BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Boracay Island is a small island located in the Philippines located approximately 300 km south of Manila. Boracay Island and the beaches of the island has gained so much fame and even awards from many numerous travel publications and agencies.

BANAUE RICE TERRACES, IFUGAO

One of the major appeal of Banaue rice terraces to the local and international tourist are the many hiking trails in the area. There are many young locals, mostly college students who serve as guides. But with or without a guide, you will find the friendliness and warmth of the Ifugao people endearing.

MAYON VOLCANO, ALBAY

Classified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape.

TUBBATAHA REEF, SULU

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

InterContinental Manila

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InterContinental Manila
InterContinental Manila (colloquially Intercon/ICM) is a five star InterContinental hotel located on Ayala Avenue in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the longest operating international chain hotel in the Philippines. It was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin.

The hotel opened on April 11, 1969 as part of the overall redevelopment plan for Makati. Historically, it holds the distinction of being the first 5-star deluxe hotel in Makati and the second InterContinental hotel to open in Asia. All of its 332 guest rooms and suites were updated in 2006 and incorporate traditional and modern Filipino design.

The hotel is a high rise tower block with a huge entrance. The InterContinental is a 5 star, deluxe category hotel. It affords both business and leisure travelers easy access to Makati's major establishments and a refurbished and contemporary ambiance. 

Touted as the country’s longest operating international chain hotel, InterContinental Makati continues to maintain its top position despite the onslaught of new competition. Designed by National Artist, Leandro Locsin, its hub location in the Philippines’ premiere financial and commercial district makes it the venue of choice for important social and business events as well as the place to stay for international travelers and local residents.

Makati is the most important city in the country of Philippines. The city of Makati is located on the Luzon island which is the largest island of the country. The city is situated on the eastern part of the island. The city draws large number of tourists all the year round and there many splendid tourist attractions in the city. There are many wonderful Hotels in Makati in Philippines. Among them the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati is one of the graceful and best hotels of the city.

The Intercontinental Hotel in Makati has a very good range of excellent services for the guests. The hotel has a very fashionable beauty parlor. The fitness center comprises of a well maintained gym and sauna. There are four restaurants in the hotel which are named as Prince Albert Rosseterie, Café Jeepney, Gambrinus and Sol Y Sombra. The restaurants offer a variety of cuisines to the guests. The hotel has also made special arrangements for the entertainment of children. The children can go to the Enchanted Kingdom, Time Zone and Museo Pambata for a bit of fun. The hotel also has a very well designed swimming pool. The guests can go there for a refreshing bath. The business center of the hotel arranges corporate meetings. The car parking facility of the hotel is also very good.

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