Only two hours from Manila, Le Petit Baguio is a place with a casual, homey atmosphere. Located on the mountain at the edge of the national park of Bataan, it is recommended for those who are fond of nature and random walks. The resort is the “return to nature” dream of Frenchman Jean-Paul Chambouleyron who left France in 1994, and settled down here with his Lucie, who comes from Tala.

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After three long hours on the road, it is a relief to arrive at White Rock Beach Hotel, marked by magnificent travelers’ trees. The hotel is set on a four-hectare property at the edge of Subic Bay, a lovely area with green lawns planted with coconut trees. The setting instantly gives you a leisurely feeling, quite unlike the aloofness of Subic Bay Freeport.

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If you are looking for a luxurious, elegant ambiance in Subic Bay, the Legenda Hotel along Waterfront Road will meet your expectations. The hotel belongs to a Malaysian chain that gas several hotels in the Philippines, two of which are also located in Subic Bay Freeport – the Legenda Suites and the Four Seasons Hotel.

The hotel is composed of two, three-story buildings, which do not have a view of the sea as they are perpendicular to the avenues bordering the bay. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many reasons that make Pampanga a tourist destination. Exotic food is one. With a tradition of perfecting culinary skills, this province is home of be best cooks of the country, and naturally, of the best foods.

Another reason is a five-star hotel – the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. Nestled in the middle of a 250-hectare property colored by so many mimosa rain trees, this resort is only an hour-and-half drive from Metro Manila via the North Expressway.

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