Philippines: Asia’s Pearl

With titles like “Pearl of the Orient Seas”, boasting long white-sand beaches and a rich cultural resemblance of Spain and Latin America, Philippines is made to be a great tourist destination. Now is the time for Middle Eastern tourists to give the Philippines a second look and think on spending their most awaited vacation in this idyllic country.

Located in the heart of Southeast Asia with a tropical climate, the Philippines is post-card perfect. More than seven thousand islands to choose from with its major regions like Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao bearing their distinct characteristics. Colonized by different countries like Spain, United States and Japan gave its culture one of the most unique in the world. With majority of its citizens speaks fluent in English, this makes traveling in the Philippines easier and better than in other country.

Philippines and Muslim Tourists

Muslim visitors not just in the Middle East but throughout the world will find haven in this tropical destination. Come to the Philippines for leisure business or both. We all love the natural white-sand beaches that stretches to a few kilometers but Philippines is one place that will make any Muslim tourists truly feel at home. A big factor is the fact that 5% of its total population are Muslims and they are not just concentrated in the southern region of Mindanao but they live together with Christians is any part of the country.

As Muslims, there are some specific cultural requirements that you have to abide even when enjoying a holiday. One of these is food. Islam diet is not just omitting pork thus, it is enough to visit a vegetarian restaurant. Muslim tourists will be delighted that Philippines is promoting halal cuisine in its major establishments like hotels. There are many halal cafes and restaurants in the Philippines serving local Muslim residents and expats. Manila Hotel is one of the first hotel to have a halal-certified kitchen offering halal-buffet and halal-menu including room service.

Looking for a place of worship? There are many mosques in the capital city of Manila alone as there are many Muslim communities in this area. The biggest mosque can be found in Cotabato City, the Sultan Hajdi Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid or simply referred as “The Great Mosque”.

Activities

 Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines. Courtesy of Tomas Tam

Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines. Courtesy of Tomas Tam

Philippines offers a plethora of activities that can suit every single preferences and choices of its visitors. Love the outdoors? Trek all the way to the majestic crater of Mt. Pinatubo or take a motor bike and explore the surrounding views of Mt. Mayon, the famous volcano with the perfect cone. Love some extreme sports? Camarines Sur in southern Luzon is the “Extreme Sports Capital of the Philippines” with wake-boarding and its famous Survivor-series favorite, Caramoan Islands. Surf in northern Luzon or to well-acclaimed Siargao Island in Surigao del Sur.

Phuka Beach

Phuka Beach. Via Johnycanal

For some heritage trails, visit the Vigan with its well preserved Spanish cobble-stoned streets and old houses. Sun worshippers will find it hard to pick where to go. Why not start with the international proclaimed Best Island in the World by Travel + Leisure Magazine? Boracay Island with its 4 kilometer-white sand a wide array of establishments from hotels to restaurants is a modern-day global island. Do not be intimidated with its reputation as a party beach, Boracay is actually a family-friendly island. But if you want to seclude yourself and commune with nature, Palawan never fails to impress.

Most of all, traveling to the Philippines is like coming home to a long lost family. Where every guest and visitors are treated with the warmest hospitality that only Filipinos can give.

Booking Your Stay In Philippines

You can compare and find the best available hotel rates in Philippines here. Our pick of famous destinations in Philippines are:

Albay: Where you can see the Mayon Volcano

Manila: Capital of the Philippines. Place to see the historical landmarks and monuments

Cebu

 

Boracay Island

 

Buy your tickets to Philippines here, and rent your car here.

 

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