How to Visit Interesting Places with Holidays to Philippines

by Daisy Wilkinson Travel Guides

Philippines has all the ingredients that would make your holiday in this part of the world truly memorable. With more than 7,000 islands to choose from, you'll have diverse offerings to explore in this Asian island destination. Besides these majestic islands, you'll also come across hidden lagoons, volcanic peaks, and a thrilling nightlife while holidaying in this island country. Philippines also possesses a rich biodiversity, which is another major factor that attracts plenty of tourists from different parts of the world to this island nation.

You can get cheap holidays to Philippines if you visit in the month of May or November. Not many tourists visit during these months and the hotels and airlines would be quite forthcoming in providing you with the best deals. The island country experiences its dry season from the month of November to April. The period between December and February is relatively cooler and would be an ideal time to visit Philippines. You'll have a pleasant weather to explore the popular attractions in the country and indulge in some exciting activities. From the month of June to October, the wet season brings in some rain. However, the rainfall is not frequent and you can also have some sunny days.

While enjoying your holidays to Philippines, you'll witness the Mayon Volcano and its surrounding areas. The volcano is visited by numerous tourists exploring the island country. The volcanic peak is located at a height of 2,400 metres above sea level and gives you the chance to take some snaps of the picturesque location. The national park that surrounds the volcanic peak would give you ample opportunities to enjoy hiking, bird-watching, and camping. You can embark on diving excursions while visiting the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park during the period between April and June. These excursions also allow you to witness the mesmerising coral reefs.

During your cheap holidays to Philippines, you'll get to explore the attractive coastal town of Puerto Galera, which is located to the south of the country's capital, Manila. It is home to some majestic beaches like the Sabang Beach and White Beach. The coastal town also gives you the chance to dine, shop, and have an exciting nightlife. You can head to the capital city of Manila to witness some magnificent attractions. Among them is the San Agustin Church, which was constructed in the late-16th century and has survived seven earthquakes and two fires over the years.

The Filipino cuisine offers some delicious treats, which you can savour in the restaurants or eateries while getting around in popular places. One of them is Chicken Adobo, which is prepared by marinating chicken in soya sauce and vinegar along with the addition of several other ingredients. A unique dish you'll get to eat while in Philippines is Lechon. It is mostly prepared for parties and big events by roasting an entire pig with a variety of spices. Another mouth-watering delicacy is Chicken Inasal, which is made using chicken marinated in various herbs and spices before grilling.

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