THE SURPRISE OF ASIA
The Philippines are heavenly: beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine and the world’s best spots for diving, snorkeling, island hopping and surfing. But there’s so much more! Mystical traditional villages, friendly people, the greenest rice terraces, dense jungle, beautiful mountains, rivers and waterfalls and historic Spanish churches. With 7000 islands, the cultural and natural diversity is perhaps the most characteristic of the Philippines. The country is still quite authentic and unspoilt, with a population genuinely interested in its visitors and welcoming them with open arms. Despite the economic conditions of a Third World country, everyone carries a smile on their face. Nature and the tropical climate certainly contribute to that “easy-going” lifestyle.