Weddings in the tropics like the Philippines is increasingly gaining popularity. This land being a treasure trove of cultures and traditions lures many young couples to celebrate their weddings in true blue Filipino style. Filipino weddings have always been known for their grandeur and magnificence.
The celebrations are opulent in every sense of the word. Philippine customs evokes a great deal of interest among the foreigners. And many cherish the desire to perform their weddings in this fashion making it a memorable occasion in every sense of the word.
Plan your Honeymoon in the Philippines; it is literally the icing on the cake and a beautiful finish to your Philippine wedding experience. After all not just marrying the Filipino way but also savoring the exquisiteness of the Philippines gives completeness to the entire affair.
Batanes province is a small group of islands that can make a great destination. Located north of Luzon they compose the northernmost part of the archipelago with Batan (35sqkm), Itbayat (95sqkm), Sabtang (41sqkm), and 7 smaller islets: Dequey, Siayan, Mabudis, Ibuhos, Diogo, North Island, and Y'ami, the northernmost point of the Philippines. Because it is a windy place, Batanes is referred to as the Home of the Winds. Towards the south, closer to the mainland, are the Babuyan Islands, including the islands of Babuyan, Calayan, Camiguin, Fuga, and Dalupiri. Although this group of islands is under the political administration of Batanes there is less contact between the two island groups than there is between the Babuyan Islands and the north coast of Luzon. There are no towns and few people on the Babuyan islands. The original inhabitants of Batanes were the Ivatan tribes, but most Ivatans today are mestizos some of whose forefathers were Spanish conquistadores and Formosans. In more recent times, a large number of Ilocanos have migrated to Batanes, making Ilocanos the majority group and the Ilocano language widely spoken. However, the natives continue to speak Ivatan and other tribal dialects still peculiar to the different villages and islands.
Price: $177 per person/per night • Travel Agency: Travel International
Another gem of the Visayas, Bohol’s historical significance extends way back to the blood compact between Boholano Chieftain Sikatuna and the Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, in 1565. One of the rare faunas found in the Philippine archipelago, the Tarsier is the smallest primate in the world. It is a nocturnal primate measuring from four to five inches, with a tail that is longer than its body. Those interested in tarsier watching are always welcomed by the Boholanos to see the famous primate in its natural abode up the hills in the town of Corella. A tropical haven of natural beauty, the coastline of the province is skimmed by gentle coves and white sand beaches. You can find some of the country’s great dive sights here. Balicasag in Bohol is one of the very best and most popular dives in the Visayas. A black coral forest is among its main attractions but virtually anywhere you drop in is sure to be rewarding. Another major attraction, Cabilao is renowned for the hammerhead sharks that shoal around the clear waters. Large pelagics are very common here, and if you are really lucky, you can find yourself swimming with a passing school of dolphins. The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women's breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child's drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.
| Bohol Hotel Properties | Based on Double Occupancy Per Person |
| Metrocenter Hotel | $ 98.10 |
| Alona Tropical | $ 117.00 |
| Bohol Tropics | $ 125.10 |
| Alona Kew Resort | $ 139.50 |
| Bohol Divers Resort | $ 159.30 |
| Flushing Meadows Resort | $ 188.10 |
| Amarela Resort | $ 206.10 |
| Bohol Beach Club | $ 206.10 |
| Amorita Resort | $ 224.10 |
| Panglao Island Nature Resort | $ 252.00 |
| Alona Palm Resort | $ 301.50 |
| Eskaya Beach Resort | $ 733.50 |
Price: $100-750 • Travel Agency: 888myTravel.com
The island province of Palawan has been declared as a natural sanctuary of the world, and for good reason. It is wrapped in a mantel of rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and pristine beaches. It is surrounded by a coral shelf that abounds with varied and colorful marine life. It boasts of exotic flora and fauna, like the mousedeer and the scaly anteater, that are found nowhere else. Palawan waters are among the best in the world, not only for diving but also for fishing. A diver’s paradise, it has miles of sub- surface coral and rainbow reef walls which surround the coasts and coves teeming with rich marine life.
| Palawan Hotel Properties | Based on Double Occupancy Per Person |
| Asturias Hotel | $ 76.50 |
| Legend Hotel | $ 85.50 |
| Hotel Fleuris | $ 81.00 |
| Princessa Holiday | $ 135.90 |
Price: $75-140 • Travel Agency: 888myTravel.com
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