Overview: A country comprising a huge and amazing bunch of 7,107 islands, Philippines is rich in natural wonders and diverse in cultures due to historical influences.

Popular Destinations: Philippines are divided into three major island groups-Visayas containing fabulous natural wonders, Luzon, which is the northern region, and the culturally vibrant Mindanao in the southern region. Among the popular destinations come the capital city of Manila, the largest city of Davao, the corporate city of Makati, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Vigan, Angeles and

Getting there: Tourists from most of the nationalities can obtain a three-week free visa, which can be extended on application. Complete visa information can be obtained from the Philippine embassy. Most of Philippines’s international airports are in Manila. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the most famous one. Other international airports include Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Basco Airport and

Sightseeing: Some fabulous sights of Philippines include museums in Intramuros, Corregidor Islands, Panglao Island, Sumilon Island, Mt Pulog, Subterranean National Park, Puerto Azul Beach Resort, Samal Island, Hinaqdanan Cave and

Things to do: The things to do list of Philippines include unwinding on the islands of Santa Cruz, Boracay, Sicogon, Bohol etc. Other activities include canopy walking, wind surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, buying dazzling handicrafts and

Accommodation: For accommodation, one can obtain a concise hotels’ directory from the Department of Tourism. Other options available are hostels, inns etc. Some of the important hotels in Philippines are Intercontinental Manila, Imperial Palace Suites Quenzon City, Days Hotel, Estosan Garden, Marco Polo and

Useful Information: With peso as its currency, Philippines are quite inexpensive. Stay away from the conflict areas of Mindanao. Be cautious, as there is a danger of pickpockets. Drinking tap water is also quite unsafe. For postal services, there is Philippines Postal Corporation, which is a government owned organization. Among the Courier service providers, there are companies such as UPS, DHL etc.