoon. Once a weather system develops into a tropical depression or beyond, you can get get predictions about its path and intensity by following this link Weather Links. WIth this tropical cyclone information, you can now better plan your holidays. Note that even a tropical depression can bring a tremendous amount of rain resulting in massive flooding or landslides. Early Tropical Cyclone Warning - US Naval Maritime Forecast Center / Joint Typhoon Warning Center The US Navy and Japanese weather website gives valuable typhoon information and forecasts. There are others also, so familiarize yourself with one before you commence your Philippines holiday, especially if you intend to travel during the typhoon season. These sites will usually give several to many days notice of a typhoon and its path so you can plan around it. This is what I do ...Always! The Philippines weather service provided by PAGASA is useful for checking day to day weather conditions around the Philippines but it is not particularly good for advanced information. Due to the sinking of a large passenger ferry in 2008, there are now tighter restrictions on passenger ships leaving in bad weather conditions. Expect that you will not be able to travel by sea several days before a typhoon hits and a day or so after it leaves.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/typhoon-season-in-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/typhoon-season-in-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:31:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Tourist Promotion Board</title> <description>The board was first established in 1964 and was called the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (Abbreviation: STPB ; Chinese: 新加坡旅游促进局). In that year, there were 91, 000 visitors. The primary task of STPB was to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_formation_of_the_singapore_tourist.jpg" alt="Singapore Merlion" align="left" /><p>The board was first established in 1964 and was called the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (Abbreviation: STPB ; Chinese: 新加坡旅游促进局). In that year, there were 91, 000 visitors. The primary task of STPB was to coordinate the efforts of hotels, airlines and travel agents to develop the fledgling tourism industry of the country. Later, STPB began to initiate new marketing ideas to promote Singapore's image aboard. The board created the Merlion, a symbol based on a Singapore mythical legend, that became an icon of the Singapore destination. The board has also been providing travel agent licensing and tourist guide training. STPB actively promoted the development of infrastructure, including the building of hotels and tourist attractions such as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa which is now a popular resort island for both tourists and local visitors. The board also markets the city as a convention venue and organises events to attract visitors. In the 1980s, several historic and culturally significant areas such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam were earmarked for preservation. These places express Singapore's cultural diversity and became popular tourist destinations. The Singapore River underwent a major cleanup program and the areas along the river were developed for restaurants and other tourist amenities. The board was renamed as Singapore Tourism Board in 1997. Mission [edit] The board now oversees all aspects of tourism, including resource allocation and long-term strategic planning. It establishes offices around the globe to actively market the Singapore destination. In the short term, the Singapore government has allocated S$905 million to STB for tourism developments until 2017. A third of this amount will be used to assist the industry to build manpower competencies through education and skills-upgrading initiatives, particularly in key areas such as conference management. Singapore tourism industry has grown rapidly since STPB was set up. In 2004, there were 8 million visitors. On 11 January 2005, Minister for Trade and Industry unveiled the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) bold targets to doubling visitor arrivals to 17 million by 2015, see details here Tourism 2015. In March 2010, the STB projected a 20-30% increase in visitor arrivals for the year. 2010 would see the much awaited opening of both the Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. This coincided with other key events such as the FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX and the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. These offerings were expected to enhance Singapore’s status as a dynamic global city and increase visitor arrivals. The changes in Singapore's landscape would also continue beyond 2010. New developments such as the International Cruise Terminal, Gardens by the Bay and Changi Motor Sports Hub are expected to be unveiled in the coming years. Branding [edit] The STB also announced that it will be adopting a new destination branding strategy. In line with the emphasis on redesigning the tourism experience, the STB launched the evolved destination brand, YourSingapore. YourSingapore is centered on the concentration of experiences available in Singapore and seeks to enable travellers to personalize their visit according to their preferences. The YourSingapore website is an "innovative and intelligent platform" that invites visitors to make their virtual experience in Singapore a reality. The user-friendly website allows users to easily conceptualize and plan their individual itineraries.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Tourist]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourist/tourist-promotion-board</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourist/tourist-promotion-board</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:31:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Philippines Airlines Wiki</title> <description>Este artículo o sección necesita que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada. Este aviso fue puesto el 20 de febrero de 2013. Puedes añadirlas o avisar al autor principal del artículo en su página de discusión pegando: ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/philippine_airlines_wikipedia_the_free.jpg" alt="Philippine Airlines Vickers" align="left" /><p>Este artículo o sección necesita que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada. Este aviso fue puesto el 20 de febrero de 2013. Puedes añadirlas o avisar al autor principal del artículo en su página de discusión pegando: {{subst:Aviso referencias|Vuelo 434 de Philippine Airlines}} ~~~~ Consecuencias del atentado, fotografiado por el Servicio de Seguridad Diplomática de los Estados Unidos. Fecha Causa Detonación de bomba que conduce a la pérdida de los controles de vuelo Lugar Coordenadas: Origen Última escala Destino Fallecidos Heridos 10 Implicado Tipo Operador EI-BWF Pasajeros 273 Tripulación 20 Supervivientes 292 El (PAL434, PR434) fue un vuelo que partió desde el Aeropuerto Internacional Ninoy Aquino, Manila, Filipinas, con destino al Aeropuerto Internacional de Narita, Tokio, Japón, con una parada en el Aeropuerto Internacional Mactán-Cebú, Cebú, Filipinas. El 11 de diciembre de 1994, el Boeing 747-283B (número de cola EI-BWF) estaba volando en el segundo tramo de la ruta, de Cebú a Tokio, cuando una bomba colocada por un terrorista explotó, matando a un pasajero, en lo que fue ideado como la primera parte de una serie de fallidos ataques terroristas de Al Qaeda, un plan denominado Operación Bojinka. El experimentado capitán Eduardo "Ed" Reyes logró aterrizar a salvo el avión, con todos los demás pasajeros y la tripulación ilesos. La tripulación de vuelo también estaba integrada por el primer oficial Jaime Herrera e ingeniero en sistemas Dexter Comendador. Posteriormente las autoridades descubrieron que el autor del atentado fue un pasajero del primer tramo del vuelo, Ramzi Yousef, condenado más tarde por el ataque terrorista de 1993 contra el World Trade Center. Yousef abordó el vuelo bajo el nombre falso "Armaldo Forlani", una transcripción incorrecta del nombre del político italiano Arnaldo Forlani. Ajuste de la bomba[editar] Yousef entró en el lavabo con su kit de aseo y se quitó los zapatos para sacar las baterías, el cableado y la fuente de chispa escondida en el talón (por debajo de un nivel en el que los detectores de metales en ese tiempo no podían detectar nada). Yousef se quitó un reloj digital Casio alterado que sería utilizado como un contador de tiempo, sin retirar los materiales restantes de su kit de aseo, y ensambló la bomba. Ajustó el temporizador para cuatro horas más tarde, aproximadamente el momento en que el avión estaría adentrado en el océano en ruta a Tokio, puso la bomba completa en su kit de aseo y regresó a su asiento. La bomba estaba escondida en el bolsillo del chaleco salvavidas debajo de su asiento (el número de 26K), donde estaría fuera de la vista del personal de tierra de limpieza del avión en Cebú, y se cambió a otro asiento. El asiento 26K en el modelo 747 se encuentra directamente sobre el tanque de combustible central, donde una ruptura causada por una bomba haría que el avión colapsara, incluso si la explosión no causara daño suficiente como para estrellar el avión. La azafata María De la Cruz dio cuenta de que Yousef se cambió de asientos durante el curso de Manila a Cebu, pero descendió del avión con el resto de la tripulación del vuelo de cabotaje y no transmitió la información al equipo de vuelos internacionales que abordó en Cebú para el viaje a Tokio. Yousef y 25 otros pasajeros bajaron del avión en Cebú, donde otros 256 pasajeros y una nueva tripulación de cabina abordaron para el tramo final del vuelo a Japón.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Travel]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-airlines-wiki</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-airlines-wiki</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:55:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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