Welcome to Philippines

Philippines offer warm tropical waters, coral gardens with beautiful marine life and dramatic drop-offs on the sea bed.
Inland, the rich history and culture of the Filipino people, the dramatic landscapes and thriving cities fascinate the visitor. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is also its heart and soul. It sets the rhythm of life in this archipelago and is a pulsating hub that blends the Oriental with the Occidental, the traditional with the modern, the mundane with extraordinary.
The capital of the country, Manila, is located in Luzon as well as tribal communities in Ifugao and Cordillera Mountains.

Luzon
This is the main Island, the country's capital is located here. The main language in Luzon is Tagalog. Luzon is also the biggest island in the Philippines, it stretches through half the country from the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces near Sagada in north to Sorsogon in the south. The mountains up north also has the pleasant summer capital of the Philippines Baguio.

Visayas
This is the middle part of the country, it consists of many small to large islands, Guimaras, Cebu, Boracay, Bohol and Samar is among best known islands in Visaya. This is the main island hopping area, you can always find a boat to the next island and the next adventure and the next Philippine resort. The main language here is Cebuano or Visayan.

Mindanao
This is the biggest island in the south, this area has the highest concentration of muslems and this creates problems in some areas, make sure you research your destination in Mindanao before going there to avoid unpleasant surprises. Mindanao is also home of the largest city by area in Asia - Davao.

Palawan
Palawan is the most pristine and clean island in the Philippines, this is a long island located in the south-eastern part of the Philippines. the main city on Palawan is Puerto Princesa which has been declared the cleanest city in the Philippines many years in a row. Palawan is also mosquito country so bring lots of repellant and use a mosquito net.