List Of Destinations HappySlip Visited

BOHOL
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. It is the 10th largest island in the country, located in the heart of the Visayas. [1] To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao. To know more about this, click here:

CHOCOLATE HILLS
Located in the town of Carmen, 55 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, the Chocolate Hills are undoubtedly the most famous tourist attraction in Bohol. Among the 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills, which abound in Central Bohol, two have been developed into a resort. On top of these hills is a complex that offers accommodation, conference rooms, restaurants, and a view deck. To know more about this, click here:

Baclayon Church
One of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines is Baclayon Church, located in the town of Baclayon, six kilometers from Tagbilaran City. This ancient massive edifice still retains its century-old architectural design. Both in the external and internal portions of the church are various interesting relics and artifacts dating back to the early 16th century, which have now been placed at the Baclayon Museum.

Baclayon is the oldest town in Bohol and the mother town of Alburquerque, Balilihan, and Sikatuna. To know more about this, click here.

LOBOC
Loboc is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. It is mere 24 km away from Tagbilaran City, the provincial capital of Bohol. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 15,734 people in 2,738 households. Loboc is known for its floating restaurants along the scenic and winding Loboc River. To know more about this click here.

CARMEN
Carmen is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 40,713 people in 7,379 households.There are many attractions in Carmen. Aside from the world-famous Chocolate Hills, there are forests, caves and waterfalls to discover. To know more about this click here.

BOHOL BEE FARM
The Bohol Bee Farm is a very cozy and relaxing place on Panglao Island. Owner and Chef Vicky Wallace prepares delicious meals from organically-grown vegetables on her farm--from squash muffins, vegetable lasagna to her specially-brewed coffee from roasted corn and wild berries. To know more about this click here.

CASA GORORDO
Casa Gorordo was initially the home of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. Now it is restored and owned by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., this museum serves as a display of a typical Filipino home of the 19th century. It showcases the religious relics, paintings, antique furniture and other household items. To know more about this click here.

FORT SAN PEDRO
Fort San Pedro, ordered built by Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565 and only finished in 1738. The fort lays claim to being the "oldest, smallest and well preserved colonial fort" in the Philippines and its name was taken from Legazpi’s flag ship San Pedro. To know more about this click here.

MAGELLAN’S CROSS
This spot was used to commemorate the cross, planted in April 14, 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan when he first set foot on Cebu. The historical marker says that Rajah Humabon and his Queen, sons, daughters, together with some of their subject were baptized during Magellan's expedition To know more about this click here.

BASILICA MINORE DEL SANTO NINO
The convent of the Sto. Niño de Cebu was founded by Fr. Andres de Urdaneta on April 28, 1565 , the very day the Legazpi-Urdaneta expedition arrived in the island. On May 8 of the same year, when Legaspi and his men planned the urbanization of the city, they allotted a “place for the church and the convent of San Agustin, “where the Santo Niño image had been found.” To know more about this click here.

GUITAR FACTORY
Lapu Lapu City Mactan Island, is the home to the majority of the Guitar manufactures in Cebu. Visiting one of the many factories will enable you to actually see how guitars are made. Whilst the Guitars are made on Mactan the materials typically used have to be shipped in from Mindanao, as they are not found on the Island of Cebu. To know more about this click here.

BORACAY BEACH
The palm-studded island of Boracay - with its white, talcum-fine beach, balmy weather and warm, crystalline waters - is like a hypnotic magnet that lures many to a lotus existence. In this tiny, butterfly-shaped island at the northwestern tip of Panay in Western Visayas, days can be spent by simply lazing on the beach and nights are for indulging in the tropical party lifestyle. To know more about this click here.

BORACAY TALIPAPA
Visit the Talipapa and bring home aside from Boracay shirts and other native products which is made from Bamboo, shells and pearls and boracay also have these unique lamps that will always reminds you about the beauty of Boracay. To know more about this click here.

MANILA

FORT SANTIAGO INTRAMUROS
Walk into one of the oldest Spanish stone fortresses in the country. Fort Santiago is located in the northwestern part of the Walled City. In pre-Spanish times, this was the site of Rajah Sulayman's "kuta" or fort.
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MANILA CATHEDRAL
Completed in 1951, The Manila Cathedral rises majestically over the remains of five predecessors, the first of which was erected in 1581. Four of the previous constructions were destroyed by earthquakes and fires, the fifth was reduced to a bombed-out shell during the Liberation of Manila in 1945. The new Romanesque edifice incorporates stone carvings and rosette windows salvaged from the ruins and are topped by a cupola that is a perfect picture of strength, delicacy and grace.
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LUNETA PARK / RIZAL PARK
Rizal Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay. Rizal Park's history began in the early 1800's during the Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives.
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BAYWALK, ROXAS BOULEVARD
Roxas Boulevard is one of Manila's best known landmarks. Named Dewey Boulevard during the American colonial period, it was given its present name to honor the Philippines' first elected president, Manuel Roxas, after the country gained independence in 1946.
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CCP
The Cultural Center of the Philippines is the premiere institution for culture and the arts in the country. It embodies the highest standards of excellence and has services, which are responsive to the Filipino and the world.
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TAGAYTAY
The city of Tagaytay is a tourist attraction for local and foreign visitors. It is an excellent vantage point of Taal Lake and Volcano. Tagaytay offers a breathtaking sight of the famous Taal Lake - a lake within an island within a lake.
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TAAL LAKE
One of the most visited tourist spots in the Philippines, this geological phenomenon is actually a volcano within a lake within a volcano. Taal is the world's smallest volcano, but do not let appearances deceive you--it can be quite deadly when it erupts. A 45-minute ride on a banca (wooden boat) will take you to the volcano; a 15-minute trek will take you to the top of the crater. An older and larger volcano is an hour away, which requires the assistance of an experienced guide.
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PALAWAN

PUERTO PRINCESA
The City of Puerto Princesa the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 161,912 people in 33,306 households. It is famous for its crocodile farms, underground rivers and dive spots. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
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CROCODILE FARM
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (formerly Crocodile Farming Institute). It aims to preserve and conduct further research studies on endangered species of crocodiles. One of the structures is a ""hospital"" for sick and disabled crocodiles. It also intends to make good use of the raw materials derived from crocodile skin. The place also maintains a mini-zoo featuring some of Palawan's endemic animals, under the supervision and management of DENR-PAWB.
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PRISON & PENAL FARM
The minimum security inmates of this prison are not locked-up but instead, live in dormitories with their families and work on one of the many agricultural projects located within the prison farm. Tourists can buy handicrafts produced by the inhabitants.

UNDERGROUND RIVER
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The National Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. It is bordered by St Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
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NUEVA ECIJA
Nueva Ecija ("New Écija") was settled in the last century by thousands of Tagalogs, Kapampangans, and Ilocanos from adjoining provinces such as Pampanga, Tarlac, Bulacan, Pangasinan, and Ilocos.
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MT. PINATUBO
The Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, at the intersection of the borders of the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga. Ancestral Pinatubo was a stratovolcano made of andesite and dacrite. Before 1991, the mountain was inconspicuous and heavily eroded. It was covered in dense forrest which supported a population of several thousand indigenous people, the Aeta, who had fled to the mountains from the lowlands when the Spanish conquered the Philippines in 1565.
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MT. PINATUBO’s WELLNESS SPA
The image of the Philippines as a health and wellness destination has led to the creation of Mt. Pinatubo Wellness Spa in Barangay Sta. Juliana in Capas, Tarlac.

Already on its second year of operations, the spa is a fascinating oasis amid picturesque environment framed by rolling hills and mountain ranges. It offers various soothing body massages, especially after one has exhaustively trekked Mt. Pinatubo.
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SHOPPING

THE SERENDRA
The Shops at Serendra is marketed as an international esplanade that features a fusion of cultures in food, specialty retail and services. This esplanade consists of two levels and features indoor and outdoor stores that are oriented around a landscaped plaza.
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EASTWOOD CITY
Eastwood City is a 16-hectare commercial and residential development located in the Libis area of Quezon City in the Philippines. It is a project of the Megaworld Corporation, a real-estate and property developer and is the location of the Philippine headquarters of Citibank and IBM. The development also features several high-rise condominiums, an al fresco-style mall, and various office buildings where many of the country's call center companies have set up operations, among them, Dell.
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GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER
Located in a wealthy neighborhood, Greenhills Shopping Center looks somewhat run-down but, ironically, it draws in more people now than it ever did in its heyday as an upmarket shopping arcade in the 1970s. Especially on weekends and holidays, thousands converge here to browse through what locals call tiangge - stalls peddling everything from footwear and video games to furniture and cell phone accessories.
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TIENDESITAS
Tiendesitas, which literally means “a collection of little stores”, is a shopping complex located along C-5. It began its operations on September 26, 2005 and was developed by Ortigas & Co. Limited Partnership (OCLP).[1]. It rivals the highly successful and world-renowned Chatuchak Market of Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed at a cost of P200 million[2], Tiendesitas is an integral part of Frontera Verde, an interim 18.5 hectare Ortigas development project at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave (C-5), Barangay Ugong, Pasig City.
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GREENBELT
This is a pocket of peace and quiet in the very heart of Makati's busy Ayala Center. Bordered by the Ayala Museum on one side and a string of eateries on another, Greenbelt Park draws a mixture of office workers, young lovers and churchgoers.
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GLORIETTA
Glorietta is a one-stop, self-sufficient shopping center. Glorietta offers complete shopping and dining options ranging from apparel, accessories, home furniture, appliances to specialty brands. It has a fully air-conditioned atrium with water features, an indoor playground for children, and an activity center that hosts the best concerts and shows for its shoppers.
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SM MALL OF ASIA
The SM Mall of Asia (also known as MOA) is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and is the 3rd largest shopping mall in the world in terms of Gross Leasable Area according to Forbes Magazine, after the South Dongguan Mall (China) and Golden Resources Mall (China) It opened on May 21, 2006.
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RESTAURANTS

MY SPOON RESTAURANT
entrancing Sounds, exciting Flavors, colorfulScent, facinating People, curious Stories your Place, My Spoon!
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MAGNET CAFE
Mag:net aims to be at the forefront of Philippine contemporary art, be it the visual arts, literature or music. As a stable for the more dynamic artists exhibiting today, it offers unto the local scenesters and consequently the world at large, their freshest works through its galleries which are also lined with choice literary works of some of the best writers of the century, the spill of music from our local tunesmiths and sound artists provide the aural stimulation.
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BADJAO RESTAURANT
After freshening up at our respective rooms, our local and very gracious host took us out for seafood dinner at Badjao Restaurant. The Badjao Restaurant is a nipa hut structure perched on top of a body of water. The owners said that, during daytime, their restaurant is filled to the brim because of the scenery. Too bad we missed the ambience they are projecting, but we really enjoyed the freshly caught, cooked seafood the restaurant is famous for.
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KA LUI RESTAURANT
When you say the word Palawan, you’d normally think of the subterranean river, Coron and El Nido. These days however, there’s more to Palawan than its natural wonders. Palaweños have added another must-visit for every tourist: the Ka Lui Restaurant.
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HOTELS

SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA MANILA
Paradise in the city, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila offers 609 rooms and suites with balconies overlooking Manila Bay. 15 min from the airport. Close to nightspots, shopping and historic sights. Fine international cuisine at Spiral and grilled seafoodat Sunset Barbecue plus cultural dance performances in the garden.
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SHANGRI-LA MACTAN ISLAND RESORT and SPA
The Philippine's premier five-star resort, Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa is a lush garden retreat ideal for vacationers and families, with kid's play areas, a wide range of restaurants, and CHI, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the region equipped with 547 guest rooms & suites.
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INTERCON HOTEL
Designed by National Artist of the Philippines Leandro Locsin, InterContinental Manila is a symbol of pride in the financial and commercial hub. Across from the Greenbelt and Glorietta shopping and entertainment districts, the hotel is also near the Ayala Museum and the walled city of Intramuros. The island fortress of Corregidor is a worthwhile outing.
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BORACAY REGENCY
Boracay Regency Beach Resort is located at the center of the world famous White beach of Boracay Island. Boracay Regency Resort and Convention Center is the first beach resort to receive a triple AAA rating by the Department of Tourism along the beach line of Boracay. The Regency Beachfront Hotel has the widest beachfront with 198 fully air-conditioned rooms, furnished with high quality fixtures and earthy bamboo and rattan pieces with lanais (except for standard rooms) overlooking the spectacular view of the beach, swimming pools or the garden.
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FAIRWAYS and BLUEWATER
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay Resort is a true 5 Star Boracay Island Hotel with a championship par 72, 18 Hole Philippines Golf Course that's just 5 minutes from Boracay Beach. Fairways Bluewater Boracay Hotel offers complete privacy with 3 private beaches to further enhance your Boracay Vacation.
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DUSIT HOTEL NIKKO, MAKATI
The recent acquisition of the Hotel Nikko Manila Garden by the Dusit Hotels and Resorts Group has created an exciting hybrid -- a five-star hotel combining the best of Japanese, Thai and Western-style hospitality. Recently renovated at a cost of U.S. $350 million, the 20-year-old property has been transformed into Manila's leading hotel, offering the utmost in comfort and convenience to the demanding international traveler.
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HOLIDAY INN, CLARK SUBIC
Holiday Inn Clark is located within the Mimosa Leisure Estate and is 3 km from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. Local attractions include Mount Pinatubo, Mimosa Golf and Country Club.
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