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Siargao ranks No. 1 on Lonely Planet’s list of best places to visit in Southeast Asia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)August 1, 2024

Siargao native Mark Tokong makes waves at the 25th Siargao International Surfing Cup. Courtesy: World Surfing League Asia Siargao bested six other destinations as it topped the Lonely Planet’s list of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia! A July article by the global travel magazine ranked Siargao, also known as the Surfing Capital […]

Catriona Gray, mom Mita are the cutest mother-daughter duo in Paris

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 31, 2024

Courtesy: Nice Print Photo via Catriona Gray/Instagram Catriona Gray just took her mom, Mita, on a Parisian trip. On Instagram, the Miss Universe 2018 shared a photo carousel of their recent trip to the enchanting City of Lights. The mother-daughter duo captured a stunning moment with the iconic Eiffel Tower as their backdrop. In the […]

Upgraded resort facilities loom for Friday Fridays Puerto Galera

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 30, 2024

Philstar.com July 29, 2024 | 2:00pm Fridays Puerto Galera, a leading luxury resort found inside the lagoons of the UNESCO-protected Muelle Bay in Boquete Island, Mindoro, is gearing up to unveil a multi-million expansion of its resort facilities by 2025. The said improvements are set to redefine the experience of guests by merging modern conveniences […]

Sunlight Air travel fest offers P5 fare, 50% off accommodations for 5th anniversary

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 29, 2024

Kathleen A. Llemit – Philstar.com July 25, 2024 | 12:07pm MANILA, Philippines — Local boutique airline Sunlight Air is staging a fifth anniversary travel fest that offers exclusive perks and discounts, including P5 base fare in select routes and 50% off on accommodations in partner hotels. The Sunlight Air Grand Travel Fest is moved to […]

Tsz Shan Monastery: A Sense of Calmness in a bustling Hong Kong city

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 28, 2024

C. Mendez Legaspi – Philstar.com July 24, 2024 | 2:00pm HONG KONG — A trip to a spiritual haven was just the ideal antidote to the sweltering heat that swept Hong Kong in late June. The Tsz Shan Monastery, a hidden gem on the edge of Tai Po in the New Territories, is a welcome […]

Grand Westside Hotel offers new leisure experiences within the Westside City of Parañaque

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 27, 2024

This significant addition to the nation’s hospitality scene showcases MHR’s commitment to advancing the hospitality industry and underscores its contribution to tourism as a significant driver of the country’s economic growth.

Thailand stages spectacular royal events this July in celebration of king’s birthday

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 18, 2024

Dolly Dy-Zulueta – Philstar.com July 17, 2024 | 8:20am MANILA, Philippines —His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand marks his 72nd birthday on July 28, and the entire Kingdom rejoices with the Royal Family with a month-long celebration that includes spectacular royal events. So, for tourists who are planning to visit Thailand (officially named as […]

Largest indoor ice and snow theme park now fully operational

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 18, 2024

Kristofer Purnell – Philstar.com July 17, 2024 | 12:34pm MANILA, Philippines — China’s Harbin Ice and Snow World, certified by the Guinness World Records as the “world’s largest indoor ice and snow theme park,” is now fully operational. The theme park features nine themed areas and 13 experience projects within a 23,800 square meter area. An immersive […]

The Philippines figures in Agoda’s new ‘pool popularity rank’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 17, 2024

Kristofer Purnell – Philstar.com July 10, 2024 | 1:04pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines finished in the Top 5 of digital travel platform Agoda’s new Pool Popularity Rank list. The platform looked into accommodation searches made in May and June this year to see which travelers in Asia are most likely to book accommodations with swimming pools. Topping the Pool Popularity […]

Hong Kong”s Peng Chau Island: 3 hidden charms of the flat island

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)July 16, 2024

Hong Kong’s Peng Chau Island is about 30 to 40 minutes away from Central Hong Kong is popular for its vibrant city life, boasting an iconic skyline, bustling streets, and well-loved attractions including Disneyland and Victoria Peak. But Hong Kong is also home to serene and relaxed spots that offer noteworthy experiences away from the […]

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